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Updated June 24, 2009
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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 with monthly shows the last Friday of each month.  Weekly Karaoke on Thursday at 9:30 PM and DJ Mark Friday & Saturday at 10 PM.  Pool, Darts also available. Club has a big city feel and draws a largely gay male crowd, although all are welcome.
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
1532 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
218 Main St.
La Crosse, WI  608-782-9179
Bar DJ Friday and Saturday 10pm - Close. Karaoke every Wednesday night from 10:00pm - 1:00pm.  Daily
drink specials.  Gay-owned and operated.  Everyone is welcome.
Rainbow's End
417 Jay St.
LaCrosse, WI 
608-782-5105
Bar

New bar in town.

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 
Out
1262 John Q Hammons Drive
Madison, WI 608-233-

Restaurant/Coffee
Shop/Night Club
 
Opens May 1. Restaurant open 11 AM-9 PM. Coffee shop has outdoor seating. Night club open 10 PM - Close. Shows featuring Lexi Rayvn Productions.
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
 
Now open at the site of the old King Club in February, 2008. Owner Dino tells us bar is "sports, levi, community based." 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.
Babylon @ Three
722 N. Milwaukee
Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-225-0003
 
Dance
 
Gay club night "Babylon@Three" on Thursdays only
Ballgame
196 S 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-273-7474
Lounge Time honored local hangout. Mostly men, all ages. Pool, darts, eclectic jukebox. See detailed drink specials below.
Boom
625 South 2nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 414-277-5040

Bar

Men & Women welcome Very upscale new bar addition called The Room next door. See detailed drink specials below.
Boot Camp
209 E National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-643-6900
Leather Bar A hot meeting place for the leather/ levi crowd. Patio open summers.
City Lights Chill & Grill
111 W. Howard Ave.
Milwaukee, WI  414-481-1441

Bar
Locals are buzzing about the great sandwich and snacks menu at this south side gay hangout. Managers are also showing their community concern by hosting benefits and fundraisers for LGBT causes. See detailed drink specials below.
Decibel
1905 E North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI  414-272-3337

Dance

Gay night on Sundays only fueled by the extraordinary deejays and light show from PUMP!
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 (Some Leather) Check out their website for details. Great theme parties, friendly staff, gets pretty hot when the leather boys play. Plus: Shirtless men always get rail drinks and domestic beers for half price!  See detailed drink specials below.
Jack
200 East Washington
Milwaukee, WI
414-389-3596

Dance
 
Open weekends currently. Expanded days of operation beginning May,2009. New dance club  drawing a mixed crowd of men and women, gay mixed with straight. Early evening specials and music mixed by DJ BabyDavee.

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

Quickly becoming 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! See detailed drink specials below.
M's
1101 S. 2nd St..
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-8900


Bar
 
Friendly neighborhood crowd, mixed men and women.  Nicely decorated throughout, often featuring fresh flower arrangements. Piano for sing-a-longs. Occasional special events and shows.

Mona's Out 'N About
1407 S. 1st St.
Milwaukee, WI  414- 643-0377


Bar

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.
PumpHouse
2011 S. 1st St.
Milwaukee, WI  414-744-4008


Lounge
 
Unique Depression cream brick structure accessible from the docks or the street. Draws a mixed crowd, most recently gaining popularity with the Latino community. 

Purr Night Club
3945 N 35th St.
Milwaukee, WI  414-442-7007


Dance Bar
A big favorite already with Milwaukee's gay African-American community, this open-to-all hot spot on the north side just off Capitol Drive is becoming the "in place to be." Music Fridays & Saturdays by super spinner DJ Sixx, Thursday night shows and great drink specials all add to the fun.
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.
Tracks
1534 W. Grant Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-562-2020
Bar Video monitors play show tunes, comedy and music video. Patio open summers.
Triangle
135 E. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-9412
Video Bar Videos, karaoke, usually gathers a crowd early. Occasional shows. See detailed drink specials below.
Two
718 E. Burleigh
Milwaukee, WI

 
Lounge
 
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, all ages.  Honored as Milwaukee's Best Lesbian Bar in 2004, 2005 by Shepherd Express.
Wherehouse - Hot Water
818 S. Water St. 
Milwaukee, WI 414-383-7593

Dance

Gay night on Fridays only.
Woody’s
1579 S. 2nd St.
 Milwaukee, WI 414-672-0806
Bar Fun time 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. Musical atmosphere: trance dance.
Oshkosh
Club 1226
1226 Oshkosh Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 920-651-1226


Bar

Oshkosh's first openly gay bar features a fun jukebox, pool, darts, video game and a friendly atmosphere. Mixed men and women. Weekends often offer shows and pageants. Check regularly updated website for details.
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
Stevens Point
Club Night Out
2533 County Rd M
Stevens Point, WI 715-342-5820

Dance Bar
 
Currently closed. Several miles west of the city off of Highway 10.
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

Recently opened Superior bar. Review coming soon.

