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As the owners of Redline, a gay bar with plans to open in downtown Los Angeles in the fall, we took a long hard look at the DTLA crowd and determined that although gay people represent only a fraction of the total downtown population, a gay change is in the air.

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How does this sound for a Friday night plan? Snag a ride downtown and go to a gay bar.

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The 1,900 square foot space with its 20 foot high ceilings aims to be Downtown’s premier gay bar with an approachable scene more akin to “Silver Lake or Long Beach,” less “Weho.”

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With a prime location and nearly 2,000 square feet for patrons to flock to for brunch, drinks and dancing, REDLINE is set to be a game changer not just for DTLA’s gay scene, but also for Downtown nightlife as a whole.

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REDLINE offers a full array of alcohol including some wines and also offers a variety of interesting bites to enjoy with your drink during happy hour for $5. Draft beers are $5.

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