Bar Food
101 Graham Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
State Region
Northwest WI
Year Opened: 1987
Year Closed: 1990
Exact Date Opened: Unknown
Exact Date Closed: Unknown
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Gay
Downtown Express was a combination bar/restaurant in downtown Eau Claire that became a gay bar in January 1988. The business was initially owned by Donny Hagar, John Loy and David Ashton. Two years later, the business was lost in bankruptcy. We welcome any additional information available about this location.
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