Menjo's is a staple to one visiting Detroit. This is where Christopher Flynn used to meet Madonna in the 1970's and dance with her. It's where she cut her teeth as a nightlife person and this place still carries this pure energy. Today there is such a smart blend of DJs that spin here that is purely cross-generational from every decade of House and makes underground known. They make Menjo's phenomenal. DJ Wax Assassin and Dj Andrew Wiesman were incredible to listen to perform their sets and nice to go between room and the patio area to hear the amazing sounds they were blending for us. read more

Menjo's Complex - Gay Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

If there's a gay bar to have as your local haunt, I'm glad mine is Menjo's. Cute bar, cheap drinks, friendly staff (except for 1 bartender I could live without), customers are chill. People who are saying this place is "unsafe" just sound anti-black to me. Highland Park is rough around the edges, but it's no less safe than any other area of the city. I also like that it's spacious because being a middle aged gay man, I can't do shoulder-to-shoulder bars. read more

This place has a nice vibe, but is def not lesbian friendly. It is strictly for men. The staff ( other than the shot guy Gary- who was very welcoming ) will ignore you. And don't even try to participate in any events or contests. You will be treated like an outcast. The owner saw that I wrote ' I had a bad experience there' and took it upon himself to message me on fb. He was also rude. See in pics below. 0/5 Do not recommended if you're a woman. read more

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I catch a ride with my neighbor and buddies to come here and party all night. I love the ambiance here and all the new faces.

While gay bars/clubs are always fun, I would probably avoid this one for a few reasons: it is way too dangerous in this part of detroit, there's no security (or maybe they were in disguise), and it was pretty dead when I went on a Saturday near 11 PM. But the crowd that was there was diverse. However, the drinks are super strong and the music is cool. But I wouldn't go back. read more

I came here on my 2nd night in Detroit while visiting from Milwaukee. Note: it was a thursday, which apparently is Twink night, aka college night. Well, I definitely saw that as soon as I walked in the door! This place isnt too far from downtown considering the trek I took to GiGi's, it's just west of Woodward on 6 mile. Neighborhood was dark and quiet when I arrived, it looked like most of the clientele at the bar wouldnt set foot outside unless they were going to their car. But those people are asking to get nailed anyway. So, bottom line, you have to pay a valet fee for the attendants to park your car 10 feet away in a gated lot adjacent to the club. Cute I guess? LOL. Inside it had an almost 70's disco club vibe at its core that had a few coats of attempted revitalization attached to it. Not bad, kinda quiche, but not mind blowing either. It reminded me of La Cage here in Milwaukee. Michigan boys are very cute; they tend not to drink as much beer as we do here in WI (a testament to their fitness, keep it up!), so I was mostly drinking liquor all night. Decent prices, friendly bartenders, struck up conversations with some locals including the local drag queen celeb Sabin. They have a very cute, enclosed and tastefully done patio outdoors too. Speaking of, they had a drag show / monologue session with said Queen, then the dancing (which was fairly minimal to begin with) continued. Gay bars in Detroit, I've learned, tend to have their 'nights' you go on. Menjos is Thursday nights, but it wasnt nearly as busy as I expected. "School is out, its summer, that's why [the students] weren't there," a local reminded me. I guess I'll have no choice but to be back! sidenote, the local slang "menhos" may have lived up to its name. lots of action in the bathroom from what I saw. womp womp! read more

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Fun atmosphere, Great Drinks, Wonderful Staff. Ive been here many times and its always a positive experience.

Met the owner and he was super nice guy. The waitress was cool. Drinks were reasonable. Nice variety of people. We are visiting from Atlanta and been to two other clubs before this one and there was no comparison. So much more comfortable here. Looking forward to coming back again. Thanks Lee. read more

great party and met lots of nice dudes!!! that owner lou he is such a nice dudealso lee the manager keeps the place looking top notch friendly atmosphere if you like gay bars this is the spot read more

No security Bad neighborhood Some bartenders are great, others ignore the clientele Turning very getho, if you go there be careful read more

Do no trust your cars in this lot. It seems the club cares more about having people valet your cars than hiring security. Someone broke into my car earlier this week and busted out the window and messed up the ignition while seemingly trying to steal it. The lot is small so if they had security this would not have happened. A lack of security in Detroit is a major fail to me, as is spending money on valet people over it. And charging $5 to park in the small lot is ridiculous anyway. Who would pay the valet to park their car in the bars own lot, right there next to the bar? F these people I also came upon some interesting information a couple days ago about this. A friend of ours was outside talking to the valet guys while my friend and I were dealing with my car situation. The valets made some references to having criminal minds, being felons themselves, and basically acting like they had something to do with the incident. This could have been one guy but that is enough. Not a normal reaction by any definition. Didn't seem shocked and didn't suggest calling the cops. And it makes sense seeing as they are outside the entire time. The lot is small enough that if they were out there no one would have touched the cars. From what I heard the lot is supposed to be valet only and you cannot park your car yourself. There is no sign that states this and a few people parked their own cars so it is not clear. Having valet doesn't equal a requirement, usually an option. The valet people park the cars against the lines to get more cars in there. I guess the way my car was parked in a normal spot meant less cars they could park in that lot. This would be their motivation to try to move or damage my car. It was my dads truck I was driving actually because I was in town visiting. The entertainment and dancing is usually good. Drinks are hit or miss depending on the bartender like anywhere else. I find the guys there make better drinks. I got a watered down excuse for a long island from a woman there after coming from a bar that actually knows how to make them, dissapointing read more

