39th Street District

Where to Go 

Although 39th Street is now teeming with bars, each one has its own distinct vibe and style. For nightlife, Angles is still the end all-be all. The sprawling, multi-level club has enough late-night dance parties and over-the-top energy to make it feel like something out of Miami — albeit with a much cheaper cover charge.   

Just around the corner, Phoenix Rising is perhaps the most popular bar for drag shows, with an indoor performance floor and a cute patio out back. The Boom, perched atop a hill on 39th Street, is known for its drag brunch and drag dinner shows, performed in an ample theater space behind the main bar. On non-show days, it has more of a casual vibe, complete with a huge front patio and recurring features like trivia night and karaoke. Then there’s Tramps, the casual cornerstone that feels like the gay version of Cheers, thanks to its low-key dive-y atmosphere, friendly servers and sprawling patio.  

The latest business to join the party is Rainbow Bistro, a much-needed restaurant in a bar-filled enclave. The late-night spot, which should come in handy on a night of bar-hopping, features casual sandwiches and snacks.