When Roosterfish first opened, it quickly claimed itself as a gay bar, welcoming only patrons of similar sexual orientation. With this safe haven claimed, patrons were able to drink in peace without judgement from an archaic-minded society.
Roosterfish, located on the vibrant Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, Los Angeles, is a celebrated staple in the LGBTQ+ community. Established in , it has a rich history as one of the first gay bars in the area, offering a safe haven for the community during times of social challenges.
Venice’s longstanding gay bar Roosterfish has come back to life, adding a new chapter to the nearly four-decade-old bar saga. Roosterfish was for the better part of 40 years a staple of the.
Opened in the 80s as a safe haven for the queer community, Roosterfish is now a modern and equally inclusive bar that has not forgotten its roots and status as one of the oldest venues on Abbot Kinney Blvd.