Small and chaming (except the statue in the front door!). Providence knows the gay scene; size truly doesn't matter in the this case. Been going here for 7+ years and it has sustained it's magic. It might even have amped things up if anything. Just as a heads up, this place has inexpensive (but strong!) drinks with talented pole dancers! Oh, and every Friday and Saturday at midnight there is a drag show. Go ahead and top this off with talented and diverse go-go dancers shaking their tail featha's. read more

Went out to a club for the first time. And I went to this one, with my friend. It was fun, and an interesting experience . Would go again. read more

Came here to see the Brown University Poler Bears (the Brown and RISD pole dancing student group) perform and had a great time! The venue is small and intimate and has two poles for performers. Drinks were nice and strong, although a little heavy on the lime. Limited seating so you better dance! Had a great time and would definitely come back here! Caveat there's not much in the way of parking so you either pay for lot parking or walk awhile. Also, security checks your bag and ensures you don't have a water bottle. read more

The Dark Lady - Shiny disco ball - Gay Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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A great place to dance that's a little less crowded than some of the other clubs in Providence. It's very small but that gives it a more friendly, intimate feel. Great music almost always and also a really great mirror/bathroom area. Puts on really good drag shows as well. read more

$70 for one round of drinks during PRIDE. That was two vodka sodas and one Truly. Have been many times and this was price gouging at its best and is illegal. Will never go back. Same round of drinks at the stable and eagle were 1/2 that, also during PRIDE. No thanks. Not worth it and will never go back. read more

The Dark Lady - a couple of people holding drinks - Gay Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Came for my birthday and got drinks from "the sweetest bitch you'll ever meet" Thanks for a fun night! Can't wait to come back! read more

The Dark Lady - Gay Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Had a blast!! Dancers and drag queens were amazing, queens came on at 11, went for a bachelorette party and had the best time

I had two drinks and "D" the person in line singled me out to say that I had I was "swaying" although that's my natural composition. I have vertigo and was singled out and told that I wasn't allowed in. read more

I'll give a 4 star rating because I have known and admire the owners for over 20 years, and the bartenders are awesome. What I don't like is this one person (that is always dressed in drag) that works as part of the front door staff harrasses me and talks down to me every time that I go to the Dark Lady and he is quick to throw me out every single time. This person is the reason why I will never go to the Dark Lady again as long as he works there, and that hurts because everyone else that works there is so great! It's been 20 years and I'll miss the memories but I just don't want to be harassed and treated unfairly by this person anymore at the Dark Lady Providence read more

This was my first and probably last time at this bar. Pros It was supposed to be a block party with a drag show. The show was inside and the drag queens were amazing. The bar has a lot of great decor to look at. The best was the penis door handles. The bartenders worked fast and accurate. The music was great. Cons bathroom is disgusting. The place is so small for the amount of people packed inside. They cater to men entertainment wise and have nothing for women to look at. The so called block party was just a bunch of people sitting on the ground outside smoking cigarettes. Drinks are expensive so little alcohol in such a small cup. If you want a trashy gay bar where people are having sex in the dirty bathroom then go to the Dark Lady. read more

I haven't been to The Dark Lady in years. I was a regular patron back in the 3 dollar show days. I miss the old version of the club but I absolutely love what they did with the renovation and expansion of the club. It's spacious, clean and affordable for providence night life. the staff make everyone feel incredibly welcome and safe. The music is great and the giant disco ball and stage lights really transform the space. Also, if your into Where's Waldo then please know I found him here and he is doing well. read more

If you are gay and from the south do not go here. They were infinitely rude. After we did sit for 15 minutes without a bartender or even an offer for a drink we left. Welcome to New England! ‍Thanks for the hospitality. read more

First time there, had the best time! Loved the music, the atmosphere, and the bartender Vinny was awesome, fast and friendly service. We will Def be back! read more

If I could rate this place zero stars then I would. I am from Rhode Island originally but have lived in Las Vegas for 8 years. I'm 28 years old and they wouldn't let me in because they thought my Nevada ID was fake. Clearly they need training or retraining. Maybe they are not used to visitors. Extremely rude as well. Happy I moved away. Lol so unreal....borderline comical. read more

Went here for the first time last night, and had blast! The dancers were awesome and honestly, very talented! There was a drag show at midnight that was very entertaining, the ladies were great! Gil can really work the pole -cheap strong drinks -open until 3 am -adorable shot boys with tasty treats -cleanest bathroom I've ever seen in a club scene read more

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Incredible drag shows and next-level sense of family

I rather unexpectedly came upon this club and it was such a good spot. I saw their booth at the Providence Art Festival and got a bangin' sangria! So that's what I ordered ($6) and it was super yummy. The dancers were so talented I was blown away. There was an awesome drag show amongst it all and one brilliant singer had some serious pipes!! (I wish I'd caught her name). I felt really safe here as a queer space and I would be comfortable and excited to come here again. read more

During my weekend visit here, I left Alley Cat and was seduced by the music and lights. Caved in and went in. A $10 fee to get in and it is WELL worth it! We entered the place in the middle of a Drag show and it was one of the most memorable shows I have ever seen! Great stag, and great dance pole; amazing entertainers! If I lived here, I would be in this place every week! read more

