Erin Elizabeth
Drag is one of the most exciting entertainment forms that has been gaining popularity in recent years. One popular medium to see a drag show is a drag brunch, where restaurants host drag performers for a special event.
Drag is the art of using clothing, costuming, and makeup to transform into a different persona. Drag queens are typically ultra-feminine and drag kings are ultra-masculine, though many drag performers prefer to adopt an androgynous persona.
Drag queens are known for performances that include comedy, lip-syncing, dancing, or all of the above. RuPaul’s Drag Race brought the art of drag into popular media when its first season aired in 2009 on LogoTV.
Since then, it has gone on to have several international franchises and has been nominated for 39 Emmys and won 19 Emmys. RuPaul’s Drag Race has become many people’s introduction to the art of drag.
Drag brunch is a popular entertainment form for drag, as drag queens perform while guests enjoy brunch. It is also a fairly accessible form of entertainment, as drag brunches take place all across the United States.
Best Drag Brunch in the US
In this guide, we’ll talk about 15 of the most popular drag brunches in America.
R House Drag Brunch
R House is located in Miami, Florida. The legendary drag shows begin at 11:30 and 2:30 on Saturday and 11:45 and 2:45 on Sunday.
R House offers a brunch package at $55 per person. The $55 package includes a seat for the drag show and select bottomless brunch drinks, including mimosas, sweet white wine sangria, mojitos, and a selection of soft drinks.
One of the great things about R House is the family-style menu, which includes cayenne fried chicken and chimichurri cheeseburger sliders.
My favorite thing on the menu is the cinnamon french toast – there’s nothing like cinnamon toast with a side of mimosa!
I also tried the Cuban breakfast croissant with pork and really enjoyed it. R House also offers a brunch salad, which is perfect for anyone looking for a lighter meal.
R House was founded by husbands and business partners Rocco Carulli and Owen Bale.
The spot was originally a restaurant but after meeting drag queen Athena Dion and DJ Jody McDonald, they began hosting drag brunches.
Synful Drag Brunch
The Synful Drag Brunch happens at The Artemis in Washington, DC. The drag brunch is hosted every second and fourth Sunday of the month at noon.
The Artemis is typically a sports bar, which hosts events such as trivia nights or local bands. But on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, the sports bar transforms into a haven for drag.
The Synful Drag Brunch is hosted by Dalonte France and Farrah Synclaire. The $45 entry price includes the show and breakfast.
I enjoyed the chicken and waffles and was pleased to find that bottomless mimosas are available for $20.
A MAY Zing Sundays
A MAY Zing Sundays drag brunch takes place at the ChillBar Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California. Doors open at 11:00am and the show starts at noon and ends at 2:30pm.
A MAY Zing Sundays are hosted by Season 10 RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Mayhem Miller.
The drag brunch is known to have fellow Drag Race contestants as guests, contestants from the HBO ballroom show Legendary, and other nationally famous queens.
Mayhem Miller has been one of the cornerstones of the drag industry in California, and it’s easy to see why – she pulls out all the stops in every performance. I was enthralled by her and her fellow queens in every number.
Entry to the show is $12 per person and does not include drinks or food, but bottomless mimosas are available.
Broadway Drag Brunch
Broadway Drag Brunch takes place at Lips in New York City, a restaurant that hosts drag shows every night of the week.
The Broadway Drag Brunch is nationally famous and has been operating for over 25 years.
The location is stunning, as it resembles an old-school Las Vegas cabaret. Hosted by renowned drag queen Ginger Snaps, the Broadway Drag Brunch is quality entertainment.
Ginger Snaps had me rolling on the floor with laughter, and the other queens know how to put on a show!
The brunch package on offer is $39, which includes admission to the show, a brunch entree, and unlimited bloody marys, mimosas, sodas, or juice.
Some of the brunch entrees available are omelets, eggs benedict, steak & eggs, chicken and waffles, and pancakes.
