Emily's

Bar

508 E. Wilson
Madison, WI 53703

State Region

Southwest WI

Year Opened: 1983
Year Closed: 1984

Exact Date Opened: Unknown
Exact Date Closed: Unknown

Clientele Primarily Identified As

Gay

After Lysistrata (325 W. Gorham Street) burned down, local women opened Emily's in 1983 to recreate a dedicated women's space. Emily's closed in 1984 and was replaced by Cheri's Back East.

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