I came to Jacques last night for my birthday with me and my group of friends. I'm no stranger to drag shows so I had high expectations. The show was not only fun but also interactive too. The Queen's brought audience members on stage for talking portions part of their routines and overall just made the night so much fun. I will say the music is very very loud but I think that is my only downside next time I would bring earplugs lol. The drinks are strong as other reviews have mentioned overall my group had so much fun and it was such a fun way to spend a birthday. I would definitely come back and recommend it to any group that is looking for something fun to do. It is cash only so keep that in mind but they have ATM read more

Jacques Cabaret - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This has been one of my GO TO places. Not anymore, I asked for hot tea, he said no. Then I asked for a Shirley temple. I was telling my husband how tired I was after we ordered food. Only for my sister to tell me that they asked us to leave because they thought I was drunk. Thank you for thinking I was drunk I could just be pregnant. Apparently if you cannot drink in this establishment, or whatever their perception is of you is what stands. So I got kicked out for being drunk, when I didn't drink at all. I will never ever, ever in my life coming here again. I had reservations from two weeks ago, paid the entrance fee for five people. Money is no issue I came in with $400 in ones to tip. Had a reservation, just laid in my husband's shoulder and said I was tired. I came out cause my "Troop sister " (Army Veteran) is visiting from Louisiana. But NEVER again. The fact they didn't come to me and kick us and went to through her is crazy to kick us out is crazy. F here, never again. read more

Jacques Cabaret - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cash only old school drag bar. Servers were nice enough. Doesn't pick up until later, show started around 10 and was a $20 cover.

Cute little dive bar/ cabaret spot! A very intimate setting and performances. FYI, cash only and no food so hit an atm and eat before you go! Very fun night and happy to see Bostons local drag scene! read more

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Always a fun time! Drinks are cheap and strong, the performers are always on point, and the staff is kind read more

This has made for many a fun girls night out - dive bar, cheap drinks and fabulous entertainment.

This place is terrific fun! Love the crowd and the performers; they are organs show amazing talent' read more

Great show, great crowd, cheapest beers I've seen in Boston! Had the best time at one of their drag shows. I recommend!

Very fun for all their event but I mainly go to karaoke so take that for what it is. But to be fair everyone is welcome and kind so let that be a deciding factor read more

Great night with a bachelorette party!!! So much fun! First impression is that it is a "dive bar". BUT, we all had a great time and it was so much fun!! Highly recommend with a group!! I think you have to have reservations read more

This was my first time at a drag show and let me tell you, it was quite an experience! My friends and I went here cuz it's right down the block from where we were pregaming and my brother suggested this place but little did we know that it was a drag show. When we walked in I laid my eyes on a half naked queen performing and I fell in love! Slay queen! Yassss! Maybe I'll make Jacques a weekly thing? read more

As gay bars and drag shows go, this one is pretty divey . The bar itself is small. The drag show was in a small part of the bar. Hard to move around. The girls were just OK. The bartenders are older. it wasn't awful but it wasn't great. Try a different venue. read more

I think I went on the wrong night as my experience was not great. First, this is a true dive which I don't mind, but I went on a Thursday night when there might have been 10 people there. There was a one-woman drag show, and she didn't seem prepared for the evening just kinda winging it and with 10 people in the audience you feel held hostage by the Queen to repeatedly tip. I think on a busier night when there is a full drag show that this place could be fun...just don't go on a Thursday night. read more

Absolutely loved Jacques Cabaret! We came here for my friends bachelorette party (super cliche, I know). It was my first time at any drag show ever, and these ladies were unbelievably talented. They really paid so much attention to the brides and birthdays in the room, which was amazing. Make sure to bring a stack of 1's with you to tip these amazing queens! I gave a 5 based on the queens alone, but the bar could definitely use some work. The drinks come in little Dixie cups and are really expensive, but other than that, such a fun night! read more

Jacques Cabaret - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fun and vibrant atmosphere with amazingly talented drag performers! Every night is a delight!

