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A Cozy, Intimate Setting At Cuffs Irish Bar In The Back Bay
Cuffs Bar is know for it's food, drinks and light fare. Ideal for post-meeting drinks, relaxing chats and the perfect nightcap, Cuffs is the most unique choice in Back Bay Boston bars, featuring a sidewalk terrace for people-watching. The bar is located at the Loews Back Bay Hotel at the corner of Berkeley Street and Stuart Street in the Back Bay section of Boston. Click here for more information.
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The Rattlesnake Bar and Grill: Boston’s Summertime Favorite Roofdeck Bar
The Rattlesnake Bar and Grill has been a staple in Boston’s lifestyle scene for decades. The rooftop deck opens up as soon as the warm weather debuts and Poe’s Kitchen offers some of the funkiest tacos in town ranging from grilled lamb tip and Hudson Valley duck to smoked pork and grilled scallop prepared by Chef Brian Poe. Wash it down with a pineapple sage or berry acai mint margarita for a fun night out on the town. There is also a good selection of tequilas and whiskeys available here. Click here for more information.
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The Baseball Tavern: The Next Best Place to Watch a Sox Game
Here in Red Sox Nation, one of the most coveted spots (if you can make your way in) during a home game is The Baseball Tavern. The four-story bar/restaurant offers a variety of large screen high def TVs so you can get a great view of the game from any seat in the house. Those in the know sneak up to the roof deck for some al fresco dining or a nice cold beer in the sun while listening to the roar of Fenway Park just steps away. Order up some Fenway franks or a sausage smothered in onions and peppers and you’ll feel right at home. Visit thebaseballtavern.com for more information.
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The Beehive: Music, Dining and Art in One Location
The Beehive has set a trendy scene here in Boston combining live music dining and art. Students and even celebrities can be seen at this South End location listening to regional national and international performers from jazz, salsa and blues to African and world music, even burlesque. The Beehive is located underneath the Boston Center for the Art’s Cyclorama. Be sure to hang out after the performance to sample some of acclaimed chef Rebecca Newell’s rustic comfort food infused with American, European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Check out the menu and schedule at beehiveboston.com.
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Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen: A Jazzy Good Time
Darryl Settles, creator of the BeanTown Jazz Festival, has opened Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen in the former spot of Bob the Chef’s. The neighborhood restaurant focuses on “the intersection of friends, food and music.” The lively spot offers a southern-inspired menu (think fried catfish strips, jambalaya and bourbon pecan pie) but also specialty items, including blackened sirloin steak. Relax and sip Darryl’s famous Chicken Martini or a Roxbury Raz and nosh on a late night menu while listening to some live jazz music playing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Visit darrylscornerbarboston.com for more information.
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Visit The New OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is a new, American brasserie style restaurant in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. Sip a hand crafted cocktail, sample a farm to table American menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors, and savor the dramatic results of an extensive restoration, full of thoughtfully curated details. OAK represents simple elegance complemented by contemporary spirit and style.
Imagine the cool feel of a custom copper top bar, the sound of ice against a cocktail shaker, the hum of conversation and the taste of artistry in a glass. At this one-of-a-kind Boston bar, contemporary cocktails like the Rosebud, ‘New’ Fashioned and Le Passion Mojito share the stage with classics like the Manhattan, Sidecar and Dirty Martini. The OAK Long Bar also offers a full menu of craft beers – and the Boston wine bar is second to none. Sit, relax and become part of the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen experience.
Enjoy a Boston fine dining experience unlike any other at The Fairmont Copley Plaza. Visit the website at oaklongbarkitchen.com.
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Bill’s Bar Hits a Home Run for Rowdy Red Sox Fans
Lansdowne Street is filled with bars and clubs, which become 
crazy busy after a Red Sox game. If you are looking for a place to listen to some good old rock ‘n roll then head on over to the popular Bill’s Bar. This intimate bar is long and narrow, so be sure to get here way before a Red Sox home game lets out or you won’t be able to get in.
