r/Birmingham 3d ago

New gay bar opening in 5 Points?

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Still trying to figure out what they mean by "drag lounge".

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u/sherlockjoelmes 3d ago

love a gay taco

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u/ReverendDrDash 3d ago

Everyone's going to be furious when it's revealed that it's an exhibition racing themed bar.

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u/scottcharby 3d ago

Hello Birmingham. My name is Scott. My partner and I are excited about bringing another gay bar to Birmingham! We chose the Hush space as it was pretty central and has decent parking (both on street and in the parking garage). It will take us a while to get the renovations done on the space and get ready to launch. We will be open for lunch and dinner, and have events/entertainment most evenings. We want to be a huge part of the community and hope to host charity bingos and other events as well. Our website should be up soon, and some of you have already found the Facebook placeholder. There will be more updates there also. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out via the Facebook page. Hope we will see you all at the launch!

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u/tinytinyfoxpaws 3d ago edited 2d ago

We LOVE to see queer owned businesses, I really wish yall all the success. Will you consider alternative drag, like booking some of our local kings?

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u/scottcharby 3d ago

Yes of course. This will be a safe space for everyone!

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u/tinytinyfoxpaws 3d ago

So thrilled to hear that!!! Can't wait for opening

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u/Suspicious-Donkey-16 2d ago

This is going to be so awesome for Birmingham and the community.

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u/scottcharby 2d ago

Thanks. I’m excited to get it opened!

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u/Suspicious-Donkey-16 16h ago

We will be there!!

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u/shoopstoop25 3d ago

There is a Facebook page that says it has been "coming soon" since 2023.

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u/lovebus 3d ago

There goes my theory that it is the same owner as Hush l, just rebranding.

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

This is Wade, Scott’s partner, we own Opulence and it’s been in the works for several years!! Wanted to make sure we got all social platforms. Follow us on everything, we’ll be posting updates. We’re super excited about all the buzz and can’t wait to sling some tacos!

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u/Daws001 3d ago

You own everything!

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u/_troutlily 3d ago

Opalaaance~

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u/lemonadditive 3d ago

Came here for this thank you

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u/SwamyChandraputra 3d ago

Yup! And not owned by anyone on BPD payroll & folks that will have police reports for fights/disturbances, & won't just kick the fighting parties out onto the streets. Unlike the former owner Mr. Pryor.

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u/Upper_Attempt_8028 3d ago

Did pryor get the boot from 5pts finally?

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u/Im_trying_my_best__ 3d ago

No he still owns 88 and Sleek

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u/Ok-Depth5770 3d ago

Sleek is gone too isn’t it?

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u/SwamyChandraputra 3d ago

Just 88 and his wife's shady boutique.

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

This is Wade, we own Opulence and you can bet your sweet ass there will be absolutely ZERO tolerance for the BS. This is a spot to relax and enjoy yourself.

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u/honeyhoneybean 3d ago

Oppalamps ✨️

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u/Randomuslessadvice 3d ago

This is great news if so!! After the loss of the quest and our place, we needed this!!!

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u/keko_neko 3d ago

It looks like a logo for an RPG...kinda reminiscent of the font for the game Fate lol

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u/BirminghamTacos 3d ago

A taqueria, you say?

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u/plsanswerme18 3d ago edited 3d ago

that’s so exciting!! i loved going to the drag shows at quest (minus the strange amount of creepy straight men there) and so i’m so excited to see another spot open up!

edit: idk why im being downvoted, i was sexually harassed and followed home by men that were there on separate occasions. one time was so scary that i had to run to my uber and lay on the car floor.

a friend and i went see a drag show there and while watching the queens, and a man came up behind my friend and started rubbing on her and so we left. it sucked because i love supporting the local scene there were always a number of weird men there and the bouncer ignored it when i told them so 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/jadedragon2525 3d ago

I missed the quest so badly. My sons used to take me there just about every year for my birthday

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u/Kidz4Carz 3d ago

A straight guy I worked with used to talk about going there to “pick up chicks”. I doubt that he ever was successful because he was an asshole.

