White Horse Bar

Considered to be pne of the longest-running gay bar in America (sharing the title with Cafe Lafitte in NOLA), the White Horse Bar is an iconic institution in Oakland. It is wildly popular because it has been operating since 1933, but has been rumored to have operated as a gay speakeasy before the Prohibition ended.

Today, drag kings that perform every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at White Horse Bar. On the remaining Wednesdays of the month, there are exciting drag queen performances. This is the gay bar you can't miss in Oakland.