A well kept bar featuring lights, liquor, beer, seltzer, a TV, and nice decorations at Uplift Ann Arbor, the new gay bar.

There's a place you belong 7 days a week - Uplift!

Uplift is a brand new queer bar in Downtown Ann Arbor proudly building community and providing fun spaces for the LGBTQ+ folks in Southeast Michigan. Enjoy our neighborhood bar atmosphere during the week, or lively club atmosphere during the weekend!

Uplift
210 S First Street Suite 100N
Ann Arbor, 48104.

What's happening at uplift?

There's something for everyone.

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Drag Brunch EVERY Sunday

Join us for our weekly drag brunch starring a rotating cast of Michigan's fiercest entertainers. Tickets are ALL-INCLUSIVE and cover admission, a delicious brunch plate, and over an hour of drag performances. Tickets are limited and can be reserved by going to www.upliftannarbor.com/brunch.

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Special Saturday: Throwback Music Video Bar

Every Saturday evening, we do a different themed club night! Join us Saturday, November 23rd for a Throwback Music Video Bar! We'll have crowd favorite DJ MTLFRND mixing and remixing the best of the 90s, 00s, and 10s alongside some nostalgic music video visuals playing around the bar.

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Weekday Happy Hour
Every Weekday 4-7pm

Join us for our 4/5/6 happy hour specials every weekday! We have $4 domestic beers, $5 seltzers, and $6 cocktail specials. We also have classic popcorn, pretzels, and bar mix included with purchase.

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Service Industry Mondays
Every Monday 8pm - 12am

Service Industry works work hard and deserve our appreciation! We are proud to offer all service workers 15% off all food and drink items every Monday night from 8pm until close.

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Trivia Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from 7pm - 9pm

Tired of the same old Sporcle questions? We've got you covered with fun, engaging, handcrafted questions every Tuesday. Now with 20% off food!

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Karaoke Wednesdays
Every Wednesday 9pm to 2am

Have some fun signing your heart out to your favorites with an easy going, encouraging crowd.

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Social Thursdays
Every Tuesday 8pm to 2am

Mood lighting, ambient lo-fi music, a delicious sippable cocktail: everything you need to get cozy with friends.

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Dance Party Fridays
Every Friday 9pm to 2am

Kick off the weekend the right way with live DJs playing your favorite pop hits, dance lights, and affordable drinks.

When are we open?

Here are our hours of operation.

Sunday: 12pm - 12am
Monday: 4pm - 12am
Tuesday: 4pm - 2am
Wednesday: 4pm - 2am
Thursday: 4pm - 2am
Friday: 4pm - 2am
Saturday: 2pm - am
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Why spend time with Us?

Here are a few reasons why our customers love Uplift.

Have a vision for an event?

We're happy to partner with community and social groups around the area to bring specialty events to life. Whether you're looking to host a Sunday Fundraiser or interested in booking us for a private event, we're always open to chatting about the possibilities.
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Available for public or private events
2600sqft of gathering space and a spacious greenroom
A well trained, hospitality oriented team
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Our Team

Our team is as diverse as our community - from all different backgrounds and identities, the one thing every member of the Uplift team has in common is that they are all exceptional!
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Knowledgeable and speedy bartenders
Friendly and attentive door & security staff
Inclusively minded all around

Fun and Varied Events

We believe that in order to truly be a space for everyone, we must create space for everyone. While we are all one community, different folks enjoy their weekdays and weekends differently, so we hope that you'll find something that suits you.
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Long hours to accommodate folks of all age and job ranges
Standard, inclusive Fridays and different themes every Saturday
Diverse and queer live entertainers

GOT QUESTIONS?

Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions.

What kind of events do you have?

We host all kinds of events from regular programming like Trivia and Karaoke to specialty events like Professional Meetups and Sapphic Saturday.

How do I become a performer?

Please reach out to us at events@upliftannarbor.com - we're excited to hear from you! Let us know about your talents and any

What hours are you open?

We are open every day of the week ranging from 4pm to 2am. Exact hours are available above.

Do you have food?

Yes! We have snack foods available during happy hour as well as hot, fresh meals available from 6pm - 1am every Tuesday through Saturday.