About The Good Time Lounge
While The Good Time Lounge has been in Denison,
TX for many many years, it's been under it’s current management since
June 1, 1988. Making it the oldest continual run Nightclub in
Grayson County, Texas.
GTs is known locally as a gay club, but it’s really a “melting pot” of
open-minded individuals and a diverse cross section of our greater
community. All are welcome. With Dance
Floor, internet jukebox, DJ with contemporary music, Mixed Beverage,
Beer, and Outdoor Patio you can be assured of a good time.
The Good Time Lounge is a Private Club with Memberships available.
Please keep checking back for our upcoming events at the Lounge.
The History of The Good Time Lounge
Of course, the history of our venue goes back quite aways. I'm currently gathering information regarding the history of the building and land. I do know the building and the land around it was once apart of Oak Farms Dairy well into the 1950's. I can also tell you the bar was once named the Horseshoe Lounge with, you guessed it, horseshoe pits in the back yard. Back then our little bar was the national headquarters of the 'Scorpions,' biker group. I hear that back then it was once a pretty rough place to hang out.
More recently, Jerry Harvey purchased the building and club on June 1, 1988. He had owned the 'Roaring Twenties' Restaurant in the historic Denison Hotel. And had other businesses in his past in the Los Angeles, CA Area. The Good Time Lounge was his first nightclub. During his ownership of our bar, he also ran the local Joe's Bar downtown for just over a year, owned TexHoma Roofing for 12 years and is current owner/operator of Sister Act Cleaning, Inc / Sister Act Party Planning. If your interested in having your home cleaned, or utilizing one of Sister Act's other services, while your at the lounge be sure and buy him a drink (J&B and water) and ask about the companies free estimates.
From the Gay 90's and into the 21st Century
January 16, 1990 was an invitation only party, and The Good Time Lounge's first night catering to a gay clientele. Nowthe lounge offers a casual laid back atmosphere for locals and tourist to the beautiful Lake Texoma Area. The Good Time Lounge serves as an anchor for the local gay community and is the only local club between the OKC and DFW Areas. And we proudly support our local Aids Resource Center, Callie Clinic Food Pantry.