Gay boston area

Address: 1310 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

Opening hours: Tues.-Thurs. Located, like many of Boston’s best restaurants, in Back Bay.

Flour Bakery + Cafe – Everyone loves a tart with a heart, and this beloved Boston establishment is known for its delicious pastries, fresh bread, and savory sandwiches.

Located in Bay Village.

Cathedral Station – This gay sports bar in the South End has a neighborhood pub vibe. Spring and fall offer the opportunity to do a bit of everything in mild weather, with fewer crowds and cheaper hotels.

Boston is smaller than you’d expect, at least in the city center, so walking—or cycling—is most people’s preferred form of transportation.

The Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall, known as the “Cradle of Liberty,” are also highlights. Located in Boston's South End neighborhood, Trophy Room has a colorful atmosphere, superb food and drink options, and lively weekend brunch. Boston’s long-standing restaurant, piano bar, cabaret space and dance club will satisfy all of your LGBTQ+ nightlife cravings.

While there are multiple locations around the city, the one in the South End is especially popular with the LGBTQ+ community.

Atlantic Fish Co. – This premier seafood restaurant is known for its fresh, daily-caught fish and classic New England fare. The garden is famous for its vibrant flower beds and the iconic equestrian statue of George Washington.A highlight of visiting the Public Garden is the Swan Boats, a cherished Boston tradition since 1877.

5-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm-2am; Sun. 4-9pm

What is it?  Nestled inside Downtown Crossing, near what is unofficially Boston’s wild weekend drinking district, this long-standing, bear-centric, leather bar offers dance, karaoke and trivia nights, as well as pool tables in a casual, sports bar-like atmosphere.

Why go? The entrance is a little off the beaten path, but the name is a staple among the LGBTQ community, so once you’re there, you’ll know that you’ve arrived at the right spot.

We love: The bi-level space is constantly a buzz, packing in the crowds that always accumulate on weekends (and, when in season, the weekly communal RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties).

Queer cuties in your neighborhood are right at your fingertips - go meet them!

Looking for something a little less nightlife-related? Needless to say, with such a revolutionary theme, the hotel is extremely LGBTQ+ friendly and is centrally located in South End, just a short walk from the main gay nightlife.

Clarendon Square Bed and Breakfast – Size isn’t everything, and this petite, yet luxurious, bed and breakfast masterfully combines chic with homely.

Gay Beaches in Boston
10. Nearby, the Harvard Art Museums offer a vast collection of world-class art. The menu is packed with comfort food favorites, making it a great spot in Back Bay for food and a sneaky mimosa. Jacques Cabaret

Back Bay - 79 Broadway St. Boston, MA 02116

A beloved fixture in Boston's LGBTQ+ community, Jacques Cabaret offers an eclectic mix of drag shows, queer karaoke nights, and dance parties.

The hotel rooms, on the other hand, are homely yet stylish, with loft, suite, and bunk bed rooms for groups. 4-11pm (kitchen closes at 9pm); Fri. 4pm-1am (kitchen closes at 10pm); Saturday 8am-1am (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sun. 8am-10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)

What is it?  When some local foodies hear dbar, they might associate it with its sister restaurants, Boston Chops and Deuaxve—but the local LGBTQ+ scene knows that it’s also a place to stay long after the shrimp cocktail and steak have been served.

Why go? The Dorchester spot hosts its weekly themed nights, like lively sing-alongs, Pop Rocks Karaoke, as well as Sunday Tea Dances.

Why go? Your calendar is full with a stop at this hotspot – there are RuPaul’s Drag Race revisits on Fridays at 8pm and 10pm Friday Feels drag shows, Mayhem Saturdays dance parties, twice-monthly Wednesday Pop Quiz trivia, Supernature disco dances on the third Friday of each month, and Sunday disco brunches.

We love: What’s there not to love – each night is a different vibe for you to sip, dine and dance.

It’s also very spacious, with a bar area for watching games and playing pool, a separate dining area, and a large outdoor patio.

Midway Cafe – Not a gay bar per se, but a cool dive bar in Jamaica Plain that has live music and hosts LGBTQ+ nights.