This came up in a Google search as a gay bar. Aside from the oblique inference from the name, there were no indications that this was a gay bar or even a gay friendly bar once inside the door. As a solo out-of-town visitor, I made my way across Detroit on a Saturday early evening. The bar had two patrons, each of whom were on their phones. And the bartender kept to herself. I can’t say I was expecting much, but as a former bar owner, I would’ve thought she might’ve engaged me more once I mentioned I was from California, and I asked her to tell me about the place. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I was unwelcome, but I suspect that if you are known you get a much different response. This may just be a sign of the times. Give it a try when there’s an event or you bring your own posse.
Claire Minneboo
I love this place. Great staff, and drinks, and prices. Great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Grech
Awesome time. Andrea was such a sweetheart. Busy and did a great job. True juggalo and made that family feeling a real thing. Ty so much for the love Andrea and the painted lady.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt
This place is a time capsule to a simpler era. The decor is a hodgepodge of kitsch and nostalgia, the jukebox is stuck in the 80s, and the bartender has seen it all. The drinks are cheap and the clientele is a colorful mix of regulars and lost souls. It's the kind of place where you can get into a deep conversation with a stranger about the meaning of life or the best way to fry an egg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob V
Great bar to play some pool and kick it
Hayley
I had the best time! They're super welcoming to travellers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Stenke
Ordered to go only to get back to the campground and find out half the order was missing.
Roxi Dlite
The very best dive bar I’ve ever been to and quite possibly my favorite bar in the city. No frills, great bartenders and cold drinks. Andrea is the best!
Ok, so this isn't really a food place unless there is a popup but the bartender doesn't seem to care if you grab something at the Checkers next door.It's a nice little queer friendly dive bar with cheap drinks, trivia on Tuesdays, pool, and pinball. Sometimes they have shows. The vibe is kinda like a treehouse for adult boys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Orosz
Very nice local bar
Ken Harrison
The painted lady lounge seems like it is unchanged since the 70s complete with a jukebox. There is an incredible bourbon selection. Our group had a great time, selecting songs on the jukebox and having cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Larysa Horak
I remember this location growing up in Hamtramck, different name... same decor lolol. It was fun, we had a few too many drinks with family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Fick
Great dive bar with a surprising beer and whiskey selection. Server was attentive and informative. Good prices.
This came up in a Google search as a gay bar. Aside from the oblique inference from the name, there were no indications that this was a gay bar or even a gay friendly bar once inside the door. As a solo out-of-town visitor, I made my way across Detroit on a Saturday early evening. The bar had two patrons, each of whom were on their phones. And the bartender kept to herself. I can’t say I was expecting much, but as a former bar owner, I would’ve thought she might’ve engaged me more once I mentioned I was from California, and I asked her to tell me about the place. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I was unwelcome, but I suspect that if you are known you get a much different response. This may just be a sign of the times. Give it a try when there’s an event or you bring your own posse.
I love this place. Great staff, and drinks, and prices. Great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome time. Andrea was such a sweetheart. Busy and did a great job. True juggalo and made that family feeling a real thing. Ty so much for the love Andrea and the painted lady.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is a time capsule to a simpler era. The decor is a hodgepodge of kitsch and nostalgia, the jukebox is stuck in the 80s, and the bartender has seen it all. The drinks are cheap and the clientele is a colorful mix of regulars and lost souls. It's the kind of place where you can get into a deep conversation with a stranger about the meaning of life or the best way to fry an egg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bar to play some pool and kick it
I had the best time! They're super welcoming to travellers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered to go only to get back to the campground and find out half the order was missing.
The very best dive bar I’ve ever been to and quite possibly my favorite bar in the city. No frills, great bartenders and cold drinks. Andrea is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bourbon selection ? prices ? owners and staff ???
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best bourbon selection around. We love Andrea and
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Ok, so this isn't really a food place unless there is a popup but the bartender doesn't seem to care if you grab something at the Checkers next door.It's a nice little queer friendly dive bar with cheap drinks, trivia on Tuesdays, pool, and pinball. Sometimes they have shows. The vibe is kinda like a treehouse for adult boys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice local bar
The painted lady lounge seems like it is unchanged since the 70s complete with a jukebox. There is an incredible bourbon selection. Our group had a great time, selecting songs on the jukebox and having cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I remember this location growing up in Hamtramck, different name... same decor lolol. It was fun, we had a few too many drinks with family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great dive bar with a surprising beer and whiskey selection. Server was attentive and informative. Good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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