Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Blue Moon

Blue Moon is a great little gay bar in Lawrenceville. It's really pretty representative of its neighborhood. Whereas 5801 is sleek and a little flashy, mirroring its Shadyside address, Blue Moon is a little divey, a little hardscrabble and full of character and characters.

It's comprised of a small bar area with the tiniest of stages, a loungey back bar, and a small back patio. On a night with no events, it's populated by regulars.  It has a very laid back atmosphere and it’s friendly. It’s the kind of place where someone can have a one person dance party and no one will blink an eye. You will have no trouble getting a seat and the service is always good.

On drag nights however, it can be packed to an uncomfortable level. J has been told by the doorman more than once to just push people out of the way. It's been worth it, but it's also been so claustrophobic that she had to leave. So, take your chances. You might see some really amazing and really weird drag or you might have a panic attack. J will fondly tell you the story of the Thanksgiving themed show that involved a blender, all the Turkey Day fixings, Wild Turkey, vomit, and Christina Aguilera.


In general, though, it's worth stopping in. You can always duck next door to Remedy if it's too busy or vice versa. If you're looking for pomp and flash, maybe try somewhere else. If you're looking for a good neighborhood bar with cheap drinks and friendly people, you're there.

Address:
5115 Butler St, 15201
Games:
Pool
Façade:
Not Scary
Scene:
Friendly gay dive 
Parking:
Easy
Patio/Outdoor:
Yes
Kitchen:
None
Cleanliness:
Normal
Smoking:
Some
Jukebox:
Internet Crap
Hours:
4pm-2am
Cig Machine:
Yes
Drink Prices:
Dirt Cheap
# taps:
6
Bathrooms:
Sit
Specials:
Being Cheap
Live music:
Drag Shows and Karaoke
$6.50
ATM:
No
Cash Only
No
TVs:
2
Size:
Normal


A note on the photos: it's October, the decor is not normally so spooky, but maybe it should be!










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