Gay bars in detroit
From downtown Detroit to Royal Oak, Gay-Friendly nightlife reigns supreme. More diverse groups of people = more fun. These bars and nightclubs are filled with people who desire to dance and let loose. Or just have a drink of their choice at the bar and chat. Or just remain quietly in the corner with friends and watch. It’s all okay and nobody cares – just do you. Try these LGBTQ bars and clubs for a guaranteed good time.
Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs in Metro Detroit
Adam’s Apple
Oh, she’s understated and she’s fun! Adam’s Apple is a smaller space in Warrendale that is known for karaoke nights on Thursdays, so get those singing pipes tuned and ready to belt. It’s also more of a chatty bar where you can clutch a nice conversation with your crew or a amiable stranger. Both owned and operated by trans women, Adam’s Apple is well-known as a welcoming space for transgender folk. But of course, all are welcome at this quaint neighborhood bar.
Menjo’s Entertainment Complex
Madonna worshippers, this is where you want to be. Not only can you twist to a plethora of Madonna jams in one darkness here, but you can literally sway on the floor she danced on when she was 16 and unknown! WOW. As one of
New, multi-faceted nightclub Arcenciel aims to be a hub for the LGBTQ+ community
Detroit's latest club is Arcenciel: a dance hall, upscale restaurant and sports lounge that caters to the city's Diverse community and their friends.
Named for the French word for "rainbow," the new nightlife destination will have a soft opening this weekend that includes a fundraising event for Ferndale community center Affirmations on Friday night. The official opening is Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 27.
The vision that co-owners David Grossman and Julie Adelson and general manager Joey Ewick have for Arcenciel is that people will find that their new club is a place to spend the entire evening from dinner to drinks to dancing. In each element, hospitality will be key, from front door staff to the DJs.
"It's a show," said Grossman, an audio, video and staging maestro who is the founder and president of production company Pegasus Entertainment. "It's dinner and a movie, that's what we're doing here. We have a exclude, a restaurant and a lounge. It's going to be a fun place."
Make a reservation for their supper club-style Versailles Dining Room, which will serve around 50 covers a night over two seati
Official Detroit Pride Bar Crawl
Share the Official Detroit Block Crawl Ticket Link
If you have friends coming, mail them the official link to buy tickets – you’ll need those wristbands for entry!
Be on the Lookout for the Digital Bar List
Keep an eye out for an email from info@BarCrawlLIVE.com. This will include the all-important "Digital Bar List," coming to your inbox one week before the event.
Follow the "Digital Bar List"
This is your ultimate guide for the day! It includes everything from registration spots and wristband pick-up times to bar hours, specials, and more.
Pick Up Your Wristbands On Time
Make sure to collect your wristband at the designated check-in bar during the allotted time. If you're slow, you’ll miss out – no wristband, no entry!
Have a Friend Pick Up Everyone's Wristbands
Can’t make it to check-in? No problem! Assign a friend to pick up your wristband so you don’t long for out on the fun.
Note Bar Hours
Each bar has its own operating hours listed in the "Digital Bar List," and your wristband and specials are only valid during those times. Plan your crawl accordingly!
Dress Festively for Pride
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