Queer/Bar
Queer/Bar operates a 21+ LGBTQ+ nightlife venue in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District, offering drag shows, burlesque, dance parties, food and beverage service, and the annual QPF festival. It serves the local queer community, drag performance fans, and private event bookers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Queer/Bar does
Queer/Bar operates a single-location, 21+ LGBTQ+ nightlife and performance venue at 1518 11th Ave in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District. The venue is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 2am and serves the local queer community, drag performance enthusiasts, and private event bookers through a recurring calendar of drag shows, burlesque performances, dance parties, bingo nights, viewing parties, and special events.
The core product is a rotating slate of live entertainment programming anchored by the weekly MX. Drag Show and supplemented by branded event series including BurlesKaraoke!, LIVE NUDE MAMMALS, La Puti Noche, A Very Shady Bingo, HER HOUSE, and Drag Race viewing parties. The annual multi-day Queer Pride Festival (QPF) represents the venue's flagship programming, drawing nationally recognized drag and music headliners. Supporting products include premium table and booth reservations ('Splash Zone' seating for up to 5 guests), food and beverage service, ATM access, and private event hosting. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard hospitality systems: Eventbrite for ticketing, a Squarespace-hosted website, and an on-site ATM. No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.
The business model is a consumer-facing multi-revenue-stream operation: per-event ticket and cover charges (transactional), food and beverage sales, premium table reservations, and private event bookings. Pricing is variable by event, with no-cost GA on some nights, Early Bird GA from $12 on select shows, tiered GA/VIP pricing for headliner events, and multi-day QPF passes. Marketing and customer acquisition are driven by the event calendar itself, promoted through the website, email newsletter, Instagram, Eventbrite listings, and community word-of-mouth. The venue appears independently operated with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding, and a headcount band of 11-50 employees.
Queer/Bar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Queer/Bar
- Website
- https://thequeerbar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Queer/Bar operates a 21+ LGBTQ+ nightlife venue in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District, offering drag shows, burlesque, dance parties, food and beverage service, and the annual QPF festival. It serves the local queer community, drag performance fans, and private event bookers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Queer/Bar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LGBTQ Nightlife Entertainment
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (CRANACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)
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Where Queer/Bar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Queer/Bar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Event Admission and Tickets: Variable cover charges at the door and advance tickets sold through Eventbrite. Pricing varies by performance and day, with some events offering Early Bird GA tickets starting at $12.
- Table and Booth Reservations: Customers can reserve tables and booths for MX shows and special events, providing premium 'Splash Zone' experiences. Tables seat up to 5 friends, high top tables seat 4.
- Food and Beverage Sales: On-site bar and food service generating revenue from drinks and menu items. The venue has a full menu available during operating hours.
- Private Event Hosting: Private party bookings for events, with inquiry contact at [email protected].
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | General Admission - Standard entry |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Early Bird GA tickets |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | VIP/Booth reservations |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | 3-Day Passes for QPF |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Suggested donations |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Bingo game entry |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Queer/Bar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Queer/Bar operates a 21+ LGBTQ+ nightlife venue in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District, offering nightly entertainment through drag shows, burlesque performances, dance parties, bingo nights, viewing parties, and themed events. The venue provides on-site food and beverage service, table/booth reservations, and private event hosting for groups. Ticketed events and recurring programming drive foot traffic, complemented by an annual multi-day Queer Pride Festival (QPF) featuring national headliners.
Product overview
Queer/Bar is a 21+ queer nightclub venue located in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District. The venue operates as a unified entertainment platform offering weekly drag shows (MX. Drag Show), burlesque events (BurlesKaraoke!, LIVE NUDE MAMMALS), Latinx queer celebrations (La Puti Noche), bingo events (A Very Shady Bingo), dance parties (HER HOUSE), drag race viewing parties, and the annual multi-day Queer Pride Festival (QPF). The business model centers on ticketed events, table reservations, and private event bookings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MX. Drag Show
- BurlesKaraoke!
- LIVE NUDE MAMMALS
- La Puti Noche Latinx queer joy celebration featuring drag excellence and nonstop perreo, hosted by Saint and Carlos Vidal with live performances and DJ music. Targeted at Latinx LGBTQ+ community members.
