My girlfriend are on a quest to visit all the lesbian bars in the country, and luckily my sister…read moregoes to school in Bloomington. The weekend we went happened to be Bloomington Pride, so this place was packed. A fun mixture of college students, 20 something's, and older folks. You enter through a tall fence off of an alleyway, so I'm guessing it's challenging to find if you don't know where you're going, but that's part of the fun. Of the 4 lesbian bars we've been to, this place wins for best decor hands down. We're talking zebra print walls, stuffed unicorn heads, yonic art, glow in the dark paint. Great vibes. They have a super cute outdoor patio as well, and I loved the little food truck on the patio that opens at 9 pm! Great waffle fries and hot sandwiches. Nothing hits as right as hot cheese when you're drunk. They have tons of fun specialty drinks on a menu behind the bar! Also a great mocktail menu for the sober community! Everyone was super welcoming in this space. The one complaint I have is the Dj... we came here to dance the night away and barely made it to 11 pm because the DJ didn't play any recognizable songs or songs with a dancing beat. There were only around 10 people on the dance floor at a given time. On the other hand, this is the first lesbian bar I've been in that has had an operational dance floor with anyone on it, so that's a win. I can't wait to come back again the next time I visit Bloomington!

Ok. Im biting my tongue some in this review. While i personally still do not agree with charging…read morefor mixers, i absolutely agree this place needs to do whatever is necessary to keep their doors open. Its a safe place to foster community of any kind. They support so many local organizations it makes my head spin. I do know the owners on a personal level. That doesnt sway my 5* vote. They are true women who do care. It is undeniably the best place to dance in BLM any day of the week. They do have great drink specials. Some of the bartenders make the best drinks in town, and its not over priced. Gay, straight, anywhere in between has a home here. Come join us.

Last night was my second time at Greg's. We were there to see Darlene Mitchell who came in third…read moreplace on Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The experience is so much fun! The DJ is great and gets the crowd dancing. Definitely support your local Drag scene and culture. Make sure to bring cash though for tipping the Queens but also because that's all they accept for drinks. I did not love the drinks either last time so I had something out of a can last night. I wouldn't recommend a vodka cranberry or espresso martini. Overall a good time if you know what to expect.

I've long wanted to check out Gregs, a longtime presence in the LGBTQIA+ community since its…read morebeginning back in the early 1980s. It began life as one-room bar called Wawase. On July 1, 1980, new owners Bill Brown and Dean Gardner opened it up as Our Place - affectionately known as O.P.'s. It was Indy's first levi/leather bar. It was around 1990 that the dance floor was put in, though by this time I believe Dean had passed away and Bill sold the place to Phil Denton and Greg Powers in 1992. After Phil and Greg took over, O.P.'s became known for its philanthropy and passionate support of the city's LGBTQIA+ community. In 2002, Greg passed away and Phil renamed the bar in his honor. Gregs was born and his legacy continues. While I find the parking around here a little more difficult than at someplace like Metro, Gregs is FAR more wheelchair friendly than Metro. There's no comparison. (Both are weak in terms of accessible bathrooms). Gregs hosts drag shows on a regular basis. Gregs hosts card tournaments, gear-friendly events, dance events, and much more. The prices are pretty decent. The employees were friendly. The clientele seems mostly cool (there are always exceptions, but I felt welcome here). While I do think Gregs is more accessible, it's worth noting that when it's crowded the layout doesn't really lean toward accessibility. As someone who tends to avoid larger events, I'm generally fine with going during an off-time. I enjoyed my visit here. I'd always wanted to visit. This is probably more of a 3.5 for me, however, I'm skewing upward due to the good prices, better accessibility, and overall friendliness of employees. While I may not rush back, there's no doubt I'll return.

I hadn't been to the red room in YEARS and YEARS but was invited to a 50th Birthday party here,…read morewhich I didn't even realize was a thing. So apparently you can rent the facility prior to them opening at 10pm. So the party was from 6-10. You have access to the entire place and the outside area as well. You can also cater in your own food, so it's not like you have to use their contacts, but it does have to be catered, you can't bring in homemade food. You can also bring in a DJ. This particular party had a cash bar but you can make arrangements for it to be an open bar if you would like. The most exciting thing is you only have to have I think a $400 liquor minimum. Well if you have a decent crowd, I'm sure that's pretty easy. I also wasn't aware that they actually have a parking lot for your guests as well.