The walls here are lined with pictures of Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Janis Joplin. Drinks are some of the cheapest in the city and depending on which night you come, you can catch a live band or listen to a DJ spin some tunes. It does get exceedingly loud in here at times, so be prepared for a lively atmosphere. Don’t miss the uniquely designed bathrooms - the men’s room is done in honor of Elvis and the ladies room has dozens of pictures of Marilyn Monroe.
crazy busy after a Red Sox game. If you are looking for a place to listen to some good old rock ‘n roll then head on over to the popular Bill’s Bar. This intimate bar is long and narrow, so be sure to get here way before a Red Sox home game lets out or you won’t be able to get in.
The walls here are lined with pictures of Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Janis Joplin. Drinks are some of the cheapest in the city and depending on which night you come, you can catch a live band or listen to a DJ spin some tunes. It does get exceedingly loud in here at times, so be prepared for a lively atmosphere. Don’t miss the uniquely designed bathrooms - the men’s room is done in honor of Elvis and the ladies room has dozens of pictures of Marilyn Monroe.
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Post 390 Gets the Stamp of Approval
Ever felt like you needed a drink while at the post office? Himmel Hospitality Group did too, which is why they created Post 390. Situated at the site of the former Back Bay Post Office Annex, this place boasts killer views, an impressive beer and wine selection, and super-chic clientele.
On the first floor of this two-story urban tavern, a lively bar scene of a polished after-work crowd surrounds the cozy four-sided fireplace. Upstairs, there's a second bar, open kitchen, and a fireside dining room with floor to ceiling glass windows that showcase the unbeatable views of the John Hancock Tower and Copley Place.
The bar (or shall we say, bars) boasts one of the best beer selections in the city with 12 brews on tap and 30 microbrews available in bottles, and they also have more than 200 wine selections. Post 390 offers a wide array of aptly named Bostonian drinks, including The Green Line, Dirty Water, Boston Tea Ketel and of course, The Back Bay.
As a sister restaurant to Grill 23, Harvest and the new Bistro du Midi at The Heritage on the Garden, Post 390 showcases Chef Eric Brennan’s talent here with a modern twist on classic comfort food favorites – think beer and bacon macaroni and cheese – in a chic setting. Visit post390restaurant.com for more information.
On the first floor of this two-story urban tavern, a lively bar scene of a polished after-work crowd surrounds the cozy four-sided fireplace. Upstairs, there's a second bar, open kitchen, and a fireside dining room with floor to ceiling glass windows that showcase the unbeatable views of the John Hancock Tower and Copley Place.
The bar (or shall we say, bars) boasts one of the best beer selections in the city with 12 brews on tap and 30 microbrews available in bottles, and they also have more than 200 wine selections. Post 390 offers a wide array of aptly named Bostonian drinks, including The Green Line, Dirty Water, Boston Tea Ketel and of course, The Back Bay.
As a sister restaurant to Grill 23, Harvest and the new Bistro du Midi at The Heritage on the Garden, Post 390 showcases Chef Eric Brennan’s talent here with a modern twist on classic comfort food favorites – think beer and bacon macaroni and cheese – in a chic setting. Visit post390restaurant.com for more information.
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City Bar Infuses Great Drinks
Even though Happy Hour no longer exists in Boston, don’t tell that to the patrons of City Bar at the Lenox Hotel. The hotel bar is packed nightly with an after-work crowd who come for the one-of-a-kind Infusions Diabolique, hand-infused spirits spiked with natural ingredients, like the popular Angelique tequila infused with mango, lime and pineapple.
Of course, there are also a variety of martinis (including a refreshing basil gimlet), single malts, ports, liqueurs, champagnes, beer and wine on the menu, but the infusions are a must here. If you get hungry, order up some snacks, which come from the neighboring City Table. A late night eclectic menu consists of duck confit spring rolls, chicken drumettes with Diabolique rum along with citrus and rosemary marinated olives.
City Bar also has a second location at the Westin Boston Waterfront on Summer Street where you can still get the same great drinks if you can’t make it over to Back Bay. Check out citybarboston.com for more information.
Of course, there are also a variety of martinis (including a refreshing basil gimlet), single malts, ports, liqueurs, champagnes, beer and wine on the menu, but the infusions are a must here. If you get hungry, order up some snacks, which come from the neighboring City Table. A late night eclectic menu consists of duck confit spring rolls, chicken drumettes with Diabolique rum along with citrus and rosemary marinated olives.
