Best Bars in Boston

Alden & Harlow

Subterranean restaurant serving creative New American fare & cocktails on tap in rustic-chic digs.

40 Brattle St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138 · MA

Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge

150 State St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

Back Deck

Casual bar with American eats including charcoal-grilled meats & brunch amid retro lawn furniture.

2 West St, Boston, MA 02111 · MA

Biddy Early's

Basic Irish pub dishes up comfort food along with pitchers of beer & a full bar of well drinks.

141 Pearl St, Boston, MA 02110 · MA

Bostonia Public House

New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

131 State St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Destination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 · MA

Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

A swanky 1920s-inspired setting, including a separate lounge, for upscale New England fare & drinks.

11 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 · MA

Chemist Cocktail Bar

109 High St, Boston, MA 02110 · MA

Citrus & Salt Boston

Baja-inspired eatery serving Southern California and Mexican dishes with tequila and mezcal.

319 A St, Boston, MA 02210 · MA

Club Café

Happening gay-friendly cabaret, piano bar, dance club & classy New American bistro.

209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116 · MA

Equal Measure

775 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215 · MA

Extra Dirty Cocktail Club

326b Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

Farmacia

5 N Square, Boston, MA 02128 · MA

French Quarter

Bright, Louisiana-inspired fixture doling out classic dishes with a twist, plus dessert & cocktails.

545 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 · MA

Grill 23 & Bar

Classy chophouse presenting surf 'n' turf classics & an ample wine selection in ornate rooms.

161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 · MA

Hecate

48 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115 · MA

Howl at the Moon Boston

High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.

184 High St, Boston, MA 02110 · MA

Joe's Waterfront

Relaxed bar & grill chain offering a varied American pub-food menu, along with kids' meals.

100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 · MA

Moon Bar

Sophisticated outpost offering a range of seafood dishes, global wines & draft brews.

129 Columbus Ave First Floor, Boston, MA 02116 · MA

Next Door Speakeasy

103 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128 · MA

OFFSUIT

Shared plates & creative cocktails served in an intimate speakeasy that has an alley entrance.

5 Utica St, Boston, MA 02111 · MA

Rooftop at The Envoy

Envoy Hotel's harbor-side rooftop lounge offers cocktails, small plates & sweeping scenery.

70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210 · MA

State Street Provisions

Restaurant offering elevated American dishes, a raw bar, and regional craft beers in a pleasing, parlor-like setting.

255 State St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

Temple Records

17 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111 · MA

Terra

Eataly-based dining area specializing in wood-grilled fare with herb-infused cocktails, beer & wine.

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199 · MA

The Black Rose

Traditional neighborhood tavern offering hearty Irish plates, ales & live music in a comfy setting.

160 State St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

The Dubliner Irish Pub

Classic European-style watering hole with pub grub, beer & Sunday roasts, plus live music.

2 Center Plz, Boston, MA 02108 · MA

The Fed at The Langham, Boston

250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110 · MA

The Tam

No-nonsense, cash-only watering hole for boozing & socializing in the Theater District.

222 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 · MA

Wild Rover

High-energy nightclub with DJ dancing & nightly karaoke plus basic pub food & late closing time.

61-63 Chatham St, Boston, MA 02109 · MA

Yvonne's

Refined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.

2 Winter Pl, Boston, MA 02108 · MA