Best boston gay bars
Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize queer 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 Celebration events around Boston.
RECOMMENDED: Observe the full list of the best bars in Boston
Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.
By entering your email talk to you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and agreement to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and significant other promotions.
🙌
Awesome, you're subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!
Best Boston gay bars
There is never a dull moment at this South End nightclub and restaurant—and it’s been thi
One of the superb aspects about living in a huge, metropolitan city appreciate Boston, Massachusetts is that sense of multiculturalism; a feeling that there's a place for everyone in the municipality in which to fit and be themselves. This sensibility definitely applies to Boston's gay, queer woman , bi-sexual and genderqueer population, for which there are plenty of bars at which to join up with friends or family. Here are five of Boston's Best Lgbtq+ Bars.
180 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02238
(617) 868-3000
www.paradisecambridge.com
This Massachusetts Ave. combined is a cash only bar located in the Cambridge area of Boston, right near Kendall Square and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dancing is the name of the game here at Paradise Exclude. While the usual clientele is a varied mix of the young and old, gay and bi from Boston's queer community. Amiable staff and a cool, spacious twirl floor make this a great place for the male lover community of Boston to let loose on a Friday or Saturday night.
Related: Boston Area's Finest Country Bars
Hot Mess! Sundays
at Seaver Place
275 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 819-4297
www.chrisharrispresents.com/hotmess
Hot Mess!
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 meaning of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a manual to some of the optimal queer bars in Beantown.
Download Lex to find LGBTQ+ friends and queer community in Boston.
1. Club Café
Nestled in the South Conclude, 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 evening 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 proposals an eclectic mix of flamboyant performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc
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 limited and far between.
Dani's hosts weekly events and weekend parties that showcase Boston’s queer culture, and is always unseal for an afternoon or evening visit! In addition to cute, gay bevys, we also attend up delicious bites from our kitchen until 11:30 pm nightly.
Friday's @
Dani's
​
Rotating events: Latin Night,
O Baile Funk Night: Queer Brazilian Night, Caribbean Darkness, and
Issa Vibe: a Queer BIPOC Party
Sapphic Saturday
Iconic Sapphic Partyby Sapphic Nights,every Saturday, 10pm-2am
Drag
Brunch
Every Sunday, seatings at 11:30am
and 1:30pm, RSVP above
Upcoming Events
BOOK OUR
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!
Learn More
Bag Policy After 8 PM Friday & Saturday
At Dani's Queer Bar, we prioritize the guard an