This attractive downtown tavern draws a diverse crowd of hipsters, foodies, and the like. Armsby Abbey has 22 beer on tap and delicious farmhouse-inspired creative cuisine to go with them.
For a mid-week outing, come for karaoke on Wednesday nights. It probably has something to do with the ever-lively dance floor, which is run by local DJs on weekend nights. The Compass Tavern: While not technically a gay bar, The Compass Tavern has been known to attract a mixed crowd.Come in for a game of pool and stay to sing along to show tunes on the piano (Sundays only) or watch the game of the week on big-screen TVs. MB Lounge is neighborly, but not so tight-knit that newcomers don't feel welcome. It beckons an eclectic bunch-from bears to leather dudes-but caters mostly to an over-30 crowd. MB Lounge: Also known as 'the Male Box,' this is the longest-running gay-owned and -operated hangout in the city.