danielle M.
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My boyfriend and I came here with a large group of friends straight from his work Christmas party, which had a “Western Chic” theme. Everyone in our group was dressed nicely and appropriately for the theme. My boyfriend and I were also the only people of color in the group.
As the bouncer was letting our group in, my boyfriend was suddenly stopped and told he couldn’t enter because he was wearing a sleeveless shirt. This was not a casual or sloppy tank top—it was a well-styled, formal sleeveless shirt paired with dress pants. We were shocked, especially since there is no dress code posted anywhere for this bar.
The bouncer proceeded to say “These rules come from the owner, and he is right behind me.” What made this situation impossible to ignore was seeing a white man inside wearing a sleeveless shirt with no issue at all. That inconsistency made it feel very clear that this was not about dress code, but about who was wearing it.
The bouncer’s tone was rude and dismissive, and the entire interaction felt racially targeted and humiliating. This experience completely ruined our night. I will not be returning, and I do not recommend this place to anyone who expects fair and respectful treatment