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This is a review for gay bars in Redding, CA: "Great local/college bar, just depends on the time you go. A little nostalgia goes a long way. Not much more needs said about Riley's, either you love or you hate. I love it. Super friendly bartenders, great prices, strong pours, and a fun atmosphere." See more reviews for this business. Troy Hawkins, a longtime patron of Club , shares in this piece how its loss will profoundly impact community members who often struggle to find local spaces where they can be their authentic selves. Three decades ago, a group of friends and I were sitting in the dark, dank, exit door alcove in the back of Club , affectionately known as the 5. His distinctive voice, part Harvey Firestein, part Disney Princess, echoed across the brick-walled box.

Club was Redding's only gay bar when it closed down in June of Brad Thompson, the new owner of the bar that sits on the corner of Center and Division Street, says it felt like. Redding , United States. Near the dam. Gay Redding.

With the closing of the , Redding loses the only bar LGBTQ+ folks could call their own, the only place in town two people of the same gender could hold hands or kiss without worrying about. The Club was located on the corner of Division and Center streets in Redding, a place so small that it was easy to miss unless you knew what to look for. It was a safe haven for LGBTQ people of all ages, but it was also an accepting, non-judgmental place for straight people, too. The tiny bar sold famously strong drinks.

Guide to Gay and Lesbian Bars, Restaurants, Pride, Events, Lodging, Businesses. Mapping + US Locations Nationwide. Troy Hawkins, a longtime patron of Club , shares in this piece how its loss will profoundly impact community members who often struggle to find local spaces where they can be their authentic selves. Three decades ago, a group of friends and I were sitting in the dark, dank, exit door alcove in the back of Club , affectionately known as the 5. His distinctive voice, part Harvey Firestein, part Disney Princess, echoed across the brick-walled box.