Gay & Lesbian Bars
1181
Reviewed by Michael Harris
October 28, 2009
The Davie Village is still dominated by low-design, beer-stained institutions, but 1181 is a shining beacon of finesse. It can feel run over by a set of micro-groomed Abercrombie-zombies, but don’t let that keep you from enjoying the peerless layout: cork-lined walls and polished concrete floors wrap around to a gorgeous unisex bathroom and a cluster of ottomans beneath a wall-sized video display. From the glass entrance tunnel (frosted, save for a crotch-level strip) to the purposeful people-funnel of a bar (which makes nabbing an oaky Innis & Gunn an exercise in flirty “Excuse me”s) everything about 1181 is designed to ensure keyed-up interaction. Station yourself on a low-slung couch with one of their stellar margaritas and eye up the playboys. Hours 5 p.m.-late, every night
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