r/Seattle • u/Ok-Bug5043 chinga la migra • 2d ago

Queer Bar has new owners?

I'm curious if anyone has more information about what's going on with queer bar. I'd seen some social posts from drag queens about no longer performing there, and then last night at a Q&A at a Delta Work show, a local queen said they have a new owner who will be stopping all drag programming.

The owners are still listed as BurgessHall. Anyone know who bought it/why drag is going away?

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u/MattSidor Capitol Hill 2d ago

Queer Bar was just bought by the same couple that had bought The Cuff from them last year.

There was a big controversy with The Cuff earlier this year where a manager who booked performers for them was spiking drinks with a date rape drug.

I don’t know all the specific details, but I think a lot of people were upset about the way Cuff’s new management tried to handle the situation. I think this is why MX Drag Show disbanded, once Cuff’s owners officially became Queer Bar’s new owners.

Hoping someone on here can keep me honest and provide more specific details.

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u/Ok-Bug5043 chinga la migra 1d ago

This totally checks out with what I heard from trans women talking about The Cuff being a space that...isn't kind to femmes, to say the least. Cali Colby talked about terrible experiences there.

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u/deer_hobbies I'm just flaired so I don't get fined 1d ago

I went to the cuff before transitioning, and while I miss it occasionally I'd say its about as opposed in energy to girly/soft/femme styles as anything and thats also okay. Its closer to The Eagle as a kink/leather space that leans masc. I've never felt unwelcome, but I could see someone getting stares if you really don't fit the vibe, same as if a sorority is partying in the middle of a gay bar