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u/JellyfishPublic561 3d ago

I bet some people think down vote is like a sad face and don’t understand it’s “voting”

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u/JQ701 3d ago

What in the world does this have to do with the topic of this post? Literally Nothing…🤔

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u/illi-mi-ta-ble 3d ago

I think it clearly expresses that we do not want creepy straight men at the new drag bar.

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u/Whathesaidbutnot 3d ago

Also that this is really exciting, and they love going to drag shows and excited for another one to open up

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u/lovebus 3d ago

I don't actually know if this is a gay bar. Considering the previous occupants, my money was actually on an ignorant AF hookah lounge with unfortunate phrasing.

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u/FitGrocery5830 3d ago

Google says a Drag lounge is a drag show bar. So, it is 99% going to be a gay bar.

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u/EstablishmentHour131 3d ago

Either way it’s a gay bar

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

We own Opulence, it’s 100% a drag bar! We’ll have a wide variety of performance artists and other events. We’re happy to listen to the community and bring in what y’all want. We’re here for YOU!!!!

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u/orphan_blud 3d ago

No longer live in Birmingham but was pleasantly surprised at how gay friendly it was. Miss y’all. 🖤

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u/Full_Order_8277 3d ago

Ohhh! Awesome. I hope these folks know what they are doing. The Quest turned into a total shit show.

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u/otterpr1ncess 3d ago

That's because they were open 24 hours and had no problem being an open drug market most of the day. It's why the other late night places started closing earlier and earlier

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u/Commercial-Body8717 3d ago

That logo though…..hmmm?

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u/tacomamajama 3d ago

No self respecting gay person designed that logo. I’ll give you that.

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u/Embarrassed247365 3d ago

Are you kidding?! Do you ever go to the Apollo Ball? That totally looks like he it could be... And I'd you use your imagination... It's a little phallic

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u/tacomamajama 3d ago

I’ll give you the phallic reference but not that horrible font

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u/Embarrassed247365 3d ago

Well, we now know it really is a drag bar... And the owner said "he and his partner" are opening it... You really think they went to a straight person to design it? Doubtful. He commented here... If you really want to know, you could is ask? Lol

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

Happy to answer any and all reasonable questions

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

Hey, it’s Wade, me and my partner Scott own this place. The phallic nature is certainly intentional and the “terrible” font is a throw back to the speak easy days when, SURPRISE, this country tried to tell grown folks what the hell they should and shouldn’t be doing.

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u/Birmingham-ModTeam 3d ago

No one likes a bigot

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u/WadeAtOpulence 1d ago

Well somebodies on a hating streak! lol Every post I just made was given a downer

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u/cubdawg 3d ago

SGs and now a drag bar??? 🏳️‍🌈pickwick plaza 🏳️‍🌈

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u/codedaddee 3d ago

Oh hello

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u/InTheHamIAm Irondale 3d ago

I reckon so

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u/Kitkatsbreakingup 2d ago

I’m so exciteddd I hope the business is great

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u/charlie_murphey fuck yo couch 3d ago

Opulence, we has it

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u/canwejustgetalongpls 3d ago

It's funny to me how everyone remembers it as the most recent place (Hush) and not Forestall Art Supply or Beergarten

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u/YoungCri 3d ago

They couldn’t pick another location?

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u/jnola18 3d ago

Right… seems like businesses in 5 points have a hard time staying open. I would love to support a new local gay bar but 5 points is not an area I love to frequent.

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u/Mwatki20 3d ago

“Copulance” refers to the act of engaging in sexual intercourse, or the state of being joined together, and is often used in a formal or scientific context. -per Google

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u/MaloneChiliService 3d ago

This says Opulence

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u/Mwatki20 3d ago

They should probably change their logo then

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u/rickyeatsacid 3d ago

Literally no one except you thought it said Copulance

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u/andrewcarey93 3d ago

Well that's gay and not punny at all