I would have easily given this place 5 stars without a doubt. But thanks to the hot headed bouncer whom was obviously bored and looking for some action this place gets 1star. The bartender was awesome.. she was responsive and drinks were good. We came in with a bachelor/bachelorette party. Everyone is always pretty good, no craziness in our group. But it seemed like the bouncer targeted us right off the bat... everywhere we went he was on our ass. Which is odd when we were just dancing and socializing. At some point we approached a few of us and told us to leave. We without resisting did so.. but he felt the need to grab us and push us threw the doors.. This guy didn't stop there, but I'm not going to post the rest. I'll take it up with management. This guy needs to be a professional and not a hot head looking to...
Read moreI don't feel safe here as a person who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community. My friends and I have been roofied here more times than anyone should ever experience (we are always safe with our drinks), to the point to where I started to only order canned drinks (opened in front of me) and it "magically stopped." On top of that they hire staff who harass and stalk paying customers. A hot mess college bar that uses the identity as a LGBTQ+ bar. Not a bar for the they's, gays, and gals.
My friends and I will continue to swear off this establishment and the tainted name they have built...
Read moreThe flame is a long-standing establishment in Duluth. That is a bar that caters to the lgbtq plus community but welcomes all. Their dance nights on Friday and Saturday are an absolute blast. If you are part of the community or an ally of the community, you will find nowhere safer than the flame in Duluth.
The bartenders are talkative and friendly. The security is top notch and they have the smoking area out back. What more could you ask for?
Obviously like most places downtown parking is atrocious but you're going to be having so much fun that you may as...
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