The 23 best bars in Boston
From Irish pubs to cocktail lounges, the best bars in Boston cater to every kind of drinker
Bars
All the best Boston bars, including bar reviews and editors’ picks
The 15 most romantic bars in Boston
Boston’s bar scene offers myriad romantic options for making date night one you won’t forget
The 10 best craft beer bars in Boston
The area boasts many buzzed-about beer bars whose beer lists highlight local craft brews
The oldest bars in Boston
Take in history alongside fine drinks and bites at some of the oldest bars you’ll ever encounter
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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This underground bar been firmly planted at the top of local and national cocktail-enthusiasts' must-see lists for the personal approach to mixology. Master...
The Hawthorne
The Hawthorne is a swanky lounge spread over several subterranean rooms in the Hotel Commonwealth. It can be difficult to find a free space on one of the many...
Eastern Standard
Fresh juices, house-made infusions, and impeccably sourced liquors and bitters translate to a massive drink menu that is seasonally-inspired and populated by...
The Baldwin Bar
One of the city’s most exciting mixologists can be found out in Woburn. Ran Duan took over the drink menu at his parents' suburban Chinese restaurant and...
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The best wine bars in Boston
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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
Lord Hobo
Lord Hobo Brewing crafts hoppy ales and IPAs like the popular Boom Sauce. Their Inman Square bar features their brews as well as one of the most...
The Publick House
If your thing is Belgian and Belgian-style beers, Publick House has a top-notch selection. You’ll find an astounding collection of Trappist and Abbey...
Row 34
The team behind Row 34 is as enthusiastic about craft beer as they are about fresh seafood. The beer list features seafood-friendly options to pair with...
Cambridge Brewing Company
The oldest brewery/restaurant in the city, Cambridge Brewing Company is a well-oiled machine. They produce a range of crowd-pleasing beers in different...