Mineshaft

This is the perfect gay bar. I was in town on Tuesday and this was such a friendly and fun space. I got to sing my heart out and enjoy some great drinks with great company and atmosphere. Definitely check this place out.

The 2 Stars for Food is for as per events. With no kitchen the service certainly makes up for it. With Robbie and Matt at the helm it has brought a breath of fresh air to the establishment. Though the previous GM was Great as well. One now feels extra Welcomed, Included , and Necessary when here. To explain the noise, it's Happy Noise.

False advertising, rude staff, and a hot, stuffy venue. This place was a total disaster. Their Instagram explicitly said clothing check was complimentary, but when we got there, it was suddenly $5. When I showed the post, the person working the check gave me major attitude and completely dismissed me. It wasn’t about the money, it was about being lied to and then treated like I was the problem. We were in and out in five minutes because the whole vibe was ruined. The place was miserably hot, the energy was off, and honestly, it felt like the owners just wanted your cash and couldn’t care less about the experience. This bar is a stain on the gay bar scene. Hard pass.

Advertised $11 for a pitcher on Sunday, but 2 basic beers is $15? The math ain't mathing, also bartender didn't know how to count my change properly this is a disgrace to gay bars

Mineshaft was my go to bar. I moved away and after 6 years moved back. 4/5/25 was the 1st time back and it’s definitely changed. The bartender was super rude who was more worried about gossiping with is friend Ruben then tending to customers. Every time he came back to his register where I was sitting he would just talk crap about the person he just served. Then I asked the friend if he wanted to sit in the empty set next to me I’d be more then happy to move over he just gave me this look of discuss when all I was try to do is be nice to his ass. I drove all the way from San Diego just to go the Mindshaft. Let’s just say I’d never go back. And I remember his name because we had the same name…

Haven't been here in a LONG time. Very long time. Pre-covid. The bar itself is cool. But. The vibe is kinda killed with the street vendors right in front. The mood inside has always been dark, a little cruisy, but now, the street vendors in the front have these blinding lights facing the building, and trying to sneak in for a drink I'm sure a lot of DL guys have opted to go elsewhere. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind street vendors but maybe directly in front of a bar, covering up the sign and banners isn't the right move business wise. We drove by and past it twice because we couldn't see the sign.

Drinks aren’t too expensive and I really like the old school atmosphere. Smoking area is grimy in a good way. Can get really busy on weekends but can also be low key during the week.