The Alley Bar
Service Options in Boston offers a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, catering to a wide range of patrons. The establishment is known for its friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks, with a generous pour. The venue hosts various events, ensuring a lively experience. The dance floor opens late, providing a relaxed setting for socializing and enjoying pop music. The location is convenient, and the service is generally acceptable.
However, there have been instances of inconsistent service, with some reports of rude behavior from staff. Despite this, the overall experience is positive, with highlights including the joyful attitude of the bartenders and the attentive bouncers who ensure patron safety. The venue is a solid choice for a night out, with a mix of socializing and dancing.
Features and services of The Alley Bar
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
The Alley Bar is in position 17 out of 22 in leather bars in Boston
Customer Reviews
The Alley Bar has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on over 311 reviews on Google
We visited the place on a RuPaul friday nigth, so it was full. There were many kinds of gay tribes and ages, so it's an inclusive and very secure place for everybody. The music was good, and the bartender in the second floor really put a smile in our face with his joyfull actitud. Last Friday, January 9th, at around 1:00 AM, I experienced the highlight of the night at the coat check. I saw the 3 most handsome and tallest men there: the guy working the counter, his tall friend dressed in red, and another friend in white wearing glasses. Even though I’m over 6'4" myself, they were actually taller than me. Seeing the three of them together in that area was easily the best moment of the evening.
Everytime I’ve come to the Alley has been great. Friendly staff, reasonably priced and generously poured drinks, and the food is great. Awesome events too! Bouncer even checked on my friend who had a little too much to drink and brought them a water bottle. Thank you Alley!!
Nice pub to go, talk and dance to pop music. Nothing too crazy which is nice. The prices and the service are aceptable as well as the location. Dancefloor doesn't open until 10 pm.
I went to the bar on Halloween just to socialize, but I left early because of rudeness from two employees. First, as I was going inside, a bouncer decided to be a smart-ass to a customer, me, by saying sarcastically, "You’re welcome" even though I was by then at a distance I had not said thank you, nor was I wrong not to engage with that employee. Once fully inside, I reported the insult to two other employees, one of which, fittingly wearing a jail costume, said that the bouncer at the front door was "just doing his job." I countered that being rude to customers is not part of any job at a restaurant/bar. I was going to eat there, but I did not feel like enabling such a pathetic business so I left and ate at home. Also, the management is cheap on portions of some ingredients in some entres, which are unbalanced as a result.
First gay bar I've been to in about 23 years. Really looking for dinner after a late show. Pretty entertaining bar with really good karaoke singers. Food was pretty good. Burger would have gotten the 5 star if it weren't for the bun. Not a fan of the cold dense bun. Burger was tasty though. My husband got the nachos, which were pretty. Bar tenders were busy but managed to give good service. 👍
Local gay bar with bar food available. Great service, interesting crowd. Had a great time with friends, probably not the best place to go alone
I hate to post this because I LOVE the entire staff here but today I encountered a HORRIBLE experience with the door man. He was extremely rude to my friends and I . Asked me "are you high or drunk" then asked my friends "are you meeting friends" this man needs to be removed immediately he’s hurting the establishment, even the locals complained about him and called him weird.
Information about The Alley Bar
Address
The Alley Bar is located at 14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Phone
The phone number of The Alley Bar is +1 617-263-1449
Website
The website of The Alley Bar is: thealleybar.com
Business Hours
Monday: 14:00–02:00
Tuesday: 14:00–02:00
Wednesday: 14:00–02:00
Thursday: 14:00–02:00
Friday: 14:00–02:00
Saturday: 14:00–02:00
Sunday: 14:00–02:00