Dani’s Queer Bar

I had such a fun time here! I felt very welcomed as a non-binary poc. My friend and I got there around 8:45pm and were able to just get a seat at the bar for the whole night. Didn't go to the dance floor this time but would love to try it out next time. Service was good and the bartenders were so nice! The drinks are definitely strong, which worked for some of them but not all. I had the yucca fries as a snack, and they were delicious. Excited to come back! Really great queer space :)

I have been now I think 4 times. The first 3 times, we did not stay long because it gets so over crowded that it becomes unbearable. Also, depending on the time/day you go there you never know the crowd. Another thing that is annoying is that, the wait to get downstairs is like a line at six flags. I mean it's insane, you would think they have celebrities down there or something. Drinks very expensive, but all the drinks in that area are overly expensive. They do have a cover sometimes and it is CASH ONLY. Also, be sure to uber there!! Because parking will run $40 in that area and you still gotta walk. Also, it is very white! They advertise as if black people are always there, but that is not true. If you are going because you think it's giving good vibes for all people, I can't say that is true. Honestly, I feel like Dani's is really a hit or miss but one thing that doesn't miss has been there food. The food has not disappointed me yet. They have the most perfect fries! The wings are so damn good, cooked and seasoned to perfection. Its 4 stars so I will come back, especially because I support queer spaces in our city but it truly depends on the day/time you go on whether or not it will be a vibe.

Fabulous food! We were in town for a show and had heard about this bar from the lesbian bar back home so we decided to get a late lunch/early dinner here before the show and use up all the extra hours we had before the theater opened. I tried 2 of thier specialty cocktails: the "Coconut Dyke-quiri" and the "We're all a Little Fruity" both were really good and I appreciated that the Coconut Dyke-quiri wasnt over powered with ice like some places dacquiris can be. I also had thier BLT with fries and my girlfriend got thier classic burger with onion rings. Even with us both choosing to upgrade the sides, they were both much more affordably priced than anywhere else in the city and with amazing portions. They both tasted amazing as well and we will definitely go back when we visit Boston again.

The burger was so yummy delicious. The b.l.t hit the spot.. the cocktails 🍸 are so yummy. Thank you. Hit the spot

Friends of mine and I had been here before and the drinks were cute then, and staff was nice other times too. Came the night of Boston Pride. Expected to wait and did. After getting to the very front of the line by waiting 2 HOURS, they let “friends of coworkers” into the bar and “people that had been there earlier in the day, sorry. You guys should be next!” Also the security team has an attitude problem, specifically just one member. She appeared to be in her early thirties, had bold-framed glasses, a smug face, a napoleon complex and an attitude somehow bigger than her mouth. Was rude to others and our party (when we barely even made eye contact with her). Dani’s Queer Bar is not inclusive, created horrible vibes, and led to the worst bar experience I’ve ever had. Bad vibes, bad staff, super low capacity venue. Cannot believe that my one good experience from last year brought my back here to waste my time. Save yourself the energy and just drink with friends at home. It’ll be more exciting and accepting. Literally 0/5.

First time visit, on my Anniversary with my husband. We happened to walk in during bingo night. So much fun, the atmosphere the crowd, the bingo host and Chantie our bartender were lovely. I had the cutest name drink, pillow princess. Giant marshmallow in champagne glass. Next time in Boston, definitely making a stop here!

Dani’s is ok for a weeknight or daytime event if you get there early, and they have some fun events offered! It’s not the place to go for a night out. Paid $10 cover to wait in a second line inside and never got downstairs. The upstairs is absolutely dead. Either the upstairs also needs to have a fun and exciting vibe, or the cover needs to be collected only if you get into the downstairs. Please sort this out!