- A Very Shady Bingo Weekly bingo event hosted by Monday Mourning with pop-up performances and prizes, $5 entry. Targeted at drag culture fans and casual nightlife attendees.
- HER HOUSE Dance event featuring heavy hitter DJs, full laser setup, and gogo dancers. Targeted at dance music and electronic nightlife audiences.
- Queer Pride Festival (QPF) Annual multi-day queer pride festival featuring headlining drag performers, DJ sets, and special performances across multiple nights. Headliners have included Keke Palmer, JT, Honey Dijon, Bianca del Rio, Sasha Colby, Willow Pill, Hercules & Love Affair. Targeted at the broader LGBTQ+ community and drag culture fans regionally and nationally.
- Private Event Hosting Private party and event booking services for corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, and group celebrations at the venue. Inquiries handled via [email protected]. Targeted at groups seeking a unique, inclusive event space.
- Table and Booth Reservations Front-row 'Splash Zone' table reservations for up to 5 friends and high top tables for 4, available for weekly drag and variety shows. Targeted at groups wanting premium VIP seating during performances.
- Food and Beverage Service On-site bar service and full food menu available during operating hours (Wednesday–Sunday, 5pm–2am). Targeted at all venue patrons.
Companies that use Queer/Bar
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Queer/Bar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Queer/Bar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Burgess HallminorPrivate event inquiries are directed to [email protected], suggesting a business relationship or shared ownership between Queer/Bar and Burgess Hall. The nature of the relationship is not explicitly defined as a formal partnership.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Queer/Bar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Lookout: LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub in San Francisco's Castro offering drag shows, dance parties, and weekly events; directly comparable as a community-rooted queer nightlife venue.
- Sidetrack: Long-running LGBTQ+ bar in Chicago's Northalsted district featuring drag shows, music, and themed nights; directly comparable as a multi-format queer nightlife venue with bar service.
- Hamburger Mary's: Chain of LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants known for drag brunches and drag shows with food and beverage service; comparable in combining casual F&B with regular drag performance programming.
- Badlands SF: LGBTQ+ dance bar in San Francisco's Castro district featuring drag shows, DJs, and themed nights; directly comparable queer nightclub venue with similar programming mix.
- Flaming Saddles: LGBTQ+ country-western bar in NYC with nightly drag shows and go-go dancers; comparable as a themed LGBTQ+ bar leaning heavily on drag performance programming.
- Track's: Long-standing LGBTQ+ nightclub in Denver featuring drag shows, dance parties, and themed events with full bar service; directly comparable as a large-format queer nightclub in a major US city.
- The Abbey Food & Bar: Iconic LGBTQ+ bar, restaurant, and nightclub in West Hollywood featuring drag shows, themed nights, and F&B service — directly comparable in business model, programming mix, and audience to Queer/Bar.
- JR's Bar and Grill: LGBTQ+ bar and grill in Washington DC with regular drag shows, bar service, and themed events; directly comparable venue format, audience, and entertainment-led programming.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Queer/Bar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Queer/Bar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Queer/Bar M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Queer/Bar
What does Queer/Bar do?
Queer/Bar operates a 21+ LGBTQ+ nightlife venue in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District, offering nightly entertainment through drag shows, burlesque performances, dance parties, bingo nights, viewing parties, and themed events. The venue provides on-site food and beverage service, table/booth reservations, and private event hosting for groups. Ticketed events and recurring programming drive foot traffic, complemented by an annual multi-day Queer Pride Festival (QPF) featuring national headliners.
Is Queer/Bar a public or private company?
Queer/Bar is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Queer/Bar founded?
Queer/Bar was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Queer/Bar based?
Queer/Bar is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Queer/Bar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Event Admission and Tickets are the primary driver. The others are table and Booth Reservations, food and Beverage Sales and private Event Hosting.
Who are Queer/Bar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Lookout, Sidetrack, Hamburger Mary's, Badlands SF, Flaming Saddles, Track's, The Abbey Food & Bar and JR's Bar and Grill.
Does Queer/Bar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Queer/Bar.
What industry is Queer/Bar in?
Queer/Bar's product category is LGBTQ Nightlife Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANACAG, Nightclubs & Dance Clubs, with a secondary code of CRANACAH, Live Music Bars & Venues. Its NAICS code is 722410 and its SIC code is 5810.