Napoleons consisted of two piano bars, and a dance. Gross, however, assured both businesses that “all of the areas will be covered” in the investigation. Once touted as Bostons oldest gentlemen bar, Napoleon Bar was situated in Bay Village on Pinckney Street. The police department wouldn’t say whether the incidents were linked and didn’t release any further information about the nature of the threats. LaMonica would not comment on what happened during the call but said it ‘was threatening enough that we needed to call the police.’ ‘We’re not going to stand back for anybody,’ LaMonica said. The Boston Globe reported on the threat to The Alley: “Rocco LaMonica, the bar’s manager on duty, said a doorman answered the bar’s phone and heard the threats.
The calls came into the bars about 7:30 on both nights. Gay Bars Boston Alley Bar Gay Bar, lounge Large space, seating available, dance floor, large full bar Machine Gay bar Huge space, three building, two. Whether it’s the Alley or the dbar, you should be able to enjoy yourself peacefully.”Ī spokesman for the department confirmed that a threatening call was answered by an employee at Dbar, a full-service restaurant and nightclub on Dorchester Avenue, Friday night.Īnother call targeted The Alley Bar, a nightclub located downtown, Saturday night. With queer spaces closing, there arent many options or a. Second Saturday at Machine, Kristen Porter, 2017. Gross “Everybody should be able to enjoy any establishment that they wish to go into in the City of Boston. Bostons history of gay bars spans back at least to the 1920s, but the rise of the internet, dating and hookup apps, and a changing political environment all contributed to the more rapid closure of spaces that were once vibrantly active. “We don’t take any threats lightly,” said Police Commissioner William G. Open since 1987, Midway Caf is one of Boston’s more established LGBTQ hotspots, topping locals’ and out-of-towners’ lists as an iconic entertainment destination. At least two Boston gay bars have received threatening phone calls this weekend at about the same time on consecutive nights, prompting police investigations into both.