PT's 1109
Dancing · Karaoke · Columbia, SC
About
If you're looking for a low-key spot with drag shows, karaoke, and male dancers, PT's 1109 is your place. This locally owned gay bar in the Vista area has been around since 2000 and welcomes everyone. Happy hour runs weekdays 5-8pm and weekends 6-8pm, with events most nights.
The crowd leans mostly male, with some women too. It picks up around 11:30pm, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. The dance floor gets going with go-go dancers, and Sunday karaoke with Kevin Snow draws a regular crowd. There's also a nice deck out back. Yelp reviews note the bartenders are friendly, though some found the atmosphere a bit divey. Nearby, Art Bar offers a different scene if you want to bar hop.
Located in the Vista neighborhood near Gervais & Assembly, surrounded by restaurants and nightlife.
Features
- ✓Sunday karaoke with Kevin Snow
- ✓Male go-go dancers on weekends
- ✓Happy hour weekdays 5pm-8pm and weekends 6pm-8pm
- ✓Outdoor deck seating available
- ✓Rated FreeTimes Best Gay Bar (2017)
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Tue, Fri, Sat
What people say
Rated from 23 reviews. 49 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“PT's is amazing now!”
PT's has new management and it's great. The cocktails and shot menu are funny but tasty. Friday nights are definitely the place to go dancing. There are drag shows on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday!
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Disgusting”
Lots of women and feminine men who love drag queens and men who dress as women. I like people who love men. No real men here, just drunks who like watching drag. Where are the naked masculine male strippers? Bunch of rednecks and ugly people. Is this really a gay bar? I won't be back anytime soon. The bar sucks. And this is a man's dance club? Where are the men dancing? Also, there's no working website.
A guest · Over a year ago
“A Saving Grace”
After we got rejected at L-word, we came here instead. The bartender was a lot friendlier and quick to serve. It was dark inside, but there was a nice outdoor deck to sit on. The drag show was super fun and the performers were very kind. My friends and I had an amazing time.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Not too bad”
I'm new to the area, and this was my Friday night second stop while checking out gay/lesbian bars. It was an improvement over L Word on Frink St., though that wouldn't be hard. The cute woman tending bar was friendly and informed me the same person owns both spots; she was surprised the other bartender had turned me away. The crowd grew around 11:30 PM to midnight, mostly men but with some women in small groups. Good-looking male go-go dancers performed, and the music was fine for dancing. I wished for more women, but it was expected since that's how it's described. Saturday nights are reportedly busier with a drag show, so I might return to see.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“too expensive”
Who pays $5 for nothing? Seriously, for absolutely nothing!
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PT's 1109 have drag shows? +
Yes, drag shows are a regular feature, especially on Saturday nights.
What are the best nights to go? +
Fridays and Saturdays are busiest, with go-go dancers and drag shows. Sundays feature karaoke with Kevin Snow.
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