La Pulperia in New York City
La Pulperia in New York City is a restaurant focused on rustic Latin cuisine.
La Pulperia hosts a Snacktime Drag Brunch on Saturday and Sunday with shows at 12:00pm and 2:30pm. The drag brunch is hosted by comedic drag queen Ritzy Bitzy.
The Latin fusion menu perfectly compliments the entertaining drag brunch. There is a $60 minimum per person for Snacktime Drag Brunch.
The restaurant offers unlimited mimosas for $40 and unlimited cocktails for $65. Cocktails are served from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
The brunch menu is full of delicious selections. The pulled pork tostadas are delicious, and I can never say no to eggs benedict with smoked salmon.
The french toast is unbelievable, and you can’t have Latin cuisine without empanadas!
Boheme in Houston, Texas
Boheme is a laid-back, casual restaurant and bar located in Houston, Texas.
The Boheme Drag Brunch Show occurs every Sunday from 10:45am to 5:00pm with a show at 11:30am and another at 2:30pm. The Drag Brunch Show features a live DJ.
The brunch package is $35, which includes admission to the show and access to the Sunday brunch buffet.
The brunch buffet menu includes decadent breakfast items such as hash browns, Filipino biscuits and gravy, and churros. I love the scrambled eggs with mushroom and goat cheese.
The cocktail menu offers many brunch classics, such as the bloody mary, Moscow mule, Aperol spritz, and mimosas.
Decadent Drag Brunch Bingo for The Krewe of Narcissus
The Krewe of Narcissus is a gay carnival krewe (social organization) that hosts many LGBTQ+ events.
The group is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. They host many drag brunches, typically at the New Orleans Ladies Ballroom.
The Drag Brunch Bingo is generally a fundraiser event, so the dates are inconsistent. You can search locally to see if there’s one coming up.
The brunch offer is $40, which includes admission to nine rounds of traditional Bingo. I love their bottomless mimosas.
You can even get poinsettias or bloody marys, and the price does include brunch entree and dessert.
Irene’s in Austin, Texas
Irene’s is a restaurant and bar focused on a classic American diner aesthetic located in Austin, Texas.
Irene’s considers itself to be an unpretentious dive bar where you’ll be shocked at the freshness of the food and drinks.
Irene’s is a part of the Work In Progress Hospitality program, which encourages restaurants to source local ingredients to provide quality food and drinks and circulate money within the community.
Irene’s Drag Brunch takes place monthly on Sundays. The host is the resident drag queen Rhonda Jewels.
The event is hosted outdoors and will go on despite rainy or snowy weather. Rhonda is a powerhouse of a performer and will be sure to put on a show with the local talent you won’t want to miss.
Tickets to the drag brunch are sold by the table and all tables are provided with free popcorn and one bottle of bubbles with juice.
Mad Myrna’s Drag Brunch
Mad Myrna’s is a gay nightclub and cabaret located in Anchorage, Alaska.
The venue hosts comedy showcases, karaoke nights, variety shows, and drag brunch.
Mad Myrna’s hosts a Bacon, Eggs, and Pride Drag Brunch on Sundays starting at noon.
The brunch offer is $35, which includes admission to the show and your choice of breakfast entree, coffee, juice, and pastry dessert bar.
The queens at Mad Myrna’s are sure to make you laugh. They had me in stitches!
Drunken Drag Brunch
The Drunken Drag Brunch takes place at Mangoes Key West, a restaurant and bar specializing in local cuisine located in Key West, Florida.
Drunken Drag Brunch happens once a month on Sunday. The dates for drag brunch are announced monthly.
The brunch offer is $40 and includes admission to the drag show and bottomless mimosas from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Be sure to try the spicy chicken and waffles if you like your food with a bit of kick. I recommend the lobster eggs benedict, and for dessert, the mouthwatering mango cheesecake.
Godfrey’s in Richmond, Virginia
Godfrey’s is a drag bar located in Richmond, Virginia. The bar hosts a drag brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Shows start at 11:00am and 2:00pm each day.
