The Red Hot

The Red Hot is a beloved 6th Avenue beer-and-hot-dogs institution that has been a queer-friendly gathering spot since 2007. With a huge rotating craft-beer list and an unpretentious, come-as-you-are vibe, it draws a young, mixed and notably LGBTQ+-welcoming crowd along Tacoma's lively 6th Ave strip. It isn't a dedicated gay bar, but it's a longtime favorite in local queer city guides.