The Painted Lady Lounge
2930 Jacob St, Hamtramck
(313) 874-2991
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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...
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.
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.
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