Situated on a quiet street in the Jewelry District, Mirabar is Rhode Island's oldest continually operating gay bar. Though it could use a bit of a refresh, the interior is filled with lots of charm and queer energy. The space is huge- boasting a long bar, dance floor & go-go stage, a coined pool table, and plenty of bar top and lounge seating. My friends and I went on a Saturday night around 8pm and there was no cover. The drinks were cheap, bartender was kind, and we had a fab time. Will definitely be making this my new go-to spot when my queers and I need a cheeky little drink and pool game. Xx read more

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My "ride or die' back in the day. Back when I was first starting out with this crazy nightlife, I found Mirabar. We danced, chatted, flirted and waited for guys to buy us beers because we were young and broke, but handsome and popular. Are people not nice there? IDK about now. I loved hanging out smiling at everyone dancing, pushing the hopeful divas off the box and pulling all the geeks on! We were truly fun, loved to have it, loved to share it. I'll always love Mirabar. Always remember you're a star, be pushy but don't be a bitch. It's stupid. We were all little young freaks at one point, terrified of abandonment... it's psych 101 guys. Be nice. Smile and get into the groove! Xoxo read more

Mirabar is beautiful! They have a really nice leather couch in the back to sit on and relax, the music is always great, it doesn't usually get too crowded so it's a wonderful place to meet people and be able to hear yourself talking to them. Highly recommend read more

Place is great for day drinking like I'm doing currently!! Rundown though. My spot to drink because it's never busy, so you never have to wait for drinks! Pool table isn't as good as Eagles, but at least you never have to wait to use it read more

This is a great place to get a drink on the weekends and have a good time with an awesome crowd. I went on a Friday night with two friends for a couple drinks on our "bar crawl" and had a fabulous time! It was mostly a male crowd. They have plenty of places to sit and a huge bar. They also have lounge style seating on the far end of the bar. The dance floor is massive with strobe lights everywhere. I personally enjoyed the music as it was mainly 80s-90s tunes, which I don't think will gear towards the younger crowd unless that is their style of music. The crowd was friendly and everyone seemed to be having a great time. read more

Good prices. Nice guys. And will definitely come back for the grilled cheese ! Wow. We will definitely recommend the Long Island iced tea.

The only real gay-oriented dance club in Providence. The landmark business has recently moved to a new location, a bit down the street from the last one, but still in the same area. The bartenders serve up strong cocktails at good prices while guests dance around the newly polished hardwood floors and strut their stuff on the "box". They have special themed nights that keep the good times going all through week. Retro night on Wednesdays. Grilled Cheese Thursdays with strip poker hosted by Kitty Litter. What a fun time! read more

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Crowded. All dudes. Pompous vibe. Line for bathroom was 12 deep. Left to Dark Lady and had a blast.

Possibly the saddest place I've ever visited in a bar. I've been here on four or so occasions and can say that the only time I had fun was on Sunday afternoon. But that was once, and a long time ago. Actually, a funeral is more fun than this place. The atmosphere is dour. It is a nice space, but the vibe is depressing. You can't even eek out a smile from the bartenders. They seem depressed as much as the place does. I vow never to go back. I can be sad in more much appealing places, I don't need to go here and spend time and money to do that. read more

We went on a Saturday night around 11pm got one drink and left, just felt really awkward considering we were the youngest guys by about 10 years, strong drinks, but at one point I did over hear a group of what it seemed regulars say don't you know this is a 50 plus gay bar referring to us after we first sat down . Don't think I would come back, Eagle down the road we fit in much better ! read more

My disclaimer is that we did not actually get in. Yes I am a New Yorker, a woman, and love to go dancing with my gay boys. They are the best kind of boy really-they get me, give me tons of affection, think I'm stunningly beautiful even in scrubs when I wake up in the morning, and expect nothing but my unconditional adoration. Easy. Again, I digress. We came to Mirabar with the intent to dance the night away amongst beautiful men, but helas, we were ushered into a line on the left wall of the entrance and just stood there for 10 minutes. The place was NOT packed, and it just seemed arbitrary to me. We waited with no prospect of entering the venue, while other people cruised by on our right, and started to shake their booties. I would have liked to give Mirabar a better review, but helas, they shunned me, and hence invoked my wrath...which I tend to express through Yelp. read more