Finally checked out Dani’s last night. I am a trans man and was nervous about going because I do pass, but not enough that I feel safe going to straight bars. I still frequently get harassed in those sorts of places. A friend reassured me that men go to Dani’s also, and that it would be fine. When I got there, I paid a $10 cover to get in, where less than half the barstools were occupied and all of the tables were empty. The bartender whose section I sat in very pointedly ignored me until another bartender came over and finally took my drink order. Because the bartender who took my order was in another section, I wasn’t able to put in an order for food like I initially wanted because she went back to her own section after pouring my drink. I understand having to wait when it’s busy, but like I said, the bar was nearly empty when I came in. I’ve gotten this treatment at enough straight bars to know when the staff wants me to leave. I was also sober when I came in and wasn’t interacting with the other patrons in a way that was inappropriate, etc. The treatment from the staff made me feel so bad that I didn’t even talk to anyone. I just wanted to have a drink somewhere that I wouldn’t get harassed. I honestly should’ve walked out when the bartender was blatantly ignoring me, but I paid a $10 cover to get in and wanted a drink! If you’re a trans guy, I would recommend Jacques, Alley Bar, Legacy, Club Cafe, basically any queer bar in Boston over Dani’s. At all stages of my transition, I haven’t had this issue in those places. And Dani’s: don’t advertise that you’re welcoming to trans people when you’re clearly not.

Went for the drag king watch party- Andi Van Dyke is amazing and the fries were delicious!

We had a lovely time having a drink and some dinner at Dani's! We didn't go downstairs to the club but the bar upstairs had a really fun yet relaxed vibe and the cocktails were gorgeous! It was really wonderful to be in a space tailored for sapphics It was very busy as it was Saturday night yet we were still incredibly well taken care of especially by the wonderful Jasmine! I felt right at home and I really hope to visit again on a future trip!

Fun environment Drinks were expensive Hope to go back on a karaoke night Went on bingo night but hoped for a bit better of a prize for the winner(s)

According to their website and Instagram the cover for this event started at 10pm. We arrived at 9:30pm to grab dinner and a few drinks and the individual at the door insisted the cover began at 9:30pm. We mentioned we had seen their website and Instagram stating that the cover began at 10pm but they insisted that was not the truth. My friends and I are consistent customers, always paying the cover and spending extra on food and drinks but will not be returning after the utter rudeness of the individual at the door and their inability to honor their own social media posts of when the cover charge begins.

Such a fun place! I lucked out and was in town for work when they had drag bingo. So I stopped in for some bingo, drinks, and a late night bite. The staff were so nice and the bingo was so fun, plus I won a free shirt! I got the blue crush drink, really good and I ended up having two. I also ordered fries which were super good!

Terrible experience. Thought this would be a fun and inclusive bar but the service was rude and hostile from the beginning. As a queer woman myself, I thought this would feel more welcoming and inclusive but truthfully feel safer and more welcome at every other establishment in Boston. I would take a look into your employees and reconsider what consumer service means to you and creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for all customers.

I visited Dani's on a bustling Saturday night, and I had a great time. While I am a cis man, it's a relief to have a queer bar that's a bit more femme-centered. I felt it led to a more relaxed vibe and felt very welcome despite the obvious gender-leanings of the clientele. Every staff person here was kind and gracious, even the bouncers. I went up to the bar to order my food, and I got the veggie burger and a long distance to drink. The veggie burger was well cooked and seasoned, and the yucca fries I got with it were fantastic. The sauce that came alongside them was far superior to ketchup, and I would definitely order it again. The burger fell apart for me pretty quickly, but with silverware available it was no big deal. The drink was perfect - well balanced between sweet and bitter - a great complement to my meal. My only critique was the music. This bar, at least at 7:30, is not an incredibly dancy atmosphere, but the music was so loud I could barely hear the person across the table from me. A slight decrease in volume, for me, would have improved the ambiance and made it a bit easier to socialize. But I'll definitely be coming back!