BAD BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE!!!! The Dark Lady in Providence, Rhode Islanddvertised that last night (7/27/13) they would be hosting a "Super Soaker Block Party" untill 3AM. Several of my friends and I headed there around1:45AM and paid a $10.00 admission to get in... Only to be told they were closing down for the night. There was no emergency and everyone was a little confused as to what was going on. There were hundreds of people there, inside the bar and on the blocked off street infront of the building. After speaking with the manager, we were told that they were intending to stay open omly until 2AM and that their advertising company had produced a misprint. However, we came to this event due to several Facebook posts promoting the new time (see below). Approximately 8 of us requested our money back due to the misinformation leading us to head to the Dark Lady late night after leaving another bar that closed at 2AM. The manager rudely told us that it was not his problem and that there was no way we would reimurse our money that we had paid several minutes before hand. The bartenders had already called last call... So most of us were not even allowed the opportunity to buy a drink. The manager's decision to blatenly disregard his establishment's mistake and refusal to make it right showed deplorable customer service and a lack of respect for us individuals who have supported gay business in Providence, such as this, during such a dynamic and influential time in our state. This is BAD BUSINESS in Providence and I know my friends and I will not be returning!!! read more

Paid a cover to get in, went outside to meet a friend, they wouldn't let me back in because "it was to late" even though I had a wrist ban on. It wasn't too late 5 minutes ago when you took my money. Argued with the bouncer who called the cops. The cops told the bouncer that "there's nothing they can do because I'm not inside the establishment" so the owner got pissed off and came outside to call me "white trash" read more

Love this bar and their programming. Funny drag queens, affordable drinks and a fun vibe.

I've been to this club on a few occasions during the year and it's always been a good time. The best thing this place throws however is the block party during the pride festival!!! It's the best party downtown, drinks are reasonable, and the performers are amazing!!! I've been going for years now with my group of friends and will continue going for many years read more

Loved it! The new Dark Lady is awesome, best experience I have ever had in Providence, great people, great service, the music is stomping, the guys are friendly, the bar service is Awsome. The gogo dancers are sexy, even though it get crowded the place is clean, and looks well maintained. read more

I had a blast here !!! Can't wait to go again an drink prices weren't bad live entertainment and fun atmosphere

Absolutely a blast. People are focused on dancing and hard! So many smiles and just happiness. DJ played fun favorites for 80s 90s 2000s but not cheesy or overly done. Also some more recents. Just great vibe where you can let loose and we can't wait to go back! I live in Boston and have been to my fair share of clubs there as well as LA, SF, NYC - this was soooo refreshing with emphasis on dancing and fun!! read more

My favorite gay club in Rhode Island! Weekly drag shows, pole dancers, dance floor, lounge, and amazing bar staff. Always a safe bet on a weekend night. read more

The drag shows are awesome, the staff are all amazing and beautiful, the bar is kickass, and they know how to keep things in check. Will definitely be returning! read more

Everything about Dark Lady is such a good time! I love their drag shows, the dancers, and the music! Kudos to the the DL team!!!

This place is a dump. I would definitely not call it a club. More like a high school gymnasium. The drag is just that, a drag. Not much will get you on RuPaul's Drag Race here other than some burn marks and scars from all the cheep wasted tile and sale stock they got at the Home Depot to build this place. There's nothing modern, imaginative or contemporary about this place. The staff is rude and over confident in their abilities. The music is dated and also waaaay too many straight girls for a gay club. There's a very unsettling vibe here, like the fung shui is off. Too much attitude for a rather subpar space. The same people that claimed to only go to the "Third Floor at Mirabar" are they same people that now go to the Alley Cat next door. It's all the same trash. Not even the coke that comes outta this place is any good. Lol read more

I went here for my first time going to a club. My friend suggested it so we went. My ID had been expired and they worked with me on that which was super cool of them. The first place we went to was the bar and I had never ordered a drink before and the bar tender was VERY helpful. He helped me figure out flavors and things I liked/didn't like. The spacing and seating was plenty. It was by no means over crowded. The dancers they had come out were so fully of life and energy. The vibes were great. read more

My friends surprised me with my bachelorette here (well, first stop!). A Friday night and the DJ was awesome, great music! The dancers, drag queens and head of the clubs were so sweet and amazing. My friend said it was very easy to work with the owners. We appreciate that because not all gay clubs are exactly friendly to lesbians. My friends and I had a great time! I recommend it! read more

my favorite gay club in providence and by far the best place to be for Providence Pride. Always a good time here. they play great music on friday and saturday night, the bar tenders are fun fast and friendly. also the drag show on saturday nights is always a good time. they have great performers. there are always pretty popular drag queens there too like sabrina blaze and kitty litter. also the pole dancers amazing. i think everything is well priced, and the location is convenient, right in the heart of downtown providence. i like how its connected to to the alley cat next door if you need a more relxaing environment. love this place =) read more

I come to the dark lady a couple of times per year. The crowd is fun and the drinks are very reasonable for Providence. The entertainment never disappoints, especially the drag show. read more

This is a decent bar to come to, many people who are there are kind and friendly. Proper servings are close to met but still over pouring. Stop over pouring and double your profits! read more

A $10 cover (Saturday) for a bar as small as this in a city like Providence feels extortive. At least offer a cheap beer or well drink so I don't feel totally taken advantage of. I wish all bars serving the glbt community well, but come on. They also served me a warm beer. :( read more

Great place. Music is thumping and the staff is great. The atmosphere is awesome, rustic meets techno. Love it.

i've been going there for 14 years from the old location to the new and it's always fun always a fun crowd never any trouble great music weather its dj or karaoke and music videos, a cover only on fri and sat disco ball as big as a car owners are the nicest you could ever meet and the block party's are the best in ri read more