This place has always been hands down so much fun! The service has always been so great with the…read morestaff being so kind and attentive. The ambiance is fun and upbeat. I would highly recommended red room for a fun upbeat vibe and always kind staff. They also have a fun salsa night on Wednesdays. During the warmer temps of nights they also have an outside lighted patio!

Stopped by for cold beer as it was a hot day. Bartender wasn't rude but not very friendly either…read more Asked about the happy hour specials and I felt beer at 4 bucks a bottle is a bit pricey for Louisville. Asked for some water during our 2nd round, the bartender said he hadn't filled the water container up yet and he never did either. Bar is a good size and definitely not a dive and very comfortable with indoor and outdoor seating.

Friendly staff, tasty libations, an all are welcome, fun atmosphere located in the heart of the…read moreHighland on Bardstown Road.

Don't let anyone tell you different. Mike's Speedway Lounge is a decent place to celebrate a 16th…read moreanniversary, no matter what that 16th anniversary is. (OK, maybe not the anniversary of your sobriety.) It's located on 16th Street in Speedway, so you have numerology in your favor. It's mellow and laid-back, like the number 16. (No one thinks about the number 16, so it has no responsibilities. The number 16 doesn't have to do any heavy lifting like 15 or 20.) It has decent food. You can really just relax at Mike's and settle into the hazy fog of canned beer and fried foods. This bar opens at noon, and like a degenerate fiend, I was there right when it opened. A guy who seemed like a regular sat down at the bar not too long after I grabbed a table, and a beer was placed in front of him before he even had time to arrange himself on his barstool. Then, wordlessly, a basket of food soon followed. Mike's Speedway Lounge is that kind of place: It's where everyone knows your name, and if you're lucky, your beer and food will materialize in front of you with little to no effort. This was my first time visiting, though, so nothing materialized in front of me. That said, the service was excellent. There was one woman working when I visited, and she was opening beers, taking orders, cooking, settling tabs, dealing with deliveries and wiping tables all by herself. She also had time to tell me about the length of her father's grass, and that was a pleasant conversation. By the time I left, there were several people at the bar chatting with the server and each other. It was a nice and friendly atmosphere. Speaking of opening beers: There are no beers on tap here. Zero. All of the beer is in cans or bottles. They do have a lot of liquor, though, so they can make you a little something, if you want. The food is OK and what you'd expect for a bar. Burgers and sandwiches come with fries, which were excellent. Mike's serves crinkle-cut fries, and they are perfectly fried, so they are crispy on the outside but soft and mealy on the inside. I'm a patty melt person through and through, so that's what I got. The patty melts at Mike's are served between slices of marble rye bread, which was a nice surprise, but the cheese is American, which isn't my favorite. We also got the Mike's Famous Spanish Burger, which is a super thick burger patty with tomato sauce and bell peppers. Apparently, it tastes like a stuffed pepper made into a burger. So depending on where you stand with stuffed peppers, you will either love this burger, or feel like you need to urgently use the restroom after you eat it. Your mileage may vary. There's a pool table here, as well as a digital juke box, a claw machine with twisted things in it (I can't even say what those things are, because Yelp would probably flag my review), a racing video game (because Indy 500), and a few machines that dispense pull tab tickets. This is an old-school bar for sure. The only thing missing is the clouds of cigarette smoke. This is a no-smoking bar!

Nice little Historic lounge! Friendly and attentive staff. I had the "Famous Hot Stew" and it was…read moregreat! When they say "hot" they are correct! Looking forward to more visits. I want to try several items on the menu.

Seems like the "gayborhood" is in Covington (KY) rather than in Cincinnati (OH). Cute old style…read morebar that's very clean. Bartender wasn't rude but not overly friendly either. Had wine which was 6.50/glass for Barefoot cab (basically same price as in Cali). The one thing I didn't like at all is the cigarette smoke as it's legal in KY (ick)!

