Purgatory at Gifford House

Boatslip is a world-renowned destination for LGBTQ+ travellers. This legendary hotel on the beachfront in the heart of the gay scene is home to the iconic Tea Dance, a lively afternoon dance party that's known across the world - daily 16:00-19:00 in high season. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, you can head to the bar and sundeck. The hotel itself features a heated pool and a spacious sundeck with deck chairs where you can sit back, enjoy the music, and sample delicious grilled food and fresh salads. Friendly bartenders serve refreshing summer cocktails. Check for specific opening times.

Located in the upscale Brass Key Hotel, Shipwreck Lounge has a classic but modern, relaxed yet vibrant feel. It's the perfect spot to meet up with old friends over handcrafted cocktails, made from high quality fresh produce and exotic ingredients from around the world. Skilled mixologists shake up the perfect blend of ingredients and flavours to complete your Provincetown getaway, transporting you to another world as you enjoy your drinks around the fire in a super cosy setting.

Atlantic House (or A-House) has been the premier nightclub in Provincetown for decades. The complex is open year-round and features three distinct bars. Little Bar offers a jukebox, fireplace, and quirky nautical decor, and is a popular space for an afternoon hangout. Macho Bar is the city's original leather and Levi bar (complete with cage) attracting a cruisey crowd. The Big Room is the number one dance club in Provincetown, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and the very latest music.

Aqua Bar is located at the Aquarium Marketplace, boasting a beautiful waterfront deck as its proudest feature. The deck looks out at magnificent views of Provincetown Harbour (and the sunset if you visit in the evening), providing a scenic place for you to enjoy creative cocktails and delicious food. There are 7 restaurants on site, each offering something a little different for you to try. Aqua Bar is a must-visit destination for a stylish night out on the coast.

The Gifford House Inn is home to Purgatory, one of Provincetown's most popular LGBTQ+ dance clubs. In the basement below this charming vintage inn, you'll find a lively party that attracts a cruisey crowd of leather guys and plays great house music late into the night. If you need a break there's also the Porchside Bar hidden just inside the lobby of the inn, where you can enjoy a quieter drink in a lounge-like atmosphere.

Located in the popular Crown & Anchor Inn, Wave is a great place to relax with delicious cocktails served up by friendly bartenders. There's access to a waterfront pool deck with fantastic harbour views, plus a dozen video screens playing a range of music videos. House DJs choose what's on and keep the place lively, and there's also a Stage & Screen Musical night multiple times per week.