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Purgatory Gifford House

Google (41) 4.0
Tripadvisor (35) 4.4
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Visitors praise the fun atmosphere, good drinks, and enjoyable DJ sets and piano bar hours at Purgatory Gifford House. However, some guests have complained about rude bartenders, high and inconsistently advertised cover charges, and issues with payment methods and ATM availability.

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11 Carver St, provincetown

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About this place Purgatory Gifford House

Purgatory is the basement bar of the Gifford House inn on Carver Street, a short walk uphill from Commercial Street in Provincetown. The vibe down here is darker and cruisier than the dance bars upstairs or around town. You’ll find leather leaning and themed nights in a space that’s strictly a gay bar, mostly for men. Our listing shows it open nightly from 21:00 to 01:00, but Provincetown is seasonal. Expect a full schedule in summer, especially during Bear Week and Carnival, and reduced nights or a closure off-season. Carry ID, since door checks are strict in Massachusetts.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00
Monday 21:00-01:00
Tuesday 21:00-01:00
Wednesday 21:00-01:00
Thursday 21:00-01:00
Friday 21:00-01:00
Saturday 21:00-01:00
Sunday 21:00-01:00

Features

Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Touristy Pop DJ sets Dance club Themed parties Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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★★★★★
41 reviews

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John Villapando
John Villapando Jun 2026
★★★★★

Had a great time here with friends! Good drinks and had a great DJ the nights we came by.

Michael F
Michael F Sep 2025
★★★★★

Food is great. Bit of a far drive from me, about 48 minutes, but its worth the trip. I frequent this place whenever I get the chance.

Davis
Davis Jul 2025
★★★★★

We decided to stop in after being reccomended this place by a friend. The bar was pretty empty, no bouncer, no signs. We were checking out the space when a bitter bartender (short with long hair) came out and immediately started berating us in an unnecessarily rude, mocking, and agressive way. The energy was bizarre and uncomfortable. We decided to leave and had a way better time across the street. Such a shame that there are people like this working in “hospitality” in Ptown, a place famous for its welcoming, open, and inclusive atmosphere.

Jonathan Redaelly
Jonathan Redaelly Jul 2025
★★★★★

Really fun queer bar in the center of Provincetown. The Gifford House piano bar hour was a ton of fun and drinks were really good. The outside hangout area offers plenty of seating, but the indoor dance spaces can get quite warm. Overall, a really fun place to dance the night away with friends.

AHMIT BANDER
AHMIT BANDER Jun 2025
★★★★★
Murtada E
Murtada E Jun 2025
★★★★★
Michael Cutright
Michael Cutright Aug 2024
★★★★★

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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