Celebrating 30 years this past August in the ATL, My Sister’s Room is a beloved staple of the Atlanta queer community, especially for ATL sapphics. As the only lesbian bar in the city, and one of the only remaining lesbian bars in the country, MSR is more than just a fun place to go with friends or a date… it’s a crucial part of LGBTQ+ culture and history.
Keep scrolling to learn more about My Sister’s Room in Atlanta!
My Sister’s Room
My Sister’s Room, which was originally founded in 1996, is owned and operated by by Jami Atlanta and Jen-Chase Daniels.
They’re known for their incredible events: from comedy to drag to line dancing and beyond. Oh, and yes, they’ve got some of the best wings in the ATL.
In a message for their 30th anniversary, owners Jen & Jami said,
Today, My Sister’s Room proudly stands as one of the longest-running lesbian bars in the South. Where everyone is welcome. We believe in bringing people together through music, entertainment, laughter, and a place where everyone can feel welcome. A second/chosen family… Thirty years wouldn’t have been possible without Atlanta. To everyone who has walked through our doors, supported our events, danced on our floors, performed on our stages, and helped make MSR what it is today, THANK YOU! Especially our employees!!
Lesbian bars in the U.S.
Smithsonian Magazine reported in 2021 that in the “late 1980s, an estimated 200 lesbian bars existed in the United States. By 2019, researchers believed only 15 remained.”
From hundreds of lesbian bars, down to fewer than twenty, the sharp decline of lesbian bars in the U.S. makes the remaining bars even more precious to the community.
Thankfully, the number is back on the rise–even if it’s happening slowly.
According to The Lesbian Bar Project, an award-winning documentary series that tells the stories of lesbian & queer bars from around the world, My Sister’s Room is one of only 36 remaining lesbian bars in the United States.
And narrowing it down to the south: My Sister’s Room is one of only 6 in the South… and that’s being VERY generous with the definition of ‘south.’ (Texas, we’re including you for this one!)
My Sister’s Room is also the longest-running lesbian bar in the Southeast, giving it a very important history in our region.
Wanna check out MSR? We’ve got all the details you need to know!
Where: 1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
*Over the past three decades, MSR has called six different locations home!
Hours:
- Monday CLOSED
- Tuesday CLOSED
- Wednesday 8PM – 2AM
- Thursdays 9PM – 2AM
- Fridays 9PM – 3AM
- Saturdays 8PM – 3AM
- Sundays 8PM – 12AM
Some of the super fun events you can expect at My Sister’s Room include:
- drag shows
- burlesques shows
- comedy
- karaoke
- line dancing
And so much more!
Their Ho Ho Ho holiday pop-up, Drink Up, Grinches, opens on November 14th and runs until December 31st. Stop by for some delicious holiday-themed cocktails, winter wonderland vibes, and of course, a perfectly curated vibe for everyone to enjoy!
Learn more about My Sister’s Room’s story, legacy and current events on their website, here!
See ya there, Atlanta!