Must-see nightlife in Back Bay

  • Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

    Back Bay

    This spicy little Mexican number is full of surprises (which we won't ruin for you). We will reveal that there are no less than ten different margaritas…

  • Barrington Coffee Roasting Co

    Back Bay

    Barrington's `thing' is their high-tech steampunk machine that uses programmable controls and steam power to brew coffee (sort of like a French press with…

  • Club Café

    Back Bay

    It's a club! It's a cafe! It's a cabaret! Anything goes at this glossy, gay nightlife extravaganza. There is live cabaret in the Napoleon Room six nights…

  • Bukowski Tavern

    Back Bay

    This sweet bar lies inside a parking garage next to the canyon of the Mass Pike. Expect sticky wooden tables, loud rock music, black hoodies, cussing, a…

  • Brahmin

    Back Bay

    You may have never heard of Nightclub & Bar Magazine, but they once named this Back Bay original the best lounge in the country! That seems like a stretch…

  • Minibar

    Back Bay

    Located in the posh Copley Square Hotel, Minibar is much more enticing than your typical hotel bar. It’s a swank space with cushy couches, sexy people and…

  • City Bar

    Back Bay

    For an intimate atmosphere and sweet selection of cocktails, this swish bar in the Lenox Hotel is not exactly a destination in and of itself, but it’s…

  • Top of the Hub

    Back Bay

    Yes, it's touristy. And overpriced. And the food is not too inspiring. But the head-spinning city view makes it worthwhile to ride the elevator up to the…

  • Pour House

    Back Bay

    For years, young college students have introduced themselves to urban nightlife by enjoying cheap drinks and cheaper burgers in this pleasantly ratty bar…

  • Corner Tavern

    Back Bay

    A true neighborhood bar, the Corner Tavern has a decent beer selection, satisfying food and a laid-back atmosphere. It's convivial, but not overly crowded…

  • Revelator

    Back Bay

    The beloved canine-friendly local hangout Wired Puppy was bought out in 2017 by a coffee conglomerate from the South. Fortunately, the cozy, exposed-brick…