LA Has Two New Lesbian Bars (Up from Zero) in 2023

In the heart of Los Angeles, a vibrant resurgence of the city’s lesbian nightlife scene is underway with the unveiling of two new hotspots, namely The Ruby Fruit wine bar and Honey’s at Star Love dance bar. These exclusive venues have quickly become beloved destinations, heralding a long-awaited renaissance for the local lesbian community. Against the backdrop of a challenging political climate, the imperative of providing safe spaces for lesbians has never been more paramount. The introduction of these welcoming havens not only breathes new life into LA’s nightlife but also serves as a powerful testament to the unwavering spirit and resilience of the city’s diverse lesbians community.

The Ruby Fruit Wine Bar and Honey's at Star Love Dance Bar

Honey’s at the Star Love is lesbian bar also opened this year. Honey’s is dedicated to curating blissful nights for the queer community & the broadness that entails. Their aim? To create a joyful & accountable space, and they are looking for your input as to what they can do to improve & grow!

Resurgence of safe spaces for lesbians

Honey’s at the Star Love is lesbian bar. Honey’s is dedicated to curating blissful nights for the queer community & the broadness that entails. Their aim? To create a joyful & accountable space, and they are looking for your input as to what they can do to improve & grow!

Road Trip to LA, anyone?

he Ruby Fruit is a strip mall restaurant and wine bar serving the sapphically inclined, located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Opened by Mara Herbkersman and Emily Bielagus in February 2023. The Ruby Fruit is the first permanent lesbian bar to have opened in LA since 2017. The wine bar’s name is an homage to Rita Mae Brown’s The Rubyfruit Jungle.