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The Closet

(55 Ratings)
Tiny lesbian bar with flair

This cozy bar in Boystown has been serving the community since 1978! What began as a lively & welcoming space for lesbians has evolved into a diverse watering hole.



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Reviews

mabad
mabad
Over a year ago

Avoid The Closet

This place smelled like a bathroom and was so small. Atmosphere leaves a lot to br desired and is so dark and dank. I would avoid it if possible.


crystalharris2
crystalharris2
Over a year ago

relax

it was seeing relaxing but not much happening,good music, small place,no dancing room


bargoer23
bargoer23 first review First to Review
Over a year ago

good bar

friendly atmosphere...real laid back.. its a BAR...not a club. female heavy crowd before midnight. men start to shuffle in later. after midnight the men/women ratio is 50/50. kinda small, but everyone's friendly. long line to the single person bathrooms (2). friendly staff and good music videos all night. on a scale of 1 to 10, i give the closet a 9.9 check it out!


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