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    The Rainbow Cactus

    3.4 (92 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE RAINBOW CACTUS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    DJ
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Quawnishia M.

    Great place, good times, no pressure. This is a good local fun spot to let your hair down. Come as you are or dress to impress, no judgement either way. My first and I come here from time to time and the shows are always a blast.

    Cris T.

    Among of all the gay bars in the area, I would say this is pretty much the decent one. Its clean and has a great mixed crowd. I will definitely come back. Make sure to visit the website for special events. Friday is good to visit, drag show start at 10:30 pm and note to bring cash..don't be a cheap butt!!! lmao^_* cheers...

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    i like this bar..me and my husband enjoy the show!!;) we will be back soon to watch more entertaining shows of you guys!

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    The entertainment is always good- the drag queens and the man candy never fail to put on a good show!

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    3.9(139 reviews)
    11.9 mi
    $$

    Tried the take out on steak Thursday. The steak was cooked as ordered, "medium rare on the rare…read moreside" well seasoned and tender. The included baked potato was also prepared well. Jamie is always friendly and professional. Other encounters with other staff have been amicable. It's a tavern. It is all inclusive. The food is good with reasonably prices. Dogs are allowed and fawned upon. The music is not overwhelming but I have never been there during the evening.

    My wife and I visited MJs for the fourth time in the 6 weeks we have been in VA visiting family…read more Today, we had an incident that someone needs to know about. There are 3 machines in the back where there had been a guy playing on the machine, but he had gotten up and was no where near the machines at this time. We ordered a drink and my wife went over to see what the machines were, what games they had and if they required cash. The "man" in question walks up and asks her "what the fuck are you doing?" She calmly tried to explain that she wanted to see what the machines were and how to play. He continued cursing at her "you can't fucking touch people's machines" "this is gambling". "I've got $350 fucking dollars on this machine" She tried to explain she was sorry and didn't know and he continued to speak to her disrespectfully and cursing at her. She walked away and asked for our tab. I got up walked over and asked him "is that how you speak to people?" He starts trying to explain himself and I reiterated that he could have said things very differently and she didn't know and that's unacceptable. He tells me to talk to the bartender. The bartender comes over and as we are explaining what happened, she says "you probably shouldn't be pushing buttons". There were no questions asked and not one word was said to the douchebag on the machine. We don't live in a state that has gambling. We didn't know he had money on the machine and we certainly weren't trying to spend his money. Ask questions, explain yourself but you don't speak to my wife that way and you will not curse at her and think it's acceptable. We were offered to go cups to take our drinks with us as we left. We were so pissed and upset, we left our full drinks on the bar and left. I can promise you this, we will not ever return here and we will make sure everyone we know is aware of how this establishment treats people who aren't regulars. It's supposed to be a safe environment for all. We didn't feel safe and we didn't feel supported. Shame on you Mr Douchebag and shame on you MJs tavern.

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    The Green Onion

    3.5(378 reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    What a wonderful dining experience! From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor creates an…read moreelegant and inviting atmosphere that makes the restaurant feel truly special. What really stood out was the personalized experience. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the meal. The bar also deserves a special mention--the creative and thoughtfully crafted drink selections added a fun and memorable touch to the evening. The grilled shrimp was absolutely amazing--perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The menu offers a wonderful variety of French cuisine, with something to appeal to different tastes, and everything we tried was beautifully presented and delicious. Overall, this is a restaurant where the ambiance, food, drinks, and hospitality come together beautifully. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer and definitely return for another experience. Highly recommended!

    I've passed by The Green Onion so many times but had never actually gone in, so I finally stopped…read moreby with a friend the other day. I was surprised by how large it is inside. It's way bigger than it looks from the outside! The space is also decorated really cute, which I appreciated. Our server was kind and helpful with suggestions, and I love a good recommendation, so shoutout to her even though I didn't catch her name. I ordered the French onion soup, mussels, and a watermelon vodka spritzer. The drink was unfortunately way too sweet for me. They definitely could've dialed back the watermelon or the sweetness in general. It was giving watermelon candy more than refreshing cocktail. The mussels were probably the biggest disappointment. The broth didn't have much flavor at all, so the mussels basically just tasted like...mussels. Just mussels out here on their own with no support system. I definitely wouldn't order those again. The French onion soup, however, was really good! It was a little different from the French onion soups I'm used to, although I can't quite put my finger on why. It was flavorful, and the piece of toast inside was perfectly toasted and somehow still had a nice crunch to it. That soup came through and saved the meal. I would absolutely order it again. Overall, it was an okay experience. Cute space, great service, and a really good French onion soup, but the mussels and overly sweet cocktail were misses for me. I'd come back and try something else

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    3.8(25 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Great true dive bar. Great prices (one of the cheapest bars in the area). Dart boards, pool table…read more Awesome people.

    *Racist establishment* I truly wish I could give this place…read morezero stars. The outside of the bar was covered in patriotic symbols and branches of the military. I walked in, and the entire room seemed to stop. People turned and stared. I smiled at a few of them, hoping to break the tension, but they just kept staring. I sat down at the bar and waited quietly -- five, maybe ten minutes. I had no problem being patient as I understand bartenders can get busy. But while I sat there, I watched her serve others, chat with regulars, and even tell one that she'd just given him some fresh drinks. She continued cleaning her bar but never once acknowledged me. Not even a "Hi" or "I'll be right with you." Then she poured herself a Red Bull into her personal cup, walked right past me, and struck up a friendly conversation with the man next to me -- loud and casual -- asking if he was "golfing this weekend." That made it clear: she wasn't going to serve me. As a BLACK veteran, that moment hit hard. This bar, with all its patriotic décor, made it clear that their version of "supporting the troops" doesn't include people like me. I didn't serve my country to protect ignorance or racism -- especially not from those who wrap themselves in the flag while looking down on others. This place can take their support and shove it where the sun doesn't shine.

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