Pride Holdings Group (OTC: PHSE) announced plans to open The Corner Bar, a new LGBTQ+ bar and entertainment venue at 927 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, the former location of The Birdcage. The venue is expected to open in October 2026 and will feature drag shows, special events, entertainment, nightlife programming, and community-focused experiences. The opening represents an important step in the company’s strategy to grow its portfolio of LGBTQ+ hospitality and entertainment venues through both acquisitions and organic development.
The Corner Bar is expected to serve as a model for future company-developed concepts in additional markets. “The Corner Bar represents the first of many organic openings by Pride Holdings Group,” said Tim Majors, CEO of Pride Holdings Group. “Our Chief Operating Officer, Joshua Cooper, has done a wonderful job getting this location ready for opening and demonstrating our commitment to creating thriving and inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces. After this opening, please watch this space for many more openings in a neighborhood close to you!”
Pride Holdings Group believes physical LGBTQ+ venues continue to play an important role in bringing communities together and providing spaces for entertainment, connection, celebration, and visibility. The company intends to leverage its operating experience and growing portfolio to develop and expand venues that reflect the needs and character of their local communities.
Additional information regarding The Corner Bar’s official opening date, entertainment schedule, drag performances, special events, and opening celebrations is expected to be announced ahead of the October launch.
For readers and investors, the move signals a strategic shift toward organic growth after a period of acquisitions. As a publicly traded holding company focused on acquiring, operating, and scaling LGBTQ+ oriented hospitality, nightlife, entertainment, and real estate assets, Pride Holdings Group aims to create safe, inclusive, and economically sustainable community spaces while delivering long-term value to shareholders. The Corner Bar’s success could determine how quickly the company expands into other neighborhoods. The company’s progress can be followed through updates on NEWMEDIAWIRE.
This news matters because it highlights a growing corporate focus on LGBTQ+ hospitality as both a community resource and an economic opportunity. If the Cincinnati location thrives, it could lead to more inclusive venues in additional markets, offering spaces for celebration and visibility while potentially driving shareholder returns. The announcement also underscores the continued relevance of physical gathering spaces for LGBTQ+ communities amid broader social and economic shifts.
