The bar itself is worked by a local, friendly bartender, wearing an “Authenticity” shirt underscored by a rainbow stripe. The inside of the bar is covered in exposed brick facades, with low-hanging lights illuminating bold reds and blacks. All in all, it’s a great place to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shaw. String lights hang from above, casting a warm ambience while casual conversations create a comfortable white noise through the bar. The newly constructed patio goes with a natural theme: Everything from its floorboards to its tables are built completely of wood, with ivy spilling through the sides of its wood-lattice-and-brick walls. The main attraction for Uproar, though, is undoubtedly its rooftop. Although it functions as a restaurant as well, the main purpose of Uproar is to create a casual gathering place for bears without excluding others in the community, gay or otherwise. Uproar Lounge and Restaurant is aiming to change that perception starting with its grand opening on Jan. When you think “bear bar,” trendy isn’t the first word that comes to mind. otherwise known as the picture of rugged masculinity) that might give Nellie’s a run for its money. rang in the new year with two gay bear bars (bear, n.
