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Updated October, 2010
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City
Type
Description
Appleton
Rascals Bar & Grill
702 E. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton  920-954-9262

Bar & Grill
Comfortable & relaxing, serving food early evenings - Sandwiches after 9. Popular Friday night fish fries. Mostly men all ages, but all are welcome and appreciated.  Occasional shows, special entertainment and community supportive events. Background music, video and  jukebox available.  Games and patio area.
Ravens
215 E. College Avenue Appleton  920-364-9599
 
Lounge, Dance & Show Bar

Open Tuesday - Saturday at 8 PM. Monthly shows on the last Friday of each month. Weekly karaoke on Thursday at 9:30 PM. DJ Mark Fridays & Saturdays at 10 PM. Pool, darts also available. Club has a big city feel and draws a largely gay male crowd, although all are welcome. Check out drink specials below.
Beloit
Club Impulse
132 W. Grand Ave.
Beloit, WI 608-361-0000


Dance Bar

DJ and dancing on weekends. Hi-NRG music.
Eau Claire
Scooters
411 Galloway Street
Eau Claire 715-835-9959

Dance Bar

DJ on weekends, drink specials throughout the week, pool, jukebox, darts, occasional shows. Mixed men and women.
Green Bay
Club XS
1106 Main St.
Green Bay, WI 920-884-2949

Dance Bar
 Two floor complex with live DJs, chart-driven dance music, dazzling light show and video screens on the main floor. Pool, video games and darts on the second floor Liquid Ultra-Lounge area. Mixed gay and straight, under 50 crowd. The place to find the dance crowd, especially after 11 PM most nights.
Napalese Lounge
1351 Cedar St.
Green Bay, WI 920-432-9646

Bar & Grill
On Green Bay's east side, mixed men and women (all ages). DJ & shows most weekends, patio, pool table, video games, darts. Grill serves sandwiches, appetizers, steaks - Fish fries on Fridays.  Long history of supporting the community with fund raisers, special promotions, etc.  Shirtless Fridays promotion popular in summer.
Sass
840 S. Broadway
Green Bay, WI  920-437-7277

Bar
 
Both men & women welcome, but favored by the women's community. Pool table, darts. Karaoke with Katie and Lisa on Friday Nights. DJ Friday & Saturdays. Occasional shows and benefits on the weekends.
The Shelter
730 N. Quincy St.
Green Bay, WI 920-432-2662
 
Dance/Show Bar
Green Bay club is mixed, mostly gay with some straight. Dance music and videos, top notch special shows, pageants. Great homemade pizza, sandwiches & wraps. Periodic Friday seafood and Sunday brunch buffets. Specials almost every night. Theme nights often scheduled on the non-show weekends. 
Kenosha
Club Icon
6305 120th  St. (Off I-94)
Kenosha, WI 262-857-3240

Dance/Show Bar
 
Kenosha's lavish gay dance club has multi-level dance/stage area, several bars to serve you and an outdoor patio.  Mixed men and women. Features male dancers, bands, shows, pageants & community benefits regularly.
LaCrosse
My Place
3201 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 608-788-9073
Bar Open 3pm daily, Jukebox, Karaoke, Darts.
Players
300 4th St. South
La Crosse, WI  608-784-4200
Bar Now open at its new larger space in the old Vibe building. DJ Friday and Saturday 10pm - Close. Karaoke every Tuesday & Wednesday night from 10:00pm - 1:00am.  80's Night every Thursday. Daily drink specials.
Chances R
417 Jay St.
LaCrosse, WI 
608-782-5105
Bar

Formerly The Rainbow Club.

Madison
The Barracks
5 Applegate Court
Madison, WI 608-277-8700

Leather/ Levi

Madison's leather/Levi Bar (Located inside Club 5 Complex.)
Club 5
5 Applegate Court
Madison, WI 608-277-9700
Video Dance Bar/ Show Lounge
Mondays: Line Dancing, Tuesdays: 18+ Night w/ DJ Tim, Wed's: Karaoke, Thursdays: Male Dancers/ Drag Show, Fridays's No Cover, Saturdays, DJ Tim/DJ Tony, Sundays: Live Drag, Benefit Shows 
Plan B
924 Williamson St.
Madison, WI

Night Club
 
Bills itself as the "Ultimate LGBT bar in southern Wisconsin." Opened August 7.
Shamrock
117 W Main St.
 Madison, WI 608-255-5029
Bar This cruise bar is a Madison classic. Mixed men & women all ages, grill serves food.
Woof's
114 King Street
Madison, WI  Phone TBA


Bar
 
Sports, Levi, bar. Known for their community fun and fund raising events. Live DJ 10-Close Fridays & Saturdays. See detailed drink specials below.
Milwaukee
Art Bar
722 E. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-372-7880

 
Lounge

 Cruise bar in the Riverwest neighborhood. Mixed, men and women. Indie DJs provides music. Wi-Fi hotspot.
See detailed drink specials below.
Ballgame
196 S 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-273-7474
Lounge Time honored local hangout. Mostly men, all ages. Pool, darts, eclectic jukebox.
Boom
625 South 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-277-5040

Bar
 
Men & Women welcome Very upscale new bar addition called The Room next door.
Boot Camp
  Building burned in a fire recently and will not be replaced.

btw lounge
231 E. Buffalo Street
Milwaukee, WI 
414-273-4289

Lounge Bar
Dancing, female impersonators, drag bingo over $500 in prizes weekly. Drag brunch on Sundays. Think of us as an upscale looking down to earth corner bar prices in the heart of the histroric third ward. We put the b in LGBT. The best lgbt bar in milw to bring your straight friend to.
Fluid
819 S.2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-645-8330

Cocktail Bar

A unique cocktail lounge in Walkers Point. Beautiful decor, a delicious martini menu and a friendly atmosphere make the bar a must see. See detailed drink specials below.
Harbor Room
117 E. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-672-7988
Bar Previously very popular with the leather crowd, now newly remodeled and a broader clientele, but still some leather.
Hybrid
707 E Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI
414-810-1809
Bar New neighborhood bar on the East side. Men and women, welcome in this smoke free environment that also features a party room.
Kathy's Nut Hut
1500 W. Scott St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-647-2673

Bar
 
Venerable neighborhood bar off the beaten track draws a loyal core of regulars who enjoy the home town atmosphere. Mostly women, men welcome.

