The Zone, how do I put this? I had fun. That could sum it all up and I could leave it at that, but I won't. The Zone sits in a strip mall on the outer rim of downtown Erie. In all honesty if you were not looking for this, you would not find it. Walking in it feels like you might be out of place. I kept looking around when I was in here to figure out what exactly was I standing in. It felt familiar, but yet not so much. Until my one friend said that it is like a Ponderosa was turned into a gay club. I think that hits it on the nail. It feels like it was a steakhouse at some point, whether or not it was truly a Ponderosa I can't be sure. But it does have that feel of some type of either buffet or family restaurant that was taken over by rainbows and turned into a dance club. It is kind of vibrant in here. We showed up on a Friday night which is their drag show night. Cover at the door and you walk in and it feels like it is super quiet, that is until you get out of the small corridor. We walked right up to the bar and ordered our drinks. Note: this is a cash only bar, so have some cash with you or hit up an ATM on your way here. The bartenders were amazing and handled the surge of customers throughout the night. Since there was a drag show happening we did not get to participate in any dancing and thus we did not move far from the bar area. That was alright by us, we actually got to see a lot of the ins and outs of this place by just sitting there. There is food available, not sure when the kitchen closes, but they do have menus and you can order throughout the night. On drag nights the bar gets hit at odd times with a surge of customers wanting a refill on their drinks. I might suggest you get two and wait for the crowd to dwindle. To me the mixed drinks felt a little on the small side, but they did the deed. I stuck with a margarita the whole night and it seemed like most people in here did not know what a margarita was. For a strip mall gay club, I definitely have had my ups and downs. But this one was an up, we enjoyed ourselves. As for the reviewer that said this is the "trashiest gay bar" they have ever been to in their life and begs to say that those that read the review "can't tell me they disagree." I disagree, I have been to some trashy gay bars and this does not hold a candle to them. Not a dis, just an observation. read more

The Zone - the entrance to the zone dance club - Dance Clubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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The zone was definitely a place to visit. We visited the eclipse weekend and we just had an amazing time with our bartender. He gave us a birthday shot for my friends 21st birthday. Beware that it is smoker friendly, but there is pool tables and other activities to keep you entertained as well as karaoke. We did not get any food. I'm not sure if they even had any food and it is a cash only bar. read more

This is the trashiest gay bar I've ever been to in my life. Anyone who reads this review can't tell me they disagree.

drinks were excellent and well priced, vibes were immaculate, service was friendly, people were friendly and respectful of space. would definitely visit again! read more

In the last couple years you can tell the bar hit a rough patch but they've completely recovered and going strong great place to go friendly people great drink prices in the atmosphere and especially the music... Shows on a regular basis!... The food is OK too if you happen to need a late night bite. read more

I liked the place and fun to go to to meet people and to relax to. I just wish i could got a date to in joy it better read more

I love this place! Sis and company are so incredibly sweet and have an unmatched level of hospitality. Our main bartender (didn't happen to catch his name) was fantastic and great at entertaining a crowd. Only downside is that the music was slightly outdated and very downbeat. I'd love to see what The Zone could do with some guest DJs here and there! Nice billiards room too! read more

Absolutely loved this place. Great crowd no drama defenitly will visit again. Good music and great drink prices!