Babes of Carytown

Babes of Carytown Babe's of Carytown is Richmond's Everybody's Bar! We are an LGBTQ owned and operated establishment, celebrating 40+ years in Business. Is Babes 21+?

Voted Style weekly’s “Best Gay Bar” in Richmond. Voted a safe and accepting space for all members of our community. We are one of the last 17 originating lesbian bars in the US, and have been featured in many movies, print, and music videos. We have a sand volleyball court out back, weekly rotating DJs, a large dance floor, covered patio bar, and a full menu to curb your appetite.

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Is there a dress code? Babes reserves the right to deny entry if our code of conduct or our dress code are not observed. Our dress code is casual but polite. You must Wear Shoes at all times (unless in the sand.) Shirts, Blouses, "Tops" must show less than a 4" mid-drift. Tank Tops must have less than 6" opening under the arm and all Private Parts must be covered at all times. Please observe these rules and stay with-in Virginia ABC compliance. No bags other than handbags are permitted after 9 p.m. - Enforcement of the dress code is at the discretion of the management team. A tight dress code enforcement begins at dusk. No firearms are allowed at any time. May we bring in outside food or decorations? Please, no outside food, but if you are planning to celebrate, please contact us via messenger to arrange bringing cakes or balloons. Is there a cover charge?
$5 Cover Charge on Friday/Saturday Night unless it's a special event. Anyone underage must be accompanied by an adult before 8pm. After 8pm we are strictly 21+ for entry. You must possess a Valid ID. Are reservations required? Reservations are not required, but if you're bringing a large group for an event or show, please message us ahead of time and we will do our best to accomidate. How do I find parking? Cary Street and the surrounding block offer safe, ample parking. You may also park at the Cary Court Shopping Center. (Next Door)

Once I am inside, may I leave and re-enter? You are more then welcome to leave but you will be required to wait in line for re-entry. For smokers we have a designated area on the patio. Coming and going is strictly at the discretion of security, there may be a re-entry fee. Their job is to keep everyone safe as they are entering and exiting the building. I am visiting from another country. What form of ID will work? Your passport will work just fine! How do I rent the venue for a private event?? Please contact one of our event coordinators via Facebook Messenger. When are Drag Shows?:

Drag Shows: Every 4th Friday at 9pm. We've always done drag in some capcity. From the renound 804 Boyz to several showcast members who have been with us 25+ years. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time without reason. It is our goal to provide a fun and friendly destination for EVERYONE. For other questions, or explanations, feel free to message us.

Saturday looks better under a disco ball. 🪩DJ Joey takes over tonight at 9 PM with Richmond’s favorite Saturday Night Da...
09/19/2026

Saturday looks better under a disco ball. 🪩

DJ Joey takes over tonight at 9 PM with Richmond’s favorite Saturday Night Dance Party.

Get here early, skip the cover and beat the line.

⏰Free before 8:30 PM
🤑$5 after 8:30 PM
🔞21+
📍 3166 W. Cary St.

Tuesday night is looking lucky. 🎱✨Join us for Drag Bingo hosted by Alexea Breeden Kelley, featuring performances by Patt...
09/19/2026

Tuesday night is looking lucky. 🎱✨

Join us for Drag Bingo hosted by Alexea Breeden Kelley, featuring performances by Patti O’Furniture and multiple chances to win prizes.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 7 PM
🎟️ No cover
🔞 21+
📍 3166 W. Cary St.

One summer. Two women. A romance that gets dangerously intense. ☀️Sat-Ur-Gay Cinema Club presents My Summer of Love, fol...
09/18/2026

One summer. Two women. A romance that gets dangerously intense. ☀️

Sat-Ur-Gay Cinema Club presents My Summer of Love, following two young women from different worlds whose passionate escape becomes tangled in obsession and deception.

🎬 Tomorrow, September 19 at 2 PM
🎟️ Free viewing
📍 3166 W. Cary St.

