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Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars in Massachusetts

15 of the 1,016 bars we track in Massachusetts have an LGBTQ+ focus. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

15bars
8cities
1,016bars statewide

LGBTQ+ bars are venues that have long served as social spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone is welcome. People use this section to find a friendly, community-minded place nearby. Every bar here is listed as a gay bar in its business category or has gay, LGBTQ or queer in its name.

Boston 4

  1. Dani’s Queer Bar

    909 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

    Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
  2. Jacques Cabaret

    79 Broadway St, Boston, MA 02116

    LGBTQ+
  3. The Alley Bar

    14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108

    LGBTQ+
  4. The Boston Eagle

    520 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

    LGBTQ+

Provincetown 4

  1. A House

    6 Masonic Pl #4, Provincetown, MA 02657

    LGBTQ+
  2. Atlantic House

    6 Masonic Pl, Provincetown, MA 02657-1414

    LGBTQ+
  3. Buoy Bar

    161 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657-2101

    LGBTQ+
  4. Macho Bar

    4 Masonic Pl, Provincetown, MA 02657

    LGBTQ+

Springfield 2

  1. Christopher's Tavern

    360 Cooley St, Springfield, MA 01128

    LGBTQ+Tavern
  2. DUMP

    Springfield, MA

    LGBTQ+

Cambridge 1

  1. Paradise

    180 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

    LGBTQ+

Jamaica Plain 1

  1. Queeraoke

    3496 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-2609

    LGBTQ+KaraokeLive music

Lynn 1

  1. 47 Central

    47 Central Street, Lynn, MA 01901

    LGBTQ+

New Bedford 1

  1. The Gallery Bar

    20 Kenyon St, New Bedford, MA 02740

    LGBTQ+

Worcester 1

  1. MB Lounge

    40 Grafton St, Worcester, MA 01604-4902

    LoungeLGBTQ+
Check the event calendar. Many of these bars have themed nights, so look at the venue's own schedule before you go.

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Good to know

What is a gay bar?

It is a bar that centers the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming guests of every background. The vibe ranges from quiet neighborhood spots to lively dance rooms.

Who can go to a gay bar?

Everyone is welcome, as long as they respect the space and other guests. Age policies vary, so check the venue's age policy.