Gay bars in fargo nd

LGBTQIA2S+ friendly businesses in Fargo

Events

FM Pride

August 3-10, 2025

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Gender non-conforming, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Fargo-Moorhead Pride takes place each August, and goals have been established to authorize, educate, and support the LGBTQ community throughout the region. Savor Pride in the Park, a 5k, parade, and many other events.

Drag Shows

You often don't acquire to look too hard to watch some great flamboyant from our local performers. The downtown VFW, The Aquarium, and Sanctuary Events Center are just a few venues that consistently host performances. Check the events calendar for upcoming shows. 

 

Food & Restaurants

46 North Pints & Provisions

Named for Fargo's latitude, this cozy-yet-modern American eatery in downtown Fargo serves artisan eats (bison meatloaf, anyone?) and an extensive bar.

635 2nd Ave N, Fargo | (701) 532-0986

Atomic Coffee

This eco-chic local coffee shop is one of locals' favorite hangouts, with plenty of seating, wifi, and delicious fair trade coffee, desserts, and vegan and vegetaria

Fargo is a metropolis that defies convention for North Dakota. It is steady, welcoming, and occupied of fun times. It also has a sizable brewpub scene.
And, yes, they host a Lgbtq+ fest celebration between it and its sister city across the Red River, Moorhead, Minnesota.
Fargo, North Dakota is a vibrant city that bids a variety of gay events and hotspots.


About Fargo, it is the easternmost city in North Dakota at the junction of both Interstates 94 and 29. The navigate from Minneapolis is about three-and-a-half hours. You can glide into Hector Airport with connections from a few hub airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver, and Chicago-O’Hare. Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops there, but in the middle of the night in either direction.
No matter how you get there, Fargo has plenty going for it. It downtown is vibrant with a lot of stylish local places to eat and shop. Unfortunately there are not any specific queer bars in Fargo.

Yet, it is also a compact place to do a lot. You can walk around quite easily from a meal to a snack to a movie at the Fargo Theater. Parking is inexpensive and plentiful.
The keyword here is “local.” Restaurants that emphasize local ingredients, local chefs and

When you think of Fargo, your first impression would be the Coen Brothers film starting Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand.

Sadly, your visions of snowy wasteland, funny accents, and quirky characters are far from the correctness.

Fargo is a city that defies convention for North Dakota. It is progressive, welcoming, and full of fun times. It also has a sizable brewpub scene.

And, yes, they host a Pride celebration between it and its sister city across the Red River, Moorhead, Minnesota.

About Fargo, it is the easternmost city in North Dakota at the junction of both Interstates 94 and 29. The drive from Minneapolis is about three-and-a-half hours. You can travel into Hector Airport with connections from a few hub airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver, and Chicago-O’Hare. Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops there, but in the middle of the night in either direction.

No matter how you get there, Fargo has plenty going for it. It downtown is vibrant with a lot of cool local places to eat and shop.

Yet, it is also a compact place to do a lot. You can walk around quite easily from a meal to a snack to a movie at the Fargo Theater. Parking is inexpens


  1. Re: RIP - Stylish bars no longer in Fargo/Moorhead

    Originally Posted by Bisonguy
    The Rock is the one you're looking for. It was something like the OB lite, but really went downhill before it closed.


    I'd have to agree with sambini about he Trader and Trapper, although I frequented it in the mid-90's. Thirsty Thursdays, aka $5 all you can drink, 3 for 1's, place was packed to the rafters. Lots of fond memories, and plenty I don't remember.
    Thanks!...I was close, but for some reason I was thinking of Tropics and I knew that was mistaken.

  2. Re: RIP - Cool bars no longer in Fargo/Moorhead

    Originally Posted by Aces1180
    Thanks!...I was close, but for some reason I was thinking of Tropics and I knew that was wrong.
    Tropics burned down didn't it?

  3. Re: RIP - Cool bars no longer in Fargo/Moorhead

    Originally Posted by Bisonguy
    The Rock is the one you're looking for. It was something like the OB lite, but really went downhill before it closed.


    I'd have to consent with sambini about he Trader and Trapper, although I frequented it in the mid-90's. Thirsty Thursdays, aka $5 all you can drink, 3 for 1's, place