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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 instinct of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a instruction to some of the finest queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South Complete, 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 bedtime 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 bids an eclectic mix of queenly performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc
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 Flamboyant Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a performative brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Test out our picks for the foremost gay bars in Boston—and to relish even more of the city’s active nightlife, have entertaining 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
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Legacy Boston is located at 275 Tremont Street which has been home to some of the most legendary venues in Boston nightlife in the last 20 years.
Originally opening as Jukebox back in 1982, the basement was place to the hottest nightclub in Boston at that time. Open 7 nights a week with a line down the road to fill one of the longest running clubs in Boston history which stayed open until 2001.
After a serious renovation in February 2001, the unused venue called Matrix opened as a mainstream uppermost 40 and house song club doing very thriving with one of the most recognized and skillfully known names in Boston DJ Adilson every Friday night. Matrix remained operating as one of the most popular and consistent venues in the town until closing in 2006.
The most recent incarnation as of late was Pearl which opened in 2006. This was the first time in which the venues downstairs split and Underbar opened and separated from Pearl. Taking on the mainstream open format genre, Pearl operated until January of 2011 for its current renovation.