About Provincetown
Clubs
Provincetown after dark is as vibrant and exciting as any city. Whilst most dance bars have a large gay clientele, the crowds are as eclectic as they can be. Most clubs apply a cover charge during the season, bars have to close by law at 1.00am and all bars, clubs and restaurants are NON SMOKING.
The ATLANTIC HOUSE (A HOUSE)
Located on Masonic Place
www.ahouse.com
The A House is one of the oldest continuously operating pubs in the country. There are three separate bars in this 1700's Inn:
- The Dance Bar which is the largest bar and a great place to dance the night away, also features themed nights and shows.
- The Little Bar is an intimate bar with a wood burning fireplace in the fall and winter
- The Macho Bar primarily caters to a male leather crowd.
THE BOATSLIP
Located at 161 Commercial.
www.glresorts.com
The home of the world famous "Tea Dance" which is held every afternoon through the summer months.
CROWN & ANCHOR
Located at 247 Commercial.
www.onlyatthecrown.com
This restaurant, club and bar complex was rebuilt after the February fire of 1998, and offers just about something for everyone. Their facilities include:
- Paramount - the state of the art dance club.
- Waves - the high tech video bar.
- Vault - a down and dirty leather bar.
- Cabaret Room - featuring headliners and legends.
- Central House Bar and Grill - for lunch and dinner.
CHASERS
Located at 293 Commercial.
This is a popular basement women's club but all are welcome. There's a pool table, occasional live shows and karaoke.
GOVERNOR BRADFORD
Located at 312 Commercial.
A popular townie and tourist bar with a mainly straight clientele. Nightly entertainment, chess, checkers and backgammon window tables and a lively crowd!
MIXERS
Located at 77 Commercial (part of Bayside Betsy's.)
A popular cocktail bar.
THE PIED
Located at 193A Commercial. www.thepied.com
The "Apre Tea Dance" originated here and the setting is similar to The Boatslip but on a slightly smaller scale. Great music, new dance floor and great deck.
THE PORCH BAR
Located at 9 Carver (part of the Gifford House.)
A great bar to sit, drink and hang out with friends. Pool table, video games, fireplace, and popular veranda. Cozy and welcoming, no cover - never!
POST OFFICE CABARET
Located at 303 Commercial.
Upstairs in this popular eatery is a showroom featuring great performers from drag queens to divas.
PURGATORY at the GIFFORD HOUSE
Located at 11 Carver St.
Dancing nightly from 10.30. Leather night on Sunday.
STEVE'S ALIBI
Located at 291 Commercial.
This popular bar for townies and tourists features live drag shows and comedians.
LANDMARK
Located at 269 Commercial.
A great piano bar
VIXEN
Located at 356 Commercial (part of the Pilgrim House complex.)
www.ptownvixen.com
Perhaps the most popular women's bar in town, Vixen has a pool table and large dance floor which also features live music and cabaret performers.
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