Scandals gay bar, on Stark Street

With a refreshingly cheesy name that hints at its age (it opened in a different space along Stark Street in 1979), Scandals moved into a prettier space a few years back and morphed from semi-tragically sullen locals joint to genuinely festive and friendly video cruise bar. It's a relatively intimate spot with a friendly staff, and the crowds here range from sparse early in the week to packed to the rafters on weekends. It's a still a notch below trendy, which means that although you will find plenty of cute guys in here of all ages, you rarely will encounter attitude. A good bet after-work or for last call. Expect plenty of back-and-forth among Scandals and its neighbors, the Roxy Diner and Boxxes/Red Cap.