I love this bar! I feel comfortable here on a Tuesday afternoon and a Saturday night. Super…read morefriendly atmosphere, which is not always true in the standard gay bar. One note, this bar closes an hour earlier than other spots in Mainstrausse. Technically this is the "art district" and not the "bar district." Maybe 7 tables inside, long bar and few tables outside. By the restrooms is a pool table, which is almost always being played. Overall not a big place. But this is part of the charm of the older buildings in Mainstrausse - businesses downstairs and living quarters upstairs. I love this cozy nook of a bar! The bartenders seem to understand the semi-structured suggestions by patrons who want drinks "strong but sweet" or "beer that is not too wheaty" or "something fun" and succeed in creating this libation. My favorite is Bong Water...

This place feels like home and a warm hug. I visit the area specifically to be able to stop here…read more They have something happening most days. Closed Mondays. They remember me and I'm visiting from Toledo. Great drinks, great snacks, great shots. Warm friendly patrons that talk and chat with you. I love the Karaoke. I absolutely love this place.

I can't believe I have never reviewed Pride Bar! We visit from Ohio and this place is really close…read moreto Caesar's Casino. We take advantage of the comped rooms and come here a few times a year. The staff has always been attentive and friendly. A good mix of events like drag shows, karaoke, and drag race showings. We love this bar! Only downfall is they don't really have much food. A few snacks like nachos, chips, and beef sticks (lol). The interior is super colorful, modern, with ample seating, and a nice stage/dance floor. I would love to see some more comfortable barstools, but that's just being picky. I totally recommend this place as an option besides something downtown Louisville like Play. Give it a try.

Whent here to unwind from a long day at work. Did not spent much time here, just grabbed a quick…read moredrink. The bar tender was nice and so was the atmosphere. Came here during pride month and they did had a lot of activities going on. Must come back again to really enjoy this location!

No food! Can order door dash though…read more Fun little bar that is open Thursday - Saturday. Drag shows, karaoke and good drinks. Bartenders are great. Atmosphere is cool and vibing. 18+ and cover charge.

I'm so glad this place was recommended at dinner! When you walk up you can see all the beautiful…read morepeople on the patio having a blast! Being out there was like a whole different club. Very reasonable cover and everyone I interacted with from the front door to the bartenders were hospitable. If you didn't bring cash to tip at the drag show, no worries there's an ATM at the front door. Restrooms are nice and clean and very well positioned. There were a couple different rooms with differing music and vibes and I was here for it! The drag show was one of the best I've seen in quite a while! Those ladies were workin it! The vibe inside everywhere was nice and warm which definitely matches the locale. Definitely suggest checking it out! Cool people cool music great atmosphere.

I gave my girlfriend my credit card to get a drink because she is over 21 and I am not and I…read moreapproached her while she was sitting at the lounge bar (the smallest bar near the patio) and complimented the female bartender with pigtails on her Pokemon backpack and had a brief conversation about it and afterwards I was approached by the fat security guard with the bad acne and bad breath to go get the X's on my hands re drawn because they were fading and while I was at the check in desk he told me the female bartender said I drank at the bar and I needed to leave. I did not even touch my girlfriend's drink and told him that and he said "we have to go off what the bartenders say" and left afterwards. What a poor excuse of a nightclub

I've never had so much fun in any bar as I've had at Good Judy's. The vibe is 'throwing a gay house…read moreparty while Grandma is out of town,' which makes for a great space to hang out and chill. The intimate dance space in the back continues that feel--instead of being intimidated by a giant open floor, you'll end up making friends and bopping in the little space as I did. I can't testify to drinks, but I appreciated the availability of nonalcoholic beverages like hot chocolate and house made lemonade. And the staff--especially the DJ--were so welcoming! My friend and I were gay bar newbies and didn't want to leave because the energy was so good--a strong recommendation here!

Good Judys is BACK, y'all!!! After temporarily shutting down due to ya girl, Rona, Good Judys is…read moreback and ready to serve LOOKS, y'all!!!!!!! The cutest interior, this queer+ bar has two main spaces. The front bar area and a back dance floor with mirrors and a stage. Decor is colorful and fun with gender neutral restrooms and free condoms galore! Loving the cocktail menu with very affordable prices. Fun drinks are waiting for you while you dance with yourself in the mirror! Who doesn't love the sound of that?! I love the staff, the bartender/co-owner makes you feel welcomed and goes above to ask what you think of the space and how he can improve during this reopening. Good Judys just opened back up this April 2021 so be kind as she works through the kinks. Very happy to have this bar in my neighborhood of Northside! See you there!