![[Home]](/graphics/2020-02_logo.png){kind=logo}
2007-07-27 Fire
===July 27th=== Fire in the building adjacent to [[2104 Gottingen]] St closed MenzBar and MollyzDiner . . . damage. ===July 30th=== MollyzDiner and MenzBar are still being cleaned, and negotiations with . . .
2K - last updated 2012-06-11 19:05 by DanielMacKay
2008 OutInCanada
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/Misc/2008_OutInCanada.jpg ''Out In Canada'' was a short lived magazine and . . . gift cards. * VenusEnvy and MarshallHaywood * MenzBar * A gay friendly B&B in Wolfville which presumably . . .
1K - last updated 2021-11-22 20:55 by DanielMacKay
2010 Menz Bar Robberies
; 2010-01-14 : A suspect, armed with a knife, demanded money from a MenzBar employee just after 11:30 . . .
2K - last updated 2010-01-20 10:59 by DanielMacKay
2012-04-23 Dan Liz Micha JimBain
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/2012-04-23_Dan_Liz_Micha_JimBain.jpg 2012-04-23: DanielMacKay, LizMcQuaid, . . . MikeDaviesCole, JimBain at MenzBar. Photo by AnitaMartinez . . .
1K - last updated 2020-05-24 12:35 by DanielMacKay
2182 Gottingen
=2182 Gottingen= The upstairs address; the left side of the building is 2178; the right is 2180. Click . . . it was a music rehearsal space called Area 52. * MenzBar (and sort of Mollyz) 2008-05 - 2020-04 * ''The . . .
1K - last updated 2022-12-01 09:34 by DanielMacKay
AtlanticWomenOfLeather
=Atlantic Women of Leather= AWOL or A.W.O.L. - a play club for like-minded women. ==History== ; 2009-02 . . . be having our first official activity at Mollyz/MenzBar in support of the Pride Parade's pancake breakfast . . .
2K - last updated 2021-02-01 09:28 by DanielMacKay
BillElliott
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/BillElliott/2011-05-01.jpg May 1, 2011 Hello and welcome to my profile. My . . . beat. Today I still go out once in a while. Love MenzBar. The tattoos Just over a year or so I had two . . .
17K - last updated 2025-01-18 13:28 by Bill
BlaineLinden
=James John Blaine Linden= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/LuluLaRude/2004.png Blaine & LuluLaRude, 2004 '''1952-11-24 . . . and glorious run from the very beginnings of MenzBar{{2017-01-02 pers corr with DougMelanson}}... . . .
2K - last updated 2026-01-26 11:37 by KirkF
BoydGauvin
=Boyd Gauvin= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/BoydGauvin/2005.jpg 2005, uncredited photo I'm originally from . . . and winning the first ever title of "Mr. MenzBar", has given me the perfect opportunity to do . . . not just about the Kink. * Winner of Mr MenzBar 2005 and MacLeather 2006 =Memories= * RandallPerry . . .
3K - last updated 2026-01-27 15:24 by KirkF
BradMcRae
=Brad McRae= Performs as FarrahMoanz. On 2000-04-15, Brad was interviewed about the closure of MenzBar{{https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/menz-and-mollyz-halifax-lgbt-closes-permanently-1.5531921}}. . . .
1K - last updated 2026-01-28 16:59 by KirkF
CafeDaPoPo
=Café DaPoPo= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/CafeDaPoPo/2011-11-23.jpg 23 November, 2011 [https://www.dapopotheatre.com/ . . . at over a dozen venues including MollyzDiner, MenzBar, Good Food Emporium, Just Us Café, Ouro Preto, . . .
2K - last updated 2021-01-28 17:47 by DanielMacKay
DavidLandry
=David Landry= ==History== ; 2005 : Business partner of DougMelanson; co-owner of MenzBar. ; 2016-01-29 . . .
1K - last updated 2026-01-21 22:24 by KirkF
Devastated 2006
July 2005 - December 2006 calendar produced by DevaStation and published by [[ISCANS]]. Includes a history . . . Centre * Halifax Pride 2005 * [[ISCANS]] * MenzBar * A New Beginning Introduction Agency * Night . . .
