Website: https://thelipsticklounge.com/
The Lipstick Lounge is a neighborhood bar in East Nashville, Tennessee, known locally as “the Purple Building.” It describes itself as “East Nashville’s bar for everyone who’s human!” and offers signature cocktails, food and brunch, nightly karaoke, live music, trivia, drag programming, dancing, and patio seating. The bar places an explicit emphasis on inclusion, telling visitors: “Come as you are, no matter what you are. You’re part of the human family, and this is your home.” The venue is a 21-and-over establishment.
Menu & Offerings
The food menu is organized into sections the site identifies as “Our Handhelds” and “Snacks & Brunch,” with the bar describing its food as “the finest quality bar food and brunch in town.” Beverage service centers on signature cocktails. The site references a custom beer made in collaboration with Half Batch Brewing.
Entertainment and weekly programming includes:
- Monday: Karaoke
- Tuesday: Trivia
- Wednesday: Figure It Out Drag
- Thursday: Drag Bingo
- Friday: Karaoke with a Queen
- Sunday: Hot Mess Sports
The bar also hosts live music performances, brunch with occasional drag shows, and dancing, and it accepts reservations for private events. Karaoke is highlighted as a regular feature, with the invitation: “Come sing with us and let your voice shine!”
About
The Lipstick Lounge is owned by Christa and Jonda, who the site says have “been creating an environment of inclusion and love for everybody” and pledge to treat all visitors “with dignity and respect.” The bar frames itself as a welcoming community space in East Nashville and is widely recognized by its purple building. Its central message is one of belonging, summarized in the line “Come as you are, no matter what you are. You’re part of the human family, and this is your home.” The venue combines a full bar, a kitchen, live entertainment, and a patio under one roof, positioning itself as a neighborhood gathering place rather than a single-purpose nightspot.
Merchandise such as branded t-shirts, hoodies, tanks, bags, stickers, and patches is offered through Pride Box Co., and the bar has produced a custom candle in collaboration with My Cluck Hut named “Flame-Boyant.” Through these collaborations with other local makers and brewers, the lounge ties its identity to the broader East Nashville community.
Location & Contact
The Lipstick Lounge is located in East Nashville, Tennessee.
- Phone: 615-226-6343
- Email: [email protected]
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 6 PM to 3 AM; Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 3 AM
Additional Information
The website is organized into Community, Menu, and About Us sections. The business references a sister venue, Chapstick, described as a sports bar featuring 39 televisions, pool, trivia, and darts. Some weekly events, such as Tuesday trivia, are noted as taking place at the Chapstick location, giving patrons a second connected space for sports viewing and games. Private event reservations are available on request, and the bar’s patio offers outdoor seating in addition to its indoor space. As a 21-and-over venue, The Lipstick Lounge pairs nightly programming with food and brunch service to operate as both a daytime and late-night destination in East Nashville.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (thelipsticklounge.com).