Balcony
Dancing · Boise, ID
About
What you notice first walking into Balcony is the mix: dance floor fills with people, pool table gets action in the corner, and the drag bingo host calls numbers over the thrum. It's a gay-friendly space that draws both gay and straight locals, with cheap drink specials keeping the energy up.
Best nights are Friday and Saturday when the club packs in. Regulars say it's the best dance club in Boise, and some nights shirts come off without much prompting. The full bar and outdoor seating give you room to breathe between songs. Also consider checking out nearby Neurolux if you're hopping between venues.
Features
- ✓Drag bingo hosted on the dance floor
- ✓Pool table and cheap drink specials nightly
- ✓Outdoor seating and full bar available
- ✓Best nights: Friday and Saturday per Yelp
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Fri, Sat
What people say
Rated from 72 reviews. 44 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“New to boise”
What other bars here are worth visiting?
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Great potential.”
There are too many straight people for comfort, with gay men isolated in small groups in corners while women get all the attention. The location is great, but that is the only positive—the place was deserted on a Friday night.
A guest · Over a year ago
“First Visit”
Last night was my first time dancing in public and it was a great experience. The venue is no longer exclusively a gay bar but remains gay friendly, and locals say it is the best dance club in the city. I would agree it is the best I have been to. Midway through the night I took my shirt off, and after about thirty minutes some other patrons and the bartenders did too. I met some wonderful people and danced until closing time.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Looking for special friends”
I'm a bi guy new to the area and have some time off from 9/7/13 to 9/12/13; I was thinking of visiting this place.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balcony still a gay bar? +
Balcony is now a gay-friendly dance club with a mixed gay and straight crowd.
Does Balcony have drag shows? +
Yes, Balcony hosts drag bingo and other drag events. Check their schedule for specific nights.
What are the hours? +
Balcony is open Thursday through Sunday from 4pm to 2am each night.
