Tbilisi continues to develop a gay scene. Legislation does not contain discriminatory clauses, yet insufficient anti-discrimination legislation often creates gaps. Georgia also has the first LGBT organization in the region and is known as most open-minded country compared to other two in the region. Georgia is orthodox and very traditional society, is still not very open towards gays and lesbians.
Perovskaia and Chardin areas of the capital offer vast number of places starting from very traditional Georgian to street-cafe, There are no official gay bars or clubs in Tbilisi.
Georgia is a country well worth visiting: the ancient culture has left its marks and Tbilisi has a vibrant night life.Here are some addresses, that might be useful for more information:
Name: Gay.ge website
Email: gayge@gay.ge Homepage: gay.ge
Commentary:
Web resource supported by Georgian LGBT organization Inclusive Foundation. Provides information on major LGBT community issues, provides space for meeting and discussion forum also in English.
National Publications
Name: "ME" Magazine
Email: info@ inclusive-foundation.org Homepage: www.inclusive-foundation.org/magazine
Commentary:
First Georgian LGBT quarterly magazine mostly in Georgian, has English resume. Provides information on human rights, health, art and culture and the main topics for the issue - coming out, lesbian and transgender issue, etc.
Tbilisi Gay Blog
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