The brunch offer is $30 per person, which includes admission to the drag show, a brunch entree, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the brunch offer price.
I’ve sampled a little of the menu, and I have to say I love the layered cheese omelet and the berry bowl with granola.
Both are super healthy, delicious brunch meals. They also offer banana-stuffed french toast – yum! – and a marinated shrimp salad with avocado.
You’re certainly spoiled for options when it comes to brunch entrees at Godfrey’s.
Queens & Cocktails Drag Show + Brunch
The Queens & Cocktails Drag Show + Brunch takes place at Vertigo Fusion Kitchen in Columbus, Georgia.
The event is in The High Room, an event space above Vertigo Fusion Kitchen managed by the restaurant.
The drag brunch takes place on either Saturday or Sunday from 11:00am, and the drag show begins at 1:00pm.
The brunch offer is $55. The price includes admission to the show, brunch, and my favorite – bottomless mimosas!
Vertigo Fusion Kitchen caters the brunch. They have excellent frittatas and chorizo biscuits and gravy.
Troy Beer Garden Drag Brunch
Troy Beer Garden is a restaurant and bar specializing in plant-based options in Troy, New York.
The location also functions as a flower shop and private party space. The Troy Beer Garden Drag Brunch starts at 11:00am and ends at 4:00pm.
Previous hosts of the brunch include the famous Nicky Doll. I loved her on season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and as the host of Drag Race France.
The brunch offer is $85. The price includes seating for the show, an open bar, and brunch provided by Nicole’s Catering, a local restaurant and catering company.
The open bar includes beer, wine, and mimosas. I adore the coconut french toast, vegetarian frittata, and poutine with fried eggs – all are great options for a brunch to remember.
of Love & Regret’s Drag Brunch
Of Love & Regret is an American Gastro Pub in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Of Love & Regret Drag Brunch takes place every fourth Sunday. Doors open for the venue at 11:00am, and the show begins at noon.
The Drag Brunch is hosted by the sensational Pariah Sinclair. The brunch offer is $30, and the price includes admission to the show and a brunch entree.
Some options for your brunch entree are burger sliders, pancakes, frittatas, and chicken tenders. Bottomless mimosas are available for $15 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Drag Mafia in Philadelphia
Philly’s Drag Mafia is a drag troupe led by drag queen Brittany Lynn. The group hosts numerous events in Philadelphia.
Philly’s Drag Mafia primarily focuses on family-friendly events and all-ages shows so anyone can enjoy the art of drag.
Brunch with the Drag Mafia occurs all over Philadelphia as the group travels throughout the state.
Brittany Lynn is the host of any of these drag brunches and features other members of the Drag Mafia.
The group includes queens such as Jacqueline Dupree, Gay Sinatra, and Yari.
You can check the Drag Mafia’s performance schedule to see where their next drag brunch will take place.
Best Drag Brunch in the US
- R House Drag Brunch
- Synful Drag Brunch
- A MAY Zing Sundays
- Broadway Drag Brunch
- La Pulperia in New York City
- Boheme in Houston, Texas
- Decadent Drag Brunch Bingo for The Krewe of Narcissus
- Irene’s in Austin, Texas
- Mad Myrna’s Drag Brunch
- Drunken Drag Brunch
- Godfrey’s in Richmond, Virginia
- Queens & Cocktails Drag Show + Brunch
- Troy Beer Garden Drag Brunch
- of Love & Regret’s Drag Brunch
- Drag Mafia in Philadelphia
Final Thoughts
Now that you know everything about drag brunch, you can enjoy the art of drag anywhere in the United States. Drag brunches don’t only take place in big cities. Even modest towns are known to have active drag queens and a drag brunch or two available.
The combination of drag and brunch is perfect. Amazing entertainment with some eggs and french toast and a tall mimosa (or juice) make for an excellent day. Remember to tip your drag queen!
If you’re looking for a quieter brunch, check out our brunch guides in each city!
