Well the Mgmt Team finally gets it and are doing the place over and actually spending money. Improvments everyday for this place from the 50's. The pool cant be beat and the cover is cheap...eye candy great on weekends. 20 minutes fron the City...give this place six months for the transfomation!
Review Source:The RCC is awesome, and I don't care what those haters say, although I do recommend paying in cash and keeping a tab because even though I've never experienced it, I hear it's a touchy subject.
Some of the bartenders are AWESOME, and some of them are straight up rude. That sort of thing can determine your night.
I love the outdoor area with the pool, and I love the indoor dance scene with the drag queens and the hot body contest (hilarious).
The two times I went, I was too quickly drunk to be going Martha Stewart on their asses for cleanliness, so I had a fabulous time and you should too.
I would have given the RCC a higher rating if I had reviewed it prior to a few weeks ago. I think going in, you know that you're getting what you paid for. The parking lot is a mess, but hey, at least it's free. They didn't charge a cover for a small period of time, but the cover has returned and while it's only $5, it's hard to figure out exactly what you're getting for that $5.
Its divey. There are drag queens galore and sometimes they put on shows a lot. My fave is Genesis who has been there forever and does a rendition of Lara Fabian's "I will love again" that gets the whole crowd going. They have a "hot body" contest which usually consists of awkward gay men dancing, drunk and stripping down to their underwear. I must say though that my girlfriend entered and won one time, which for a crowd consisting of 99% men was quite impressive!
Now...I have to share what happened a few weeks ago, because it was enough to make me never want to go back again. There is a bartender, Michael, who apparently has worked there 30+ years (which you can tell) and he runs the upstairs bar. My girlfriend, roommate and I waited over 20 minutes for a drink while he waited on every man that strolled up and blatantly ignored us. It was VERY clear he dislikes women and my girlfriend had to wave her credit card before he came over. Once he did he started to half make out drinks and stop and start taking other people's orders. Excuse me? When our drinks were finally in our hands, we told him we wanted to close our tab (like we'd put ourselves through that nightmare again) and his response was "I'm busy, you have to wait." And walked away. He did not run our card and give us our slip for a good five minutes! We sign it and leave. Five minutes later we were on the dance floor, and he RUNS after my girlfriend YELLING that she did not leave the slip. Um...yes we did. She followed him to the bar and tried to look for it. Couldn't.find it. His response? "You can't use that card at this bar again!" Um...what???!! Who are you?! Needless to say, my girlfriend talked to the bar manager. Not like he'd get fired considering that I am sure he had enough "regulars" who actually like him.
Its sad that as many, many times as we have been here, this one rude man could give us such poor treatment that we will think twice the next time we consider returning.
We were excited to have moved so close to the RRCC -- excited to make it our neighborhood bar. Looking forward to meeting new friends. But when you hit me with a $5.00 cover charge as my first impression...quite frankly, it pisses me off. $5.00 for what? Certainly not for a bucket, mop and soap. The place looks like a badly decorated "finished" basement with furniture and tables most likely found or "free" on Craigslist. Their bathroom makes the bathroom at the Eagle look spotless. And the fruit flies on the walls (in Mid-January, mind you) were gross. The sound system seems to consist only of a subwoofer and extra bass. And if....IF you could tear the bartender away from his iPhone long enough for him to notice you...the drinks weren't all that expensive (albeit, small for a rocks pour) - except add the $5.00 to your drinks tab an it makes it worth driving the 12 miles north to Boston.
The place has potential. Free parking and so much space. It just needs some attention - and soap. Did I mention soap?
On a side note...during Tabatha's Take Over...she went to a gay bar in  Long Beach...and says that a cover charge simply says you're cheep.
When I first moved to Boston I'd hear people talking about RCC all of the time. I thought it was a REAL country club- like, some sort of a members-only place for the toniest, snootiest gays in Boston. People would talk about going, but I was always too intimidated to check it out. As a Southerner who is very familiar with the country club scene, I assumed these friends of mine must have friends who are very high up on the Gay Social Ladder.
One night I decided to give it a shot, though. Imagine my surprise when my friends and I pulled into the parking lot and rather than thinking it looked like a country club, I got more of a catfish restaurant vibe from it.
I love this place, truly. I don't go very often, because it's waaaay out on the South Shore. I've never gone into the pool, and probably never will. I like the volleyball court, though. And I enjoy that there are many different dance floors/vibes to choose from.
I Heart RCC.
