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The 23 best bars in Boston
From Irish pubs to cocktail lounges, the best bars in Boston cater to every kind of drinker
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All the best Boston bars, including bar reviews and editors’ picks
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The 15 most romantic bars in Boston
Boston’s bar scene offers myriad romantic options for making date night one you won’t forget
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Boston
The area boasts many buzzed-about beer bars whose beer lists highlight local craft brews
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The oldest bars in Boston
Take in history alongside fine drinks and bites at some of the oldest bars you’ll ever encounter
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Boston’s best hidden bars and speakeasies
Have a romantic rendezvous with a well-made cocktails at a hard-to-find bar
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Where to go for cocktails
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Hecate
Hecate is the coolest new bar that has opened in Boston proper in the past few years. Owned and operated by the same team behind Krasi, this underground...
Estella
Estella, nestled in Downtown Boston, is a vibrant cocktail bar and Modern American restaurant. The team artfully blends international influences,...
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Next Door
Next Door is another amazing speakeasy that opened this year in Boston. Located in Eastie, just a short walk from the Maverick T stop on the Blue Line, it...
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The 25 best live music venues in Boston
Rock and roll, classical, jazz, folk, and even country music play out in clubs and halls across the city, night after night
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The 22 best cocktail bars in Boston
Locals have been enjoying a cocktail renaissance thanks to these awesome cocktail spots
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The best wine bars in Boston
Better known for craft beer, Boston has its share of excellent wine bars
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The best Irish pubs in Boston
Separate the craic from the crap with our guide to the city's finest Irish pubs
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Best bars for beer
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The Publick House
If you love Belgian and Belgian-style beers, Publick House has an incredible, thirst-quenching selection. You’ll find an impressive collection of...
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The Tip Tap Room
The beverage program at the Tip Tap is heavily rooted in craft bourbons, but also boasts 36 types of beer on tap. Currently, the list is a mix of local,...
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Castle Island Brewing
The Norwood-based brewery opened its shiny new taproom in Southie back in 2021, and, at this point, it’s safe to say that it’s a hit. They pour a...