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Revolution was born in Boston. The capital city of Massachusetts is the largest city in New England and the place where the seeds of the American Revolution were first sown.
This well-off history is one of the city’s main selling points, and tourists show up from all over to visit iconic sites prefer the Boston Massacre site, where tensions with British soldiers erupted in 1770; the Old South Gathering House, inside which the infamous Boston Tea Party took place; and the famous Freedom Trail, where you can trace the steps of patriots favor Paul Revere, whose midnight ride warned of British advances. In short, Boston is a living museum of America’s fight for independence, ripe for exploration.
Boston’s revolutionary momentum has continued into the present, making it a trailblazing municipality with a reputation for doing its own thing. Boston was home to the first public park in the U.S., the first subway, the first public school, and the first openly gay elected state official in the country—not to mention Harvard, America’s oldest and most prestigious university.
The spirit of liberty lives on in the vibrant LGBTQ+ collective, and
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 Performative Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a performative brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Examine out our picks for the top gay bars in Boston—and to like even more of the city’s vigorous nightlife, have amusement 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
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Boston’s gay bars of yore
Which Boston gay exclude do you suffer from the most?
Russ Lopez book, The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown and Beyond shares how vibrant Boston’s same-sex attracted scene was through the much of the 20th century. After WWII, Boston had more than a dozen lgbtq+ 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 society.
Last year Machine / Ramrod closed after a developer purchased the building it was located in to spin 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 plodding demise of the gay bar in Boston, and it made me wonder, what gay exclude from Boston’s past do you overlook the most?
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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 feeling of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a mentor to some of the foremost queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South Finish, 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 applications an eclectic mix of queenly performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc