Gallery One Bar (Closed Temporarily)

The top bar in the city, with attractive bartenders.

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Great place. "Family" atmosphere!”

The crowd is mostly African-American, and there's a great jukebox with pop, jazz, old school, and blues. Regulars are generally warm and friendly. The place has AC/heat, good lighting, a retro eclectic decor with deer antlers and red lights, and reasonable prices. They offer baked personal pizzas and bar snacks if you want to sit at a table. There's a pool table and often a Spades game. The crowd is mostly mature, ages 30-60, with a loyal following. This is the best option for a gay African American person visiting the city, since Mount Vernon bars like Hippo, Central, Drinkery, and Windup Space consistently have a racial or uncomfortable vibe. Come to Gallery Bar for a good time with a diverse mix of professionals, blue-collar workers, college students, and older folks, without the drama.

A guest · Over a year ago

“Used to be the best bar in the 70's and 80's”

When I lived in that city from 1978 to 1985, the Gallery was the place to go, and the Shipmates Bar, the back bar which was leather only, had a huge back room with a lot of sex that often spilled into the bar, and there were glory holes between the men's room and the back room. I met some of the hottest men there, including football players from the local NFL team. There was briefly another bar called Port Hole on a nearby street, but the Gallery was the top choice.

A recent visitor · Over a year ago

“Not Like It Used To Be!”

This bar has changed names and concepts many times over the years. It used to have a nice restaurant off and on, and I always went for their crab cakes; I'm not even sure if they still serve food. It's always been a mixed crowd that tends to lean African-American. When I visited last fall, it seemed mostly African-American, and as a white person, I felt unwelcome and out of place. It's not a favorite spot for me anymore.

A local visitor · Over a year ago

“BEST PLACE FOR FRIENDS AND NEWBIES”

This is my favorite place when I'm in town. The bartenders can be a bit busy and edgy, but they make the best drinks for the price. One bartender is always smiling and cracking jokes. It's more of a bar or pub than a restaurant, and I always leave wanting more. See you soon, guys.

A visitor · Over a year ago