Detroit, Michigan, the "birthplace of the automobile" and "Motown," has a thriving and diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Detroit is also just a short 5-minute drive away from Ontario, Canada, where same-sex marriage is legal. Although no specific gay neighborhoods in Detroit exist, visitors will find a variety of gay and lesbian clubs and bars in the north and west parts of the city.
Soho is a LGBT bar and club located in Ferndale in Detroit, Michigan. Every day of the week at Soho is different; the club offers specials and themed fun. The week starts with 75 cent beers on Monday night and wine specials on Tuesday. Soho Ferndale also has karaoke on Wednesday, Saturday Club night and Sunday Pride. According to their website, Soho has a very open atmosphere and attracts a mixed crowd of people.
Soho Ferndale
205 West 9 Mile
Detroit, Michigan 48220
248-542-7646
sohoferndale.com
The Rainbow Room is an LGBT club and bar in Detroit, Michigan that offers entertainment, drinks and a social atmosphere for local and visiting lesbians. The club features daily drink specials, shows and activities including "$2 Tuesdays," karaoke on Thursday and Friday and Saturday night shows and dancing. The Rainbow Room charges a cover after 8:45 p.m., except on Tuesday and Thursday; The Rainbow Room is closed on Monday.
Rainbow Room
6640 E. 8 Mile Rd.
Detroit, Michigan 48234
313-891-1020
clubrainbowroom.com
Pronto is a restaurant and bar located in Detroit, Michigan since August of 1991. Pronto also offers catering, a corner store and cooking classes in the area. The restaurant and bar are open seven days a week and offer meals that are fresh and made to order. The restaurant offers many vegetarian options. According to their website, the bar, which is open until 2:00 a.m., is full-service and offers a fun and friendly atmosphere. Pronto has a large lesbian clientele and encourages their staff to be "who they are"; the club celebrates the diversity of the LGBT community.
Pronto Restaurant and Bar
608 S. Washington Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-544-7900
prontorestaurant.com
