Detroit gay clubs
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 wish to dance and let loose. Or just have a drink of their choice at the bar and chat. Or just slouch 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 contain a nice conversation with your crew or a approachable stranger. Both owned and operated by trans women, Adam’s Apple is well-known as a welcoming space for transsexual 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 move to a plethora of Madonna jams in one late hours here, but you can literally sway 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 community center, Matrix MAC Health (formerly the Michigan AIDS Coalition) and numerous other LGBTQ and progressive organization groups. Located just north of Detroit, between 8 and 10 Mile roads along the Woodward corridor, Ferndale is easily available 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 top 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 beginning 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 punch anything.”
Home values were declining; the storefronts downtown were almost entirely empty except for a limited adult bookstores, nail salons, wig shops and
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Arcenciel Detroit is a high-end LGBTQ+ nightclub, bar and full-service restaurant
DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — Arcenciel Detroit, is a high-end LGBTQ+ nightclub, bar and full-service restaurant that promises an unforgettable life.
Arcenciel (French for "rainbow") is located at 14925 Livernois Ave. in Detroit. It spans 4,500 square feet and features five different areas: The Versailles Dining Room, The Rainbow Bar, The Sports Den, The Magenta Lounge, and an extravagant sway floor modeled after European nightclubs. The club will movie a stunning plan, top-tier entertainment and unparalleled service - all in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Arcenciel Detroit is reveal 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 https://www.arcencieldetroit.com/, where guests can also access the event calendar. The dining reservation includes any cover charge for the evening, and guests dining in the Versailles appreciate complimentary valet service. With a vibrant lineup featuring internationally renowned performers, high-energy themed nights, performative shows, trivia, and electrifying DJ sets from lo