The place is a cesspool. The bathrooms are dilapidated and wreak of mold and mildew. The drug dealers are patronized and given more credence to access the place than the ordinary Jill. If you are carrying a purse and put it down it will more than likely be stolen.  The patrons think its a joke to spike your drink with drugs cause they are such scum that one wouldnt give them the right time of day. They are all touchey feeley and think its acceptable to sexually assault at hot chick, TS whatever. its supposed to be OK, There is no security to speak of and there are various health code, building code violations, let alone the drug dealers that infiltrate the place. if you want a law suit then go down there and let them accost you while you record it on your I phone. then complain to staff and watch you become further victimized. the place is again, a cesspool... the wiring is faulty, the and boxes are not up to date, the interior is painted to flammable paint (remember the union square fire in RI) where 100's were killed, it is not fully handicapped accessible, and  like previous postings its really run down... some of the staff are Ok management is poor and inconsiderate. They do serve and over serve individuals and I have seen under aged persons being served as well...
If you are looking to score a 40 or a ball you can easily find it there the  place is a drug store... LAW ENFORCEMENT are you reading this? just ask for j and d....
If you are in the mood for a history lesson about how this place used to be, and use your imagination to take you back 20 some odd years...then Randolph is the place to be. I had the chance to visit this place on a warm summer day with a couple of friends and one of my flatmates. Ya know what...I had a blast! Because of the people I was with and not the venue.
Another evening I went with a colleague for his bachelor party. We were sooo lucky! There was an underwear contest (or something of the sort as I tried to block that from my memory...thanks Yelpping. lol) where I saw things I did not want to see. Again, I had an interesting time because of the company.
Would I tell anyone to come here....maybe, because of the experience...I would, however, tell him or her what to expect. I did have this place down for a two star rating, but changed it to one star as they stole one of my flatmate's pictures (without his permission & I told him to file a suit) for a Halloween promotion, giving false promotion as people will not see someone with his looks at the country club.
Ok, so it's not really a country club and it is like walking into the late 80's, but the pool alone makes this place a hit with me. I have not been here for the night club aspect in many years but it is not bad at all and quite spacious. But yes, you will feel like you're in a time warp.
Now back to the pool....a $5 fee gets you in and the pool and patio space is impressively large. An outdoor bar and a grill will keep you fed and hydrated, that is if you're enjoying cocktails and may want to think twice about swimming (Natalie Wood who?). There's loudish music and fold out chairs provided as well as long as you get there early on weekends. But what I love most is that during the summer the pool is open every day to the delight of folks like myself who have weekdays off.
Crikey!
If the walls of the Boston Eagle fell down (which is quite possible!) and the bathroom turned into a pool, it would be the Randolph Country Club.
I'll never figure out HOW this is a "country club" but it makes straight people jealous when you tell them where you spent the day. They would probz call the police if they saw it with their own eyes. :(
The entire property looks depressing (like a neglected truck stop on a desert road you'd speed by even if your gas light went on 50 miles ago) and Google Maps won't even help you find it. When I typed in the correct address, my phone was like: "Are you sure? Why don't we go to THIS country club on the other side of town... You'll thank me later."
Things that creep me out:
-Driving 20 miles away from Boston and seeing all of the people that creep you out in the South End :(
-Seeing them in Speedos :'(
-Seeing people in UFO pants and '90s rave clothes in hot weather. :( (but I guess that's what south shore gayz wear)
-Feeling pressured to drink several daiquiris when you obviously have to drive 20 miles to get home. (I just have shitty friends, but this could happen to anyone)
-The bathroom :'(
-The decor
-75% of the patrons
-The origins of the various food items that are served
Oh, well... it's only $5 and I have yet to see any state troopers waiting in the parking lot for me to get behind the wheel. I guess I'll be back. :(
Don't let the name fool you! There are no golf courses, no caddies, no estate or manor, and no mandatory polo shirts and boat shoes with those fugly tassles. Instead, the Randolph Country Club is like Boston's Eagle... only with a pool! It's trashy, cruisey, and SO MUCH FUN!! I've been going to RCC every summer for the past few years. The cover is $5 (unless it's lesbian weekend, then it's $25) and the drinks are pretty cheap ...like $4 or $5. They even serve frozen daiquiris and pina coladas! Â If it's a nice weekend, the place will be packed by noon. Â One of the great things about this place is that they provide those cheap chaise lounge/beach chairs! They can easily buckle under you if you set one up incorrectly, but it's always fun watching people struggle to put it together. The pool water is generally clean at the beginning, but as the afternoon goes on the water becomes more cloudy and oily from all the tanning oil, lotion, and hair product. That doesn't keep me from going inside though! There's a sand volleyball court in the back and people are pretty inviting when it comes to getting a couple teams together to play. Surprisingly, there's a lot of good sportsmanship and support if you suck (at playing volleyball). There's an indoor dance area that is minimally used during the day. I've never stayed past 5pm so I can't say what happens when night falls. I assume people migrate inside and dance? The bathrooms are pretty icky...I wouldn't advise walking in without flip-flops...though, I have seen a few people pull a Britney Spears.
