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A pandemic would’ve been one of those times, for sure.ĭuring our closure, I started going by Cubbyhole just to check on the space, maintain it a bit. We’ve always prided ourselves on being a safe haven for our customers, especially during times of crisis. We were one of the only places open through 9/11. It’s why it caused me so much pain to have to shut down for COVID.
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LGBTQ+ folks are also always a smaller portion of a city’s population, so when you’re relying on a small pool of people with less access to funds, it can be hard to cover overhead costs.īeing in a city with queer bars, you grow used to them. But our patrons are less likely to have money to spend on a night out because of pay and employment inequity. Many of us pride ourselves on our inclusivity because it’s something our community has gone so long without. Lesbian bars provide a safe space to folks all across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, especially to nonbinary and trans individuals. Men generally tend to have more money than women, so their opportunities to open and sustain a bar are greater. There seems to be no shortage of gay bars. We were targeted for who we are, who we love, how we present.' JEANETTE SPICER/NYT 'These bars were always fun, but they were also a necessity. Lisa Menichino, owner of Cubbyhole, on April 8, 2021.