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

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.
Daily Bar Specials
WEEKLY
SPECIALS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Art Bar
Free Pool
$2 Mystery Beer

2Fer Tuesday
2-4-1 til 2 AM
Double It For A Buck!
$5 Martinis
$5 Margaritas
$2 Shot Specials
$4.40
Bloody Marys
Ballgame
2-4-1
Rail Day
$3 Jagermeister
Bombs
Also Tues: 9 PM Pull
Tabs
As Low As 25¢
9 PM Pull Tabs
As Low As 25¢
Aug. Special: $2
shots of Doctors
Check out our
new music system
Open til
2 AM
BOOM
2-4-1 Pitchers
Miller Lite
Karaoke with
2-4-1 Leine's
Bad Boys
Night Out
$3 Tall Pinnacle
Flavored Vodka
Beer Bust
5 - 9 PM
Beer Bust
2 - 6 PM
Open 2 PM
City Lights Chill
ECONOMY BUSTER!
2-4-1 ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT Sundays thru Thursdays
$4 Martinis
& Cosmos
12" Pizza &
Pitcher for $12
Economy Buster 2-4-1
Fluid
2-4-1 All Day
& Nite
$3 Jagermeister &
Bacardi O Bombs

$1 Off
Miller Bottles
$3.50 Cosmos
Happy Hour 5-8
Tues. - Fri
$4 Long Islands
Long Beach
$3 Bloody Marys
Screwdrivers
Greyhounds
Harbor Room
Monday Thru Thursday:
2-4-1 Happy Hour 3-8 PM  $7 Beer Bust 8 PM - Midnight

2-4-1 Happy Hour
3-8 PM
Shirtless Men Drink Rail
& Domestic Beer For Half
Price Today & Every Day!
$7 Beer Bust
8 PM - Midnight
LaCage
Movies 'N
$4 Martinis
Male Dancers
$4 Effen Mixers
$6 Effen Martinis
2-4-1 Drinks
All Night Long!
$4 Mixers
$6 Martinis
DJ Whizz Kid
Trans-Formation
Female
Impersonators
The place to party
all night long!
2-4-1 Absolut
Grey Goose &
effen Drinks
 
M's Bar
Open at 4 PM
2-4-1 Happy Hour
4-8 PM
2-4-1
Happy Hour
4-8 PM
2-4-1 Happy Hour
4-8 PM
2-4-1 All Night 2-4-1
Happy Hour
4-8 PM
Drag Show
at 10 PM
Show tunes
with Chi Chi
MONA's
2-4-1 Beer Wine
Rails Call
Happy Hour
3-7 PM
Free Pool
Happy Hour 3-7 PM
Chicken Sandwich &
Wraps 2-4-1

Happy Hour 3-7 PM
$3 Cosmos &

Pull-Tabs
Happy Hour 3-7
$6 Long Islands
9 PM - Close
50¢ Taps $2.50 Bottles
$3 Schmirnoff Twisteds/Mike's
$2 Blatz & PBR cans
Beer Bust 6-10 PM
$2.50 Bottle Beer

$3.50 Schmirnoff, Etc.
 
Ravens

$2 Domestic Beer,
Pints & Pint Mixers
Guys Nite $1 off Ladies Night $1 off
Karaoke - Dance bar
$6 Dom. Pitchers
$10 All U Can Drink + specials
DJ Mark 10:30-close

Switch



Karaoke
after 8 PM
Male Strippers
10:30 PM
Saved@Switch
DJ Doug
Male Strippers
10:30 PM
Triangle
$3 Absolut
Drinks
2-4-1
All Night
$2 Domestics
Texas Hold 'Em
Thursday
Night Show
Bacardi Fridays
$3 Shorts $5 Talls
2-4-1 Taps
6 AM - Noon
Fri. - Sat. - Sun
Guise & Dolls 10:30 PM
3rd Shift
Happy Hour
Walker's Pint
$1 off taps,
shots, bottles & cocktails
$2 domestic
bottles & taps
$5 pitchers of Lite,
 64, Sclitz, Pabst
2-4-1 Domestic
Bottles & Rails
Rotating Specials Rotating
Specials
$4 Rails and Bloody Marys
$1 off Bombs
All Day & Nite
Woofs
Happy Hours
M-F 4-7, 10-Midnite
$1 Off with Woof's
T-Shirt or Hat
Happy Hours
Pool Tourney
With Cash Prizes
Jack Daniels $1 Off

Happy Hours
Half Price Drinks
All Night
$2 Off Miller Lite Taps
Happy Hours
$1 Off All Bomb
Drinks 8-12

Happy Hours
$1 Off All
Shots 8-12

Woof's Parties
Check Quest or
at bar for details
12-4 Build Your Own
Bloody Marys/Mimosas
Bear Beer Bash 5-8
$2 ML Taps Free Pizza
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