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Seattle, WA

Supporting an LGBTQ+ White Center bar and restaurant with HVAC, lighting, refrigeration upgrades and marketing to sustain live community events.

• Inclusive neighborhood destination: The LumberYard Bar operates as an LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant in White Center with food, beverages, and community-focused gatherings.
• Event-driven entertainment: The venue hosts trivia nights, karaoke, show tune nights, drag shows, and daytime disco across the bar and loading dock.
• HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration repairs: Proceeds are allocated to repair HVAC systems, upgrade lighting, and improve refrigeration equipment to support reliable operations.
• Debt consolidation for flexibility: Additional funding supports consolidating existing debt to improve cash flow and financial flexibility.
• Marketing and inventory to maintain operations: Remaining capital is used for marketing efforts and inventory purchases to sustain day-to-day operations and community awareness.

The LumberYard Bar is an LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar and restaurant in White Center, Seattle, Washington, operating as an inclusive community gathering space. Opened in January 2018 and relocated to its current facility in November 2022, it is described as the first LGBTQ+ bar in the district. The business offers a full menu of food and beverages and hosts a rotating schedule of events, including trivia nights, karaoke, show tune nights, drag shows, and daytime disco. Entertainment takes place in the bar area and at an adjacent loading dock built for live performances and dancing, supporting an event-driven model that brings residents and visitors together.

Investor funding will be used to repair HVAC systems, upgrade lighting, and improve refrigeration equipment to strengthen day-to-day operations and customer comfort. Proceeds will also support consolidating existing debt to improve cash flow and financial flexibility. The remaining capital is allocated to marketing efforts and inventory purchases, designed to build community awareness and maintain operations as programming expands. Nathan Adams serves as CEO and owner, having led the business since 2018 through the COVID-19 pandemic and the reconstruction of the facility after an arson fire in 2020. His approach emphasizes operational resilience and long-term relationships in the West Seattle and White Center communities.

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The LumberYard Bar operates an LGBTQ+ inclusive restaurant and entertainment venue in White Center, Seattle.

The LumberYard Bar is an LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar and restaurant in White Center, Seattle. It offers a full food and beverage menu, including hand-crafted cocktails, premium wines, and draft beers, in an inclusive setting for local residents and visitors.

The venue hosts a rotating calendar of social entertainment, such as trivia nights, karaoke, show tune nights, drag shows, and daytime disco. The space includes distinct areas, with a neighborhood meeting vibe and an entertainment-focused loading dock designed for live performances and dancing. Originally opened in January 2018, the bar relocated to its current facility in November 2022.