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    The Menagerie

    2.9 (216 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Dance Clubs
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Alan K.

    The bartender was completely rude and overcharged me for my draft beer. I had to wait a long time before I was served.

    Giovanna D.

    5/5 this was my first good club experience I went on saint Patrick's day and everyone was very freindly and overall the bouncers and bar tenders had a good attuide .

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    14 days ago

    Bar tender was really nice. She was easy to talk to and even told us about happy hours right before it ended. I would def go back....

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    5 months ago

    My go-to spot in Riverside. Friendly staff/security, great drinks. Never a bad drag show

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    7 months ago

    Super chill vibe. I want to come and check out one of the themed nights or drags shows. Sounds fun.

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    9 months ago

    Very dated and more like something a grandma would decorate , but calm mellow vibe the nights we have done

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    7 months ago

    Always good music and the happy hour is actually really good. $2 off anything so easy math

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    1 year ago

    Best drag show! I had so much fun here. I only wish they did them.on Saturdays . I would be here all the time.

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    1 year ago

    Great time for a night out with good music . Would go over and over again. Not bad prices for a bar.

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    Ask the Community - The Menagerie

    Is there a drag bingo night?

    There's no bingo

    Do they charge cover weekdays?

    No cover ever

    When is karaoke night?

    Monday

    Do they serve drinks at the brunch? If so what kind of food? The website has nothing. Leading me to believe they probably don't serve food.

    Brunch they have a full buffet style brunch and they have bottomless mimosa tickets for sale as well! The drag show is always fun too! They have a ton of food options and usually have someone making fresh omlettes/pancakes/waffles!

    Do they serve food?

    Just chips

    If your 20 will they let you in?

    No they wont. They check if at the door

    Is there a cover charge , and if so what time do you get there to avoid it?

    No cover charge any day of the week unless it's a special party and usually if they charge they have food or party favor type things

    Is this venue 18+ or 21+?

    21+

    When is the drag show?

    Thursday nights at 11pm

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    Review Highlights - The Menagerie

    Came back a second time on a Thursday and I really enjoyed the drag Show and then they had awesome music to dance to after.

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    I had a pleasant experience at Back to the Grind coffee shop as I was looking to get off the road…read moreto take a work meeting (traffic put me way behind my anticipated road schedule). I didn't want to enter any cafe very small/ with petite tables or judgement if I sat down for 1.5 hr to work on my computer. I bought a sausage croissant which was just ok, but still a nice quick breakfast item. I was able to sit in a comfy chair with an outlet source & table to conference in my meeting. I was left unbothered & comfortable the whole time, which I greatly appreciated. There are several lounge chairs, tables & areas to space out to work, read, lounge, etc! I would certainly return another day to try out their coffee menu and those earl grey lavender scones (wish I saw those first!!) The barista was kind & the atmosphere very pleasant!

    SERVICE here is VERY BAD!…read more The service at Back to the Grind was genuinely one of the most unprofessional customer service experiences I've had. While I was in the middle of placing my order, an older gentleman wearing glasses abruptly walked away from me mid-conversation to speak with someone he knew. No acknowledgment, no "I'll be right back," nothing. I was left standing there confused and waiting while they casually chatted amongst themselves. At the same time, my husband approached another employee -- a young woman with very long black hair and a pink bandana (see pic)-- simply to ask for the WiFi password. Without even looking at him, she told him he needed to "buy something first." When he explained that I was already ordering, she repeated herself in a dismissive tone and continued making sandwiches without making eye contact once. What stood out most wasn't just the lack of hospitality, but the overall attitude from multiple staff members. The environment felt cold, dismissive, and inconvenienced by customers being there at all. Ironically, the café advertises community classes like yoga and live meditation classes on the window, yet basic customer service and professionalism seem completely absent. The food itself was fine, which is why this review is specifically about the service experience. Even after how poorly we were treated, I still left a tip because I refuse to match that level of disrespect. Management seriously needs to address the customer service culture here. One rude interaction can happen anywhere -- but multiple employees displaying the same behavior reflects a larger issue.

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    Came to Flexx Nightclub with my best friend to see Cade Maddox and had a pretty good time overall…read more The best part was the show. I really liked how interactive it was and how the crowd could be part of it. That's something more clubs should be doing. My only complaint is that it felt way too short. It started around 9:30 and we came a little late, so it was basically over by the time we got settled in. After that, it just turned into a typical nightclub. The music was solid and easy to vibe to, and the atmosphere felt welcoming. The owner was also really nice, which added to the experience. I do wish they had more gogo dancers and that they weren't just stationed up high. It would feel more fun and energetic if they were walking around and interacting more. There were only a couple when we went, so it didn't feel as lively as it could be. Overall, I enjoyed it and would come back, but I think it has potential to be even better with longer shows and more performers.

    Weak drinks - I ordered a vodka/tonic... what I got was mostly fizzy water... there was no tonic -…read moreif there was any vodka, I couldn't taste it. I took it back to the bar - bartender offered more "tonic" (soda)... then offered to remake it. What I got back was sweet, but still very little vodka. I guess the ambiance is about what you'd expect from a Latin gay disco. Show stage downstairs for strippers. Everybody seemed to be having a good time. Young crowd.

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