Gay clubs in detroit michigan
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 want to dance and let loose. Or just have a drink of their preference at the bar and chat. Or just recline quietly in the corner with friends and observe. It’s all okay and nobody cares – just do you. Try these LGBTQ bars and clubs for a guaranteed wonderful 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 recognizable 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 hold a gentle conversation with your crew or a friendly stranger. Both owned and operated by trans women, Adam’s Apple is well-known as a welcoming space for trans 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 sway to a plethora of Madonna jams in one night here, but you can literally dance on the floor she danced on when she was 16 and unknown! WOW. As one of
1. FERNDALE
Ferndale is well-known as the most LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood in metro Detroit, with many LGBTQ organizations, businesses and residents. Ferndale is home to Affirmations collective center, Matrix MAC Health (formerly the Michigan AIDS Coalition) and numerous other LGBTQ and progressive ngo groups. Located just north of Detroit, between 8 and 10 Mile roads along the Woodward hallway, Ferndale is easily reachable from major highways.
According to the latest census, Ferndale is second only to tiny neighbor Pleasant Ridge for a percentage of households with same-sex couples. (In fact, Pleasant Ridge ranks among the foremost 10 nationally.) Ferndale’s former mayors, David Coulter and Craig Covey are both openly gay men. The city has numerous LGBT-owned shops, restaurants, bars and theaters, and many more LGBTQ-friendly establishments.
“In the launch of the ’80s, Ferndale was a blank slate,” said former mayor Covey. “The downtown was vacant. You could roll a bowling ball down the middle of 9 Mile and not hit anything.”
Home values were declining; the storefronts downtown were almost entirely empty except for a few adult bookstores, nail salons, wig shops and
By Brent Dorian Carpenter
Party animals in Detroit have two new reasons to mark. Time Square, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, has once again opened its doors, starting it's "Wet and Uncontrolled Wednesdays" for the African American LGBT community. On Detroit's far east side, Club Xhale seeks to provide a new venue in an area of the city that has traditionally been underrepresented by black gay clubs.
Club Xhale is a cozy, intimate club that will put patrons in the mind of an upscale version of the Continental or Vibrations, both of which are defunct. Xhale's proprietor Troy McCants is an enthusiastic Detroit booster who is not at all discouraged by the spotty success rate of black gay clubs.
"I love a challenge and I also believe in investing in the metropolis with real estate," McCants says. "You're taking a risk with any business. We don't have anything on the east side and I'm actually from the east side, so I thought it would be nice to execute something different and extend us something on the other side of town because we have a lot of people that frequent clubs from the area and they include to travel all the way to the west side or downtown."
Before McCants bought the clu
Arcenciel Detroit is a high-end LGBTQ+ nightclub, bar and full-service restaurant
DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — Arcenciel Detroit, is a high-end Gay nightclub, bar and full-service restaurant that promises an unforgettable experience.
Arcenciel (French for "rainbow") is located at Livernois Ave. in Detroit. It spans 4, square feet and features five distinct areas: The Versailles Dining Room, The Rainbow Bar, The Sports Den, The Magenta Lounge, and an extravagant gyrate floor modeled after European nightclubs. The club will feature a stunning blueprint, top-tier entertainment and peerless service - all in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Arcenciel Detroit is open Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., with special events on Sundays. Reservations for dining are required and can be made by visiting , where guests can also access the event calendar. The dining reservation includes any cover attack for the evening, and guests dining in the Versailles enjoy complimentary valet service. With a vibrant lineup featuring internationally celebrated performers, high-energy themed nights, drag shows, trivia, and electrifying DJ sets from local and global talent, Arcenciel promises
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