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 seven distinct spaces including Wave Video Bar, the Cabaret Room for drag shows, The Vault (leather bar), Paramount Club, and Dive Bar
• 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 (Commercial St) — 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 dance club and cabaret beneath Gifford House; 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. (Commercial St) — Gay-owned craft brewery with a taproom and outdoor patio; hosts weekly queer events including C U Next Tuesday parties
• Porch Bar at Gifford House (Commercial St) — Relaxed porch bar perfect for people-watching

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