Growing up, I always thought the name of this place was Mirror Bar. (Well, I guess not growing up - more like when I was in high school.) I started going here when I was way too young, and I am half-proud, half-ashamed to admit that I can't remember if the current location is the location that I used to frequent when I was a kid. (Can anybody help me on that?) I learned many things during that period in my life at Mirabar, including how to tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue. Apparently, I learned many things here EXCLUDING sharpening my sense of direction. Anyhoo, I like Mirabar in its current form. It's clean, it's spacious, and there are two floors and several nooks and crannies where one can hide out. It's not super-swanky, but it is definitely not gross or scary. Downstairs is dance party heaven complete with mostly-nekkid shot boys, and upstairs (where I spend most of my time) is a little more upscale. Dark wood, mirrors, and high-top tables make for an amazing backdrop to what I think is the best karaoke night in Providence. Hit up the top floor at the Mirabar on Friday nights, and you will witness some of the most passionate deliveries of Celine Dion ballads, the sloppiest Brittney Spears voice-mimicking homages, and some of the most fabulously-trained musical theatre voices in the state. One night that I was in attendance, I watched a VERY handsome man sing an incredibly heartfelt and well-practiced rendition of "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi that literally had me and all my friends crossing our legs longingly. If I remember correctly (admittedly, it is quite hazy), I think one of my friends ended up crawling to this talented gentleman on her hands and knees. He was GOOD. We all prayed he was straight. He wasn't. Shocking. Drinks are strong, shot boys are cute, karaoke selection is wide, the lightshow on the dance floor is great, and constant thumping bass is definitely provided from the DJ. Mirabar is everything that a gay club should be. Plus (and this is a nice bonus!) they're super nice to straight ladies like me who love gay boys. read more

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Since Mirabar moved to the new location, business has fallen apart. There are some staff members there that inappropriately touch and fondle the customers and other staff at the bar. The music has become awful. The place overall has really just become a dumping grounds for those who don't know where else to go. The management and some staff members need to just go. If it keeps up the way it has been, the establishment is out the door. Personally, I'd recommend going to somewhere else where the staff treats it's customers and staff with respect. Unless of course you want to be inappropriately touched and borderline molested at the bar. If that is the case, you are welcome to go see this place for sure. read more

Mirabar was the first bar I went to when I visited providence. I'm not going to lie though, I miss the old location. That being said, I still usually enjoy myself when I go. Henry and Jack are always a hell of a lot of fun and I happen to be friends with many of the gogo dancers and shot boys. I wish they would do more events though. I know the new location is somewhat out of the way but as everyone saw on New Year's Eve with the appearance from Andrew Christian, they can still pull a crowd. Keep it going!! read more

World-class bad service! Stopped by Sunday night to listen to live music. After our first drink, I tried to get our server's attention for 45 minutes for another round to no avail. Had to finally go up to the bar to ask tor the check. Very disappointed. read more

The trash factor is through the ROOF here!! First time ever was the friday after Thanksgiving. I needed to dance off my turkey and stuffing. Perfect. As I sauntered down the street...i was beyond confused as to where the fuck this place was. A door was opened, we went up the stairs, i felt like I was in some mafia scene. However then i heard P!nk playing and knew I was in good hands. At first glance, this place looked like a converted barn....with christmas lights. Much like a scene out of White Christmas...but homosexual. The drinks are STRONG and cheap. I loved it. Totally beats the prices anywhere in boston and SF. When you have great music and strong drinks...you end up with me on a box dancing. Needless to say it was a fun night. To top it off the boys walking around with the shots are very fun. OH! super cheap cover too. Also be sure you check up the third floor and watch the karaoke before you get to drunk to walk up and down the stairs. Drunk gays singing "You Raise Me Up" is PRICELESS. Whod oesnt love some Josh Groban at a gay bar. read more

i love going to mirabar. i never wait for drinks very long, everyone is always in a fantastic mood, dancing their bums off. I get a lil buzz going on, shake my booty on a twink, make him think I'm into him (even though I'm really staring at the hot muscle daddy leaning against the wall, who's scopin out the chicken). It's just so damn care free, drunk and fun there! BEWARE: if you're 6'3" like me. You're perfectly spiked hair might hit the ceiling on the dancefloor LOL read more

Not really... uh... my scene.... but I brought some friends who.... uh.... you know.... Ok, get it together. The drinks were strong, the donna summer was bumping, the strobe light was blinding. I kept my jacket on and stayed out of the bathroom. ;) read more

Ghetto. Then again, I'm from LA and am comparing it to West Hollywood. drinks were drinks,but the crowd.... uhhh...definitely not going back to this bar. as i said to my friends, it felt like i stepped into the lower decks of the titanic. read more

Hands down, my favorite place to go out drinking and dancing. The Boston gay scene is cold, expensive and full of self-importance, I can barely bring myself to go anywhere in Boston, whereas Mirabar has got it all: cheap drinks, better music and people you can actually hold a conversation with, no matter how many $4 vodka cranberries you've had. I'm always brining new people, gay or straight to Mirabar, and everyone always wants to go back. Retro night's are a good time, but honestly, I've never had a bad time here, no matter what night of the week. Mirabar isn't the classiest of joints, but that's why it's so great. It's dark, it's loud, it's packed and it's always worth the hour and a half it takes to bypass Boston and have a nice night out without the stiff upper lip. read more

