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Jacque's Cabaret

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Many visitors praise the talented and gorgeous performers, finding the shows fun and engaging, with some calling it the best drag show they've seen. However, common complaints include the venue being dirty, drinks being overpriced, and staff being rude, with a significant number of reviewers also noting that it's cash only and not a "real" drag show by some definitions.

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79 Broadway, Boston
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Phone
1 (617) 426-8902

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About this place Jacque's Cabaret

Jacque's Cabaret is a drag bar on Broadway in Bay Village. It is one of the oldest gay bars in Boston, and the city's main room for proper drag shows rather than a queen doing one number at a club. A different performer is on most nights. Upstairs is the show room; downstairs is a no-frills bar. Our hours: closed Monday, open 16:00 to midnight Tuesday to Thursday and noon to midnight Friday to Sunday. Shows have a cover charge, and it is cash-friendly. The room is small and gets packed on weekends, so arrive early, and tip the performers.

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Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 00:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday 16:00-00:00
Wednesday 16:00-00:00
Thursday 16:00-00:00
Friday 12:00-00:00
Saturday 12:00-00:00
Sunday 12:00-00:00

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Gay LGBTQ+ Drag Queens Drag shows Cabaret Shows Live music Casual Community space Drag scene Cabaret / Show bar No dress code

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Loretta Andrade
Loretta Andrade Jun 2026
★★★★★

It's been over 50 years since I have been to Jacgues' Cabaret. I loved going there. I am looking forward to going with my daughters and granddaughters again.

Loretta Andrade
Loretta Andrade Jun 2026
★★★★★

It's been over 50 years since I have been to Jacgues' Cabaret. I loved going there. I am looking forward to going with my daughters and granddaughters again.

John
John May 2026
★★★★★

My friends and I were attending an event and got harrased by an off the clock employee who was incredibly drunk. When we reported this to other venue employees, they just said "He's harmless" and didn't care. I'm not going to recount all details, but the response from management was completely unprofessional and dismissive. None of us will be coming back.

John
John May 2026
★★★★★

My friends and I were attending an event and got harrased by an off the clock employee who was incredibly drunk. When we reported this to other venue employees, they just said "He's harmless" and didn't care. I'm not going to recount all details, but the response from management was completely unprofessional and dismissive. None of us will be coming back.

Francesca Esposito
Francesca Esposito May 2026
★★★★★

Amazing time here!! Stopped in for karaoke and was met with a great atmosphere and such a fun time!

Francesca Esposito
Francesca Esposito May 2026
★★★★★

Amazing time here!! Stopped in for karaoke and was met with a great atmosphere and such a fun time!

N Mor
N Mor Apr 2026
★★★★★

We sadly visited last Thursday. Although there was a private party with (very, very young) people wearing blue bracelets they still let us in (awkward). We waited for 10 min for a drink. A “mature” bartender told us the price of 2 ciders (cash only: tax evasion alert) we gave her money, she pocketed a considerate part of the change and left without a word. We decided not to confront and just got out of there. Music wasn’t even good. By the way, we are Event Planners and came to Boston to scout for venues, so guess where a 20.000 dollar party for an international CMO of a well-known fast food retailer brand is NOT going to be hosted… Their loss.

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