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

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    FOCO Pride 2025 - Save the date!

    Get ready, Fort Collins! Pride season is bringing the love, color, and celebration with a full lineup of events you won’t want to miss!

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    call for sponsors!

    Boost your brand in a fabulous way! Sponsor FOCO Pride 2025 and connect with thousands of fun, local folks—hello shoutouts, logo love, and new customers!

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 [artists name]

This is some kind of short bio that tells visitors a bit about the artist, inspiration behind their work, along with a link to their website, social media, etc.

Haters Gonna Hate

(but most people love us)

"I went to The R Bar for the first time two nights ago to attend a business meet-up and I cannot say enough good things about my experience! They welcomed this fierce ally with open arms."

- Heather Orban

"Always a good spot to hang, great karaoke, great patrons, great staff."

- Nathan Hinton

"Fort Collins only gay bar and it's a very welcoming place. Come as you are, no judgements and just hang out."

- Steve Dempsey

"My favorite gay bar in all of Colorado!"

- Zaxton Hartgraves

"The #1 Queer Bar in Northern Colorado! 🌈 Amazing Drag Shows, Pop-Up Events and a brand new Thursday residency with @kennytheindigo! The current staff is fantastic and happy to be apart of the community."

- Kent Washington

"Spectacular place for live music, drag, shows, and signature cocktails."

- Marylayna Leclair

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.

Toss a little love our way! Your donations help us pay the queens, kings, and creatives, level up the space, and give fresh-faced talent their first shot at the spotlight.

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.