I loved Jacques! It was everything we wanted out of cabaret! We went for my sister in laws bachelorette. We are a 30+ crowd and it was fun and entertaining! It lasted about an 1 and 45 minutes. $15 cash cover charge and cash only bar. The reviews I read, say the drinks are expensive but we got a round for 5 people for $40! Our waitress was fabulous! The performers were gorgeous and not too over the top. I've been to a show before and found the dancers to be really pushy for tips, I did not feel like that at Jacques. I made the reservation at the beginning of the week. They said to be there 15 minutes prior to the start of the show to guarantee seats, but we were running late, so I called to give them a heads up, but it wasn't packed and we got a prime table! It was very comfortable for a Saturday 7pm show. Yes it is a dive, but if you are looking for a night out with some friends, I would definitely recommend! read more

Legendary drag club / show. SO fun! A must-see activity while in Boston on a night out. The only reason I'll give 4 stars instead of 5 is the cash-only situation. I came to a show a few weekends ago and the ATM machine inside the bar was broken and the staff were not helpful in pointing us towards an open ATM nearby. Just be prepared with as much cash as you'll need for drinks, tips and the cover BEFORE you get there just in case. Seems like it would be time to update to contactless payment options or more modern ATM machines inside. read more

Came to Boston to visit our daughter on her 21st birthday. Sitting in our PJs in our hotel room with the patio door cracked open. Heard so many people having a great time, we had to join the fun. Arrived just in time...great show and drinks. Perfect way to start the celebration weekend. read more

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A must stop for out of towners who love all kinds of drag and queer dive bars. This is the perfect place to sit at a barstool and take in all of the glamour and characters. read more

Absolutely loved it here! I went for my cousin's bachelorette party and the show was everything we wanted and more! The queens were beautiful and so talented! I can't wait to go back! read more

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First gay bar I've been to. You now have a new consistent customer. I met a very nice man about 9 years older than me. I'm 25 he just turned 34 read more

The covers are a bit pricey but the community is so welcoming and the shows are consistently good. if you are looking for a heavy handed bartender and a safe queer community this is the spot for you! read more

I love Jacques for exactly what it is, a drag dive bar with overpriced drinks. Do you want an upscale establishment? Don't come here. Do you want cheap drinks don't come here? Do you want to watch amazing drag queens put on a kick ass show? Then yes come here. The Friday and Saturday night shows are your standard drag queen hits shows with the crowd full of screaming bachelorettes. I was absolutely one of them so I can't judge. I've come to love Jacques for its other shoes, drag queen karaoke, Drag race viewings, and the occasional Friday show down stairs of original and new drag performances. I think, if you're looking for something to do, Jacques has you covered every night of the week. Just remember, they're cash only and the drinks are overpriced. Exactly how I like it. read more

I've been to Jacques twice and it's been worth it each time. You are guaranteed a good time. PROS: I'm giving 5 stars to the fabulous queens especially Dee Dee Ray, Destiny and Kris Knievil. The first show I saw was Christmas themed and Dee Dee Ray was a hilarious host. Her paint is flawless and her outfits are amazing. Destiny is wild and hilarious. She does good Nicki impressions. Both Dee Dee and Destiny have great taste in modern songs. Kris Knievil is sweet and funny. She was the host of the second show I attended and made my party feel special. CONS: Okay so I refuse to give them a perfect rating because the bar itself needs work... It's 2018 - whyyy is it cash only?! There's an ATM machine that runs on dial-up and usually doesn't work when you need it to! The cover went up to $15 from $10. For a dive bar?! I HATE the mixed drinks that come in tiny dental cups. I just stick to beer when I'm there. Yes - there's always annoying bachelorette parties that will come to the show. But don't let that stop you from having a great night! And oh god, the men's bathroom is a hot mess. If you need to #2, hold it until you get home. You'll have no privacy. Honestly, the quality of the queens outweighs the cons. Find a cute outfit, grab some bills, go to Jacques and be ready to laugh your ass off! read more

Jacques Cabaret - Dee Dee DeRay! - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

3 stars is what I give this spot, but the 4th star is for the show. This bar is obviously very lucky to have their Drag Show bring in the audience it does. I came here with a bachelorette, and when we walked in, I looked over and whispered "are we sure we're in the right place?" The bar is a dive bar, low ceilings, poorly lit, a little grubby. They didn't have food so we ordered pizza (this is allowed). The drinks we got were in plastic Dixie cups and the beer was a bit warm, and only bottled if I'm not mistaken. Luckily, once the drag show starts you don't realize any of this. The performers are absolutely hilarious and put on an excellent show. They were super interactive, quick on their feet with jokes, and put on a show that was unforgettable. read more

