The BackDoor

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  I went to a queen of queens drag show here, I told my friend I would take pictures because I'm a photographer and she wanted some shots done. When I arrived no one knew what was going on, the show was disorganized and started late. They treated her and me rudely, even though they asked her to be there!
  
  As a photographer, I tend to hand out cards to people I take pictures of as a courtesy factor. I gave my card to two drag queens, and their gay friend asked me if i wanted a drink at the bar. I said sure, and he slammed the door in my face. I have never been treated so rudely in my life! I know he isn't staff at the bar, which is why I'm still giving this two stars, but the drinks weren't worth their price. It was too dark to see.
  
  The taco stand outside however, 1$ tacos were freakin' amazing!

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  Posted on 10.31.12 Libby D.

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  Transgender, bi-curious and straight people all come together in this tijuana style bar. You can only enter through the back door, you get it? The drinks are cheap and most of the bar is a dance floor. This bar makes up for Lancaster teaching intelligent design in their schools!

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  Posted on 05.23.10 David B.

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  I've been to this place about 3 times, every time I have a different experience. This place seems to have regulars and everyone is friendly. The drinks are hella cheap compared to anything in Hollywood (but then again it's in Lancaster). They have a back room with a pool table which is a good area to talk. They have one bathroom stall, which sucks for girls who pee frequently when out drinking.
  
  For music they have DJs, playing hip-hop, old school and on a few occasions I've heard Mexican music a la Vicente Fernandez, Ramon Ayala, stuff like that. They've also played cumbias which is fun.
  
  This is a place you want to go with a good group of friends. You can dance, act a fool. There is no pressure to dress up too much as this place plays to a more casual crowd. They have drag shows occaisionally which are always fun. The decor of the place is a little ridiculous, the only thing that makes it look like a gay bar are the pictures of dudes hugging and a rainbow flag. Otherwise its just another little bar in Lancaster. If you're in Lancaster on a Friday or Saturday night, check it out, no cover, cheap drinks, a good deal in my book.

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  Posted on 07.27.09 Susana R.

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  Driving our motorcycles around Lancaster a few years ago, on a mission to *eventually* try every bar in town.  Started from the northwest at Maxdon's on Avenue I first (friendly, dark and cool!), then Shakey's (now Lucky's, OK, it's a pizza joint ;) next door just for one beer, then across the street to the Backdoor.  
  
  Sat down and got a round.  Noticed the walls were full of torn '80s posters, Christmas light strings and "Halloween" spider silk?  Pair of weirdos at the bar.  What a hole.  Left without finishing the beer and drove to the Tipsy Bull down the street for some friendly chatter with the locals.  Guess that's it for Avenue I.  3 out of 4 ain't bad.
  
  Found out later it's a gay bar except on Thursdays when it turns into a biker gang bar?  Eh, still a hole.  Don't take the kids.

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  Posted on 03.27.09 Ira L.

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  I don't remember much about this bar, other than it was the starting point of our High Desert Sleaze Fest back in 2005.  It's the only gay bar in the Antelope Valley, or so we were told... drink prices were pretty cheap, and it was mostly ladies when we went on a Saturday night.
  
  This place was very friendly, if a little rough (but that's how I like it!).  If you're used to WeHo bars (not I), this is definitely not for you.  It was my first time in Lancaster, so I appreciated the geniality I was greeted with as an out-of-towner.  
  
  I totally dominated that juke box, playing a favorite of the bartender's... so I scored a free drink (I think it was a Prince song).
  
  If you're in the neighborhood, stop by.... gay, straight, or wherever you fall in... they're friendly and open to everyone.

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  Posted on 07.23.08 Courtney H.

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