Best Transgender Bars and Clubs in Pueblo
Pueblo sits about 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs on I-25, and that drive defines the local trans nightlife reality: Pueblo itself has no verified dedicated LGBTQ+ bars or trans-specific nightlife venues as of 2026, but Colorado Springs — the nearest metro — has a small, tight-knit scene that Pueblo trans residents regularly make the trip to reach. The Springs scene is not large, but it is genuine, and it has been rebuilt with particular intention following the tragedy at Club Q in 2022. What exists now is worth knowing about.
The Pueblo Trans Scene
Trans community life in the Pueblo area tends to organize around digital connections first and regional venues second. There is no queer bar anchoring downtown Pueblo, which means nightlife for trans locals is almost always a regional affair — a carpool or solo drive up I-25 to Colorado Springs, where a handful of LGBTQ+ venues have reopened, rebranded, or newly launched over the past two years. The Retro Lounge, located inside the Historic Satellite Hotel, now holds the distinction of being Colorado Springs' only dedicated LGBTQIA+ lounge. Alongside it, Icons — owned by former Broadway performers who are partners in life and business — operates as the gay piano bar where every bartender is a professional singer. La Burla Bee rounds out the core three as a full-time inclusive cabaret. These three venues, all within a few miles of each other in Colorado Springs, are where Pueblo trans locals actually go.
Top Transgender Bars and Clubs for Pueblo Locals
Retro Lounge
Type: LGBTQ+ lounge and bar
Location: 411 Lakewood Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 — approx. 45 min from Pueblo
Features: Club Q survivors Michael Anderson and Tara Bush created this lounge, which became a new home for the LGBTQ+ community at the Satellite Hotel. The newly christened Retro Lounge celebrated its rebranding milestone with a ribbon-cutting and drag show, and it has been named 2024's Best New Bar by the Colorado Springs Independent. Founded by Club Q survivors, it brings new energy to the city and is one of the most active LGBTQ+ spots in town.
Website: https://www.theqcolorado.com
Icons
Type: LGBTQ+ bar and performance lounge
Location: 16 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 — approx. 45 min from Pueblo
Features: Since Icons first opened its doors in 2020, it has quickly become not only a staple within the queer community of Colorado Springs but an essential part of the fabric of downtown. Icons features a variety of events throughout the week, including karaoke, drag shows, and themed parties. The bar runs Tuesday through Sunday evenings, making it accessible on weeknights as well as weekends.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/icons_colorado
La Burla Bee
Type: LGBTQ+-inclusive cabaret, restaurant, and nightclub
Location: 110 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 — approx. 45 min from Pueblo
Features: La Burla Bee operates across three levels — a Ristorante, Vaudeville Main Room, Cabaret, and the Beehive nightclub with aerialists — as an LGBTQ+ all-inclusive venue. After the Club Q shooting, La Burla Bee became a second home for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs, and it has continued to serve that role. Happy hour runs from 5–7pm, shows run 8–10pm, and the dance floor stays open until 2am.
Website: https://www.laburlabee.com
Club Q (Closed — Historical Note)
Type: Formerly Colorado Springs' premier LGBTQ+ nightclub
Location: 3430 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917