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Less than one month ago, Fascination, a carefully and beautifully organized and curated queer gear and fetish night that had been taking place at Jacques for years ended in disaster when Jacques' non-Fascination patrons assaulted three Fascination attendees, including Fascination's incredibly hard-working and devoted organizer. Since that night, Jacques' management has done everything in its power to discredit the victims of this assault, including victim-blaming and spreading misinformation to local and national media outlets, later issuing caveats noting that the bar's management did not actually witness the assault. The Fascination team decided that Jacques is no longer a safe venue to host its attendees, and they have decided to move the event to a different venue. To add insult to the Fascination victims' ACTUAL physical injury, today Jacques publicized their own Gear and Fetish Night, which will take place on the same night when Fascination would have next occurred. Their event is unsanctioned and unsupported by any LGBTQ promoters or event organizers, and its posting makes 0 reference to the tragedy of three weeks ago. This venue has now shown irrefutable proof that its management DOES NOT support or care about the LGBTQ community it purports to serve. I strongly encourage all potential visitors to (a) not support Jacques' management with your hard-earned dollars, and (b) choose other LGBTQ establishments and events to attend and patronize instead. If you need suggestions, check out Kikipaedia.com (I am unaffiliated with this website, I just think it has useful info about Boston's LGBTQ nightlife.) read more

Just went again with some friends! Awesome time, would love to know how I can get into drag? I Can't stop thinking about it!

Loved. $10 cover, $5-7 drinks, cash only (ATM on site), fabulous show. I was impressed with pretty much every single performer. The songs were fun, the dance moves impressive, and the drag queens were surprisingly hot. They also made outrageously colored, tight jumpsuits look good. We planned to go to the show as part of a "girls night out." We got there at 8:02 and they had given our table away (the show starts at 8), so we ended up standing up in the back, which turned out to be more fun, since we could dance. I got sufficiently drunk and loved the show so much that I told everyone I saw that this was my future career path. And I wasn't kidding. Warning: If you're a single heterosexual guy, or celebrating some sort of event, don't raise your hand at the beginning of the show unless you don't mind being "singled out" for most of the show. And don't come here if you are easily offended. read more

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Judging by the performance I stumbled upon the other night, this venerable Boston performance venue has not lost its touch. Amanda Playwith has a repertoire that encompasses cutting edge post-hardcore & the latest Broadway offerings. Despite the sparse weeknight audience the level of professionalism never wavered. This place is the real deal. read more

This place is epic! Anyone who hates this place is going in with the wrong frame of mind and for the wrong reason. Your going to a drag show- men dress up as women and rock their body. It's great. There is some serious talent here too. We had the pleasure of Kris Knievil (Christopher Fijal) as our host and he was epic! We also watched Destiny- and holy moly - pretty amazing! We came for a bachlorette party- and this is def a spot for that! There were loads of bachelorettes and it was fun when the host dragged them on stage. I would strongly recommend coming when you are warmed up- and be open and have a good night. This was fun and we would def go back! read more

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Lots of fun and laughs enjoyed. The drinks are strong so being cash for the cash only bar

What a fun night! Came here for a token bachelorette party. The only off part of the experience was a bit of a hassle getting in the door. Unfortunately we were not able to reserve a table (even two weeks in advance--so keep that in mind), so when we showed up roughly 30 min before the show, the queens at the front door tried to give us a hard time about getting in. Saying that they had to check capacity etc. Betch, please. Who are you kidding? However, after some light groveling and puppy dog eyes we were allowed to pass. We grabbed some seats at the bar (that was empty) and enjoyed a few cocktails. Our friend got to go up on stage and chat about the wedding/engagement (along with the other brides in the audience), and then we were all serenaded by some hits from the 80s 90s and today. The show is definitely worth the 10 bucks and in general is an overall fun experience. read more

She's got legs that could last for days! In this case, the she is a he, but damn he has nice legs. At Jacques Cabaret, it is all love- inappropriate entertainment, bold and vulgar movements, professional lip syncing, which means you better be ready to pull out some dolla dolla bills, y'all! These ladies work the stage, skillfully strutting around to make their presence known; twirls, bold makeup, wearing big wigs like a boss and it makes the crowd come to life! I even saw a split in mid air that landed on the ground perfectly. Doesn't that hurt their- crap, I forgot to buy more bowling balls for this weekend. Prudes: Be cautious. I saw one drag queen lift up a girl's legs and pretended to go down on her. Don't worry, the girl's clothes were on. They are not afraid to get in your face, so this is for the fun and inviting people only. Oh fo sho! I'll be back here again. With strong cocktails at $7 a pop and cheap cover charge, make sure your butt is on time for the show out of respect for these spectacular ladies, and to get a really good seat too. So every time when you think, "ugh, I'm so sick of Boston." Go to Jacques Cabaret to experience something completely new and exciting. Thanks for giving me another reason to love my Boston, Jacques. read more

