Very cute place. Strong drinks, they have a dance floor as well.
It's an old folks bar mainly studs I'm trans 37 I felt out of place here. Maybe it was cause of it is was Sunday
My first experience was great . My second experience was good My third experience smooth … they are a nice bar… it was too hot though they need better air circulation… because it was a peculiar odor Sunday … they need cleaner bathrooms… & i didn’t drink. The music was 3/5 …. I was there for bout 1hr. And it has gotten safer! Haven’t tried food. Idk if they have any. Nice bar. It’s a universal bar… so everyone of age is accepted .
Rather than rally support for one of the VERY FEW Chicago South Side venues catering to the LGBT+ population and its allies - that has managed to stay in business for DECADES - it’s so much easier to bash it. Dysfunction Breeds Discord. I appreciate the resilience of the business and its long history of providing a safe space for mainly Black LGBT+ folks on the South Side. It’s never been upscale but I don’t think it was intended to be. Back in the day, it was a rare watering hole for locals and none ever worried about murder on or near the premises because the neighborhood was quite decent. No more. While I think it’s unfortunate young people no longer have the JP as a convenient spot, they still have the other spot not too far away. I applaud the JP owner for his bold move to make the space safer AND attract patrons who are not caught up in the rap sway. I plan to continue patronizing the business, unless and until I’m given reason to no longer do so.
Celebrated it anniversary again! Every year it is a blast with ladies on Sundays!