Since its inception in 2022, STUDS Bear & Leather Bar has rapidly become a cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
Love at first sight is often a cliché, but for Shawn McGuire and Dino Alberti, it was the real deal. Their story began at a chance meeting poolside here in Puerto Vallarta, both of them on vacation. It was an encounter that blossomed into a whirlwind romance and a shared dream.
Harkening back to the 1920s when alcohol was illegal to purchase (in the United States), a new “speakeasy” type bar is opening in Puerto Vallarta, offering a new concept that has yet to be seen in Zona Romantica.
The Palm Cabaret is going to have a sister venue, you all! Coco Cabaret will open on Nov. 15, with the first act opening at 6 p.m. as Santana, a tribute live band.
The opening weekend also includes Shakira Tribute Concert; Andra Covo; Temptation with Boys on Fire and Superheros with Boys on Fire.
Blondies, Puerto Vallarta’s original adult slushbar, is expanding and has opened its third location, Más Blondies, Calle Lazaro Cardenas 279C, is in what was the Mercurio Swim shop, and strategically located right near all the nightclubs.
At Jardin Café Lounge, a charming establishment in Puerto Vallarta, Quebec meets Mexico with a delightful fusion of French and Latin influences. Here, the clinking of the martini glasses mingles with the melodic cadence in the romantic tone of the French language, and the laughter spirals at the quick-witted jokes of one of the owners, Warren Wesley Weir.
The Palm Cabaret, located in Puerto Vallarta, is the longest running theater in the city. Headliners from all over the world perform there.
La Cueva Cantina has reopened at a new location, just across from Hotel Mercurio at Francisca Rodríguez 165, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
A new “everybody friendly” bar has been opened at Basilio Badillo 447, adding to the quickly expanding options of restaurants and bars that have recently opened in the East Emiliano Zapata neighborhood
It may be unusual for local bar managers to dress up in drag and come together for a good cause. But, this long standing tradition in Puerto Vallarta, called Managers Night - will be held tonight at Paco’s Ranch beginning at 10:30 p.m.
Therapy, an-upscale dance bar serving gourmet bites & craft cocktails, and Studs, Puerto Vallarta's first men-only bear & leather bar
La Catrina Cantina is celebrating their first year in business on Wednesday, May 4, with a red carpet event that begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the coronation of Miss Drag Catrina 2022.
Aphrodite Velvet took home top honors and was crowned Chacha Queen recently as Chachalaca Bar held it's first-ever Chacha Queen contest to a standing-room only crowd.
Spartacus Sauna will reopen on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 6 p.m., after closing November 2021 when an electrical fire broke out.
Puerto Vallarta today it offers some of the best drag shows in the country
Are you in the mood for nighttime tacos? Puerto Vallarta is a city that comes alive at night. The sun has set, and slowly you’ll see the street taqueria (taco) stands slowly open up, and fire up their grills.
Xocodiva Artisan Chocolate, whose truffles are beautiful hand-crafted artisan work, each one carefully decorated and painted by hand.
Puerto Vallarta has a large number of incredible shows that will make your nights unforgettable.
In a city that rarely sleeps, Puerto Vallarta nightlife offers something for everyone. That statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to LGBTQ+ bars and dance clubs.
Looking for a LGBTQ owned or friendly business while you are visiting or living in Puerto Vallarta? Check out our 2022 NightLife Guide Business Directory - these great businesses who would love to hear from you.






