Jacques Cabaret - Couldn't have summed it up better myself - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Outstanding show the drinks are so good. Our waitress was so fabulous. My family And I really enjoyed the show the Queens are so fabulous it's wonderful how they get the entire audience involved. All the Queens look fabulous I want to be a Queen after seeing that fabulous show and the staff was so wonderful looking forward to visiting again read more

Located in some alley, you'd never would have thought this place existed and if you did, you wouldn't know that it was more than just a bar. Yes there's a $10 cover to get in. You walk in there's a pool table and a bar, but if you walk just a bit further, you'll be able to see the show and what this place is all about. This place definitely has some good pours for their drinks! That first sip will knock your socks off! But that's not what this review is about. This review is about those drag/tranny's on stage. And they were magnificent! Some of the girls/guys were just beautiful - you would have never known they were guys if they were walking down the street. They're hotter than most girls! Yes they are lip syncing, and yes it would be even better if they were actually singing, but this is a cabaret, not a singing contest. Most of the place was made of girls from bachlorette parties, but there were certainly all types of people in the crowd. You have guys, girls, couples, groups of girls like me and Chere, gays/lesbians, etc. All are there to have a great time and I most certainly have. Of course you would have to go with the right people, who can accept such differences. But be sure to bring cash, as they do not accept credit cards! This place was so awesome, we're going back this coming weekend! Who's with us?! Whoot! **** EDITED 2/24/08 **** WOO!!! Been back several times now and each time is still a great show. It never gets old and actually every show is different. They seem to incorporate new acts/songs, guests appearances, and new outfits. Each time I've been back it's always a blast. My favorite and the main reason why I go back is for Destiny. I absolutely love and admire her. read more

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Wow such an amazing group of performers. Went for the first time tonight for my sisters birthday and was sat in the front row by the stage. Didn't really know what to expect. They use the audience so much in their routines but it is awesome. Not for the shy but for the ppl who love love love a good time. If you haven't been I would highly highly highly recommend going. Looks like a "dive bar" at first but I have never had so much fun. The waitress was nice and prompt and chill. If you like drag, or even if you don't but are open minded and want to have a good time, this is the place to go. Couldn't recommend it more for anyone in Boston or going to visit. Kudos ladies!!! You are amazing at what you do! To those ppl I read you had a bad experience: you all were late- very late and then expected to be coddled. These gals are performers and entertainers. I am a musician and if I I came late to a performance and then complained.... shame on you. The email and website clearly states when you need to be there. Shame on you for negatively reviewing the most courageous gals in the business... read more

Hell to the yes. I went here before I moved from Boston and it was the best damn send of a girl who loves glitter could have. Rachel sang "California Gurls" for me while I drank my heavy on the Jack and Cokes all night long. I still love this place. So get yer a$$ there! read more

My first ever drag show, and I had a great time. Of course, my larger-chested friends all got felt up, while I had to settle for a nice picture with one of the divas, but really, all was good. It's out of the way and yet totally close to the T, the show is certainly unforgettable, and I really did have a great time. The performers were more than accommodating of the birthday and bridal parties in the room and made sure to harass the guys who'd been dragged (no pun intended) along. Good times, save the early closing time! Drink the Brubaker's, by the by. It's a good deal. read more

Jacques Cabaret - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I think Im in love with a drag queen. At first glance, this hole in the wall, understaffed, and over crowded place will have you cringing. But as soon as the KWEENS come on stage, it all disappears and your in a blissful heaven of fake boobs, and lip syncing. There were some cringe worthy moments, and some that made your jaw hit the floor. But its all in good fun. Only complaint I have is the buildings fire exits. I literally felt like if there was a fire, we were all going to be trapped. And wait staff was SO SLOW. But we went up to the bar and were served instantly. Definitely want to come back next time I'm in town. read more

This legendary establishment opened back up finally after covid 2 nights ago. Chris and Billy behind the bar were awesome. Was great to see Dee Dee and Destiny back up on stage. Place hasn't missed a beat. Exactly what you would expect. Glad it's back open!!! read more