What can I say, I came here as a tourist with some locales.... Mirabar was my first taste of the scene in Providence, and it won me over. The music was excellent and I was dancing (which is something that I do not normally do). The drinks were okay, but what won me over was the 3rd floor lounge area. The pool table and piano was placed perfectly. I met some great new people in Providence and played a good game of pool with locales. I must say the elevated part on the dance floor was my guilty pleasure. :-P I will recommend this place to any friend whether they be straight or gay to visit this place! read more

So... I usually give favorable reviews. Actually, truth be told, I rarely post reviews. But the ones I do post are most often favorable. That being said... This place is nothing special... like really. I liked the music (some fun dancy pop remixes and a few house songs), so that's why it merited three stars. The elevated mini-stage on the dance floor is kinda fun too. However, the guys were a bit creepy. One too many daddies (and not the Patrick Dempsey types). The building itself seems dirty--gives off the vibe that boys of nights past have contracted Hep b in the dark corners. At least that's how it made me feel. Some might say the venue has historic charm... all I have to say is that I would not want to see the place with the lights on. The drinks were whatever. (My "of-age" friend shared a couple with me when no one was looking.) As a side note, if you're under 21, you have to check your ID at the door. At the end of the night, when you go to retrieve it, just know that they may breathalyze you if they believe you have been drinking. Apparently, if you have alcohol on your breath, they won't return your ID to you (presumably until the next day... but I'm not totally sure). So, overall, this club was okay. Nothing more, nothing less. (Actually, maybe a little less than okay). But they played my favorite Selena Gomez remix, so I shouldn't hate on them too hard. read more

Happened upon this place when out with a friend. We played trivia, and danced, and had an absolute fun evening! Jay was the bartender, and was wonderful! What a fun place! Can't wait to go back! read more

This place is really cool. It's 3 levels of fun!! Never been to a gay bar in Providence so this was a bit unexpected. The place has "shot boys" roaming the premises in their underwear. The bottom level has a center stage that everyone wants to be a part of. Everyone wants to shake their tits on it even though it's already soo packed. The middle level has a bar and it overlooks the center stage. It gives prowlers a place to pick out their next victim. I actually thought the setup is very useful. The third level is setup like a lounge area where ever one just mingles and sing karaoke. Good place to relax and just hang out. read more

I like Mirabar because it attracts both boys and girls. The building's old charm and upper deck vantage of the dance floor below make it a great place for seeing the whole place at once. The DJs must be amazing every night when they play techo remixes to Adele. Who would have thought that was possible? The drinks were niiiiice and the staff super friendly. What a club. read more

I was out with my niece for a night on the town and Providence. We first stopped at platforms dance club on poe realizing that that was not a place for her. I wouldn't of minded hanging out there but her Comfort level was not accommodating and receptive to that. So we moved on I haven't been out doing the Providence nightlife in probably a decade G Spot was Julius place that we enjoyed period So we found mirabar pack the car walked in it's created by the door people check their ID gave us our wristbands prior to going in I called them ask him a few questions about if there was a DJ with the theme was dress code exedra whoever was on the phone was very rude he says we're really busy we're really busy okay that's how you hung up so we go and walked around the block we walk in there's only a maybe probably 9 or 10 people in there at the bar could you imagine if he had a real crowd to tend with. Suicide of rudeness being confidence level was right there too. So we step up to the bar to order a drink but it looks at me funny one gentleman turns around to the other with something and they start laughing I didn't find it too freaking funny so we turned around so let's get out of here before I end up hurting one of these punks pukes. So it's well The Wristband off threw it in the trash and walked out never to return again we got over to the dark lady we realize that the dark lady was the New Providence Eagle who's no longer owned one one of my friends Rob b. So after walking in additional lock to the end of the street and find in the dark lady we're very pleased with the layout the new location was really nice and accommodating everybody was really friendly there was a decent crowd the music was pumping the dance Flo was good everything was really nice. After talking to a few of the patients they had some of the stuff they said that yes the marabar in fact was not what it used to be. That was apparent cause that used to be the stuff so thank you to the dock lady for being accommodating the shows with fantastic people are friendly drinks with good service was excellent music was nice just an all-out 5 stars for the dark lady 1 stuff from ever buy read more

I guess it depends on what you are looking for... Are you looking for cheap drinks? This is the place for them. I can't really talk of the quality of the drinks because I just had beer. We never did figure out how to get to the second or third floors and were too afraid to ask. I think there is a cover later on in the night but we went at about 9pm on a Saturday. The music wasn't too loud and the bartender was friendly but not overly so. I probably won't be going back. read more

