While you're in the area, it's certainly worth checking out the LGBTQ nightlife scenes in surrounding cities like Boston, Providence, and Northampton, all within an hour's drive of Worcester.
That being said, most of the nightlife is concentrated in the downtown area, with the LGBTQ venues all within a 25-minute walk from each other.
Worcester is a spread-out city, so tourists might be inclined to rent a car to go sightseeing for the day.
Electric Haze: Electric Haze is a different kind of bar-a hookah bar-that didn't open as a gay-specific venue, but has certainly been friendly from the start, and frequently hosts LGBTQ events.
This attractive downtown tavern draws a diverse crowd of hipsters, foodies, and the like. Armsby Abbey has 22 beer on tap and delicious farmhouse-inspired creative cuisine to go with them.
Armsby Abbey: This one's for all the lovers of craft beer out there.
For a mid-week outing, come for karaoke on Wednesday nights. It probably has something to do with the ever-lively dance floor, which is run by local DJs on weekend nights.
The Compass Tavern: While not technically a gay bar, The Compass Tavern has been known to attract a mixed crowd.
Come in for a game of pool and stay to sing along to show tunes on the piano (Sundays only) or watch the game of the week on big-screen TVs. MB Lounge is neighborly, but not so tight-knit that newcomers don't feel welcome. It beckons an eclectic bunch-from bears to leather dudes-but caters mostly to an over-30 crowd.
MB Lounge: Also known as "the Male Box," this is the longest-running gay-owned and -operated hangout in the city.