City Bar also has a second location at the Westin Boston Waterfront on Summer Street where you can still get the same great drinks if you can’t make it over to Back Bay. Check out citybarboston.com for more information.
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Imbibe at M Bar for an Ultra Cool Experience
The Mandarin Oriental has finally made its debut in Boston and M Bar has already made a name for itself. 
The stylish and chic bar caters to a 20s, 30s and 40s+ crowd. The bar is almost at capacity on Friday nights when not only hotel guests come down for a drink, but many locals head over for a cool mandarin martini.
You can’t beat the hotel’s ideal Back Bay address located smack in the heart of Boylston Street- making it a perfect meeting place. The interior features a blend of green and gray stone and an illuminated glass bar top, intimate banquettes, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. The custom-designed wine wall houses some 300 vintages.
If you are feeling hungry, take a look at the light fare menu, which ranges from artisan cheeses and Asian-style tapas to braised Kobe short ribs and a poached Maine lobster roll. There are also full size entrees, including an eight-ounce grilled skirt steak and grilled chicken tandoori sandwich, but most people come for the specialty drinks. Click here for more information.
The stylish and chic bar caters to a 20s, 30s and 40s+ crowd. The bar is almost at capacity on Friday nights when not only hotel guests come down for a drink, but many locals head over for a cool mandarin martini.
You can’t beat the hotel’s ideal Back Bay address located smack in the heart of Boylston Street- making it a perfect meeting place. The interior features a blend of green and gray stone and an illuminated glass bar top, intimate banquettes, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. The custom-designed wine wall houses some 300 vintages.
If you are feeling hungry, take a look at the light fare menu, which ranges from artisan cheeses and Asian-style tapas to braised Kobe short ribs and a poached Maine lobster roll. There are also full size entrees, including an eight-ounce grilled skirt steak and grilled chicken tandoori sandwich, but most people come for the specialty drinks. Click here for more information.
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Grafton Street Offers Authentic Irish Experience
Irish pubs in and around Boston are a dime a dozen, but authentic ones like Grafton Street Pub and Grille really stand out. Located in Harvard Square, this neighborhood hotspot was named after the cobblestone-lined shopping district in Dublin's famed Temple Bar area. The restaurant relocated up one block in 2002 to a larger space in the heart of the square and now offers contemporary American cuisine for lunch and dinner seven days a week, including a Sunday brunch. From casual fare, including rustic pizzas and paninis, to classics such as fork and knife chicken and ale battered fish and chips, you will be hard pressed to find a better place to stop by for a pint and a great meal. Visit graftonstreetcambridge.com/ for more information.
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Nobody Does it Like Noir
If you’re looking for a sexy spot to grab a drink then head over to the sultry lounge known as Noir at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge's Harvard Square. The red and black interior accents reflect the decadent atmosphere of 1940s nightlife. Noir has been named best bar and lounge by Boston Magazine and has also been featured in Food & Wine. One of the most popular drinks is “Noir’s Boudoir,” a creamy mix of vanilla, chocolate and coffee liquors. In the summer months, the bar opens up its patio where guests can be seen sipping on fruity concoctions from the “Film Noir” section such as the LA Confidential, a blend of Stoli Vanila, Cointreau, peach nectar and champagne. Order up some light snacks like the marinated olives or flatbread to complement the fabulous drinks. Visit noir-bar.com for more information.
Insider’s Tip: Stop by Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. to sample the 5-4-3-2-1-0 menu, which includes $5 flatbreads, $4 sandwiches, $3 snacks, $2 salads, $1 sweets and $0 nuts. (There is a $6 minimum beverage purchase per guest).
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Drink Like You Never Have Before
There's something intriguing about drinking in a dark room, especially when you have to go down a spe
akeasy-reminiscent stairway to do it. Barbara Lynch, grande dame of Boston culinary royalty, is well aware of this appeal.
Drink, her fairly recent endeavor into the throwback spirits craze, is tucked into the basement of 348 Congress Street, in the otherwise nighttime-sleepy Fort Point. Dark enough to be its own brand of thrilling, Drink is still laid back enough to be comfortable.
