Not all Eagle bars conform to these characteristics for example, Eagle London began as a leather bar before shifting towards a general LGBT clientele, while Eagle Tokyo bills itself as a " Brooklyn-style" bar targeted towards bears. The diffuse nature of the ownership of the name "Eagle" resulted in a conflict in 2007 between two gay bar owners in Portland, Oregon who both sought to use the name for their respective bars. Rather, Eagle bars typically share the common trait of catering to a clientele of masculine-presenting gay men, with specific emphasis on the kink and leather subcultures. Gay bars that use the name "Eagle" operate as independent businesses, and are not managed by a single corporate entity in the manner of a franchise or chain store. The Eagle's Nest became a popular gathering point for the city's gay leather subculture, biker groups, and sports clubs, and subsequently inspired the creation of similarly named gay bars across the United States and internationally. Prompted by the Stonewall riots in 1969 and subsequent growth of the city's gay culture, the tavern's owners converted the establishment into a gay bar in 1970. The bar originally operated as a longshoreman's tavern that opened in 1931 under the name Eagle Open Kitchen. The first gay bar to operate under the name "The Eagle" was The Eagle's Nest (now named Eagle NYC), located in New York City.
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As of 2017, over 30 gay bars in locations around the world operate under the name "Eagle". Bars that use the name "Eagle" typically cater to a clientele of gay men in leather and other kink subcultures. It is not a franchise or chain of gay bars, but rather a name adopted by bars inspired by The Eagle's Nest, a leather bar in New York City. The Eagle is a name used by multiple gay bars. Popular for such themed evenings as Speed Bingo Wednesdays, Trivia Challenge Thursdays, and live music on many nights (especially weekends), The Pond is the sort of no-attitude, welcoming place in which regulars and newcomers feel equally at home.Interior of the Black Eagle, an Eagle bar in Montreal, Canada
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The bar showcases an impressive selection of tequilas.
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It isn't unusual for this convivial taproom to host a live band now and again (and it serves pretty tasty pub food, too). It's not gay-specific, per se, but it's right on the main drag and a great option for tasting top-quality beer. Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats: It's something of a mecca for fans of unusual craft beers, and especially those of hoppy IPAs: Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats, which sells its beer all over the country and has several other outposts in different cities, calls Rehoboth Beach home.Reservations are a good idea, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. As a bar, Blue Moon has been a favorite for LGBTQ+ folks since it opened in 1981. Blue Moon: As a restaurant, this casually elegant spot is a legitimate star with foodies of all stripes.Fridays and Saturdays, on the other hand, are reserved for karaoke. On Sunday nights, Tara Austin and the Birdcage Bad Girls take the stage in drag.
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Purple Parrot Grill's open-air dining area is a lively place to have an afternoon drink or nighttime romp. Purple Parrot Grill: You can expect the bartender to pour your beer while wearing a swimsuit in this quintessential gay beach bar.There's hardly an eatery in town that doesn't serve up margaritas. Restaurants often synonymous with bars and vice versa. It's always 5 o'clock somewhere at Rehoboth Beach, which means drinking during the day is just as-or perhaps even more-commonplace as drinking after dark.