2K - last updated 2006-04-17 15:01 by 6430
DjWoody
http://seadogs.ca/menzbar/images/prohomo_events/DJWEB.jpg Alter ego of OfficerDick, and DJ at MenzBar . . . check out DJ Woody's retro night every Friday at MenzBar. Loads of great tunes from the 70s & 80s - . . .
1K - last updated 2020-08-26 19:51 by DanielMacKay
DougMelanson
=Doug Melanson- https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/DougMelanson/2016-06.jpg June 2016 '''1961-11-15 - 2017-07-28''' . . . the plans for a big business - MollyzDiner and MenzBar, which opened a few years later. Click on the . . . 2014 Gottingen - Mollyz & MenzBar The first incarnation of Doug's dream was a . . .
5K - last updated 2026-01-27 15:27 by KirkF
DragQueens
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/tmp/dragqueen.jpg Halifax has a long history of drag entertainment, beginning . . . ClubVortex, ClubNrg, BlueMoon, MenzBar, IndulgeNightClub, and more. Many of the original . . .
17K - last updated 2026-02-07 13:36 by KirkF
GarryWilliams
=Garry Williams= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/GarryWilliams/2013_Garry-Williams.jpg 2013 Born in Halifax . . . Pride]]. Garry has become a staple of [[MenzBar|Menz & Mollyz], where he hosts the weekly Sing-Along . . .
3K - last updated 2026-02-07 13:37 by KirkF
GayBars
==Current Halifax Queer Bars== * As of 2024-06, RumoursHFX * As of 2024-07, StardustBar ==Current Halifax . . . same crowd as the Eagle. Closed early 2005-01 ** MenzBar, opened early 2005-02 and closed 2008-01 to . . . a couple times and the bar closed in 2009-02. * MenzBar: 2005 - 2020 * ReflectionsCabaret: started . . . opened in 2022-10, took over former MenzBar venue. In August 2023, announced closing temporarily . . .
5K - last updated 2026-01-21 17:56 by KirkF
GayBears
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/GayBears/Koln2003.jpg Guys with more fur than most and sometimes a bit more . . . bear-i-ness online. In Halifax, bears meet at: * MenzBar * BluenoseBears dinner parties * DartmouthBearPile . . .
1K - last updated 2020-05-13 18:59 by DanielMacKay
GazeMagazine
==Gaze Magazine== * Web site: http://gazemagazine.ca [2010-09: website by JosephJacob offline; 2011-02-04: . . . : Facebook page says it's available at: MenzBar; Salon G Force in the Joe Howe Superstore; . . .
6K - last updated 2026-01-22 17:05 by KirkF
GlennDeGeer
=Glenn DeGeer= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/TightRope/1993-06-24_Hfx_Pride_Parade_RogerJohnson.JPG At the . . . contestant. * 2005: 2nd runner-up in Mr. MenzBar contest. ==Comments== * Someone: Glenn is a . . .
1K - last updated 2026-01-21 18:20 by KirkF
GottingenStreet
=Gottingen Street Timeline= Fetched from gottingen.ca/gottingen-street-history/timeline-of-gottingen-street . . . Taavel]] is beaten to death outside of [[MenzBar|Menz Bar]]. Taavel was involved in the local . . .
8K - last updated 2023-02-25 12:37 by DanielMacKay
KaraRedden
=Kara Redden= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/KaraRedden/2009_ca_2.jpg Circa 2009 Kara is a comedienne and . . . was Karaoke host at MenzBar and alter ego of HarryDick, Deputy Pride Ambassador . . .
1K - last updated 2026-01-22 10:53 by KirkF
MenzAndMollyz
=Menz Bar & Mollyz Diner= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/logo.jpg ===History=== Menz Bar closed in . . . be proud of." - DougMelanson, on the opening of MenzBar. https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/2008_ca.jpg . . . Up: GlennDeGeer == History == ; 2005-02-01 : MenzBar opened at [[2104 Gottingen]]. For a full history . . . he says the space will be geared towards MenzBar's ever-growing female clentele. The kitchen . . . Canada's only queer beer! ; 2006-03-15 : MenzBar has wireless!! Bring your laptops! Free wireless . . .