You won't find cocktail menus at drink. Simply tell the bartenders what you're looking for and they decide for you. And we would suggest avoiding the simple "I like gin" route. Customers can suggest spicy or tart or even all-around surprising and the bartenders are more than happy to oblige. Go ahead--just try to stump them. And an added FYI? Make sure to try the Trinidad Sour. Check out the website at drinkfortpoint.com.
akeasy-reminiscent stairway to do it. Barbara Lynch, grande dame of Boston culinary royalty, is well aware of this appeal.
Drink, her fairly recent endeavor into the throwback spirits craze, is tucked into the basement of 348 Congress Street, in the otherwise nighttime-sleepy Fort Point. Dark enough to be its own brand of thrilling, Drink is still laid back enough to be comfortable.
You won't find cocktail menus at drink. Simply tell the bartenders what you're looking for and they decide for you. And we would suggest avoiding the simple "I like gin" route. Customers can suggest spicy or tart or even all-around surprising and the bartenders are more than happy to oblige. Go ahead--just try to stump them. And an added FYI? Make sure to try the Trinidad Sour. Check out the website at drinkfortpoint.com.
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Live Irish Entertainment Nightly at The Burren
There are so many great Irish pubs in Boston but when you step outside the city, the options seem to get fewer. The Burren in Somerville is a great place to check out some live Irish music and get some fish and chips while washing it down with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. The pub features live traditional Irish entertainment seven nights a week. Named after a great rocky expanse in Ireland's County Clare, The Burren here captures the mythical nature of its namesake with a rich old world feel. Open since January 1996, the pub was founded on a dream shared by two young Irish musicians, Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello. Tommy and Louise began playing together nearly 10 years earlier. Today, the pub serves more than 20 beers on draft, an intimate bar, and private room where wedding receptions have taken place. Visit burren.com for the schedule, menu and information.
Insider’s Tip: On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a brunch menu available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which features a full Irish breakfast.
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Make a Toast at the Real Cheers
Yes, this is the place where everybody knows your name! Ok, maybe that's only true on the mega-hit television show Cheers, but this Cheers is the Boston bar that started it all. Staying true as the show's inspiration, the real Cheers offers a fully stocked bar and generous meal portions. The menu also pays homage to the cast with eNORMous Burgers, Sam's Starters and Frasier's Favorites.
Cheers is a Boston landmark that is as feel-good as your own neighborhood bar. Check out the website at cheersboston.com.
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Cool Place to BOND over Drinks
BOND just may be the hottest place to grab a cool drink in Boston’s Financial District. Located inside The Langham Hotel, this grand dame encompasses an impressive bar with dramatically high ceilings in a room filled with enormous, countless chandeliers. Boston's most beautiful club is also filled with some of its most sophisticated people.
Once part of the Federal Reserve Bank, the former Julien restaurant was transformed last year into a hip setting for cosmopolitan dining and drinking. Cocktails such as The Trust, Pretty Boy Floyd, Bonnie & Clyde and Butch Cassidy reflect the storied history of the building.
BOND is a high-end lounge that acts like a nightclub: bottle service is almost mandatory to skip the massive line that curves its way through the hotel's lobby. A stylish well-heeled 20-something crowd comes here late night to dance and party to the DJ spinning tunes on the balcony, while an after-work 30-plus group can be seen sipping bubbly in the Dom Perignon Lounge or relaxing with a glass of Riesling while noshing on a crock of lobster pot pie or ahi tuna tataki and tartar.
Grab a reservation or make sure to get in early as BOND is one of the most upscale and sought after nightlife destinations in Boston. Check out the website at bondboston.com.
Once part of the Federal Reserve Bank, the former Julien restaurant was transformed last year into a hip setting for cosmopolitan dining and drinking. Cocktails such as The Trust, Pretty Boy Floyd, Bonnie & Clyde and Butch Cassidy reflect the storied history of the building.
BOND is a high-end lounge that acts like a nightclub: bottle service is almost mandatory to skip the massive line that curves its way through the hotel's lobby. A stylish well-heeled 20-something crowd comes here late night to dance and party to the DJ spinning tunes on the balcony, while an after-work 30-plus group can be seen sipping bubbly in the Dom Perignon Lounge or relaxing with a glass of Riesling while noshing on a crock of lobster pot pie or ahi tuna tataki and tartar.
Grab a reservation or make sure to get in early as BOND is one of the most upscale and sought after nightlife destinations in Boston. Check out the website at bondboston.com.