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
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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Where to go for cocktails
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...
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...
Yvonne’s
Once the site of the beloved bar Locke-Ober and a million three-martini lunches, Yvonne’s has preserved what truly matters—the 19th-century...
Mahaniyom
Nestled in a tiny corner of Brookline Village, Mahaniyom offers an inviting neighborhood hangout to enjoy artfully crafted Western cocktails made with an...
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Rock and roll, classical, jazz, folk, and even country music play out in clubs and halls across the city, night after night
The 22 best cocktail bars in Boston
Locals have been enjoying a cocktail renaissance thanks to these awesome cocktail spots
The best gay bars in Boston
Our guide to the best club nights, drag shows, parties and more
The best wine bars in Boston
Better known for craft beer, Boston has its share of excellent wine bars
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
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...
The Tip Tap Room
Chef Brian Poe takes a walk on the wild side, as he taps into the exotic delicacy department at his Tip Tap Room in Boston Back Bay. With a revolving board of...
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...
Russell House Tavern
A solid spot for upscale American fare, Russell House Tavern also has a worthy beer program. All of the taps feature New England craft breweries, and the...