After chatting with the bar staff, the music is at just the right volume to sit at one of the booths or tables and talk with close friends and relax after a long week, all while feeling the positive energies of inclusivity and togetherness. From being greeted by the bouncer, Steve, to catching up with some of the amazing bartending staff while getting the first of many legendary Long Island’s, the Union crew plays a large part in the unification of the LGBTQ+ community in a place that feels like a second home here in Columbus. Axis also has three bars and two levels inside, which means lots of room for activities!!Īs a frequent patron of Union, there is no better place to spend Thursday nights. It was the first place that I truly felt confident as who I was, because everyone there was unapologetically themselves.”ĭifference between Axis and Union too is that it’s 18 to get into Axis, but 21 for Union, which means more of your friends can join you at Axis without worries of being allowed in. “ …release all your inhibitions and truly be yourself. Axis is also home to many up and coming new and local queens who are also fantastic. The music is lit, and the dance floor is always covered with bodies ready to dance the night away.Ĭan we also talk about all the iconic Drag Race queens that have graced the Axis stage? Legendary queens and big names such as Bianca Del Rio, Alaska Thunderfuck, Sasha Velour, Shangela, Ben De La Creme, and so many more! Being that Columbus is a gay hotspot in the midwest, it is always a stop on any major drag queens tour! Not only that, but themed nights such as glow night offer interest to just your average club scene and definitely spice things up. It was the first place that I truly felt confident as who I was, because everyone there was unapologetically themselves.
But you can’t argue that just like Bulls, Axis remains that constant, maybe a little ratchet, place to release all your inhibitions and truly be yourself.
Does it happen to be the Bullwinkles of the gay community? Yes. Being that my first experience in a gay bar was Axis, it holds a special place in my heart. Speaking from personal experience, I would definitely say Axis is up there in terms of being the best LGBTQ+ space.