Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Hotel and entertainment complex with bars, cabaret, and a pool.
The Crown & Anchor is Provincetown's largest entertainment complex, anchoring the center of Commercial Street. Under one roof it brings together a cluster of bars (a video bar, a dance club, and a leather/cruise bar), plus a cabaret theater, a beach club and pool, a gallery, and Butch's, the restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Kelly Fields. In summer it's a hub of P-town nightlife, running drag and cabaret with resident performers like Varla Jean Merman and Dina Martina alongside late-night dancing. The property changed hands in 2026, with Tryst Hospitality taking over and reopening the bars and entertainment in phases through the summer while a larger redevelopment is planned; the hotel rooms remain closed for the 2026 season. It still functions as the all-in-one center of the scene, where you can spend an entire evening moving between its rooms without stepping back onto the street.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowGet the full experience — check in, follow this venue, and connect with the community.
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
The fast ferry from Boston is the classic, car-free way to arrive in Provincetown — 90 minutes across the bay, straight to MacMillan Wharf. Here's the complete guide: operators, schedules, tickets, plus the Plymouth boat, driving and flying.
Robbie S.Provincetown is famous for its nightlife, but the daytime is half the magic — gay beaches, whale watching, the Pilgrim Monument, dune tours and a historic art colony. Here's the complete guide to what to do in P-town beyond the bars.
Robbie S.Provincetown is a genuine food town — fresh Cape Cod seafood, waterfront dinners, brunch institutions and the legendary late-night slice. Here's the complete gay dining guide: where to eat by vibe, the iconic spots, and how meals fit the rhythm of a P-town day.
Robbie S.
The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Provincetown — bars, Carnival, Bear Week, Tea Dance, beaches, and everything you need to plan your trip to America's queerest small town.
Robbie S.
