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Our Story

✨ Our Outrageously Fabulous Story ✨

Picture this: a place where you can strut in, toss your hair, drop your worries at the door, and let your inner diva OUT. A place where being yourself isn’t just allowed — it’s encouraged, celebrated, and occasionally applauded by a drag queen with a microphone. Welcome to Dorothy’s, darling.

We’re not just an LGBTQia+ bar — we’re practically a queer historical monument with cocktails. This little glitter‑soaked haven has been serving the community for decades, and rumor has it we might even be the oldest gay venue in the Netherlands. Do we know for sure? No. Do we love the drama of the claim? Absolutely.

We’re the proud guardians of this legacy — the keepers of queer joy, late‑night laughter, and the occasional emotional breakdown in the smoking area. Everyone is welcome here: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non‑binary, questioning, confused, fabulous, or straight‑but‑curious‑and‑respectful. If you bring good vibes, you’re in. Come Enjoy the atmosphere, cocktails, beers, wines, and many different types of entertainment from Comedy shows, DragQueen Shows, DragQueen Karaoke Bingo, and much more, including some of our more special By "invite only events ;)"

💋 Meet DragQueen Mother Dorothy💋

💋 The Queen of Controlled Chaos 💋

Dorothy Male may be new to the Groningen drag circuit, but don’t let that fool you — she’s got more experience than she has sequins (and trust us, that’s saying something).

She adores chatting with fellow queens, uplifting baby drag artists, and stirring the pot just enough to keep things interesting. She’s the heart, soul, and occasional troublemaker of the bar.

As Dorothy herself likes to remind us:

“At Dorothy’s, drag isn’t about the priciest wig or who can contour their nose into another dimension. It’s performance art with history, heart, and a whole lot of community spirit.”

 
The Bar Team at Dorothys celebrating Beer festival!
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