Updated 2007-08-17 21:02
| Ramrod The dresscode for Ramrod on Saturdays is “No gear, no beer,” which means you have to be wearing at least be either wearing a leather harness, vest, pants, or chaps, be shirtless, wearing a uniform, or rubber apparel. Seriously, they won’t let you in unless you look like a leather daddy. 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 dark, underground space packs the floor. 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 out 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. |