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Boston is the capital city of the first state to legalise equal sex marriage, and as such it prides itself on being accessible and welcoming. This city is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ population on the East Coast, drawn by the generally inclusive culture of even the areas that aren't exclusively queer. There are pride flags in windows across Boston, and huge annual events such as Pride and the LGBT Film Festival that are dedicated to the group. Visitors also flock to follow the Freedom Route for a taste of historical queer spaces across the city.
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Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize homosexual marriage, but we also know how to show off our pride in style. Whether it’s dancing into the early morning hours, watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a drag brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Check out our picks for the foremost gay bars in Boston—and to enjoy even more of the city’s peppy nightlife, have fun exploring the bestcocktail lounges and speakeasies. And don't forget that June is Pride Month, so check out these Event events around Boston.
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Best Boston gay bars
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Boston’s gay bars of yore
Which Boston gay bar do you miss the most?
Russ Lopez book, The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown and Beyond shares how vibrant Boston’s gay scene was through the much of the 20th century. After WWII, Boston had more than a dozen gay bars. Those numbers would persist to proliferate over the coming decades (peaking in the 1970s – 90s) alongside other businesses that catered to the local gay community.
Last year Machine / Ramrod closed after a developer purchased the building it was located in to spin the block into residences. And a few weeks ago, I shared that the Boston Eagle has permnantly closed. The impairment of these spaces has reignited the discussion about the slow demise of the gay bar in Boston, and it made me wonder, what same-sex attracted bar from Boston’s past do you miss the most?
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The first story is about the stately old building at 1270 Boylston Street. It was originally built as a horse carriage factory, but in the 1970s and 1980s it was house to a gay club called simply the 1270 Club. The 1270 Club featured some of Boston's best DJs and was a popular spot for dancing. The club's three floors were filled with a diverse mix of gays, lesbians, and even adventurous straight people who came for the tune. Here is a quote from a 1981 Boston Globe article hinting at the club's mystique:
After the 1270 Club closed the building was the site of several other other gay bars: Maximum Security, Tatoo, and finally Quest. Currently the building is home to the Baseball Tavern, a unbent sports bar.
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