47 Central

Just 6.5 miles north of Boston, there is the sort of gay bar that does not exist in Boston. The stable of regulars is huge. Starting conversations is easy (a rarity in Boston). Twinks mix freely with bears and daddies. Behind the bar, the often hilarious "Big Daddy" Richie serves up cocktails at lower-than-Boston prices. On the weekends, the instantly-lovable Brazillian hottie Nelio is also mixing up cocktails. The place has an amazing sense of community among its regulars. People know you by name, by the 2nd time you go. Weekends, top DJ's play. Currently Cliff (previously at Club Café) plays videos, comedy and more on Friday nights. Much-beloved former WFNX DJ Mark Anthony spins on Saturday, and a new T Dance has started up on Sundays. Wednesdays, former KISS 108 funny man Joey spins "80's Flashback". Thursdays, a wildly popular karaoke night with easily the largest selection in all of Boston packs the place. The slower weeknights may be the best nights of all, as you can be introduced to everyone and feel like one of the gang in the space of one cocktail. For those who don't want to leave Boston City Limits without an option, another gay bar, Frans, is perhaps 3 blocks away. Wide screens make 47 the perfect sports bar on game nights, or when the world is caught up in American Idol finals. Keno and Mass Lottery are on site, as well as free Wifi. On the weekends, the kitchen makes tasty snacks as well.