At 60 with receding gray hair I was refused entry for no ID. As I've not needed ID for 30+ years,…read moreI leave my wallet in the glove box ( so I don't loose it) and just bring CC and cash. The doormans breath reeked of alcohol. It all worked out the group of 5 of us went bar hopping to see what happened.....I WAS NEVER CARDED ONCE, WE SPENT LOTS OF $$$$ ELSEWHERE, laughed and joked about my NOT having ID FYI Helen Keller would have recognized that I was ancient and probably knew Jesus when he was in JR high! Lesson learned, I won't be going back. Sad, this was once a bar where this kind of foolishness would NEVER have happened!

Speakers are too loud and half of them are horribly distorted. The bar is often messy with spilled…read moredrinks and it hardly ever gets cleaned. They don't even have napkins so you can clean your space. The pool table is sketchy to play on and looks like it's doing the Walk of Shame every night. Cash only. No dance floor. The staff are nice and pour generous so they get some stars.

Incredibly rude bouncer on 1/3. Making some patrons take tickets to go upstairs but letting others…read morewho is friends with go up. Will seek legal action

A little hard to find but worth it (look for the number 14). The vibe is very open and welcoming…read more Very chill. Lots of TV screens. Comfortable space and good variety of beers. Not clubby and not divey. I did not try the food. The true highlight is Ivan the bartender. Wow. He is so friendly and fun and has good dance moves. His energy is joyfully infectious. Ivan you are amazing!

I have been attending Guilt Trip Fridays since day 1 and I don't have enough great things to say…read moreabout it!! The staff there is especially amazing, my personal favorite is Rob G. he is so nice and soooooooooooooooo hot!!!!!! I haven't seen a tailpipe like that in ages!!

For 10+ years, Kristen Porter's Dyke Night Productions has been presenting an ever-evolving,…read moreever-awesome assortment of recurring club nights that create a safe and fun space for women (+ allies). From Toast Fridays (RIP) back in the day to the current line-up that includes Second Saturdays at Machine, Fourth Fridays at the Milky Way, and the brand-new "Venus Room" (every Friday night at Felt), Dyke Night has become the heart and soul of the Boston-area lesbian & friends community, at least when it comes to nightlife. Dyke Night also regularly teams up with LGBT community groups to host fundraisers, while also giving back to the community in other ways such as through the donation of 25% of its profits to LGBT causes.

I agree with A B., Machine seems to only play a techno-style music genre. Every song, gets spun…read moreinto the same techno-beat. There are other types of music out there! The influx of people from all different backgrounds and cultures should be a sign to also add variety to the music being played. How about some hip hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, top 40 hits, etc!!! The DJ at Milkyway spins some really good music. Everyone seems to be having fun and enjoying the music :)

Trophy Room is a must-visit hidden gem in the South End. The bartenders are the best in the city…read moreand know how to make customers feel welcome. It's no mystery why patrons like myself return week after week. The vibe is laid back on weeknights but amped up on weekend nights. Whether dressed in a tux or in shorts and a tee-shirt, everyone is welcome and comfortable at Trophy Room, which effortlessly and unpretentiously combines both quirky, sporty dive bar vibes and a chic, upscale lounge ambience in a small yet vibrant, intentional setting. It is a Boston institution for a reason and a can't-miss destination in a city that, notably, lacks just the kind of fun, welcoming, energetic space that Trophy Room consistently provides.

Is this really a gay bar? Gay-friendly, sure, but honestly, other than the rainbow symbol in their…read morelogo and a few of the provocative cocktail names (The Naked Experience, Cucumber Catcher). This is actually the in-house bar cafe for the compact Staypineapple Hotel where we were staying in Boston (review: https://yelp.to/iittq3ioql). As a hotel guest, we were entitled to complimentary glasses of wine (photo: https://yelp.to/VZfvDvRXXU). Chardonnay for Jamie, Merlot for me. They were generous pours, and it was a nice enough experience that we came back twice during our stay. Each time, we both went for the $15 A Cup of Joe, an espresso martini with vodka, kahlua, and for $2 more, Bailey's (photo: https://yelp.to/gOfz2lyTgh). That was a refreshing delight worth repeating, and the staff was quite friendly. Definitely inclusive here but if you want a more distinctively gay experience, go to Club Cafe (review: https://yelp.to/ij4qTOWnsD). COCKTAILS / WINE - 4 stars...espresso martinis are the bomb here AMBIANCE - 4 stars...open with a long bar and a lot of windows SERVICE - 4 stars...very friendly and polite TOTAL - 4 stars...inclusive but not that gay RELATED - Exploring Boston? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3XtfnFc

Myles was so wonderful- we had a great meal and there was Lush Life jazz singing afterward. Wow!…read moreAmazing service, delicious food, brilliant performances.

