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In , Phil Denton purchased the bar and changed the name to Our Place. While Gregs does not draw attention to itself as a public space, it has a very public profile and presence in the city today. Though Powers did not seek the spotlight, Our Place was renamed Gregs to remember his community contributions.

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October, , page The bar is in the Old Northside Historic District as well, but it was not originally deemed historic due to the recent date of its construction. What is now The Lockerbie Pub, was previously Labyrus, a lesbian bar. Some remain concealed to this day, despite changing attitudes.

Guide to the best Indianapolis gay bars, clubs, parties and festivals. Gregs, formerly Our Place, has occupied this historic commercial building since Gregs is very active online, advertising various events from drag shows to Charity Dart Tournaments. Image courtesy of Kurt Lee Nettleton.

Top 10 Best Gay Bar In in Indianapolis, IN - June - Yelp - Gregs, Red Room Indy, Downtown Olly's, Metro, English Ivy's, Tini, Mike's Speedway Lounge, Brothers Bar & Grill, Average Joe's Sports Pub, Upland Brewing - Carmel. Image courtesy of Annette Scherber. A subtle shift has been afoot within the LGBTQ scene in Indianapolis for some time.

List of Gay Bars, Clubs and Hotspots in Indianapolis, IN: Gregs Indy: Located in downtown Indianapolis, Gregs Indy is a popular gay bar known for its lively atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse crowd. By early , the bar was closed and the building was for sale.

Located at E. Indianapolis has had roughly fifty gay bars in the last few decades, according to new information gathered by Indiana Landmarks. Updated for The best gay and lesbian bars or clubs in Indianapolis will be covered in detail over the next few minutes in this LGBT nightlife guide for your area that will also discuss topics like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the Mass Avenue queer area of town and more!.

Complete, up-to-date, ranked list of all LGBT events and venues in Indianapolis. Open in Google Maps. The bar also hosted the T. Operating for more than 34 years, the Indianapolis Bag Ladies are a fundraising group that sponsors drag performances to fundraise for AIDS organizations in the city.

Reviews, photos, gay map, information. Gregs first opened on July 1, , as the Wawasee Tavern. Founded in , Labyrus was known for booking numerous female musicians, with fifty concerts a year. The pub is situated in the Historic Lockerbie Square District, the oldest historic neighborhood in the city, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in During this time period it appears that most gay businesses were relatively close, with a majority located on the Old Northside and Talbott Street neighborhood.

Skip to main content. Almost Famous, Gregs Our Place, Tini, Metro Nightclub and Restaurant, Zonie’s Closet, Downtown Olly’s and English Ivy’s are Indy's seven gay bars.