A post shared by Rick Dominguez (@oneraddj) One of the longest-running LGBTQ establishments in the US, Oil Can Harry’s in Los Angeles, announced yesterday that it would not be reopening at its current home.Located in the Studio City neighborhood, the venue has been welcoming gay men through its doors – particularly leather men and cowboy lovers – since 1968.
The bar was a regular home to the LA Wranglers line-dancing club, among other groups. It has been closed in recent months in line with COVID restrictions.Related: 10 of the oldest and most iconic gay bars in the USLast month, Gay Cities included the venue in a list of the oldest gay bars in the US, noting at the time, “The building has been on the market for sale.