The pop renaissance is happening in real time. ⚡️Carly Rae Jepsen, Troye Sivan and Miley Cyrus have new music, and DJ Kv...
09/18/2026

The pop renaissance is happening in real time. ⚡️

Carly Rae Jepsen, Troye Sivan and Miley Cyrus have new music, and DJ Kvdet is putting it where it belongs: on the dance floor at Babes of Carytown 🪩

It all starts after Friday Night Packers 👀

📍 3166 W. Cary St.
🤑 Free Before 9:00 PM
🔞 21+

Help us honor Vicky Hester’s lasting legacy in Richmond. 🏳️‍🌈ORD. 2026-279 would designate the 00 block of South Auburn ...
09/17/2026

Help us honor Vicky Hester’s lasting legacy in Richmond. 🏳️‍🌈

ORD. 2026-279 would designate the 00 block of South Auburn Avenue in her honor. Join us for the first step in the adoption process:

📅 Tuesday, September 22 at 3 PM
📍 City Hall, 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor
💻 go.rva.gov/LUHT-SEP22

Attend in person, provide public comment or email a letter of support to [email protected] with “ORD. 2026-279” in the subject line. 🗣️ Please repost and reshare!

The queens have crossed the pond and taken over Friday nights at Babes 🇬🇧👑Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK every Friday at 8 ...
09/16/2026

The queens have crossed the pond and taken over Friday nights at Babes 🇬🇧👑

Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK every Friday at 8 PM with Stacy Max and You’Neek Nu’York. Grab dinner, sip on Absolut drink specials and score audience giveaways throughout the night. PLUS this week playing the premiere at 7 PM.

🤑 Free before 9 PM
🔞 21+
📍3166 W. Cary St.

Grab a biscuit and warm up your best “Jolene.” 🎤✨Babes’ Dolly Brunch starts with $9.25 Western Omelettes and Biscuits & ...
09/13/2026

Grab a biscuit and warm up your best “Jolene.” 🎤✨

Babes’ Dolly Brunch starts with $9.25 Western Omelettes and Biscuits & Gravy, followed by karaoke from 1–7 PM. Sing a Dolly song and you’ll be entered to win Halloween VIP tickets! 🎃

📍 3166 W. Cary St.

Join host Melanin Monroe this Throw Down Thursday with Euphoria Lazuli, Chloe Snow, and Javon Love for a fierce Throwdow...
09/08/2026

Join host Melanin Monroe this Throw Down Thursday with Euphoria Lazuli, Chloe Snow, and Javon Love for a fierce Throwdown Thursday!

📅 Thursday, September 10
🚪 Doors at 8 PM
🎤 Show at 9 PM
🎟️ $5 cover
📍 3166 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA
🔞 21+

Sunday night is serving a FABULOUS lineup! 🔥Zakia Jemaceye hosts the First Sunday Drag Show tomorrow with performances b...
09/05/2026

Sunday night is serving a FABULOUS lineup! 🔥

Zakia Jemaceye hosts the First Sunday Drag Show tomorrow with performances by Miriah St. James, Breona I. Ova, Kelly Branch, Ivory S. Camary, and Stacy Max.

✨ Show starts at 8 PM
🎟️ Free before 7:30 PM | $5 after
📍 3166 W. Cary St., Richmond

Love melts ice and tomorrow night Carytown gets HEATED. 🧊🔥Kick off Pride Week with a night full of hat tricks and making...
09/05/2026

Love melts ice and tomorrow night Carytown gets HEATED. 🧊🔥

Kick off Pride Week with a night full of hat tricks and making some big scores from DJ Kvdet starting at 9 PM.

🌈 Free before 8:30 PM
🎟️ $5 cover after 8:30 PM
❤️ $1 from every cover donated to the Immigrant Defense Project
📍 3166 W. Cary St.
🔞 21+

Address

3166 W Cary Street
Richmond, VA
23221

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18043559330

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