Must-see nightlife in Boston

  • Alley

    Boston

    Half the fun is trying to find this secret spot, tucked down a pedestrian lane between Washington St and Court Sq, with no sign on the door. This place is…

  • Silvertone

    Boston

    Black-and-white photos and retro advertising posters create a nostalgic atmosphere at this basement pub and grill. The old-fashioned comfort food is…

  • Good Life

    Boston

    The Good Life means a lot of things to a lot of people – solid lunch option, after-work hangout, trivia-night place etc. But the top reason to come here…

  • Caffè Dello Sport

    Boston

    An informal crowd of thick-accented guys from the ’hood sit at glass-topped tables and drink espresso and Campari. This is a great place to watch a…

  • Cambridge Brewing Co

    Cambridge

    This jovial microbrewery is often crowded, with students and other beer-lovers imbibing the fresh local beer. Perennially popular flavors include…

  • Cornwall’s

    Kenmore Square & Fenway

    It's not a sports bar, or a dive bar, or a cocktail bar. It's a pub. An English pub – there's a clue in the extensive list of English beers, both draft…

  • 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…

  • Cheers

    Beacon Hill & Boston Common

    Be aware that the bar doesn’t really look like its famous TV alter ego, unless you sit in the 'set bar,' which is a replica of the set. It's also not…

  • Firehouse Vending Machine

    Charlestown

    The kind firefighters at Engine Company 50 work in a 19th-century firehouse with the Freedom Trail passing nearby. On most summer days, they open up a bay…

  • 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…

  • Candibar

    South End & Chinatown

    Welcome to the future, where the walls and ceiling are covered with multicolored lights that throb in time with the music. A state-of-the-art sound system…

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