Located near the Alabama-Tennessee border, Huntsville has one of the largest populations in Alabama, with census reports estimating more than 150,000 people. As a result, the city features a growing gay and lesbian population and two bars catering to gay clientele. The bars feature various drink specials and shows, and they are a welcoming place for the gay population to meet.
Partners Bar and Grill attracts a casual crowd and offers various shows, drink specials and a full menu. Appetizers include standard fare such as buffalo wings and fried mushrooms. Main dishes include hamburgers, pizza and chicken sandwiches. Tuesdays and Wednesdays feature extended happy hour lasting until 9 p.m., while Thursdays offer a trivia contest complete with cash prizes, karaoke and an open dance floor, as well as a drink special of $4 sex on the beach cocktails. Fridays feature a drag show with a $5 cover charge. Apart from regularly scheduled events, Partners also offers special shows, such as the Partners Cabaret, which features guest drag performances.
Partners Bar and Grill
631 Meridian St. North
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-0975
partnershv.com
The bar and dance club features happy hour from 2 to 9 p.m., which includes $5 pitchers of Bud Lite and $2.50 well drinks. The bar has a friendly and welcoming environment, a dance floor and pool table, as well as various shows throughout the week. A female illusionist show takes place Fridays through Sundays, and a striptease show is on Wednesdays, complete with both male and female dancers. Apart from the regular shows, Vieux Carré also features various special events, such as a Second Chance Gay Prom and a gay bingo night, hosted by drag queens. The bar is open to those age 19 and older and has no cover on the weekdays. The cover on Fridays and Saturdays if $5 for those over 21 and $10 for those under.
Vieux Carré
1204 Posey St.
Huntsville, AL 35816
256-534-5970
Though Huntsville only has two gay bars, the gay population is finding more acceptance and tolerance in the city. Past gay pride events had before been met with protesters, but the most recent pride event had no protests and was allowed to be conducted peacefully. With a growing acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the gay culture is sure to thrive in Huntsville.
