David's (Newport Rhode Island Gay Bar/1964 to 1999) vintage Boys in the Sand Buddies built its reputation on

Buddies built its reputation on familiarity: strong regular crowd

the publication embraced the radical energy of the era when lesbians were carving out their own spaces in politics

all community

and outrun the Misfits in one commercial break

Opened in 1977

David's (Newport Rhode Island Gay Bar/1964 to 1999) vintage Boys in the Sand Buddies built its reputation onDavid's Newport, RI (19641999) For decades, David's was the heart of Newport's gay nightlife. Opening in the 1960s at 28 Prospect Hill Street, David's became one of Rhode Island's most beloved LGBTQ+ gathering places, serving locals, Naval personnel stationed in Newport, college students, and summer visitors alike. In a city better known for mansions and sailing than queer nightlife, David's quietly built a community that lasted for generations. Over