The Gay Bar

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The Gay Bar

6.56

Modest hangout named for a tiny, historic town & serving beers, hot dogs, burgers & other grub.

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925 Lake St, Gay, MI 49945, United States

Monday - Thursday: 4–9 PM

Friday - Saturday: 12–11 PM

Sunday: 12–9 PM

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David Bergman

10

Great Bloody Mary. It's not a mix it's made from scratch, and you can tell. Lots of flavor. Love my T-shirt. Fun place if I didn't have Bagel with me would have hung out and eaten. Great service.


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Noah Lutz

4

What seemed like would be a fun stop like Hell, Michigan turned out to be a bore. Went inside and it was completely dry -- no music, no talking, just a few locals sat at the bar -- and a single staff on duty who was very overworked. Food was just microwaved, the nachos still came in a bag, and the merchandise we were interested in was out of stock. Only lucky think was that a honeymooning group came in near the end of our visit and improved the atmosphere. Should also note that they're cash only.


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Tristen Roman

6

Saw the mixed reviews and figured I’d try it for myself. It’s not a “must stop” as some others have stated unless youre after novelty or want a souvenir (will admit they have pretty good shirts); it’s just a small town bar. Bartender was friendly and effective but they don’t really have menus; I got a brew and an Italian hot dog which was pretty good considering it was microwaved (you can hear the thing running in the “kitchen”). Prices were fine but higher than they should be considering the value you’re getting. No tvs on or music playing, bit of an awkward vibe with just a few locals in there. No real complaints, it was completely mediocre and apart from the novelty of ~Gay~ there isn’t really a point imo I can see it being a nice stop for ORV riders as they sell beer and fuel but beyond that, meh. **cash only but they did have an atm


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Nichole

6

Great drinks!!!! Unfortunately, on the day we went, the only menu options were pizza and fried foods.


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Alexander Johnson

10

Been coming here many years, mostly for the puns haha. Seriously, though, great bar run by great people. And for those looking for the finer things, cannot recommend the smoked Old Fashioned enough. Spent six years in Memphis and so many bottles of bourbon. That cocktail is something special. Best stop you'll ever realize you've been missing!!!


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Brian Belmore

2

Was sadly disappointed as I have heard it's a must stop. There were six of us and we all felt like we were a burden for stopping in for drinks and food, could basically only get beer as the bartender didn't care to make anything else, we didn't even stay to order food. Easily would have been $100 in earnings for them had we all ordered food and had some more drinks. We gladly spent it up the road though.


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Bryan Brady

2

We were told that since we had a large group, which was only 8 adults and 2 young children that we could only order pizza. I could understand if they were busy but there were only 2 people at the bar. We would have been fine waiting. Their loss.


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Nicole Phillips

2

I had to give a minimum of one star, but would give less if i could. I associate the word ‘gay’ with inclusivity, and inclusive, this place was not. Got chastised for moving tables so our party could sit together and have a gay ole’ time. We were traveling with a 86 year old veteran on his first oversees trips EVER and the bar staff were rude, it was colder inside than out, and there was zero hospitality from the gay staff. 100% do not recommend for out -of-towners. Love it for y’all locals but not for us.

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925 Lake St, Gay, MI 49945, United States

Monday - Thursday: 4–9 PM

Friday - Saturday: 12–11 PM

Sunday: 12–9 PM

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