Kruz
354 E. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-272-5789


Bar

A "hot spot" on the gay scene. Mixed crowd, friendly.
LaCage
801 S 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-8330


Dance Bar

 Milwaukee’s Premier Video Dance Bar has been completely redone! Music ranges from alternative to mainstream dance. Hot young crowd, mixed gay and straight. Check out the great drag shows  and pageants as well!

Montage
801 S 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-8330

Show Lounge & Dance Bar
The Second floor or third level of LaCage An upscale showlounge with stage and offering dancing certain nights. Open for cocktail hour every day.
Mona's Out 'N About
1407 S. 1st St.
Milwaukee, WI  414- 643-0377


Dance Bar & Restaurant
 
 Classic neighborhood bar and restaurant  in the Walker's Point area. Multi-level seating, with drink and food specials. Mixed men and women. All ages, but a favorite with the over 30 crowd.
35 Live
3945 N 35th St.
Milwaukee, WI


Dance Bar

A favorite with Milwaukee's gay African-American community, this open-to-all hot spot on the north side just off Capitol Drive was formerly called Purr.




 

This Is It
418 E Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-278-9192


Lounge

A Milwaukee Classic. This bar gets a crowd ranging from 21 - 60 & older. Usually very busy especially early evening.

Triangle
135 E. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-9412
Bar Neighborhood bar with great outdoor patio. Shows, karoke and occassional guest DJ's
Two
718 E. Burleigh
Milwaukee, WI
Make-out Bar Smoke-free hideaway "lounge for lovers" next to Art Bar. Mixed gay and straight clientele enjoy the cozy booths and romantic atmosphere.
Walker's Pint
818 S. 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 
414-643-7468
Bar "Where Every Night Is Ladie's Night"... Mostly lesbian crowd, very friendly for men and women of all ages.  Honored as Milwaukee's Best Lesbian Bar in 2004, 2005 by Shepherd Express. Karaoke weekly, outdoor patio.
Woody’s
1579 S. 2nd St.
 Milwaukee, WI 414-672-0806

 
Bar
 
Fun time sports bar where attitude is not allowed. Video games. Bar is known for its friendly, helpful bartenders, and welcoming attitude towards first-timers and out-of-towners.




 

 
   
Oshkosh

Deb’s Spare Time
1303 Harrison St
Oshkosh, WI 
920-235-6577


Bar

 
One of Oshkosh's best kept secrets for over 15 years has now "come out." Gay-friendly neighborhood style tavern in Oshkosh.  Men and women welcome.

PJ's
1601 Oregon Street
Oshkosh, WI
( 920)385-0442

Dance Bar

Recently opened, dancing and shows on weekends.
Racine
JoDee’s
2139 Racine St.
Racine, WI 414-634-9804

Bar

Serving The LGBT Community since 1965! This lounge regularly features live shows & pageants. Nice, friendly atmosphere. DJ Fridays, Free Pool on Wednesdays. Off street parking, Courtyard
Rockford, IL
The Office
513 East State
Rockford, IL  815-965-0344
 
Dance Bar

DJ and dancing Friday & Saturday. Karaoke Wednesdays at 9 PM. Occasional shows and pageants
Sheboygan
The Blue Lite
1029 N 8th St.
 Sheboygan, WI 920-457-1636

Dance/Show Lounge

Friendly, well appointed lounge including some antiques. Mostly men (all ages). DJ and shows on weekends. Worth the side trip for those traveling on Hwy. 43
Superior (Duluth, MN)
Bev’s Jook Joint
820 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI   715-392-5373

Bar

Formerly Trio, remodeled with a music motif, very clean safe atmosphere with large dance floor. Gay owned/operated Sunday football parties with food
The Flame
1612 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI  715-395-0101


Bar

Mostly men, popular with the Bear crowd.

JT’s Bar and Grill
1506 N. 3rd St.
Superior 715-394-2580

Dance Bar
Live DJ weekends, Karaoke every Thursday. Large dance floor. Periodic drag shows & strippers. Kitchen open all night. Gay owned/operated, fun, friendly, clean atmosphere. ATM machine located inside! New Patio just opened.
The Main Club
1217 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 715-392-1756

Dance Bar
 
Superior's classic dance bar. Enjoy conversation and the kitschy decor in the front bar or check out the more intimate cruise bar in the back. DJ/VJ spins dance music on Friday & Saturdays. Men & women.

Wausau
Oz
320 Washington St, Wausau (715)842-3225
Dance bar Downtown dance bar. Shows on most weekends. Mixed men and women. Very friendly crowd.
Wisconsin Dells
Captain Dix
4124 River Road
Wisconsin Dells  866-553-1818


Dance Bar

Located in the Rainbow Valley gay resort , the rustic decor and friendly staff at Captain Dix  welcomes both locals and resort guests. DJ on the weekends. Mostly men, some women.
 
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