Portland
Nationally known for its Belgian-style beers, Allagash opens its doors for free tours and tastings every day (book a tour online; weekend tours are super…
Must-see nightlife in New England
Portland
Another cool brewery in Maine with innovative beer and a big, welcoming brewery bar? Why the hell not? This enormous space isn't just a good spot to grab…
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…
Portland
Although Bramhall touts itself as a speakeasy, there's a level of exclusivity implied in that description that doesn't register at this redbrick…
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…
White Mountains
This small coffeehouse is the best place in town for a cup of coffee or a pastry. Sink into a plush sofa, or grab a table out front in summer and enjoy…
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…
Vermont
One of New England's best breweries, Otter Creek Brewing makes fine craft beers, from year-round favorites like Berner IPA to seasonal brews like…
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…
Midcoast Maine
The tasting room of this small, ethically minded brewery is a popular destination for beer lovers, who like both the hoppy flavors and the brewers' ideals…
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…
Connecticut
This popular Irish pub serves a full pub menu – including beer-battered cod and chips, Guinness lamb stew and farmhouse pie – at a long wooden bar. There…
Down East
Deer Isle's best coffee is roasted on the island from ethically sourced beans. The Main St location is a gathering point for folks from near and far, and…
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…
Vermont
Free samples of Stonecutters' heritage cask whiskey and single barrel gin are the top draw at this Middlebury-based distillery, but it's worth sticking…
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…
Inland Maine
Wash down your haddock sandwich with a pint of Sow Your Oats Stout at this friendly local brewpub in a renovated downtown storefront. Food is high on…
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)…
Vermont
Halfway between Killington and Woodstock, the brewer of 'Vermont's No 1 Selling Amber' draws crowds for self-guided brewery tours and a sunny riverside…
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…
Newport
Tucked away among the docks of Bannister's Wharf you'll find this uber-popular bar. Its sprawling outdoor patio is perfect for watching all the action on…
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…
Mount Desert Island
Save the ales! About 10 miles northwest of downtown Bar Harbor, this brewery is well worth a visit – for free daily tours (at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, June to…
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…
Providence
A long-standing outlet for all forms of Rhode Island art, AS220 (say 'A-S-two-twenty') books experimental bands, hosts readings and provides gallery space…
Southeastern Connecticut
Tom has been roasting his beans over at the Velvet Mill for a couple of years, and when they're toasted to perfection he brings them over to his Water St…
Connecticut
It's a wine bar that serves real-deal Italian fare – toasted freshly baked panini with tomato and buffalo mozzarella, cheese platters and small plates –…
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…
Providence
E & O is brighter, louder and more raucous than other Providence night spots, with a pool table, a rockin' jukebox and a clientele that tends toward the…
