Blue Moon
Drag bar · Pittsburgh Lawrenceville
Blue Moon is a small gay dive bar on Butler Street in Upper Lawrenceville. Pittsburgh’s drag scene started here; Alaska Thunderfuck performed here before Drag Race.
- Drag almost daily
- Patio
- Address
- 5115 Butler St
15201 Pittsburgh - Crowd
- mixed, drag fans, neighbourhood
- Shows
- Open stage Wed at midnight, karaoke Fri from 9:30 pm, drag show Sat
- Facilities
- Happy hour daily 5–7 pm, jukebox, patio, cheap drinks
- Location
- Upper Lawrenceville, Butler Street
What makes Blue Moon special
Blue Moon is small and loud, with cheap drinks and a patio at the back. There’s drag almost every night, from open stages for newcomers to professional shows. QBurgh mentions that Alaska Thunderfuck and Lydia B Kollins performed here before RuPaul’s Drag Race.
A good fit if you …
- want to see up-and-coming drag
- are looking for a dive bar with cheap drinks
Not ideal if you …
- need lots of space
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: QBurgh (June 2026), Out x Out (guide updated June 2026), own website (© 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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