We were visiting from out of town and came here for a drag show! The drag performers were some of the best I have ever seen. Felt safe here, felt welcome here, and the drinks were yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Clemens
Every time I go the staff behind the bar is beyond rude. Now you have to order chicken from across the street and pick it up on a shelf next to the front door if you want food. They’ve jumped the shark at this point.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ben Mudgett
looove this place as part of my queer routine! cute queer friendly place BUT they never have extra ones for the queens who perform. if a business nearby is open, i have better luck getting ones from them. if you want your performers to be tipped, please keep more ones on hand!!! otherwise no notes ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lizzy
Best dance party I've been to in a hot minute ✨
Marco
They need a quiet corner where I can do my independent reading time
Morgan Wilson
Last weekend when visiting town I was overcharged for a drink, then got the boot for bringing it up.
I asked Edgardo (per receipt) or Michael (as someone called him) the price of a certain vodka mix; he said $9. I ordered, paid with my card, and saw $10 on the receipt. I asked about the difference; he growled that he said $10, insisted that he told me twice, and said "you have a receipt." I then heard him say $9 plus... (unintelligible; the bar was loud since a RuPaul contestant was there). I asked if it was $9 for the vodka plus $1 for the added juice (not the case for an earlier drink) to clarify what he said; he repeated the told-me-twice statement, said I shouldn't be asking about prices if... (again, unintelligible), and demanded that I "get out of [his] sight." He then proceeded to summon the security guard to expel me from the bar, during which, I said I did nothing to him. Mind you, I was calm during this whole encounter.
The guard cordially escorted me outside (where we could hear each other); then I explained to him what happened and that I did nothing to this bartender. The guard agreed that what happened was not my fault, and said the prior two weeks had been rough; but he told me he had to obey the bar, and added I was welcome any other time. I asked the guard if he could talk to the bartender since it was not fair to me to be blown up at for nothing I did wrong and get punished for it.
Later that night, a straight ally told me he was once booted from here too, for politely declining a dance with a gay man who then complained to security about it. The ally recommended a different place, where I had no problems at all the next day.
The guard did hope my encounter did not affect my view of this bar. Much of my time here was fine (no issue with two guards, the cover collector, or an earlier bartender, plus at least the drinks I had were good); but if someone can seemingly get plucked from the bar just for being disliked, whatever that may look like -- plus, based on other negative stories (side note: Edgardo/Michael is the short bartender guy described on Yelp) -- I have my doubts.
Hopefully I'll update this review with some better info if I ever try this place again.
[I know this was a long one, and this wasn't everything -- so thanks for your patience if you read to the end!]
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sean Gums
Literally threatened violence against queer people
Kayla Whelly
Hands down a must stop! First night in the city and they did NOT disappoint. Drinks were mids but did the job. The show was amazing and the dance floor was packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Adams
The security there doesn’t care what country you’re from and expect you to know the rules of American culture of tipping. I got thrown out like N old rag by their white dominated employees and was downgraded for being who I am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Holly Rowley
First time here and had a wonderful time! Staff and performers were great!
One of my favorite bars in Cap Hill, Queer bar is a lot of fun. The drinks are STRONG, but the line is usually super long on Fridays and Saturdays (to be expected). The dance floor is decent sized and in a cool spot with a wall full or mirrors. There's a lot more seating available than is ever used at night. The DJ is a little disappointing though, it's really hit or miss. They play then entire songs, there's not really a cross over or blend. It's like you're listening to your Spotify playlist basically. They play a lot of pop music, which isn't really isn't my thing.Overall it's a fun nightclub with cool and safe vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Jonathan Mathews
FUN ATMOSPHERE AND CROWD . FRIENDLY STAFF AND BARTENDERS . GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINERS . NICE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Risley
Eamon.....hope I spelled it right...is a fantastic bartender. Such an asset. I'd go back simply because he's the bomb. What a fun time. Great drag shows. Amazing energy and just a fantastic time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Bobby Jr
$25 cover charge for a drag show that's starts over an hour late? Never again....
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
AJ
Maybe I just went on an off night, but for a place called “queer” bar, it sure felt like they did all they could to make it feel like a gay man only space. I didn’t go during a drag show, so hopefully maybe it’s better then. Otherwise, as a queer woman, I’d unfortunately give this place a pass.
