The Bar Complex

It is definitely a gay bar for an older crowd.  Most of the guys are 40+ here.  The bartenders, manager, and staff are really nice..  Just don't go here as some young guy in your late teens to early twenties and expect to meet other guys your age cause it's not gonna happen.

Hard to find (no big signs), and NO gay pride flag combined with a "only open in the evenings, we're kinda hiding" atmosphere means meh to me.   This place is sort of next door to The Kentuckian Theatre.

I give it credit for being trans friendly.  This isn't an early-evening place - drag shows start late.

During my year off from school, this was my go-to spot on the weekends.  The cover (on weekends) and drinks are relatively inexpensive, the staff friendly, and the crowd diverse.

The bar itself is compartmentalized into three rooms.  The main bar includes booths and music videos playing on several televisions.  The noise level here is moderate, which is ideal for socializing without having to shout to be heard.  Through a set of doors is the drag room, where entertainers put on shows regularly.  The drag show here is the most impressive Lexington has to offer.  Upstairs, there is a dedicated dance floor with awesome music.

No matter what you feel like doing, the Bar Complex will likely have something for you.