Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
Scorpio
Staff Pick
We're here, we’re queer, we love Scorpio, get used to it! With four bars, two dance floors, an outdoor patio, great music and super light system, Scorpio has long been Charlotte’s premier gay bar. Plus, it also features those ever-popular weekly drag shows.
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