6K - last updated 2023-05-31 11:06 by DanielMacKay
MenzBar
#REDIRECT [[MenzAndMollyz]] . . .
1K - last updated 2011-12-06 08:09 by KirkF
MenzBarRocks
28 January, OfficerDick writes: I\x92m very impressed. DougMelanson and his business partner DavidLandry . . . to say KUDOS to Doug and everyone involved with MenzBar! The place looks AMAZING! It's comfortable, . . . will be a success. ---- Feb. 3/2005.... I was in MenzBar last night and would like to congratulate the . . . from the other bars. Thanks and good luck to MenzBar! ---- "...and though I am sure the reasoning . . . fun! JC Theriault ---- Bear777Canada writes: MenzBar seems like a great place for those who prefer . . .
6K - last updated 2006-01-29 12:00 by 6430
MenzBarSucks
This page is for criticism of MenzBar. '''Pages which end with -Sucks are for constructive, currently . . . Older content has been moved to MenzBarSucksArchive''' ---- January 13, 2006 someone . . .
2K - last updated 2006-04-26 20:50 by CapnDan
MenzBarSucksArchive
''2005-08-18: Content moved from MenzBarSucks:'' I thought this was a mens' bar. Why do they have a DragQueen . . . weekend April 22-23 a few friends and I went to MenzBar and there were 3 men at other table just taking . . . the singing and would also say welcome to MenzBar and like some people think its only a mens . . . are pages called "ReflectionsCabaretSucks", "MenzBarSucks" and "ClubNrgSucks". I guess every gay . . . your original thoughts. As for the whole MenzBar issue - its nice that Doug provided a bar that . . .
17K - last updated 2021-05-22 14:53 by DanielMacKay
MenzBar 2104 Gottingen Street
This page documents the MenzBar location at [[2104 Gottingen]] St. For the current page, see MenzBar. . . . to the right. https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/040201_003.jpg Looking east from the back entrance. . . . ATM have been added. https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/040201_004.jpg Looking west through the rebar . . . small patio up there. https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/040201_005.jpg Southwest wall with mirrors . . . and car tire tables. https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/040201_006.jpg https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MenzBar/040201_007.jpg . . .
2K - last updated 2020-08-28 11:27 by DanielMacKay
MenzPaleAle
=Menz Pale Ale= [[image/photo:Media:MenzPaleAle/poster.jpg|Poster|Media:MenzPaleAle/originals/poster.jpg|Poster . . . Beer!== MenzPaleAle launched on 2005-12-31 at MenzBar. A product of Propeller Brewery (located right . . . village), this ale is available exclusively at MenzBar. Currently available in draught only; bottles . . .
1K - last updated 2021-01-01 13:14 by DanielMacKay
MikeGoodwin
=Mike Goodwin= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MikeGoodwin/2005.jpg 2005 A Halifax-based leatherman. ''Fast . . . 2005 * 2005: living in Halifax, bartender at MenzBar ---- Tags:NeedsPictureCategory PersonCategory . . .
1K - last updated 2026-01-27 15:21 by KirkF
MissVicki
=Mz Vicki Starr De Knight= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/MissVicki/2004.jpg 2004 Drag persona of BruceHayre. . . . shared a grand night on Friday September 9th, at MenzBar, thanks to Doug and his staff, and the turnout . . .
11K - last updated 2026-01-26 15:54 by KirkF
MollyzDiner
==History== https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/2104_Gottingen/2005-04-10.jpg 2005 MollyzDiner took over the first . . . opening, owner DougMelanson (also the owner of MenzBar) described Mollyz as "diner by day, dance bar . . . and also indicated that it would be targeted to MenzBar's growing female customer base. Mollyz never . . . of Mollyz - see MollyzReview. In 2008-01, when MenzBar moved from 2104 to [[2182 Gottingen]] the Mollyz . . .
3K - last updated 2025-07-28 15:25 by DanielMacKay
OfficerDick
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/OfficerDick/NYPD_Menz.JPG MenzBar 2005 (Photo: DougMelanson) Halifax's resident . . . guy. Can sometimes be found lurking at MenzBar and on GayDotCom. Alter ego of DjWoody (who . . . can be heard at MenzBar most Fridays). ---- September 2004, someone . . .