I came out in this bar WAY back in 1978! Recently moved back to Detroit and live just 2 blocks away and was looking forward to going there and becoming a regular again. Unfortunately I have caught the bartenders overcharging me TWICE on my debit card!! Ugh sad but won't be back! 0 stars read more

Menjo's Complex - Gay Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Thursday night dollar drinks started weekends off early during the time I lived in Detroit. It's a mostly men place, but welcoming to all. They play fairly decent music and the dance floor dominates the club. Bathrooms are a free-for-all and sometimes even more of a party than the bar. There is a tiny patio for fresh air or smoking. The memories! This is one of the first places snuck into with fake ID at a young age, one of the first intros into finding my queer world. The neighborhood can be kinda sketchy, but I never had a problem. Even used to go across the street to an all night coney place. read more

This Metro Detroit gay bar not only is a great place to grab some cocktails but to shake your tail feather or get your karaoke on. Located on McNichols(7 Mile) in Highland Park, Menjo's is a fantastic gathering spot whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between. Newly renovated, Menjo's is a welcoming and always fun local hangout. Throughout the week Menjo's has drink specials like on Sundays where Long Island's are a mere 5 bucks. During the warmer months lounge on the patio with a well made drink in hand. My most vivid memory of Menjo's was a Halloween costume party I attended several years ago. The winner was a guy who dressed up like Aunt Jemima. Need I say more? Their Halloween parties are always a bash! So, whether you're looking to do a little dancing or a lot of drinking, Menjo's will certainly satisfy you're needs. read more

Hmmm, I am interested to see the renovations that Sara mentioned... During the time, I spent in Detroit, I looked foward to my Thursday nights @ Menjo's.. What, I liked best about Menjo's,???? Mixed Drinks & Beer cost only one dollar, Thursday nights. I never thoguth I would ever see a place, that only charges $1. per drink, even if it is Georgie vodka. Belevedre Vodka was only $5. per drink....... read more

So I have to say this place is bad as far as service , manager , bartenders , where it is located not having valet or even security . Well to my surprise it get worse I've seen some pretty young looking guys in there can you say underage and also they have after hours it's in the same building "complex" but at the other end called the "eagle" they are open Friday and Saturdays 2am-5am all you have to do is ask the bartender for a wrist band buy it for $15 and you get a cup then go into the other room where they have pre made drinks (Liquor) well that's illegal ... I'm not one to tell on people but this is a bad place and I think the Detroit Police should take note!!!! read more

A great place to drink and spend time with your friends and family. I love this place. Drink price are ok, Bartender the best read more

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Menjos is back. New Management team is bringing the bar back to the stature it once was. Themes on every night. mixed crowd. No food. but they've eliminated the valet and cover (except for special events). From the Westside it was not an option before. Now it's one of my favorite places to go. Love Love Love the Sunday Tea Dance on Sunday Afternoons!! read more

Well known gay club that has been in the area for a long time. Fun place that generally has a friendly crowd. Awesome outdoor patio area.

Fifth stop on a diverse pub crawl. I am straight, but I felt very welcome in Menjo's. There was a mix of patrons of all races and ages, and the bartender mixed a great traditional Martini, as well as more funky girly ones. The neighborhood is sketchy, but the lot is fenced and appears pretty secure. read more

Nice bar with some friendly people. Nice patio. I'm looking foirward to return again. Let some of the haters hate. I am going to enjoy again read more

I've only come here for food. The staff has been extremely slow on not-so-busy days. While the food is generally pretty good, it's a bit far outside it's value. Macaroni and cheese should not be $12 before adding meat. read more

Menjos is a great place to go for groups and you get the feeling that you are in an actual club and not a slut house like at Backstreet. Menjos is very welcoming to groups and the staff is great. Prices on everything is very reasonable and I have never had any problems at all. I enjoy coming here with a small group of friends and having a good time. read more

AWESOME music AWESOME staff! GREAT drinks! Thursday is amazing and the karaoke on Mondays is FUN!

What's to be said about this place? it's an iconic gay bar I thinks it's been around for 40 or 50 years. Now in recent years the owners have opened the Olympus theatre where they have drag show and other collected events for the gay crowd. it's all a lot of fun(if that's your thing) And a sort of leather daddy bar next door...The Eagle....(if that's your thing) lol...bartenders are friendly...drinks are good...crowd is mostly friendly...there is only one thing that bothers me about this place...parking and security are NON-EXISTANT. So okay on the side of the bar, just east of the bar, there is a lot about the size of a postage stamp....now there is no valet so you have to park the car yourself. There is a guy there that as far as I can tell has no affiliation with the actual bar but he wants money to "watch your car" in the small lot and on the street directly in front of the bar on McNichols. If I go to menjo's on a crowded night I usually throw him a few bucks on my way out and I don't have much of an issue with this. Now just west of the bar there is a huge fenced in lot that it's my understanding had absolutely NO AFFILIATION with the bar and the guys running it are thugs that exploit the bar patrons and in some cases I've heard actually have broken into the cars after they charge unsuspecting customers 5 or more dollars to park in the lot. Now I'm sure the owners/managers of Menjo's are aware of this problem and continue to let it persist. This is dangerous and from a business perspective it keeps people away! It's unfortunate that the owners have such disregard for the safety and well being of their customers. with the amount of this place pulls in on Thursday and for the special events they should have an external or internal security service...period...Tim Z. maybe a little less money on beads and decorations and a little more on security! read more