City Side Lounge. (Photo via City Side’s Facebook)
TAMPA | City Side Lounge announced late Feb. 10 that its final day of operation will be March 2.
Billed as an “LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar,” City Side has served the greater Tampa Bay region since 1991. It was purchased by owners Delon Cunningham and Michael Rivera in 2020, who also own Tampa’s MR D’z Men’s Emporium.
“We have been around for over 30 plus years and hope that when you walk into our establishment you feel welcomed and are immediately greeted by one of our fabulous and amazing staff,” the space’s website reads. “We offer nightly drink specials, chill and dance music, drag shows on select nights and much more entertainment.”
Cunningham and Rivera first shared news of its closure via social media.
“It is with a sad and heavy heart that I have some difficult news to share, as we approach the end of this Month,” the bar shared via Facebook. “After much consideration, we have decided to close down City Side Lounge.
“This journey has been one of immense learning and growth, but despite our best efforts, unfortunately there was no other way forward due to circumstances beyond our control,” the statement continued. “We [would] like to thank ALL of our customers that have supported us over the many years!”
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