Updated 16:15, September the 8th, 2008
| Ramrod The dresscode for Ramrod on Saturdays is “No gear, no beer,” which means you have to be wearing at least a leather harness, vest, pants, or chaps, be shirtless, wearing a uniform, or rubber apparel. 1254 Boylston St., Boston. 21+. MBTA: Orange Line to Back Bay. 617.266.2986. |
| Machine Located beneath the Ramrod, Machine claims to be Boston’s “best gay club, period.” They may be right. The dance floor at this dark, underground space is always packed. 1256 Boylston St., Boston. 21+. MBTA: Orange Line to Back Bay. 617.536.1950. |
| Club Café Slightly more upscale than Machine and definitely more pretentious, but the men here sure know how to dress to impress. The eclectic drink menu is about as diverse as the “meat.” Yes, you know what we mean. 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. MBTA: Green Line to Arlington. 617.536.0966. |
| Dyke Night Girls who love girls will love these girls nights on Thursdays at Club Café (see entry above) and on Fridays at Toast, which really is the toast of the town, as two local papers named it the best lesbian night of 2007. |
| Boston Eagle There’s no signage here, just a big stone eagle protruding from the terrace. But once inside, you’ll know you’re in the right place by the dancefloor full of manly men. Like other ‘eagle’ bars around the world, facial hair and body hair are celebrated. 520 Tremont St., Boston. MBTA: Orange Line to Back Bay. 617.542.4494. |
| Jacque’s It’s dark, it’s seedy and you should probably avoid it if you have a problem with men in dresses. But anyone, from trannie to granny, who can afford the inexpensive price of a drink is welcome. 79 Broadway, Boston. 21+. MBTA: Orange Line to New England Medical Center. 617. 426.8902. |
| Truth Serum The gals at Truth Serum often dress up as dudes for many of the events they hold around town, and the guys dress as gals. They might crossdress, but their events certainly aren’t a drag. Check out TraniWreck Oct. 14. Most events are at the Midway Café, but check their site for changes. 3496 Washington St., Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Orange Line to Green Street. 617.524.9038. |
| The Midway Café Every Thursday night, JP’s quirky Midway Café hosts Queeraoke, which is exactly what the title suggests. DJ Summers’ Eve (yeah, we know) can spin any one of over 30,000 songs for you to belt along to. It’s 21+, and there’s a mere $5 cover so you won’t have to stretch the cash that’s supposed to be going towards paying off student loans. You should also check out Truth Serum (www.truthserum.org). They’re a production company that often puts on great gay events at the Midway. 3496 Washington St., Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Orange Line to Green Street. 617.524.9038. |
| Dyke Night Girls who love girls will love these girls nights on Thursdays at Club Café (see entry above) and on the fourth Friday of every month at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain. |