Safest queer-friendly bars & nightclubs for mtf friend visiting from Vegas in A2 & Ypsi?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/comments/1ig6bq9/safest_queerfriendly_bars_nightclubs_for_mtf/

created by vorivei on 02/02/2025 at 20:09 UTC

13 upvotes, 14 top-level comments (showing 14)

She's still transitioning and needs to feel safe but she's also looking to have a wild time so any upbeat and trans-friendly recommendations within A2 or Ypsi highly appreciated!!

Comments

Comment by rafflesiaia at 02/02/2025 at 20:30 UTC

47 upvotes, 1 direct replies

uplift for sure!

Comment by ResearchBot15 at 02/02/2025 at 20:36 UTC

28 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Uplift is an LGBTQ+ bar, Necto is a club that has a lot of pride nights. Both in A2

Comment by thekittennapper at 02/02/2025 at 20:39 UTC

79 upvotes, 3 direct replies

I would pay someone $100 if they could identify an unsafe bar for a trans person in AA/Ypsi.

Comment by Mantiicore at 02/02/2025 at 20:22 UTC

29 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Regal begal in ypsi

Comment by billchase2 at 02/02/2025 at 20:20 UTC

28 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Definitely check into North Star Lounge[1].

1: https://www.nstarlounge.com/

Comment by jmarnett11 at 02/02/2025 at 20:12 UTC

17 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Basically all of them to my knowledge.

Comment by pizza-over-pasta at 03/02/2025 at 14:22 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

North Star Lounge has queer themed Thursday nights. Personally, I love when trivia is offered, but there are also queer open mic nights and drag bingo!

Comment by FranksNBeeens at 02/02/2025 at 20:17 UTC

16 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Does any place in town classify as having a "wild time"? I think somebody got shot outside Scorekeepers last fall, that was a bad kind of wild.

Comment by HannahBee83 at 02/02/2025 at 23:09 UTC

7 upvotes, 3 direct replies

Ziggy's in Ypsi. No offense to the Tap Room suggestion, I have heard from some (not all) trans gals that patrons have been rude in the past.

Comment by side_borg at 03/02/2025 at 13:45 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Not a wild time but if you need coffee and a small bite to eat the next morning, Zingerman’s Coffee Company (by Costco) is wonderful, employs trans folks

Comment by Dyno_mighty at 02/02/2025 at 22:56 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Tap room in Ypsi had a drag event last night and it was well attended

Comment by SenorPoopyPants38 at 03/02/2025 at 00:06 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

A2 is pretty chill. Old town is a nice towny bar where everyone is welcome. Grizzly peak is a brewery with a wine bar downstairs that has a very open and welcoming vibe.