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The Dark Lady

(122 Ratings)
Giant disco ball and sequins
A fun, spacious lounge with drag shows, retro dances, go-go dancers, and karaoke. The dark lady is a local favorite for drag shows and dancing.


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Reviews

asadlier25
asadlier25
Over a year ago

BAD BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE!!!!

BAD BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE!!!! The Dark Lady in Providence, Rhode Islanddvertised that last night (7/27/13) they would be hosting a "Super Soaker Block Party" untill 3AM. Several of my friends and I headed there around1:45AM and paid a $10.00 admission to get in... Only to be told they were closing down for the night. There was no emergency and everyone was a little confused as to what was going on. There were hundreds of people there, inside the bar and on the blocked off street infront of the building. After speaking with the manager, we were told that they were intending to stay open omly until 2AM and that their advertising company had produced a misprint. However, we came to this event due to several Facebook posts promoting the new time (see below).  Approximately 8 of us requested our money back due to the misinformation leading us to head to the Dark Lady late night after leaving another bar that closed at 2AM.  The manager rudely told us that it was not his problem and that there was no way we would reimurse our money that we had paid several minutes before hand. The bartenders had already called last call... So most of us were not even allowed the opportunity to buy a drink.  The manager's decision to blatenly disregard his establishment's mistake and refusal to make it right showed deplorable customer service and a lack of respect for us individuals who have supported gay business in Providence, such as this, during such a dynamic and influential time in our state.  This is BAD BUSINESS in Providence and I know my friends and I will not be returning!!! 


KevinTodd78
KevinTodd78
Over a year ago

Always a Good Time

My boyfriend and I go to Dark Lady on a regular basis. Fun crowd, great bartenders, very friendly. And of course Sabrina is always a treat! We occasionally go to other clubs also, but Dark Lady is our favorite


Jesse_Colton
Jesse_Colton
Over a year ago

Pride Block Party

I went to the pride block party at the Dark Lady and it was amazing. I had so much fun dancing and watching the Queens preform. I cant wait till next year!


jeffrey92
jeffrey92
Over a year ago

Love Dark Lady

Well Dark Lady was to the first gay bar that I went and I love it since the first time I went to it..... Some of my friends of my work took me to other gay clubs but trust me, no one is like the Dark Lady..... so thats why I love the Dark Lady Gar Bar.......... ;)


Harlot
Harlot
Over a year ago

drag shows??

I have been dying to get on stage already..You are going to love Lady Harlot O'Scare-ya not much of a review but whatever....just get me on stage


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