Cruze Bar opened seven years ago along Smallman Street, providing a destination dance, bar and lounge experience for members of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community—offering a classic dance club. Did development push the party spot out of the neighborhood? And what will its departure mean for other queer spaces? Ricky Burgess announced to The Confluence on Thursday that he's mounting a re-election campaign for his seat on City Council District 9.
After seven years of service to the Pittsburgh community, the LGBTQ+ club is still closing — but not for another few months. The owners and management of the club received the unlikely news on Thursday afternoon that their stay in the Strip would be extended, though they couldn’t say for how long. From classy cocktail lounges to wild college bars, Pittsburgh is known for having many of the best watering holes in the region. Thanks to its growing LGBT community, the city is also earning a reputation for having some of the best gay bars as well. Pittsburgh's trendy nightlife coupled with its great singles scene makes ideal for meeting with a diverse crowd who enjoy an evening of fun, live entertainment, great drinks and even better company.
For seven years, Cruze Bar has been a popular gathering spot for the city’s younger set of LGBTQ-identifying adults. Did development push the party spot out of the neighborhood? And what. While Zeke and I crossed paths at a few Carnival-related events, I journeyed with about six non-Zeke people this Thursday to Pittsburgh's premiere gay club Cruze. I'll admit a bit of bias here: unlike some of the other bars we've covered, I've been going to Cruze a few times a term since my freshman year. Don't be scandalized, though - Thursdays are Cruze's "College Night.
Pittsburgh! We've had such an amazing run as Pittsburgh's premier spot for night life over the last seven years; however that chapter is now finally closed. 😢😭. Sareen Ali Staff Photographer. They wanted to pay tribute to the venue that had become an important part of their friendship and their overall social life. The line stretched far past the entrance of the club at Smallman St.