Lavender Atlas

Gay Guide

Listing and event details can change quickly. Please verify with the venue directly before visiting. Lavender Atlas is not responsible for third-party accuracy.

Upcoming Events

Jun 13
Boston Common and City Hall Plaza
A reimagined and inclusive Pride celebration with a parade and citywide programming in downtown Boston.

Trophy Room

★ 4.96
South End

Mixed crowd sports bar

Address 26 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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Theater District

Boston's oldest drag venue, hosting nightly cabaret shows, karaoke, and talent competitions in an intimate setting.

Address 79 Broadway St
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The Alley Bar

★ 4.79
Downtown/North End

For bears & men who love them

Address 14 Pi Alley,
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Back Bay

Boston night club with two dance floors

Address 100 Warrenton St,
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Club Cafe

★ 4.74
Back Bay

A South End landmark for over 30 years, featuring a piano lounge, cabaret space, and a high-energy dance floor.

Address 209 Columbus Ave
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dbar

★ 4.59
Out of town

Martini lounge, mixed crowd

Address 1236 Dorchester Ave,
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Back Bay

A gay-friendly guesthouse in Boston's South End neighbourhood offering bed and breakfast accommodation. A small, intimate property popular with LGBTQ+ travellers looking for a homey alternative to larger hotels.

Address 22 Edgerly Rd,
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Dorchester

A queer-owned bar and restaurant in Dorchester serving South Boston's LGBTQ+ community. Blend offers a full menu alongside a welcoming bar atmosphere and regular community events.

Address 1310 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122, USA

A Boston-area organization connecting South Asian LGBTQ+ individuals and allies across Massachusetts. MASALA runs community events, support groups, and cultural programming for the South Asian queer diaspora.

Address 1127 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

A Boston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the bisexual community. The Bisexual Resource Center maintains an online resource library and runs educational and outreach programs nationally.

Boston

Stylish, comfortable, quaint and located in Boston's popular South End. Recently restored 1860s brownstone with modern touches. Offering all the amenities of a luxury hotel along with a rooftop hot tub.

Address 198 W Brookline St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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A large nightlife venue in Boston's Seaport District running regular LGBTQ+ events and club nights. The Grand hosts some of Boston's biggest queer parties in a high-capacity space.

Address 58 Seaport Blvd #300, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Boston South End LGBTQ+ sports bar.

Address 1222 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118

BAGLY is a Boston-based LGBTQ+ youth organization offering support groups, leadership development, and community advocacy for queer and trans youth.

Address 28 Court Square, Boston, MA 02108, USA

A queer-friendly natural wine bar in Somerville's Bow Market with a carefully curated list and a laid-back atmosphere. A favourite for LGBTQ+ locals in the Davis Square area.

Address 1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Theater District

A gay bar and nightclub in Boston's Theater District, Legacy draws a diverse crowd with regular DJ nights, drag shows, and themed events on Warrenton Street.

Address 79 Warrenton St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Back Bay

A Sapphic space safe for all

Address 909 Boylston St,
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A Cambridge LGBTQ+ nightclub with a devoted following, known for its goth, fetish, and queer-themed nights. ManRay has been a fixture of the Boston-area alternative queer scene across multiple venue incarnations.

Address 40 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

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