Came here for a drag show/fundraiser for an animal shelter. Good show, nice staff

Mirabar club is not that great but is not that bad nether. Falls in between, a regular gay dancing club to shake your bom bom and drink with friends and maybe if you are lucky get some attention. For the small city of providence its ok, acceptable enough. You cannot compare this club to clubs from the big cities. Good space to dance, the DJ is ok, sometimes, music ok depends the DJ that night, but I hate the decoration inside. You can find sometimes immature stupid drama, but hey its a gay club what else to say !? read more

Many people reviewing this iconic Providence gay bar is comparing the current location to the old locations throughout the city. As the oldest gay bar in Providence, it surely has made its mark on the community. Sure, the location is smaller and the bar doesn't have the nightclub feel as its old location, but it is still an awesome place to hang with friends over a drink. Jack and Rob are there to whip up some great drinks and always a laugh. read more

So this place is like a pillar of gay life in providence, it's true there are other bars, but like Irene said, this is the only one that can really be considered a club (oh yick I forgot about the Eagle, but you'll be better off if you do too), and it's also all gay all the time, woot. So the music is gay, duh, that's what you get at gay bars. It's all house remixes of various gay/pop songs, whatever if it has a beat I'll beat it. Nights during the week are touch and go, tuesday used to be the good weekday night to go, but now it's wednesday, because retro will always be chic. And despite what little miss Merri L. says, they don't stop the music mid song, ever, or play the same song twice. Thats what you get for listening to a girl about a gay bar. So, ya if you're a twink, you will fit nicely in with the crowd, and probably get laid if you want (you naughty little minx you), AND if you're looking for twinks this is where you should go. One of the newer things about mirabar is the addition of the third floor piano bar. Barry Russo rocks it out multiple nights a week playing all sorts of songs you just want to sing along to (or slur, oh man I love sweet caroline). It's a great environment up there because you can actually hear what your silly gay friends are saying, also if the first two floors get hot and humid, which they do to the extent that it will be freezing outside and you could steam asparagus inside, mmmmmmm asparagus.............. aaaanyway it's a great place to go and it's always busy during the weekend. rock out with your c*ck out fellas read more

New location with the same tired old bartenders, same tired old dj. No one was there on a Saturday night. Place is failing.

Ever since they moved to their new location it has gone down the hill. I don't enjoy myself in there as I used to... It's different idk y...

I don't like this place as much as I love the Dark Lady but it is a fun night out. I think my favorite decor touch is the gay porn playing on tvs all over the place lol. The piano lounge upstairs is a nice add on if you want quiet conversation but I go to the gay bars to dance! lol read more

Extremely friendly bar staff, generous drink pours, and fun entertainment (in addition to DJs, the drag queens were a hoot, though I only saw them on my way out). I visited on a really dead Thursday night, but even then I had a good time. I'd imagine that on a crowded weekend night Mirabar would be a blast. read more

An absolute winner, I love the space. The patrons were friendly and everyone was enjoying themselves. I wish Boston had a place like this. I danced most of the night on the center box with the boys. I must say the gay boys are much more friendlier than in Boston. I discovered the top (piano bar) floor towards the end of the night and what a pleasant surprise as it can be a refuge from the lower floors. read more

I haven't been to Mirabar for years, but we were in Providence for WaterFire with friends, so we decided to stop in. I guess I don't see the reason for a $7 cover, maybe to pay fines for having underagers in there? Oh wait, this is Buddy Cianci land, so I guess maybe to fund the third floor piano bar installation. The third floor is a nice addition, I rather enjoyed it and I think Andy and our friends did too. read more

It is sad...Friday night and there is only like three cats and a drag...so where is the people...music was good though, but the crowd was very limited....very limited... read more

OK so Mira bar is fun on occasion! Not every night. I love Wednesdays because it is all old school 70's 80's and 90's music and its not too packed where you can't dance, like on the weekends. You have a mixed crowd of people, the usual, some new people, random people, etc. It is definitely the best night to go. Otherwise Friday nights are fun but still a little packed. They play generally good music downstairs but the best part is their Karaoke on the third floor. It is a good environment and people have a generally good time. Its nice to have the nixed settings of the upstairs and the downstairs. Saturday I do not recommend because it is way over packed there will most likely be a line to get in and its filled with the typical "club boys." Stay out of the bathrooms on Saturday! Its fun once in a while but it gets really old, and quick! read more

Wow...I can't believe I haven't written a review of Mirabar. I went their for some many of my years in MA. The club is very fun some nights and very dead the others! It's my friends favorite club. We usually go their on Saturdays! The club also is near the university so the bois might come over and its cheap. Go check it out. Tell everyone I said hi. =p read more