Who knew a queer bar could have delicious hot dogs?? The atmosphere at Dani's is nice, geared toward a young, 20-something femme audience. Bar/restaurant on the upper floor, and bar/dance floor on the lower level. Cocktails, beers and food were fairly priced-shot prices were higher than I expected-however the service was good (upper level) when I ordered food and drinks. I asked for a custom shot, the bartender told me they didn't have the ingredients to make what I wanted but suggested an alternative which I did purchase and enjoyed. I appreciated the recommendation for something new. Dj for the dance floor was good, and the bouncer/door tender was considerate about letting us use the atm inside to get cash for the cover charge. I'd go back for food and drink-maybe before the evening cover charge starts-not for any other reason except...I don't dance

The service here is actually abhorrent. We reserved on a Sunday and ended up waiting over 35!!! minutes to be served - AFTER getting seated. After waiting 35 minutes, we had to ask the server to come over take our order. The server, rather than apologize and show some decency, said they "assumed" that they had "already taken our order" without speaking to a single member of our party. And then tried to gaslight us by saying that none of us were at the table when they were there... To add insult to injury, during that prior visit where the server decided to ignore a table of young woc, my friend walked up to the bar to try to get our order in. The server came by, sat in my friends (obviously occupied) seat, took the order of the table next to us (seated 15 minutes after us), looked us dead in the eye and left and didn't return again for another 25 minutes where we flagged them down and had to ask to be served. I don't know how that could constitute "I thought I took your order" but I suppose it works in some distorted worldview of someone who shouldn't be in the service industry. Anyways this is absolutely a white woman's club so don't expect to be served if you don't meet that ideal. Overall just concerned about the waitstaff's conception of common decency and respect. Also the photo attached is a "medium" $25 steak and eggs so maybe consider that too.

Great food, fabulous drinks, friendly staff and a fun show! Will go again when I'm in town next!

The ambiance was so good! I can't wait to go back!! The staff really took good care of my friend and looked out for her safety when told about a situation. It feels like family here

Everything was amazing. Best chicken tender quality I've had in a long while. Drinks 10/10. Bartender was super sweet and made my drink super fast. Friendly people. Good food. Fast service. All over recommend and I love to see a queer bar thriving.

Super nice bartenders and standard city price for drinks. Terrible music. You have to wait to go downstairs. Nobody dances. It has games. Not a club at all

A very special place. Lively, welcoming, and engaging with a terrific crowd of folks really enjoying themselves. Super-friendly staff. The picanha steak was perfectly Med Rare as requested, and the yucca fries were the best I've ever had. My friend and I had a marvelous time! Thank you.

My friend had been multiple times and always had a great time, so she invited me to go. The wait for a drink was long, but I assumed it was because they were busy. But the bartender with the nose chain repeatedly ignored us, sometimes to serve people who had arrived at the bar after us. We watched her be perfectly friendly to other customers, yet she was cold and blatantly rude to me and my friend. We wondered if we had done something wrong, but then I saw other reviews complaining about the quality of service/rudeness of the bartenders. I was so excited to be in a space designed for queer woman and I was extremely disappointed, as the bartender makes you feel incredibly unwelcome to the extent that it ruins the mood. I will go back, because with other bartenders my friend has had lots of fun there, but that one particular bartender makes for a terrible experience.

Wonderful place - great energy, tasty food, creative drinks and terrific crowd! Rae & Bee were attentive & friendly- and wisely advised that the place would fill up. Congrats to the owners and the team.

Loved the vibe, the sexy bartenders and their prices. Drinks were excellent. Will definitely be back!

Went here when I was visiting Boston the other weekend . I had seen that a new place was taking over Pourhouse (RIP) on Facebook and had no idea it was gonna be open when I was visiting. I popped in with a friend and it was during the day so it was kinda dead but it had a nice vibe to it. The bartender was super nice but the drinks had way too much ice in them. The food menu looked decent but didn't order off of it. Would definitely return next time I'm in town to see what the night life is like there.

