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Lex’s Guide to Homosexual Boston Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Though smaller and more secret than that in big cities prefer New York, Boston’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is robust with an array of LGBTQ+ bars, each with its possess unique charm and sense of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a guide to some of the foremost queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South End, Club Café is a Boston queer institution that has something going on every night of the week from Karaoke Wednesdays to Performative Race Fridays to a lively Sunday brunch. Boston’s long-standing restaurant, piano lock, 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 night away in the gyrate club, or mingling with friends on the outdoor patio, Club Café promises a memorable nighttime out in Boston's LGBTQ+ scene.
Club Café
209 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
2. Jacques Cabaret
A beloved fixture in Boston's LGBTQ+ group, Jacques Cabaret applications an eclectic mix of drag performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc
Boston’s gay bars of yore
Which Boston queer bar do you miss the most?
Russ Lopez book, The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown and Beyond shares how vibrant Boston’s gay scene was through the much of the 20th century. After WWII, Boston had more than a dozen gay 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 community.
Last year Machine / Ramrod closed after a developer purchased the building it was located in to turn 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 slow demise of the same-sex attracted bar in Boston, and it made me wonder, what queer bar from Boston’s past carry out you miss the most?
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Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize gay 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 Kingly Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a queenly brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Review out our picks for the leading gay bars in Boston—and to delight in even more of the city’s peppy nightlife, have playfulness exploring the bestcocktail lounges and speakeasies. And don't forget that June is Pride Month, so check out these Pride 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