Boston’s acceptance of sexuality
(of any orientation) has come a long way since the Puritans founded the
city in 1630. Massachusetts was the first state to recognize gay
marriage — a full decade before the country as a whole did — and its
capital city quite fittingly has a host of bars catering to the LGBT community.
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Whether you're seeking a low-key dive bar or an
in-your-face cocktail bar with drag brunches, these six LGBT-friendly
bars and clubs in Boston will make you feel right at home.
For the Cocktails: Trophy Room
Drag brunches and regular screenings of RuPaul make visiting Trophy Room
in the South End a weekly occurrence for some Bostonians — especially
those looking for more than just a standard drink. Here, bartenders
serve 13 signature craft cocktails with a heavy pour. Order the namesake
Trophy Husband: a smooth blend of Grey Goose cherry noir vodka, ginger
liqueur, and lemon juice.
For the Dancing: Club Cafe
Club Cafe, also in the South End, has been a mainstay
in the Boston nightlife scene since 1982. On weekends, it’s the city’s
top spot for dancing. They blast hits and remixes as revelers bust moves
under an oversized disco ball.
For the Sing-along: DBar
Dorchester’s DBar
is a contemporary American restaurant by day, and a dance party by
night, when the sleek leather banquettes transition to cozy lounge
areas. Go on Tuesdays for dinner and cocktails before a DJ arrives to
play songs from musicals (the classics, of course, but also new hits) as
the crowd sings along to the music videos shown on television screens.
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For the Sports Fan: Cathedral Station
The only gay sports bar in Boston, Cathedral Station
shows all the major games indoors on big screen TVs. Root for the home
team (or risk some dirty looks) with a cocktail or beer in hand. Not
into spectator sports? Try your hand at darts and pool before heading
outside to the relaxed patio area.
For the Beer: The Alley
After major renovations in 2015 and 2016, The Alley
is once again one of Boston’s most happening gay bars, now with an
updated dance area and LED lighting. Come fall 2017, expect a new
kitchen and bar menu as well. Until then, swing by for the 20-beer draft
list of mostly local brews and the friendly atmosphere.
For the Dive Bar: The Eagle
The Eagle on Tremont Street is exactly what you’d
expect from a long-popular gay dive bar: a pool table and juke box, a
mixed crowd, and affordable, strong drinks. There’s nothing pretentious
about it — but that’s the whole point.
