Worcester Bar Named Among Best In U.S. By USA TODAY

WORCESTER, MA — A Green Street bar has earned national recognition on USA TODAY's annual list of standout drinking spots across the country.

Femme Bar, located at 62 Green St. in Worcester's Canal District, was named one of USA TODAY's 38 Bars of the Year for 2026. The list highlighted Femme's atmosphere, food, entertainment and cocktail menu.

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The bar was the only Worcester business and one of three Massachusetts bars to make the 2026 list, according to the report. The other Massachusetts honorees were The Wig Shop in Boston and Shipwrecked in Falmouth.

Femme opened in March 2023 and describes itself as New England's first modern lesbian bar. The business is owned and operated by Danielle and Julie, according to its website.

The bar hosts live music, drag brunches, karaoke, trivia, speed dating, book club events, DJ nights and other programming, according to the business. Femme's events page says the bar is one of fewer than 40 lesbian bars left in the country.

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