Thanks for all the feedback guys, I really appreciate it, i defiantly gave me confidence to push myself to go and I will never forget the night.
I went to my first gay bar!
The place was wonderful, it had an olive garden as shown in beautiful the brochure, the food was great and I met some wonderful people.
My friend, Tom and I caught the train together, he is straight but offered to be my wingman and I think he the most reliable best friend I could have at the moment, especially since I am not completely out of the closet (haven't told the family yet).
So we arrived to the station and a short walk later we entered the hotel. It seemed like the usual bar and bistro. There were just as many straight people as gay people so I think my friend was a bit relieved with that. We had dinner first, pizza and a beer. After the meal a guy and his mate offered to verse us in a game of pool. He was sweet, his name was Derrick, a bit tall, black hair, green eyes and green shirt; his other friend Joel was very funny to talk to, maybe it was his Irish accent. Anyway Joel was straight so it was a great group to hang out with. So we played pool and had a laugh or two but nothing happened, it seemed like a good night just to get a feel of things and meet some locals. I must say this was the first time that I could feel truly be myself in a crowd and it made the night even greater knowing I had the support of strangers around me, accepting who I am.
We then played a drinking game with our new found friends, a complicated card game which made it harder with each drink lol. We had to drink a shot of tequila and we got to the limit of tipsy before throwing in the towel and saying our farewells at 2am. Tom and I caught the train back home and both fell into our beds overcome by a deep sleep.
I admit I was hesitant of going this weekend to the bar and it was nowhere near as seedy as I thought it would be. All the locals were friendly and everyone was happy to be spoken to.
I think I have found a great spot to be away from home once in a while.
Thanks guys and I will update again next weekend to talk about the bar hosting a stage show next week, I dont know what I will see on stage but I am very excited!
Maybe I will meet Derrick again. Who knows? :smile:
Take care and stay safe
WD