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Club Café

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Many visitors praise Club Café for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent food, and good service, with some highlighting the brunch and diverse clientele. However, a recurring complaint involves inconsistent and sometimes rude door staff, with several guests reporting being denied entry without clear explanations or experiencing overly strict enforcement of rules.

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Address

209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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Phone

+1 617-536-0966

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Website

clubcafe.com

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About this place Club Café

Club Café has been at 209 Columbus Avenue, where the South End meets Back Bay, since 1983, and it still feels like the closest thing gay Boston has to a living room. The front is a restaurant; the back is a video bar that lights up after 10 p.m. Thursday, and the Napoleon Room hosts cabaret and piano nights. Tuesday trivia, Wednesday karaoke, Drag Race Fridays, and Sunday drag brunch keep the calendar busy. Doors open 4 p.m. to midnight Mon–Wed, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thu–Fri, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekends. Gay men are the core crowd, but women and friends also show up for dinner. Back Bay station is a five‑minute walk.

Upcoming events at Club Café

Half Price Apps Sandwiches & Pizza

Trivia Tuesdays – Win Concert Tickets

Half Price Apps Sandwiches & Pizza

Sombr Concert Pre-Party

Orville Peck Concert Pre-Party

7:00 PM

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00

Monday 16:00-00:00

Tuesday 16:00-00:00

Wednesday 16:00-00:00

Thursday 16:00-02:00

Friday 16:00-02:00

Saturday 11:00-02:00

Sunday 11:00-02:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Karaoke Live music Food served Dancing Area Party Club Community space Walk ins welcome Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Quiz nights Themed parties Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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4.0

★★★★★

1,405 reviews

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Nate Millina Jun 2026

★★★★★

The most fun gay bar/club in Boston

Rebecca Jun 2026

★★★★★

Be warned club cafe security does not listen to or believe women.

DaeShawn Thomas Jun 2026

★★★★★

Jess was absolutely amazing and so accommodating and extremely welcoming

Katana Blade May 2026

★★★★★

Had an amazing time. The vibe is okay didn’t see any discrimination. Watch the company you keep it’s not a big hip hop/ r & b club more of a chill club. Drinks were great and staff was amazing thank you again