But if you swing by at night, the place draws attention to itself like a lightbulb. Grab a drink, and try to find a good place to stand because seating is scarce. The bar is decorated with bright Christmas lights, and the row of pinball machines and arcade games in the back of the room add a soft glow to the surroundings. The Closet has carved out its own niche among the bars and clubs in Boys Town. You won't, however, be able to escape nightmarish gay anthems from the likes of Cher or Whitney Houston, but at least you'll get some booty-shakin' grooves from Da Brat, Moloko or the Brand New Heavies.
Conversation is constant and loud.
The Closet is primarily a lesbian bar, but lots of gay men and straight friends frequent it too. If you're used to trendy gay clubs, you'll have to check your attitude at the door. The people range from older women to young, hip men. The party keeps going strong here all night, and so do the cigarette fumes. But later in the night, you'll find rowdy crowd streaming in regularly, raising noise levels and making it harder to get your drink order in.