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Grotta Bar

3.5 (2 reviews)
ModerateGay Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Shipwreck Lounge

Shipwreck Lounge

4.3(41 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Stopped by this cutie little lounge on a girls trip and we LOVED it. The vibes are immaculate, the…read moredrinks are delicious, the space is warm and fun, and the bartenders are kind and funny! We'll definitely be back next time we're in p town!

Honestly, the primary reason Jamie W and I were drawn to this bar was the fact that it wasn't on…read morethe main drag of Commercial Street, a congestion nightmare on a balmy Friday evening when P-Town was at full capacity. You have to walk up a slight hill on Carver Street to get here, and it was no surprise that it was relatively packed with all the terrace seats taken. And yet, the ambiance was quite chill. Everyone was looking relaxed and definitely not on the make. Customers skewed a tad older here, which made us feel right at home. We were particularly impressed that the veteran bartender had a mixing container dedicated to their espresso martinis, so of course, we ordered a pair for $16 each (photo: https://yelp.to/VmjWNmEyk0). We sat near the fireplace and just let the smooth libations and mellow dudes give us the P-Town karma. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...readymade espresso martinis were almost too easy to drink...almost AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...like someone's back patio SERVICE - 4 stars...cool bartender has been around the block a few times TOTAL - 4 stars...a welcome chill spot in the middle of P-Town RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8

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Crown & Anchor - Hotel

Crown & Anchor

2.9(216 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

You can't really leave P-Town before coming here. Crown & Anchor is a consolidation of attractions:…read morea hotel, a restaurant (Butch's), a video bar (The Wave Bar), a piano bar (Dive Bar), an art gallery, and several venues focused on the predilections of their patrons, whether it be leather kink (The Vault), cabaret (The Crown Cabaret), or where Jamie W and I went, The Paramount Club, the largest space in the complex replete with two bars. We came to see drag legend Varla Jean Merman in The Errors Tour. Yes, it was a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour intertwined with Varla Jean's own career highlights including her off-Broadway musical stint with Leslie Jordan. Going through several costume changes, she was a hilariously throaty delight with a trunkful of one-liners. Tickets were $44, and seats weren't as crowded together as I feared. RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8

Purchased VIP tickets to see Tina Burner Show, for the gays. When we got there all VIP tables were…read morefull. 3 or four other couples had the same issue. Manger came out to speak with us. We agreed to sit in the last row of chairs if we would be reimbursed the difference. He offered us a free drink. My Husband or myself do not drink alcohol. He then said we could have water. That was just a big insult to the issue at hand. And I told him that I frequently visit the establishment every time I visit Ptown. His reply was I don't know what to Tell you buddy. I will Not be returning to this establishment in the future.

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Old Colony Tap

Old Colony Tap

4.2(70 reviews)
0.3 mi
•$

Dark, friendly and the crookedest tables I've seen on dry land. We sit and watch passers by peer…read morein, waiting for their eyes to adjust to the cave lighting, then continue on. I'll never understand it. For us it was love at first sight and the affection has grown stronger each year. A beer for me and a whisky for my girl. Chips if we're feeling flush. Generally around four. The place is mostly empty. It's heaven. We've noticed crowds at night, but have never gone in then. I'll bet it's swell but 1/2 empty is the way we like it. You will too, but you've got to first step over the threshold. Incidentally, I'm not a fan of the term dive bar. It's disrespectful. Someone owns the joint and made it just the way they like it. It's patina, ok?

Hah I wish it would let me choose ZERO STARS. Never going…read morehere again. Dude named Justin (or from what we know it's Justin) asked for IDs and charged us to get inside the bar. Then proceeded to flirt with my girlfriend then tried p*mping her out to some dirty old man who Justin said was the owner, but CLEARLY WASN'T TRUE right in front of my face. Definitely would never go to this bar again. I'm obsessed with PTown, but this bar needs be under new appropriate, professional, respectful management and need to take care of our community!

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Old Colony Tap - Dive bar in every way... Stay in the middle and you wont tip on the slanted floor. Draft beers are cheap and cold and friendly people!

Dive bar in every way... Stay in the middle and you wont tip on the slanted floor. Draft beers are cheap and cold and friendly people!

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Squealing Pig - Fresh Oysters

Squealing Pig

4.0(648 reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

A tasty meal! We sat at the bar and ordered lunch. I started with the Smokey seafood chowder and it…read morewas delish. It is not as thick as you may expect but it is still very good. Next, we shared the Cape Cod Fish Fry and it was perfect. The fish was fresh and the batter was crisp but not greasy. It was possibly the best mixed fried seafood plate I've had so far. I also had a glass of white wine, which was good. The bartender was attentive and nice. The interior was cool and cozy. I would definitely return to this place.

EXTREMELY DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WITH THE WAITER!…read more This took place around 9:00 PM on Thursday, June 4. Our group consisted of three couples dining together. At the end of the meal, we asked if the bill could be split into thirds. Our waiter, Martin P., told us that he would not split the check and instead instructed us to write down exactly what each person ordered so that he could charge us separately. Although no other restaurant we visited in Provincetown required us to do this, we followed his instructions and listed our individual items. When Martin returned, he was visibly upset and stated that our payments were approximately $70 short. There was confusion because our group was trying to determine who had already paid, who had not, and whether something had been missed in the calculations. I even asked whether we were expected to calculate individual tax amounts ourselves, as no one knew what tax would be for each separate charge. Rather than calmly helping us resolve the discrepancy, Martin began yelling at our group. At one point he stated, "If I don't get $70, I am going to charge one of the credit cards that I have." This immediately concerned us. We were not refusing to pay. We were actively trying to understand where the discrepancy occurred and make sure the restaurant received the full amount owed. To resolve the issue, one of my friends and I went with Martin into a back room to review the charges. After reviewing everything, my friend agreed to pay the remaining balance immediately. The payment was processed and the bill was fully paid. At that point I was trying to calm the situation and bring it to a close. Instead, Martin became even more agitated and began yelling profanities at us. He shouted, "Get the f*** out of my restaurant! It's people like you why we don't split checks! You all need to get the f*** out now!" Other people started noticing this go down. We were stunned. The bill had been paid. Nobody was attempting to leave without paying. We were simply trying to resolve a billing issue after following the waiter's instructions. As we were leaving, my wife later told me that Martin placed his HAND ON HER BACK and guided her toward the exit. While it was not forceful, it felt unnecessary and added to an already hostile and intimidating experience. What happened next is why I ultimately decided to write this review. A few days later, while walking through Provincetown looking for a place to have lunch, our group passed The Mayflower Food & Drink and noticed Martin working there. When he saw us, he deliberately tapped on the glass to get our attention. After making eye contact, he made a hand gesture across his neck and pointed for us to leave and keep walking. The original incident had already ended. The bill had been paid. Yet days later he still felt the need to single out our group and signal that we were unwelcome. Had this simply been confusion over a split check, I would not be writing this review. Billing mistakes happen. What I cannot overlook is being threatened with unauthorized credit card charges, being screamed at with profanity while attempting to resolve the issue, being ordered out after the bill had been paid, Martin touching my wife, and then encountering the same employee days later making a gesture directed at our group from another restaurant. This experience was troubling enough that I believe others should be aware of it.

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