Bowling Classic, the Circle City/Indy Cup Volleyball Tournament, the Halloween Bag Ladies bus tour and coronation, and other LGBT+ events. Denton transformed the space, which hosted several Leather and Bear Clubs, subcultures within the LGBT+ community known for their hyper-masculine image. In 1992, Phil Denton purchased the bar and changed the name to Our Place. Gregs first opened on July 1, 1980, as the Wawasee Tavern. While Gregs does not draw attention to itself as a public space, it has a very public profile and presence in the city today. Some remain concealed to this day, despite changing attitudes. It is difficult to identify gay bars because many of them have kept very low profiles, sometimes with shuttered windows and limited publicity, because of anti-LGBT+ policies and public opinion.
Indianapolis has had roughly fifty gay bars in the last few decades, according to new information gathered by Indiana Landmarks. 16th Street, Gregs is one of the most popular gay bars in Indianapolis and is a frequent stage for drag performances. Tour navigation: Previous | Tour Info | Next Close Text
