LGBTQ+ Friendly things to do

Norfolk is home to a vibrant LGBTQ scene, filled with history, events and plenty of entertainment! For over 30 years, Norfolk has hosted the Annual Hampton Roads Pride Fest, showing that this community has grown into such a vital part of the city’s culture. The city has many bars and restaurants like MJ’s Tavern and The Wave that heat things up as the sun goes down. 

LGBTQ+ Resources

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Festivals in Norfolk

Norfolk plays host to plenty of extraordinary festivals and special events, providing entertaining and culturally enriched…

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Honeysuckle Cafe: Soups, Sandwiches, and a Sense of Home

What: Honeysuckle Cafe Where: 813 W. 39th St., Norfolk, VA…

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LGBTQIA+ Norfolk Weekend Getaway

Norfolk, Virginia is a uniquely diverse city made up of many cultures and ethnicities. Norfolk is also…

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Norfolk Pride Gear

If you haven’t yet noticed, Pride Month in Norfolk is a big deal. The city is rich in LGBTQIA+ history, having been shaped by…

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Hunt, Gather, Repeat. 

Which is more fun when it comes to antiques shopping – the hunting or the gathering? With one of Norfolk’s newest…

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Norfolk Tides Baseball: Full 2024 Home Schedule

Update Aug. 19, 2024: Norfolk’s 2023 Triple-A National Champions are set to…

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Top Places for Engagement Photos in Norfolk

Now that you’ve found the one, it’s time to announce your love to the world with…

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2023 Pride Events in Norfolk

It’s always a great time to celebrate Norfolk’s LGBTQ+ community, but Pride Month lends especially exciting…

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LBGTQ+ Themed Events

There are no upcoming events, but still plenty to do in Norfolk

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

No Frill Bar and Grill

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Kobros Coffee

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Hank’s Filling Station

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Handsome Biscuit

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Grain

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Gourmet Gang

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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City Guide

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