Hosted by LGBTQIA+ Dane staff
and allies for the community

Essential Deets

Since we opened our doors in 1994, we’ve committed to being a place where everyone is welcome. That tradition continues with the introduction of Queer Night. Come join us twice monthly in a welcoming, safe space with music, drink specials and more.

Monthly Queer-inspired cocktail

Live music with DJ Nick Nice & Mike carlson

50/50 Cash Raffle

$5 pints of select beers

Pioneers paving the path for progress

RENÉE RICHARDS
OPHTHALMOLOGIST & TENNIS PLAYER

Willi Ninja
Dancer & Choreographer

STONEWALL RIOTS

BAYARD RUSTIN
POLITICAL ACTIVIST

LEON CLOUTHIER
skateboarder, artist, musician, builder, & community organizer

GILBERT BAKER
ARTIST & ACTIVIST

rocK HUDSON
SCREEN & TELEVISION ACTOR

lili elbe
transgender pioneer

Freddie Mercury
Singer & Songwriter

DiVINE
Countercultural DRAG PERFORMER & Actor

Marsha P. Johnson
Activist

GLADYS BENTLEY
GENDER-BENDING PERFORMER

50/50 CASH RAFFLE

Half the pot goes to the winner, and half to the featured organization. The winner will be announced in the Pool Hall!

Cocktail Special

Served
Lush Impassioned Passion Fruit and Lychee Vodka, Orange Juice, Dr. Mcgillicuddy’s Cherry, Mint

Dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming pub.

Our pubs and staff are Safer Bar Certified by RCC, the sexual violence resource center. Our team is committed to creating an environment that doesn’t tolerate sexual violence, predatory behavior or discrimination of any kind.

Learn More About The Certification

Giving back is at the core of everything we do

Each year, we donate to multiple local organizations working to improve our city. Each month a portion of proceeds from our specialty cocktail will go to Madison-based groups that empower and support the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss Queer Night!

December 18, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 18, 2025
July 16, 2025
August 20, 2025
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025