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Babe's of Carytown

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Many visitors praise Babe's for its welcoming atmosphere and community feel, with some highlighting volleyball as a great way to connect. However, a common complaint is the music selection on Saturday nights, with some patrons finding it disappointing. There are also recurring concerns about the presence of men in what is perceived as a lesbian bar, and some negative experiences with staff and cleanliness.

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3166 W Cary St, Richmond
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+1 804-355-9330

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About this place Babe's of Carytown

Babe’s of Carytown, a long‑running lesbian bar on West Cary Street in Richmond, remains one of the few such venues left in the U.S. The place is still a woman‑centric spot, but the crowd today is a mix of locals and visitors. Food is on the menu, and the nightly lineup includes drag and other performances. Backstage, a sand volleyball court hosts leagues when the weather turns warm. It’s shut on Mondays. From Tuesday to Thursday it opens at 4 p.m. and stays until 1 a.m.; on Friday and Saturday it opens at noon and runs until 2 a.m.; Sunday is 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The weekend nights draw the biggest crowds. Carytown’s shops and restaurants line the same street, so a night out here can turn into a full evening of food, drinks, and local flavor.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 16:00-01:00
Wednesday 16:00-01:00
Thursday 16:00-01:00
Friday 12:00-02:00
Saturday 12:00-02:00
Sunday 12:00-21:00

Features

Gay Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Evening venue Year-round Drag shows

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Jade Sawyer Redmond
Jade Sawyer Redmond Jun 2026
★★★★★
juice
juice May 2026
★★★★★

i love babes. it’s a good silly little gay bar. it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and i love playing volleyball when i can here. however. PLEASE get a new dj for saturday nights. someone who actually djs instead of just barely mixing one song into another. i know this isn’t nyc, but every saturday i come and am disappointed by the top 100s dj . still come and support your local gay bar, but retire dj joey……..

Kate Kote
Kate Kote May 2026
★★★★★

The atmosphere in here is really bad. People constantly shove and push past you, and everyone seems unnecessarily rude. The music is decent, but the place itself is honestly really dirty. For all the money they make from door entry cover fees, you’d think they could at least make some improvements or clean the cobwebs and dust hanging from the ceiling. The whole place just feels poorly maintained and unpleasant to be in.

Joe Fischer
Joe Fischer May 2026
★★★★★

Literally home.

Danty Hammer
Danty Hammer May 2026
★★★★★

Never been super sold on this venue. Last night I was there and got leered at, zeroed in on, stalked by, and approached two appearly cishet men who were hunting together. I told management and they said to talk to security. As someone who has been stalked and sexually assaulted, going to security or fighting isn't something I automatically do, I am running. There are loads of poc and trans folks who have had issues in the past. Last night I was thinking, where are the progress pride and trans flags (tons of 1978, 6 color flags and a lesbian flag but what of others)? What are you doing to protect the community? I will give their work and landing place for stonewall sports seems like community work. I guess I just expect more of a place where there are vulnerable populations. I want people in our community to be safe. We should be able to dance without predators creeping that don't even belong in gay/ queer spaces. I almost wonder if they switched to a membership format it might help.

CHRISTINE OM-TIZ
CHRISTINE OM-TIZ May 2026
★★★★★

Great disco

Jeamy Jose Trinidad Marrero
Jeamy Jose Trinidad Marrero May 2026
★★★★★

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