Monday, April 2, 2012

It's a drag, but let's see where it goes from here.


Pegasus, the once safe haven for having drinks and just hanging out, has recently become a drag...well it's become the new venue for drag shows, at least.

For years, The Saint was home to most of the drag shows and pageants in San Antonio. Everybody knew if you wanted to see a drag show, The Saint was where you needed to be. That's why it's now known as The Saint Showbar. When Heat opened up across the street, many of the drag queens/trannies (transexuals, for those of you who aren't familiar with gay-speak) moved there, opening another venue for drag.

Oh, but it didn't stop there. Suddenly drag queens and trannies were serving up more than attitude at Luther's, across Main Street. Luther's was a little burger dive that had been purchased by the owners of Heat. Not only did the quality of food decline, but along with it, the customer service. It's the perfect location though, considering they're open after hours. So all those drunken hot messes usually exit the bars and cross the street for a late night bite. Too bad most of them are too drunk to realize they're either being overcharged, or just ignored altogether.

So now, one of the last places to hang out and just enjoy a nice cold one, has been invaded by she-males. I'm not gonna lie. I enjoy a good drag show just as much as the next guy...or maybe as much as the guy next to the next guy. But is it too much to ask that we have one bar, JUST ONE, where we don't have to watch a second-rate version of a Rihanna impersonator, or a WannaBeyonce?

It doesn't help that unlike Station4 aka S4 in Dallas, Pegasus doesn't have an indoor area solely dedicated to these shows. Instead, the stage is outside. So if it rains, those queens better hope they're wearing waterproof mascara. And with the kind of summers we have here in South Texas, I hope they get plenty of hydration.

Let's face it, I'm not going to stop going there. Afterall, my favorite bartenders, Jason, Chad, and Lonnie are all there. And at least I can walk freely on the inside without running into a queen every two seconds. But all kidding aside, who knows where this will go. Maybe its just a phase. Maybe they're just testing the waters to see how patrons will respond. Where else is one to go to avoid this kind of circus? Sparky's Pub? Twenty-Fifteen Place? OH GOD NO!!!

3 comments:

  1. Dont worry, I dont think it will last. I think its a great idea, but its happening way too fast and soon it will die out! Im very proud of friend living his dream and wish nothing but the best for him, but it will get expensive and old!

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  2. Agreed, not to mention recently the city stopped the Pegasus from serving mixed drinks outside in the front. That means no money for the bar and bartenders at that station. Mauro, the owner needs to fix that stat!

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  3. The Tired Overpriced Strip is no longer the place to meet real Men....try the Annex

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