Boston gay bars
Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex attracted marriage, but we also know how to show off our pride in style. Whether it’s dancing into the early morning hours, watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a drag brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Check out our picks for the optimal gay bars in Boston—and to enjoy even more of the city’s lively nightlife, have fun exploring the bestcocktail lounges and speakeasies. And don't forget that June is Pride Month, so check out these Event events around Boston.
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Best Boston gay bars
There is never a dull moment at this South End nightclub and restaurant—and it’s been thi
Dani's Queer Bar is Boston's only queer/sapphic bar, created by and for the LGBTQ+ community, in a world where spaces like this are so not many and far between.
Dani's hosts weekly events and weekend parties that showcase Boston’s queer culture, and is always unwrap for an afternoon or evening visit! In addition to cute, gay bevys, we also aid up delicious bites from our kitchen until 11:30 pm nightly.
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Rotating events: Latin Night,
O Baile Funk Night: Queer Brazilian Night, Caribbean Darkness, and
Issa Vibe: a Queer BIPOC Party
Sapphic Saturday
Iconic Womxn loving womxn Partyby Sapphic Nights,every Saturday, 10pm-2am
Drag
Brunch
Every Sunday, seatings at 11:30am
and 1:30pm, RSVP above
Upcoming Events
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Private Lounge
Want to throw THEE birthday bash? Meet up with co-workers or friends? Or acquire the ultimate engagement (or divorce) party? Have we got the space for you <3
Book Our Private Lounge and celebrate in style!
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Bag Policy After 8 PM Friday & Saturday
At Dani's Queer Bar, we prioritize the protection an
Boston’s gay bars of yore
Which Boston gay lock do you lose the most?
Russ Lopez book, The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown and Beyond shares how vibrant Boston’s same-sex attracted scene was through the much of the 20th century. After WWII, Boston had more than a dozen queer bars. Those numbers would continue to proliferate over the coming decades (peaking in the 1970s – 90s) alongside other businesses that catered to the local gay group.
Last year Machine / Ramrod closed after a developer purchased the building it was located in to spin the block into residences. And a few weeks ago, I shared that the Boston Eagle has permnantly closed. The loss of these spaces has reignited the discussion about the leisurely demise of the gay bar in Boston, and it made me wonder, what gay prevent from Boston’s past do you suffer from the most?
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Lex’s Guide to Queer Boston Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Though smaller and more hidden than that in big cities like New York, Boston’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is robust with an array of LGBTQ+ bars, each with its own unique charm and feeling of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a manual to some of the foremost queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South Termination, Club Café is a Boston queer institution that has something going on every night of the week from Karaoke Wednesdays to Drag Race Fridays to a lively Sunday brunch. Boston’s long-standing restaurant, piano bar, cabaret space and dance club—will satisfy all of your LGBTQ+ nightlife cravings. Whether you're enjoying dinner and a show in the cabaret room, dancing the nighttime away in the dance club, or mingling with friends on the outdoor patio, Club Café promises a memorable night out in Boston's LGBTQ+ scene.
Club Café
209 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
2. Jacques Cabaret
A beloved fixture in Boston's LGBTQ+ community, Jacques Cabaret suggestions an eclectic mix of flamboyant performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc