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Uplift Ann Arbor

Google (66) 4.3
Tripadvisor (268) 3.8
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Visitors often praise the friendly staff and enjoyable atmosphere, with some noting delicious meals and a nice ambiance. However, several reviewers complain about slow and inattentive service, issues with reservations, and inconsistent drink quality.

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Address
210 S 1st St #100n, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
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Phone
(734) 249-3124
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Website
www.upliftannarbor.com

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About this place Uplift Ann Arbor

Uplift is Ann Arbor's dedicated queer bar, opened in October 2024 at 210 South First Street in the heart of downtown. After the long-running \aut\ BAR closed in 2021, Uplift stepped in as the city's only full-time LGBTQ+ nightspot, reviving a scene that had gone quiet. The bar runs a busy weekly calendar built around the community: drag brunches and Drag Thursdays, karaoke, the sapphic "Sapphire" night, Bear Wrangler gatherings, and trans-community happy hours. Cocktails, a welcoming door policy and a genuinely mixed crowd of students, locals and visitors make it the anchor of Ann Arbor's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Google reviewers give it around 4.3 stars.

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Gay LGBTQ+ Karaoke Food served Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Local favorite Cocktail bar Dance club Themed parties Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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4.3
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66 reviews

Based on 66 Google reviews.

Willa
Willa May 2026
★★★★★

I grew up in Ann Arbor and 1972 was so full of unity love and acceptance.We had the Flame on Washington Street and the dance bar on Main called the Scene. I,ve lived the last 40 years in San Francisco and Ann Arbor will always be my home. This place was great to visit on my vacation and I realized how great the people still are here. The staff was so good to me and I will tell everyone in the Castro how great the bar is. Thanks Tiffany

Kailah Ayres
Kailah Ayres May 2026
★★★★★

This place is hit or miss depending on when you go. The drag brunch is incredible, however I tried to take an out of town guest here when it says they have happy hour online and the door was locked. Their phone is also out of service to confirm details. I probably wouldn't return unless there is an event taking place.

Leum Campbell
Leum Campbell May 2026
★★★★★
Brenna Larkey
Brenna Larkey Apr 2026
★★★★★
Marc Hulley
Marc Hulley Apr 2026
★★★★★
Keristyn Harbin
Keristyn Harbin Apr 2026
★★★★★
Jush
Jush Mar 2026
★★★★★

Amazing atmosphere, amazing performers, amazing staff. Events/special nights here are top tier. Anytime you go here you can expect to be welcomed with open arms, and always a good time to be had. Drinks are very reasonably priced, cover (if any) is cheap! Sunday brunches are killer here, the food is catered and great, the drag performers always deliver. Highly recommend to anyone! Shoutout to Shalin, Jeremiah, Anu, Saharsh. Love you all!

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Last updated on 25 September 2026

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