Best Gay Bars & Bathhouses In Burnaby
Burnaby is a dense, transit-connected suburb that borders Vancouver directly to the east. The city has no gay bars or bathhouses of its own, but that's not where Burnaby locals go anyway — the action is a 15 to 30-minute SkyTrain or drive away in Vancouver's Davie Village and, for bathhouse-goers, in neighboring New Westminster. This guide covers the venues Burnaby residents and visitors actually use.
The Burnaby LGBTQ+ Scene
The West End neighbourhood — specifically the Davie Street Village, known as Davie Village — has been the centre of gay Vancouver for four decades, with bars, community organisations, and a residential character that anchors the LGBTQ+ community in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Canada. For Burnaby residents, this is the practical neighbourhood. Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis is Vancouver's historic LGBTQ+ village, with rainbow crosswalks. Most of the bars, clubs, and bathhouses cluster within a few blocks of each other on Davie, making it easy to bar-hop on foot once you arrive. The gay sauna landscape here reflects Canada's most cosmopolitan west coast city: Vancouver has three gay saunas — Steamworks Vancouver, Club Vancouver, and 747 Bathhouse — serving the Davie Village neighbourhood. A fourth option, Steam 1, sits in New Westminster and is the closest bathhouse to Burnaby proper.
Top Gay Bars & Bathhouses for Burnaby Locals
Celebrities Nightclub
Type: Gay club / Dance venue
Location: 1022 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3 — approx. 20 min from Burnaby
Features: The most iconic gay club in Vancouver, drawing international DJs, a massive sound system, and a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd that shows up ready to dance. As of early 2026, the club is open four days a week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am.
Website: https://www.celebritiesnightclub.com
Numbers Cabaret
Type: Gay bar / Dance club
Location: 1042 Davie Street, Vancouver — approx. 20 min from Burnaby
Features: Long-running cabaret and drag venue on Davie Street, Numbers has been a Davie Village institution since 1983. Numbers features a variety of DJs and events seven nights a week, and this multi-level space offers a little something for everyone.
The Fountainhead Pub
Type: Gay bar / Patio pub
Location: 1025 Davie Street, Vancouver — approx. 20 min from Burnaby
Features: The Fountainhead provides the counterpoint to the dance clubs: a sports bar with a large patio that is one of the best outdoor drinking spaces in the Village, neighbourhood-oriented and relaxed in the way that large clubs are not. The full-service bar boasts 16 beer taps, and bar food is available, with brunch hosted on weekends.
PumpJack Pub
Type: Gay bar — leather and bear
Location: 1167 Davie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia — approx. 20 min from Burnaby
Features: The bar caters to the bear and leather subcultures and serves guests seven days a week starting at 1 pm until late; throughout the years, PumpJack has evolved and offers a variety of entertainment options. Weekend events include fetish-themed nights; the most famous recurring event is the Sunday afternoon Keggers.
Website: https://www.pumpjackpub.com
Steamworks Vancouver
Type: Bathhouse / Gay sauna
Location: 123 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4 — approx. 25 min from Burnaby
Features: Located in the historic Gastown area, Steamworks offers hot and cold food, live DJs on weekends, and all the play areas you'd expect, including sling rooms and open-plan showers. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. Theme nights run throughout the week including Frat Night (Tuesday), Lights Out (Thursday), and SIN Sunday.
Website: https://www.steamworks.com
F212 Steam
Type: Bathhouse / Gay sauna and gym
Location: 1048 Davie St, Vancouver, BC — approx. 20 min from Burnaby
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