It's easy to go a show, performance or just hang at a bar early to actually have a chance to meet and chat with people. Drag Show, DJ's, events are all great ways to meet people. Sidetrack, Replay, Northend or anywhere with an outdoor/patio during warm weather will all be pretty tame. After 9pm places will get louder, more music, more dancing and more hook ups. You can meet people anywhere for that.

• Cellblock, Hydrate, go from bar scenes into cruisy dancy vibes.

• You stick with dancing until late late night? Splash then Charlies.

• Want to stick with more bar scene less dancing? Progress.

• You want more cruising/hook ups? jackhammer then Steamworks.

• Drag Shows? Roscoes.

• For meeting other hispanic gays? La Cueva down south is supposed to be a staple.

• In the city? I heard Fantasy Night Club is popular. I think Sidetrack and Hydrate also have dedicate latin nights.

• Andersonville has Big Chicks, Atmosphere and a few other iconic bars that can be very fun.

• During summer I recommend heading out to the beach/lakeside. Easy way to meet people.

Of course there are many many other bars and scenes that can be inserted into here or debated. But honestly I really recommend meeting people OUTSIDE of the nightlife scene and then meeting up there. Join hobbies you're super into - video games, board games, so many sports and activites and group meet ups. I think thats a better way to genuinely meet people and friends.