Jacques
12 people recommendvia r/boston12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Jacques' Cabaret is recommended for drag shows and a neighbourhood-bar atmosphere. One visitor recalls an especially fun show, and another describes a welcoming experience at events there. A patron characterises the crowd as more queer, trans and kinky than at some other gay bars. The old punk-show memories in the discussion are not evidence of a current live-music programme.
Address
Jacques' Cabaret, 79 Broadway St, Boston, MA 02116
At a glance
- Known for
- Drag shows
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Sea-Jaguar5018 in r/boston · Dec 2024ambience
Played punk shows here in the 90s and found them a joyful introduction to queer culture.
- Recommendsu/shrekluver435 in r/boston · Apr 2024
Praises it as a queer nightlife space with drag performances and recommends a specific night.
- Recommendsu/newcelticsfan in r/boston · Oct 2026
Calls it great, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/404Gender_not_found in r/boston · Dec 2024
Praises the trans community that gathers there, though it can feel more in-your-face.
- Recommendsu/Psychic_Pink_Moon in r/boston · Oct 2026
Agrees, and says the shows were great on their few visits.
- Recommendsu/arsenokoitai96 in r/boston · Apr 2024
Loves Jacques Cabaret and had completely forgotten about it.
- Recommendsu/BostonSubwaySlut in r/boston · Apr 2024ambience
Seconds the pick; had a fun drag show there and says it feels like a neighborhood bar.
- Recommendsu/fremeninonemon in r/boston · Jul 2025ambience
Goes to Jacques often because of its queer, trans, and kinky crowd.
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- Recommendsu/pflanzenpotan in r/boston · Dec 2024
Lists this bar among the places they call great.
- Recommendsu/ingmarbirdman in r/boston · Oct 2026ambience
Has attended events there and found them very welcoming to all.
- Recommendsu/gilligaNFrench in r/boston · Sep 2025ambience
Recommends it as a very divey spot likely to spark conversation.
- Recommendsu/pg430 in r/boston · Jul 2025ambience
Loves Jacques and says its crowd is more queer and kinky than some other gay bars.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.