The crowd seems to be older, and the scene is mostly unpretentious. Most of the people who go are just looking to have a good time with their friends. I would advise the pretentious, douchey, snotty, queens to stay away from RCC and maybe stick to the Colonnade pool in Back Bay. My friends and I always make the most out of our visits and generally have a great time!
Joyless is the person who cannot enjoy themselves at the Randolph Country Club.
This place is staffed with real people that serve great drinks, offer free parking, and a $5 admission fee.
A renovation might be called for in the future, but it's a great atmosphere - and where else are you going to see south shore drag queens sunbathing?
We went for the day and had a great time.  The building and interior is sort of a dump but the pool was very nice.  We got a table and a couple of chaise lounges and sat in the sun.  There was chair service one serve a woman was great  the other who we were told was named "Pretty" was so clueless it was fantastic.  We enjoyed watching poor Pretty walk around the pool with drinks that someone had ordered from him.  He didn't have the remotest idea as to who had ardered thedrinks.  He circled the pool at least 4 times before finding his customer.  The show was well worth it.
The crowd was mostly men in small swimsuits even though someof them shouldn't have been in such small suits. Â It makes one fell much better about your own body! The waer in the pool was warmand cleanand didn't have a super chlorine feel and smell. Â I will go again!
Back in tha dizzay....let's say....1985....THIS PLACE ROCKED (or so I've heard.....cuz I was a wee wee lesbian lad back then)!
Nowadays, and Yesterdays.....it SUCKS.
This is the gay bar at the bottom of the list.....just above the EAGLE...yikes.
This is the gay bar we go to when we want a good laugh.
Great location: Â It's approx 20 min. south of Boston. Â
Great real estate.....HUGE free parking...HUGE inside (although i hear the back room has been closed for a long time now)....fireplace....pool tables......in-ground pool out back....beach vollyeball.
I mean.....THIS IS A GAY RESORT.
What a minute....it COULD be a gay resort.
WHen I was last there, which was a Saturday night in October 06, at the busiest hour, there were probably 50 people.....that would be 1 person per every 100 sq.ft. Â And I guarantee they were all regulars. Â The music was the same exact set that was played when I 1st was there summer of 04....and from what I hear, they've been playing that "wear my hair in a ponytail" song since FOREVAH. Â The drinks were served in effing dixie cups! Â Why do gay bars have to be so ghetto (soft g).....The sound system cut in & out, the interior decorating hadn't changed in years and years....even the bartenders were OG circa 1976. Â That's fine and dandy, but mix it up a lil'! Â Cohabitate the old with the young! Â Something for everyone....put the PBR on tap cuz it's the younger people who wanna go out and drink their paychecks every week.....DUH!
I recently heard that this place is going to shut it's doors and has sold to new managment that plans on keepin the gay on and revamping the place! Â YAY!
RCC has mad potential and could continue to be a South Shore LGBT Legend. Â
So, to the new owners: Â Sink a little $$$ into your investment, get a promoter, and watch the people come out....cuz you know they're out there.
If you're gay and have yet to take a trip to the RCC then you are seriously missing out and if you have gone and didn't have fun please e-mail me and come with my friends!
1. Yes, it is ghetto but that adds to the charm!
2. There is a bar- enuf said
3. There is a pool!
4. There is a BEACH VOLLEY BALL COURT! It is so fun to play- I usually go with 4-5 lesbians and we get gay men to play men vs. women and it just rocks
5. It's maybe 30 min from Boston
6. A year long membership is $5!!!!!
What more can you ask for? Â (I speak only for daytime fun- have never been at night)
I'm still confused about why this gay club is called a country club, but I think there may be some history behind it that I couldn't comprehend because their website hurts me to look at.
Basically this is where straight married men go to have sex with gay men. Or other "straight" men. Not that I witnessed this, but its definitely the vibe you get when first walking in the door.
The door people couldn't have been less helpful in helping us find the birthday party in a rented out room we were seeking. Â One woman claimed to know nothing about it though you could clearly hear music coming from a back room. The guy at the door gave us the run around for 5 minutes until basically I forced the answer out of him with dirty looks.
Maybe it was an off night, but it generally doesn't seem like a pleasant place to be. Dark, seedy, and judgemental. Though, I have the opportunity to go back and change my mind since they didn't inform us we didn't have to pay for a "membership" card to go to the party even when we asked.
Someone should also tell the bartender that even though someone may not be a gay man, they are still holding money to give you for the drink they'd like to order if you'd EVER actually come over after making eye contact multiple times and choosing to serve any male that approached the bar.
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