But depending on where you're coming from, it might be everything you're looking for. If at all possible, maybe consider jumping on a bus and heading down to NYC instead. But it's a fun alternative to your other two options.
You can go across the river to Paradise in Cambridge to switch things up. I don't really go there.I think it has an older/leather crowd. Machine is 18+ on Fridays and closes at 1:00. Skip to main content 82A Lansdowne St. Used to love Thursdays when it was at Estate. Beer-loving Sox fans at this unique bar beneath Fenway Parks bleachers have a view of centerfield. Locals gather here to enjoy the good food, upbeat music, and friendly crowds. Gay bars in Boston feature live music, nightly entertainment featuring drag kings and queens, and also cabaret. $10 and overpriced drinks ($10 even for well drinks). Massachusetts was the first state to legalize gay marriage and that is the reason for stunning gay bars in Boston. () Thursday - Whiskey Saigon (formerly Gypsy) Friday - Guilt Saturday - House of Blues Sunday - Underbar These are usually pretty good times. Your second option is the promoter Chris Harris who throws a gay night at a different straight bar Thur-Sun. $10 cover is ridiculous, but at least the drinks aren't overpriced. Dance floor in the back if you want to go dance. Bar area in the front for just drinking and hanging out.
Mon-Wed there is nothing going on.Ĭlub Cafe is like THE gay bar in the city. A gay and lesbian culture flourished in Boston, in private homes, the theatre, coffee houses, the baths, and of course, bars.