Youngstown Mineshaft - gay bar in Youngstown near Canfield
Gay Bars & Clubs Verified by GayOut

Youngstown Mineshaft

Google (35) 4.3
Been here? Rate it in 3 clicks
What reviewers say

Visitors frequently praise The Mineshaft for its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, with many highlighting the friendly staff and owners who make everyone feel like family. However, some reviewers found the venue to be dark, grungy, and unpleasant due to a bad smell.

86
/ 100
GayOut Score
G4.3
✅ Link copied!
Address
1105 Poland Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502, USA
🌐
Website
www.youngstownmineshaft.com

Hotels near Youngstown Mineshaft

via Stay22
Hotels near Youngstown Mineshaft
Loading map…

1 gay bars, clubs & saunas from our guide

About this place Youngstown Mineshaft

The Mineshaft, 1105 Poland Avenue on Youngstown's south side, is the Mahoning Valley's gay bar and the nearest one to Canfield, about 15 minutes' drive north-east. Its sign still calls it "the poorman's country club", and its website's line is "Eat, drink and be a Mary": a kitschy, unpretentious bar with stiff drinks, a short bar-food menu (also for takeout) and a back patio. New owners took over in 2025, and recent reviewers say there's usually something on, from karaoke to DJ theme nights, and that the crowd is mixed and relaxed, with plenty of older regulars. The website lists Wednesday to Saturday 5pm-2am and Sunday 3pm-2:30am. Google rates it 4.3 from about 35 reviews.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 17:00-02:00
Thursday 17:00-02:00
Friday 17:00-02:00
Saturday 17:00-02:00
Sunday 15:00-02:30

Features

Gay Karaoke Casual Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Outdoor terrace Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

Insider Tips

Community Reviews

Write a Review

Google Reviews

Verified by Google
4.3
★★★★☆
35 reviews

Based on 35 Google reviews.

Bbc lover Jun 2026
★★★★★
Brittany Oleyar May 2026
★★★★★

There's always some sort of event plus great food and drinks that are very reasonably priced. Beyond all the everyday bar stuff its SUCH an inclusive environment, obviously enough to the gay crowd, but also to absolutely everyone who visits. From karaoke to a drag show the vibes are always perfect ✨️

David Armstrong May 2026
★★★★★

Great place to Hang, meet Friends and make new ones. the new owners have made it the best place to go in the Area!

Keith Zatezalo-Greene Apr 2026
★★★★★
Hikewithme Mar 2026
★★★★★

We loved the owner. I am from out of town & we stopped here after a rodeo. This place was more exhilarating than the rodeo. We felt very welcomed. I loved the sparkly, fell into a whole other dimension. The fries were salted and crisp just like we like it! Thank you !

Jared Wiseley Feb 2026
★★★★★

As someone new to town, I was looking for a spot where I could relax, meet people, and start feeling a little more at home; and I’m so glad I stumbled across The Mineshaft. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt inviting and genuine. The crowd is approachable, welcoming, and incredibly kind, which made it easy to strike up conversations and feel comfortable right away. The food menu may be limited to typical bar eats, but honestly, everything I’ve tried has been 10/10. You can tell care goes into what they serve. On top of that, the drinks are a great value, which makes it an easy place to come back to again and again. If you’re new to town; or even if you’re not. The Mineshaft is definitely worth checking out.

Jareth Gaudio Dec 2025
★★★★★

Write a Review

20 reviews so far — add yours

Last updated on 15 November 2026

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest LGBTQ+ events and venue openings in your inbox.

Enter your email to receive Pride event updates and new-venue alerts.

Already a subscriber? Unsubscribe

Your privacy choices. We use cookies to run GayOut and, with your consent, measure usage. Learn more