Welcome To r Bar
small-town vibes
with a kick.
We’re not your typical bar—sometimes we’re laid-back, sometimes we kick up the volume, but we’re always here to celebrate self-expression, uplift local talent, and create community for LGBTQ+ folks from NoCo to Southern Wyoming.

R Next Big Events

What We Do
✨ on the reg ✨
R Bar in Fort Collins is where the party starts and the queer magic happens! From fierce drag shows to epic dance nights and spotlight moments for local LGBTQ+ talent, we’re always serving something fresh. Our events switch up often, so follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop and never miss R next hang ;)

An Alternative Space
For An Alt Crowd
At R Bar we listen to the beat of our community and then do everything we can to give that beat a microphone. :)

Meet eli benik (he/him)
Eli Benik is a transgendered artist from Colorado who likes painting silly dogs and queer cuties. He specializes in acrylic paint, copic markers, digital illustration & more!
R Mission: To provide a safe space in northern Colorado for expression and individuality.
R Mission: To provide a safe space in northern Colorado for expression and individuality.
R Mission: To provide a safe space in northern Colorado for expression and individuality.
At Rbar, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where EVERYONE feels welcome and celebrated. Our mission is to uplift local talent and provide a safe space for the NOCO & Southern Wyoming LGBTQ+ community to express themselves and connect with others like them.

we don’t bite…too hard 😅
We LIVE to promote new & upcoming local talent. And we are here to help you make that dream come true (and keep it alive 😊). We regularly support creatives across the whole spectrum, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’ve got an itch to share your creative spark.