Club Basix Bars & Clubs in Cedar Rapids – GayOut Guide
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Club Basix

Google (139) 4.6
Tripadvisor (4) 4.5
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Visitors praise Basix for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and enjoyable drag shows, with many finding the drinks reasonably priced. However, some guests have experienced issues with unstable tables and minimal drink selections, while others have reported significant problems with billing and difficulty contacting management.

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3916 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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About this place Club Basix

Basix sits at 3916 1st Avenue NE. It is Cedar Rapids’ primary LGBTQ+ bar, a space that has operated for decades under slightly different names. This isn’t a nightclub. It’s a community room. You’ll find a mixed, friendly crowd of regulars who know each other, not the frantic energy of a big-city venue. The vibe is low-key and accessible. Drag shows are a staple, anchoring the calendar. Weeknights bring structure through bar games like bingo and trivia. The staff get consistent praise for looking out for guests, a sentiment echoed in roughly 140 Google reviews that average 4.6 stars. There’s no website and no listed hours in our data. Check the bar’s social media for tonight’s schedule.

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LGBTQ+ All Safe space Community space Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Pop DJ sets Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Drag Bingo Quiz nights Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Drag shows

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4.6
★★★★★
139 reviews

Based on 139 Google reviews.

Shelia L
Shelia L Jun 2026
★★★★★

So cuteeeee and super welcoming!

justin frenzel
justin frenzel May 2026
★★★★★

One of the best bars I've ever been to. Everyone from the patrons to the bar staff themselves were so nice and inviting. The drag shows were a lot of fun and the drinks are reasonably priced as well. I will definitely come back every chance I get to be in town

Vana Lea
Vana Lea May 2026
★★★★★

Was a fun place. Very friendly bartenders. The only complaint was the round little tables are very unstable and I kept thinking I was going to knock over my drinks that were on it .

Foxy Roxy
Foxy Roxy Mar 2026
★★★★★

Always have a good time when we go to Support our loved ones in the pageant

Jaeda Hernandez
Jaeda Hernandez Feb 2026
★★★★★

Such great staff and drinks! The drag queens and kings are incredible especially Spooky Santos!!! I feel so welcome and safe here and I recommend this spot for anyone regardless of sexuality!

Theodore “Theo” Millbrooks
Theodore “Theo” Millbrooks Feb 2026
★★★★★
It's Me!
It's Me! Feb 2026
★★★★★

cr's only gay bar afaik & it fails on no fronts ✌️

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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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