Pros: Very cool space, it's awesome we have a new queer space opened up in Boston. It's really nice inside, I like the decor a lot. Has food and games upstairs, neither of which I have tried but I've heard good things and it seems like it could be a fun place to hang out during the evening. Cover charge is relatively affordable the times I've gone, compared to other place in the city. Cons: You have to wait in a line to go downstairs once you get inside, which is nicer than being outside, but still a weird thing I've not experienced anywhere else. It's also jarring to get down there and see that it's really not that crowded, after for waiting 30 minutes. Truly the downstairs space is being underutilized and, I'm not sure if it's because of fire codes, but it feels very empty once you get down there based on the amount of people they let it. There's bound to be one area of the bar that's completely empty, which leads to it feeling a bit awkward because not many people dance. There's also a lot of people just sitting at the bar, which isn't super great to see when you waited 30 minutes to come down and dance. I've gone twice now and both DJs I saw severely misread the audience. There's one or two hits scattered throughout the sets, but for the most part it's music that's just adjacent to mainstream, that maybe half or less of the crowd will know at any given point. I'm not sure if this is why not many people dance, but it's not super fun to only recognize every fourth song, again, especially after you waited so long to get down there. I get vodka sodas and the one upstairs tasted like water while the one downstairs tasted like vodka, so this is a bit of a nitpick but the consistency in drinks is very different. Overall: It's a bit of an awkward feel, so you probably need to be a very outgoing person to truly enjoy it. The people are nice, and the community it draws is nice, but it feels a bit far from a traditional bumping club. It might be a better starting spot for people who want to get a quick dinner and a few drinks before they go elsewhere for night time shenanigans or people who are looking for a few drinks and a game of catan. Dani's won't be the first place I throw out on the table going forwards, but it definitely has a lot of potential as a newly opened space. I think they may just have a few kinks to work out.

I had an amazing time at the grand opening and felt welcomed. It was so much fun and I made so many friends. The music was popping the drinks were pouring and everyone was so cool there.

Was able to finally catch a night where it wasn't packed yesterday and it was a great experience. Good drinks, they genuinely may have made the best burger and fries I've ever had. Their music selection and way of transitioning between songs was also cool.

Had an great time at Dani's saturday night! the decor in the restaurant is absolutely beautiful-- there are such cool paintings and murals. we shared a few drinks which were good, and also had the fries which were amazingly extra fried. the only slight complaint i have is the music was way too loud for a saturday at 8pm. i could understand turning it up at 9:30/10 if it becomes more club-like but i would suggest lowering it a bit when people are still trying to have conversations

they were super nice here and the drinks were great. I'm sorry we put on so much jazz we were honestly just so shocked that the options were even available and instantly regretted it when they actually started to play

Thank you Dani's for your tireless effort to EXIST! Nothing has ever felt more special or validating than this bar. It's sparkly, it's purple, and it feels so safe and welcoming! Their bartenders are awesome and the DJs know how to party. I can't wait to be here every day if I can!

I was excited to try this bar but unfortunately was disappointed. We went on a Saturday and waited in line for 30 minutes. However once we got in, there was another big long line (30 minutes) to get into the basement. The lights were very bright and not bar/club vibes, the photobooth was broken, and the vibes overall were not it. It kills the mood to have to wait in a secondary line for the basement with the lights all the way up. Bummer.

So great to have a space like this in Boston, staff is very friendly and it's a beautiful, safe, and fun environment

10/10 would go there over and over again. Mad love from Jersey! Support your local queer bars

the music is SO straight like guysss it's a gay bar why are u not playing charli xcx , chappell , billie , other gay stuff . its all weird bad club music and the dance floor is like 15 people grinding on eachother and u have to wait 30 minutes in line to even get to the basement and the security is so grumpy towards everyone it kills all vibes . drinks mid and hella expensive . bartenders are super nice and on top of their shit so i'm giving a star for that . don't waste ur time here if u want to have fun with ur gay friends just go to club cafe