What are the Best Gay Bars in Provincetown?
Provincetown has one of the highest concentrations of gay bars per capita in the country. Nearly every bar in town is gay or gay-friendly, but these are the essential stops.
The Anchor Venues
- The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars (247 Commercial St) — Ptown's biggest gay entertainment complex with multiple bars including the Wave Bar, the Cabaret Room for drag shows, The Vault (leather bar), and the Paramount. Now owned by Tryst Hospitality; the bars and shows are open for 2026, but the hotel rooms are closed for a renovation (returning as The Tryst in 2027)
- A-House (4-6 Masonic Pl) — One of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in America with three spaces: the Little Bar, Macho Bar (leather bar), and the Big Room dance club
Cocktail & Lounge Bars
- Aqua Bar (Commercial St) — Oceanfront cocktail bar known for golden-hour views and creative drinks
- Harbor Lounge (Commercial St) — Waterfront lounge with harbor views and a relaxed vibe
- Shipwreck Lounge (67 Bradford St, at the Brass Key) — Cozy craft cocktail bar with a fireplace, popular year-round
- Grotta Bar (Commercial St) — Intimate bar with a cave-like atmosphere
Dance Clubs & Late Night
- Red Room (258 Commercial St) — Underground-style dance club and cabaret on Commercial Street; hosts themed parties including leather and gear nights
- Purgatory Gifford House (Commercial St) — Go-to underground dance club for themed events
- The Underground Provincetown (Commercial St) — Late-night dance spot
Beer & Casual
- Provincetown Brewing Co. — Gay-owned craft brewery; its 141 Bradford Street taproom has closed and the brewery is currently between locations (check for its next home)
- Porch Bar at Gifford House (Commercial St) — Relaxed porch bar perfect for people-watching
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