We were visiting from out of town and came here for a drag show! The drag performers were some of the best I have ever seen. Felt safe here, felt welcome here, and the drinks were yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Every time I go the staff behind the bar is beyond rude. Now you have to order chicken from across the street and pick it up on a shelf next to the front door if you want food. They’ve jumped the shark at this point.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
looove this place as part of my queer routine! cute queer friendly place BUT they never have extra ones for the queens who perform. if a business nearby is open, i have better luck getting ones from them. if you want your performers to be tipped, please keep more ones on hand!!! otherwise no notes ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best dance party I've been to in a hot minute ✨
They need a quiet corner where I can do my independent reading time
Last weekend when visiting town I was overcharged for a drink, then got the boot for bringing it up.
I asked Edgardo (per receipt) or Michael (as someone called him) the price of a certain vodka mix; he said $9. I ordered, paid with my card, and saw $10 on the receipt. I asked about the difference; he growled that he said $10, insisted that he told me twice, and said "you have a receipt." I then heard him say $9 plus... (unintelligible; the bar was loud since a RuPaul contestant was there). I asked if it was $9 for the vodka plus $1 for the added juice (not the case for an earlier drink) to clarify what he said; he repeated the told-me-twice statement, said I shouldn't be asking about prices if... (again, unintelligible), and demanded that I "get out of [his] sight." He then proceeded to summon the security guard to expel me from the bar, during which, I said I did nothing to him. Mind you, I was calm during this whole encounter.
The guard cordially escorted me outside (where we could hear each other); then I explained to him what happened and that I did nothing to this bartender. The guard agreed that what happened was not my fault, and said the prior two weeks had been rough; but he told me he had to obey the bar, and added I was welcome any other time. I asked the guard if he could talk to the bartender since it was not fair to me to be blown up at for nothing I did wrong and get punished for it.
Later that night, a straight ally told me he was once booted from here too, for politely declining a dance with a gay man who then complained to security about it. The ally recommended a different place, where I had no problems at all the next day.
The guard did hope my encounter did not affect my view of this bar. Much of my time here was fine (no issue with two guards, the cover collector, or an earlier bartender, plus at least the drinks I had were good); but if someone can seemingly get plucked from the bar just for being disliked, whatever that may look like -- plus, based on other negative stories (side note: Edgardo/Michael is the short bartender guy described on Yelp) -- I have my doubts.
Hopefully I'll update this review with some better info if I ever try this place again.
[I know this was a long one, and this wasn't everything -- so thanks for your patience if you read to the end!]
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Literally threatened violence against queer people
Hands down a must stop! First night in the city and they did NOT disappoint. Drinks were mids but did the job. The show was amazing and the dance floor was packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The security there doesn’t care what country you’re from and expect you to know the rules of American culture of tipping. I got thrown out like N old rag by their white dominated employees and was downgraded for being who I am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
First time here and had a wonderful time! Staff and performers were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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One of my favorite bars in Cap Hill, Queer bar is a lot of fun. The drinks are STRONG, but the line is usually super long on Fridays and Saturdays (to be expected). The dance floor is decent sized and in a cool spot with a wall full or mirrors. There's a lot more seating available than is ever used at night. The DJ is a little disappointing though, it's really hit or miss. They play then entire songs, there's not really a cross over or blend. It's like you're listening to your Spotify playlist basically. They play a lot of pop music, which isn't really isn't my thing.Overall it's a fun nightclub with cool and safe vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
FUN ATMOSPHERE AND CROWD . FRIENDLY STAFF AND BARTENDERS . GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINERS . NICE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eamon.....hope I spelled it right...is a fantastic bartender. Such an asset. I'd go back simply because he's the bomb. What a fun time. Great drag shows. Amazing energy and just a fantastic time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
$25 cover charge for a drag show that's starts over an hour late? Never again....
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Maybe I just went on an off night, but for a place called “queer” bar, it sure felt like they did all they could to make it feel like a gay man only space. I didn’t go during a drag show, so hopefully maybe it’s better then. Otherwise, as a queer woman, I’d unfortunately give this place a pass.
Atmosphere: 2
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