Boston Gay Bars

Check out our selection of the best gay bars in Boston. The scene isn't huge but there are some bars you should definitely check out.

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Boston Gay Bars

Club Cafe

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209 Columbus Ave, Boston, USA

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Based on 3 votes

Lively gay bar & American restaurant in Boston's Back Bay area - it's been going for three decades. This piano bar plays host to various weekly events including cabaret and dance parties.

Locals gather here to enjoy the good food, upbeat music, and friendly crowds. Open seven days a week.

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Dancing

Live music

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Restaurant

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Weekday: 4 pm - 12 am

Weekend: Fri: 4 pm - 2 am Sat-Sun: 11 am - 12 am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Midway Cafe

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3496 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, Boston, USA

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Midway Cafe is a laid-back mixed venue that hosts a gay karaoke night, Queeraoke every Thursday. It's one of the longest-running gay nights in Boston and especially popular with the lesbian community.

There are often queues for Queeraoke. This is a friendly, unpretentious place to have a drink. There are regular live music events. Cash only.

Nearest station: Forest Hills

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Bar

Karaoke

Music

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Based on 2 votes

Weekday: Monday - Saturday, 5pm - midnight

Weekend: Monday - Saturday, 5pm - midnight

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

dbar

1236 Dorchester Ave, Boston, USA

Dbar is an upscale restaurant by day and a bar at night, popular with the gay nightlife scene. It is located near Malibu Beach.

You have the choice of dining in at the restaurant, where they serve fresh seafood, salads and steak. Afterwards enjoy a drink off the menu, with cocktails names such as 'grow a pear' and 'bitter queen'. They also boast a large selection of over 200 bottles of wine.

Dbar after dark hosts events such as, Show Tunes Tuesdays, Karaoke Fridays and Magnum Saturdays (Winner of Improper Bostonian’s Best Saturday Night 2017).

Weekday: Mon to Thu - 5pm to 9pm Fri - 5pm to 9:30pm

Weekend: Sat - 4pm to 9:30pm Sun - 11am to 3pm 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Trophy Room

26 Chandler St, Boston, USA

The Trophy Room is a trendy gay gastro pub and bar, located in the South End are of Boston.

This chilled venue is a local favorite, due to the delicious meals and creative cocktail names, such as the 'Trophy Husband'.

The Trophy Room hosts regular drag shows and other events, check out their website for more information.

Weekday: CLOSED: Mon, Tues OPEN: Wed-Fri 4 pm - 12 am

Weekend: Sat: 4 pm - 12am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

The Tam

222 Tremont St, Boston, USA

The Tam is a much-loved neighborhood dive bar, popular for the lively and busy atmosphere. Check out their website for more information.

Weekday: 10 am - 2 am

Weekend: 10 am - 2 am

Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023

Jacques' Cabaret

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Tomorrow: Comedy Open Mic - Every Sunday

79 Broadway, Boston, USA

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Based on 3 votes

LGBT-popular show bar Jacques' Cabaret features nightly drag and cabaret shows, as well as karaoke and open mic nights every week. It's the longest-running show bar in Boston.

Advanced booking recommended.

Features:

Bar

Dancing

Drag Shows

Karaoke

Live music

Music

3.7

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Based on 3 votes

Weekday: 11am-12am

Weekend: 11am-12am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Cathedral Station

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1222 Washington St, Boston, USA

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Cathedral Station is favorite hangout for LGBTQI+ sports fans in Boston, with TV screens showing various games throughout. Cathedral Station is located in Boston's South End. There's a bar area, dining area, entertainment area with pool table and dartboards. You can also mingle outside on the patio.

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Weekday: Mon-Tues: 2pm-12am Fri:2pm-2am

Weekend: Sat: 11am-2am Sun: 11am-2am

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

Boston Eagle (CLOSED)

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520 Tremont St, Boston, USA

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As the name suggests, Boston Eagle celebrates the classic leather-clad gay aesthetic. It isn't, however, a kink club with dress codes. All are welcome.

The bar offers shabby chic, rough and ready and devoid of pretension. It's something of a Boston institution.

Nearest station: Black Bay - South End

Features:

Bar

Food

Music

3.3

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Based on 3 votes

Weekday: Mon-Fri: 16:00-02:00

Weekend: Sat: 16:00-02:00 Sun: 12:00-02:00

Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023

Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023

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