1K - last updated 2024-01-21 17:58 by KirkF
ParadiseRestaurant
=The Paradise Restaurant= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/ParadiseRestaurant/1974.jpg 1974. On Hollis St just . . . gay hangout or gay bar (God forbid the current [[MenzBar|Menz Bar]] is fulfilling any need). * Robin . . .
2K - last updated 2026-01-24 19:03 by KirkF
PrideRugby
[[image/photo:Media:PrideRugby/2022-08_poster.jpg]] =Pride Rugby= This is a specialty mixed-ability, . . . straight) Men's Rugby Information Session" at MenzBar . . .
3K - last updated 2023-05-27 09:23 by DanielMacKay
QueerEntertainers
=Queer Entertainers= The list below is of miscellanious queer entertainers and performers in Halifax . . . and Center for the Arts * VenusEnvy * Our bars: MenzBar, ReflectionsCabaret ===Dance=== * ElinorCrosby . . . * AshleyMacIsaac * Bear777 (Karaoke host @ MenzBar) * BruceHayre (aka MissVicki) * DeanBoudreau . . .
3K - last updated 2026-02-07 13:43 by KirkF
QueerLookingQueerActing index
Index of first 25 pages of QueerLookingQueerActing 2014. ||'''Term''' ||'''Page(s) in ''QueerLookingQueerActing'' . . . 8, || ||Meade, Catherine ||2014: 8, 13, || ||[[MenzBar|Menz Bar]] ||2014: 11, 16,, [[http://gay.hfxns.org?search=MenzBar . . .
7K - last updated 2021-11-21 21:35 by DanielMacKay
RaymondTaavel
=Raymond Taavel= 1962-06-09 -- 2012-04-17 https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/RaymondTaavel/2009_Pride.jpg Pride . . . Includes interviews with KristaSnow in Menzbar. [http://www.cbc.ca/maritimemagazine/2012/10/01/where-theres-smoke/ . . .
15K - last updated 2024-11-20 08:50 by DanielMacKay
SeaDogsSauna
https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/SeaDogsSauna/2020-09-20_logo.jpg =Seadogs Sauna= Closed as of 2022-08-01. . . . commissioned for businesses MollyzDiner and MenzBar. '''About the logo:''' ChrisAucoin says: The . . .
6K - last updated 2026-01-21 14:36 by KirkF
The Leather Men of Atlantic Canada 2006
July 2005 - December 2006 calendar produced by DevaStation and published by ISCANS simultaneously with . . . but are: • Nelson • Gilles from MenzBar • WayneToole • ShawnCrosby • . . . RejeanLeClerc • "Chad" (not Chad from MenzBar) • Joey and Paul (both twice) • RyanAuld . . .
1K - last updated 2006-04-16 08:08 by CapnDan
TightRope
=Tightrope= https://gay.hfxns.org/pics/TightRope/1993-06-24_Hfx_Pride_Parade_RogerJohnson.JPG At the . . . hold bar nights, fundraisers and other events at MenzBar (and previously at ToolBoxEast) and would field . . . made of leather -- were framed and hung at MenzBar. Later they were transferred to SeaDogs, which . . .
7K - last updated 2024-03-29 11:57 by DanielMacKay
TourOfHalifax
=Walking Tour of Halifax= July 2007 - under construction ==Spring Garden Road== * TheTriangle - cruising . . . EagleHalifax, ToolBoxEast and finally MenzBar. * The fascinating swirl of theatres, clubs . . . Diamonds, and BlueMoon up and down the street. * MenzBar & SeaDogsSauna * InsightCafe: occult, wiccan . . .
9K - last updated 2023-10-12 13:39 by DanielMacKay
WikiBathroomWall
===WIKI BATHROOM WALL=== * A lusty pick-up attempt? * Crude poetry? * Someone's personal life for 200? . . . ---- Speaking of crap, here's some from MenzBarSucks. Enjoy. 31 January 2004, AnonymousCoward . . . JC Theriault ---- Ok enough about this so called MenzBar. "Pages which end with -Sucks are for constructive, . . . a few people learned more about SeaDogsSauna and MenzBar at the same time. JC Theriault There always . . .
12K - last updated 2006-09-03 01:37 by admin
44 pages found.