Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Cash only small bar to chat and enjoy some drinks. Long day? Just want to talk? This is a great option. Please don’t expect something fancy or modern, it is a clean nice place to chat

My first time at Aunt Charlie's and I'm mad at myself for not finding this gem sooner. Came here with two of my dear friends on a Saturday night and everyone from the doorman, to the performers to the bartender were absolutely fantastic. Everyone was having such a great time, we found ourselves cheering with other customers and our neighbors. The drinks were so good and so cheap. I came ill prepared and wanted to get more change to tip the performers and the bartender was super accommodating, took time to count out stacks of singles for me. So sweet. We were also lucky enough to get a history lesson from Donna Personna about the Compton's Cafeteria riot. All in all, I absolutely adore everything and everyone at Aunt Charlie's. I can't wait to come back!

Don't let the address deter you from coming to enjoy an evening show. The lovely ladies are veterans and clearly love what they do. Don't forget your dollar bills so you can show your appreciation of the performers.

Lord I started my bday celebrations here. Such fun!!! It was early not many people there so we had the run of the bar. Love! Love the neon pink glow.

I can’t express how much I appreciated my time at Aunt Charlie’s Lounge. A friend recommended it as a safe and welcoming place to grab a drink—and that’s exactly what I found and more. As a cisgender woman walking in solo, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But from the moment I entered, I felt embraced. This space holds something special—deeply rooted in community, creativity, and care. The bartender, who I heard has been there over 30 years, was incredibly kind and grounded, and the beer was very reasonably priced. I had thoughtful, unexpected conversations with several patrons—many of whom are artists. We talked about art, community, and museums, and I genuinely felt like I was connecting with people in an authentic way. One lovely person I met even invited me to a future museum outing, and I left full of gratitude (and hugs!).

Cheap drinks. Performers with lots of experience! But make a reservation. Cash only! We had booked a table in advance, anticipating watching a drag show. The show featured performers with lots of drag experience! It was fun 🙂 The drinks were very cheap as I mentioned.

Great laid back gay dive bar offers a come as you are vibe. Seems to be a few reviews about the quality of the staff and yeah that would be true, but I think the cheap drinks are the compensation haha.