Boston
If you have a hankering for something different, duck into this tiny hole-in-the-wall with a retro, Prohibition-era theme. The atmosphere is super-hip and…
Must-see nightlife in Massachusetts
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Whether sitting in the swish, brasserie-style interior or on the heated patio (open year-round), you’re sure to enjoy the upscale atmosphere at this…
Cambridge
A charming basement-level bar, Shays is an enduring favorite among Harvard students – definitely more 'pub' and less 'wine bar.' Inside, it’s an intimate…
Martha's Vineyard
OK, so the tagline – 'a playground for adults' – may raise some eyebrows. But Loft is not risque. Instead, it's a rowdy 2nd-floor bar (above MV Chowder…
Cambridge
Gritty on the outside, cozy on the inside, Green Street is a long-standing neighborhood joint that still manages to be thoroughly up-to-date – thanks in…
Cambridge
The Plough & Stars is real-deal Irish, serving up bangers, eggs and gastropub fare in a cozy wooden room with stout on tap and in bottles. Weekend soccer…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
This subterranean space is a beer lover's paradise, with all the atmosphere (and beer knowledge) of its sister establishment, Bukowski Tavern. Besides the…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
The 'tips' are steak, lamb, turkey, chicken or swordfish. The 'taps' are nearly 40 kinds of beer, ranging from local craft brews to international ales of…
Boston
Enclosed by glass and surrounded by the greenery of Post Office Sq, Sip Café is a delightful place to stop for lunch or a caffeinated beverage. There's…
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…
Provincetown
The happy hour at this harbor-front hotel bar is a must. There is a large patio, but even inside the bar you'll have a great view of the waning summer sun…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
A big brewing and drinking complex with plenty of potential. The service and food are variable, but the space is sweet and everybody loves the beer, which…
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…
Boston
The bartenders at this throwback know their stuff, mixing up a slew of specialty cocktails (including the namesake Ward 8) and serving them in clever…
Charlestown
One of the oldest pubs in Boston, the Warren Tavern has been pouring pints for its customers since George Washington and Paul Revere drank here. It is…
Provincetown
Imagine a food court where the options include a raw bar, sushi, gelato and other international delights. Add a fully stocked bar with generous bartenders…
Pioneer Valley
The folks at this small, dark saloon near Hampshire College know their beer. Choose from 150 bottles and 20 draft beers. No food is served – unless you…
Boston
Just by drinking rich delicious coffee and eating sweet dark chocolate, you are doing a good deed. All the coffee and cocoa is organically grown, fairly…
Streetcar Suburbs
Candlelit tables, stained glass and old liquor cabinets make this dark den an attractive destination for regulars of all ages and origins (including dogs)…
Provincetown
The queen of the scene, this multiwing complex has a nightclub, a video bar, a leather bar and a fun, steamy cabaret that takes it to the limit, plus…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Exposed brick walls hung with art create a bohemian atmosphere at this coffee lovers' dream. Berklee students and other creative types congregate for fair…
Massachusetts
Hands down the most interesting night spot in Worcester, this old diner attached to a rock club serves chili dogs, great burgers and cheap booze. But…
The Berkshires
This cozy little place calls itself a wine and beer bar, and backs it up with a bulging wine cellar, a good choice of vino by the glass, and more than 80…
South End & Chinatown
The Beehive has transformed the basement of the Boston Center for the Arts into a 1920s Paris jazz club. This place is more about the scene than the music…
Provincetown
The cocktails always flow in P-town, but it's not immune from the craft-brew explosion. This delightful main-street oasis features 16 draft beers from all…
Cambridge
This is a no-pretense, all-comers, dance-your-booty-off club, wedged in between (and managed by) the Middle East. From Grassfed Disco to 'soulful dance…
Provincetown
The Harbor Lounge takes full advantage of its seaside setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a boardwalk stretching out into the bay. Candlelit…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This brick tavern (Lowell's oldest, dating from 1834) is famed for its amazing pulley-driven fan system (which is still operational). The pressed-tin…
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…
Cambridge
If high-caliber craft IPAs are your idea of beer-drinking bliss, make a beeline for this unassuming corner brewpub north of Central Sq. What started as a…
Boston
A delightful destination for dessert or aperitifs, this frilly parlor displays antique espresso machines and black-and-white photos, with a pressed-tin…
Pioneer Valley
An extensive and expertly curated wine list features over 70 options available by the glass. If you can't decide, the staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Decked out with scads of TVs, which form a ring around the bar, this place is in a prime location – directly across the street from all the action at…
South End & Chinatown
This late-night Parisian bistro serves up live jazz alongside an excellent selection of wines by the glass and a menu of classic but contemporary French…
Massachusetts
A long-standing New England favorite, Ipswich Ale started making craft beer before it was cool (in 1991, to be precise). Now it has an on-site tap-room…
Massachusetts
In a picture-perfect red farm barn, this craft brewery produces a dozen different beers, including a tempting honey and a seasonal ale made with locally…
Pioneer Valley
Coffee shop by day, wine and whiskey bar by night, this place is surprisingly urbane for little Amherst. The limited menu features a delectable selection…
Pioneer Valley
This brewpub claims to be the oldest operating in New England. At any given time, there are about a dozen fresh and tasty beers on offer, along with a…
Cambridge
Enter through the unmarked door (next to Central Kitchen) and climb the dark stairs to cool cocktail heaven. No pretenses here – just a pared-down setting…
Streetcar Suburbs
To sample Sam Adams ales and lagers straight from the barrel, pay a visit to the flagship brewery, with taproom on site. If you wish to learn more about…