I turned 22 yesterday and was very excited to spend the end of my night with friends at club cafe,…read morewhich I heard great things about. After waiting 30+ minutes in line, the bouncer saw I had 2 EMPTY shooters in my bag. I held up the shooters so he could see they were empty, and they were emptied over an hour before. The bouncer told me I should empty the bottles in a trashcan at the end of the street so that the police (who were near the entrance) didn't see me. Totally fine with me- I disposed of the bottles and returned tn the bouncer and the rest of my friends. The bouncer informed me that the policewoman saw me throwing out the bottles and I couldn't come into the club. This is complete bullsh*t on so many levels: 1. If it is illegal to go into an establishment with an outside beverage, my outside beverages were empty. This could be verified by bouncer 2. I am of legal drinking age. Not sure where in the Massachusetts state legislature it says that I cannot get into a bar after having some empty shooters in my bag at the shocking age of 22 3. This bouncer gave me his (albeit untrustworthy) advice to then completely disregard it and prevent me from getting into this club. On my birthday. Why on earth would you tell me to go to this trashcan and then not let me in. 4. Not really sure why you can't get into a club after disposing of a shooter. Does the city of Boston and/or state of Massachusetts ban individuals who had previously carried liquor in their bags (from hours before) entry into bars? Didn't think so. In summary, this was an extremely disappointing way to end what was otherwise a very fun night to celebrate my birthday. I wish I could've seen the club cafe vibes but unfortunately I was wrongfully denied with no legal basis. Wish I stayed at Clery's.

Bubbas is a religious experience. It's a place where people of all races, genders, sexualities,…read moresocioeconomic backgrounds can come together. The tunes are immaculate, the dancing is constant. If you are looking for a classy bar experience please stick to the many fantastic cocktail bars Portland has to offer. If you are looking to restore your faith in humanity while sipping a beer or a mixed drink in a plastic cup, go to Bubba's. I hope to still be dancing here when I'm in my 90s.

If you know, you know! Bubba's is such a fun time if you're looking for an evening to let loose…read more All ages, and attire are welcome, so you never feel out of place.

I go to Flask to see my friends DJ & dance to 80's goth tunes. Occasionally, they do theme, artist,…read moreor band nights: Prince, Bowie, Cure, & definitely Hallowe'en.

The EDM music was amazing! It was the best time me and my girlfriend had in a very long. I had…read moreasked a random person to teach me how to shuffle because I didn't know how. Love this place and the atmosphere:). I definitely will recommend this bar and can't wait to go back :)

Those dances were awesome don't think they are around anymore. Which is sad. It was always fun…read morealways looked forward to those dances.

Back in 2016 my husband of 21 years left me.I lost everything including my home.For the first time…read morein my life i had no where to go,no where to live.I was actually looking at tents figuring the woods would be my safest bet.My son was frantically looking for places for me to go,we had just about given up when he saw an ad for a couch to sleep on in return for helping to clean the hall.I went to meet David and was scared to death he would say no due to my age,58 at the time,but he didn't. He heard my story told me i had a job,a home and not to be afraid. He did not know me.He didn't know what kind of person i was but he took me in anyway.For the next 6 and a half weeks as i waited for my son to purchase his first home i stayed at Daniels Hall. I slept on the couch next to the bar with my clothes is boxes and my computer i was safe. Joanne made me feel at home from the beginning and made me laugh again,she is a wonderful lady.I am writing this to let everyone know that there are still great people in this world who care.David and Joanne are two of them.I also have to apologize for how long it took to post this.The tower to my computer was damaged in our final move and it has taken me this long to afford another one.In closing i would like to thank David and Joanne for taking in a total stranger and giving her a place to lay her head and hope for the future. God bless them both, Pam Watkins

I have been a regular patron of this establishment, and all the staff members are familiar with me…read more However, I have recently encountered some difficulties with the new door attendant, Kyle. Unlike the other staff members, he lacks the friendliness and approachability that I have come to expect. It is evident that he requires some training on how to treat regulars. Additionally, the new bartender is not as competent as Angie, who has been working at the bar for a while. Everyone appreciates her bartending skills, and she is exceptionally kind. Personally, I believe that I have only started to experience gaslighting when she is bartending at the nightclub. While the new staff members are generally acceptable, they need to improve their customer service skills. In my opinion they need put Angie the well experienced bartender at night club. And lease experience in the pub...

For a bar in Portsmouth to have 5 "bouncers" manning a bedroom sized dance floor that actually just…read moremake everyone around them more uncomfortable amazes me. They would be the last people I would want handling any situation that goes on in that establishment. Also the DJ is absolute trash. Spend your money somewhere else(the pressroom and thirsty moose). I am only being this harsh after living and visiting these establishments for all of my twenties and always being disappointed I wasted my nights there.