The Link (Closed Permanently)

The Missing Link

The grueling drive from Pittsburgh to the middle of nowhere was a warning sign for things to come. The bar itself was sort of dumpy with a simple-minded feel to it. The staff was generally friendly except for the African-American owner, who is one of the rudest creatures I have ever encountered. The Saturday night DJ was typical of a small town gay bar: Horrible dance remixes of equally bad popular songs. I guess music that is no challenge to your mind is all that type of crowd can handle. I have visited bars all over the country and I honestly have never received such an unwelcome reception by its patrons. On my first visit, I was an outsider. On my second visit, I was treated like an outsider. The attitude level of the bar is more than that of a cosmopolitan city bar, something which is slightly shocking considering the area and look of the place. Is there such thing as gay hillbilly chic? Based on 2 Saturday night attempts, I can only view The Link as a backwoods, slightly backwards, private club disguised as a gay bar. I will NEVER return to this place and I would strongly suggest anyone to second guess going there, unless of course, you feel as though you would fit right in.

First review from 2007 hit the nail on the head

Weak drinks, terrible location, rude patrons (for the most part) except for this one patron who I would say was about in his mid 30's, poor thing surrounded by a bunch of Older (old) guys, he actually excused himself to let me through the isle. This saturday 10-17-09 will be the very last nite we try this bar, there was a por star there, a late 40's (polite) but a "has been" and although signing autographed pictures, was truly not worth the cover charge. RUDE RUDE RUDE RUDE people, they were even rude to their own it seemed. This bar is small, and so very much a waste of anyones time. Many Many CLICKS galore!!!!!, but I guess that is in any gay club, but this one is the worst!!!!! This was our 4th visit (we really gave it a true chance) but will not go back, and that is to bad as my BF and I really liked the one nice guy there, maybe we will see him out somewhere good, LOL. But seriously, if your close to it and want a boring laugh then by all means stop, but don't expect to much, and give yourself enough time to get to another place. Not being rude, but it will be no shock if and when we hear that this hole closed.

Quite Possibly the best in the city...

The staff...amazing. The drinks...tasty. The bartenders...out of this world. This place is well worth the trip out of the city. Always something going on and you will always be treated like a VIP. Beats the heck out of the pricier bars in the city.

Great bar thats not in the city

the Link always has a good crowd and the staff is one of the best around ...the owners are nice guys and go out of there way to make all feel welcome

CHECK IT OUT, IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE

IT'S CLEAN ,GREAT ATMOSPHERE ,SHOWS ARE THE BEST! ALOT OF MEN,(SORRY GIRLS...PLEASE COME BY TOO!)