The Chances Story

Back when we opened in 1994, Chances Bar was just one bar and before that it was Charlie's Coffee Shop. Since then, Chances has expanded to four bars and is the largest women's bar in the world. We strive to be everything to every girl and are the center for Houston's Gay Pride festivities from our historic location in Montrose. Our bar also has a heart - we have donated and raised over a million dollars for women's charities since our opening.

Chances Charities

  • Assisthers
    A volunteer organization formed in 1996 to provide non-medical in-home support and care to lesbians with illnesses such as cancer, fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis.
  • Human Rights Campaign
    America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
  • Legacy Community Health Services
    Provides a wide range of health services, including primary health care, eye care, disease prevention and wellness programs, STD and HIV testing, HIV treatment, transgender health services, social services and health education services.

Friends of Chances