The Bar Complex

Last night (10/10/2025) was my first night out at a gay bar night club. And I had an amazing time at The Bar Complex. I’m new to the gay Lexington scene, and your staff and even the amazing QUEENS, made me feel really welcome. I met this amazing couple Todd and Jason last night watching the show. SO AMAZING. So many great songs. I LOVED the queen that had the mermaid tail on and did The Little Mermaid song “Part of Your World”. It’s one of my favorite songs and one of my favorite movies. I will definitely come back and sometime soon try out the dance floor.

Best dancing place in town.

I looooove this bar. It has an ideal set up, with space for sitting and the upstairs space for dancing. My thoughts echo many others— PLEASE. CHANGE. THE. MUSIC. Hire a dj!! Play relevant music! Gay iconography music!!! Anything but those godforsaken imagine dragons EDM mixes. I am begging!!! The music the queens pick downstairs? Take notes!! It is literally the only bad thing about this place.

I attended the fetlife party which was held upstairs in the dance area. Photos weren't allowed and it was my first party but I have to say, I never felt out of place and staff and volunteers were very outgoing and "happy". I had the best time! And I'll definitely be bringing more people with me in the furniture. I enjoyed the "free to be you" vibe!!!

The show was absolutely amazing. We did not enjoy the dance floor at all. All they play is rave type music and it almost seems like the type of place you do drugs and dance in. Seemed like people were almost having sex on the dance floor. We literally had some random person tell us they “had sex in the bathroom 10 minutes ago.” It didn’t make us feel safe or comfortable whatsoever. I definitely wouldn’t go here alone, and the drag shows are the only fun part about it.

This is the best to come and have fun 😁

Nothing could be better than surrounding oneself with the coolest people in town! Oldest historic gay bar with a lively crowd and excellent performances!

Still the best multi room complex in central KY.

The dance floor, lights, and atmosphere is super pretty! But the music sucks, really hard to get in the mood to dance when it’s all just very mundane music playing. I really think this place has potential and I wanna support my LGBTQ+ community, but the music NEEDS to change. So many people leave throughout the night and go to the Roxy instead because the music in the bar complex is just not fun to dance to or listen to. Other than that, I think this place is great!

I have tried calling them multiple times to get information on a show. No response.