History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - Businesses - Bars and Clubs

 
Napalese Lounge
Location: 515 S. Broadway, Green Bay WI
then 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay WI

Opened:
Closed:

1983
(still open 2023)
Clientele:

Male/ Female
Bar/ lounge/ social

View Images & Articles- Broadway location (1983-1999).

View Images & Articles- Cedar St. location (1999-2022).

 
       
 

The Napalese Lounge is one of Green Bay's longest lived bars. Opened by Malcolm at 515 S. Broadway and managed first by Tim and later by Paul Jacob (better known as 'Cricket'), the bar featured many shows and was extremely popular.

The bar was relocated from 515 S. Broadway to 1351 Cedar Street in approx. 2000, where it continues to thrive. The bar has long been "home bar" of the Argonauts club, which holds numerous events there, including the annual Mr. Daddy's and Daddy's Boy leatherman title contests.

Personal opinion on the webmaster: "The Napalese Lounge is one of those rare 'must-visit' bars whenever I am in or near its location (Green Bay). Unlike many bars, it is always a friendly place, always with friendly and personable staff and patrons alike who will be happy to strike up a conversation, or leave you to your own thoughts, depending on your mood. Good drinks, good food, good people-- who could wish for more?"

The history of LGBT bars in Northeastern Wisconsin was the subject of an excellent article in the Green Bay Press Gazette in 2020.

Photo of bar manager Tim
with staffers Diane "Minnow"
and Mikie (lower picture)
(InStep vol. 1-09, May 1984)

Mention in Steppin' Out
(InStep vol 3-19, Oct. 1986)

Photos from Sept. 21st: 4th Anniversary party
(InStep vol 3-19, Oct. 1986)

Advertisement
(InStep vol 9-04, Feb. 1992)

Advertisement for 10th anniversary
(InStep vol 9-18, Sept. 1992)

Inside the original Napalese Lounge
(pre-1999)
(photo courtesy of Jamie Taylor)
 
Inside the original Napalese Lounge
(pre-1999)
(photo courtesy of Jamie Taylor)
 
On the patio, August 2021
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
Stage area and front entrance
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
Side entrance and men's room
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
view toward north: pool room to left, patio to right
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
South end of main bar
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
North end of main bar
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
View toward north of patio
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Inside the bar, Dec. 2021
Pool room
(photos by Don Schwamb)
 
 


Photo of the bar at 515 S. Broadway


Advertisement
(Green Apple vol 1-03, Sept. 1993)


Photo of the bar at 1351 Cedar St.
(photo by Don Schwamb, April 2007)


Photo of the bar at 1351 Cedar St.
(photo by Don Schwamb, Apr. 2007)


Matchbook cover for 1351 Cedar St. location
(courtesy Paul Cricket and NE Wis. LGBT History Project)


Chalk drawing made for
Mr. Leather Daddy & Boy contest, April 2007
(photo by Don Schwamb)


Mural, August 2021
(see Images page for more info)
(from Facebook page)

Credits: Website concept, design and contents by Don Schwamb.
Last updated: August-2023.

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