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    Manray

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    ModerateDance Clubs, Bars
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    Monica A.

    What a fun place to let loose! They have disco nights, goth nights, drag shows, and more. I've been here a couple time, always fun. I will say they need better AC because when we come, we SWEAT from dancing. During the summer, we'd have to go outside and take cool-air breaks. LGBTQ+ friendly. Bar is never too crowded, always been able to get a drink in under 5 minutes. Bartenders, bouncers, and check-in people are cool. Their vibe matches this place very well. There's usually a cover. For me, it's ranged from $5-$15. If you're looking for a fun time, with a chill crowd, I'd recommend going out here.

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    5 months ago

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    7 months ago

    A fun and wild (but safe) place to be who you really are. If you like leather and hot dance music, this is the place.

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    2 years ago

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    1 year ago

    This is the best club I've ever been to. Music is amazing, clientele is dedicated, and JoJo on the door is spectacular

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    1 year ago

    Amazing music, dancers, the bartenders are so kind and respectful. The drinks always get me the perfect amount of drunk.

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    1 year ago

    this place is not good, awful vibe and empty most nights, staff is rude and cover is CRAZY high

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    2 years ago

    Fun bar decent amount of space on the dance floor very specific vibe fun that they play a lot of 70's music

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    20 years ago

    Thank you for giving us a place to let our freak flags fly.

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    20 years ago

    ManRay was epic. Legendary. Its passing was cause for great sadness among the underground in Boston. RIP, ManRay.

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    19 years ago

    I saw nirvana here before they were anything. Bummer that this place is gone.

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    Always a great time, fun music and incredible people watching. Too bad it is closing for good this Saturday!!! R.I.P. Manray.

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    I don't think it's a thing, maybe we got lucky. But Monday Night Karaoke is a thing here. Here was…read moreour experience on around 9pm. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking. It can be pretty tough finding something so good luck. Seating: It's 3 floors of vibes (depending on the day) but this is no hidden gem, if you're looking for a local vibe, check this place out. Vibes: The nice touristy side of Boston, walking distance to a few scenic things. As for the spot, think Irish bar meets full-on nightlife energy. One floor might have karaoke, another has DJs, and another is just people vibing with drinks. It's lively, a little chaotic (in a fun way), and definitely a younger crowd energy. FOOD/DRINKS: Drinks are solid and pretty affordable for Boston, which is always a win. They've got everything from beers and seltzers to margaritas and cocktails. This isn't a craft cocktail lounge--it's more of a "grab a drink and keep the night going" type of place. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I needed water and they provided it, no problem! TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I didn't expect to have so much fun on a Monday night (the singing, the crowd participation, the dancing). What. A. Vibe. Maybe I got lucky but I hope you get this experience when you stop by.Fun, high-energy, and perfect for a night out with friends. Not the place for a quiet drink--but if you're trying to turn up a little and keep things moving, this is a solid stop in Boston. TIPS: *They seem to have something going on every night so check their website!

    This was a fun bar to go to on St. Patrick's Day weekend. There are three different floors so you…read morecan choose the vibe or music scene you're looking for. They have various weekday specials to draw people in and it gets pretty packed on the weekends. I would go again.

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    Karaoke was awesome ! Great drinks! Awesome staff (Jewel)
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    Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

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    3.8
    (459 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
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    So this review is for the drag brunch on Sundays since there isn't an entry for that in Yelp and…read moreyou don't go to it for the food. They do have an option to go an hour before the show to have brunch from the buffet which isn't bad for a buffet brunch. Only slightly better than most hotel buffet breakfasts. But it is convenient to be seated where you will be for the show and have your brunch before the show starts The show is fun and you may be picked to interact with some performers (especially if you are me who always gets selected at any show like this). Your best option is to go along and have fun. This makes it a better experience for you, those with you and everyone attending ;) Fun dancing, music and shows and even though I'm not reviewing the food options I do have to mention that they bring you water as soon as you sit and that is always one of the first things I look for at restaurants.

    Gave it a 'Maybe' because I guess it depends on what you're coming here for. I stopped in on St…read more Paddy's Day because I couldn't get into Emmett across the street. I came in here and the place was not too busy, music at a nice level and was very clean. My server came over immediately and I gave him my drink and food order: Guinness and Corned Beef & Cabbage. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my Guinness and then about another 25 minutes to get my corn beef and cabbage. Yes, I was happy with the Guinness and have to do it now that's the corned beef and cabbage tasted excellent. My only complaint about the food is that I only got three strips of corned beef and was charged $24. WTF! Three strips! Yes, the flavor was good, but that portion was insulting. So like I said initially, it's what you're coming here for.

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    Blues Union

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    I'm a horrendous dancer. After a 1-hour lesson with Josh and Amanda, I felt like I could hold my…read moreown at blues dancing. For 5 bucks, I received a huge ego boost and a greater understanding of why Boston loves to dance! A word to dates: if you come here with a special someone, expect that you and your partner will dance with other people. Don't worry: it's nothing personal! After the lesson, the studio turned into an open dance featuring live music from Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five, an amazing swing band from Philadelphia! The floor was jumping and everyone was having a blast cutting a rug. I personally asked to dance with several people and was surprised to find how gracious and encouraging they were in accepting and subsequently dancing with my square self. The dancers here are very courteous and interested in the improvement of everyone in the club. The snacks and water were provided in copious amounts. The community is strong in this one. I'll be back, Blues Union, and I'll be bringing more people who are interested!

    There are many venues to dance at in Boston; Blues Union is the only one I make sure never to miss…read more In the end, it's the community of people that makes Blues Union special. DJs, instructors, people who can bake, and dancers of all skill levels come together to have fun in each others' company for an evening. If you don't know how to dance, or come from out of town and don't know anyone, people will go out their way to dance with you and get to know you. If you're already an experienced dancer, people will recognize that and be happy to explore a shared passion with you.

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