50 Best Bars in Boston

“Had dinner at Lucy's while adventuring and it was hands down incredible! Everything was outstanding. The staff, the food, the environment, right down to the ice cold water and beer! 🤣 I will definetly be going again, because I wanted everything on the menu! Thank you Lucy's!“

“The mimosas are amazing!!“

“A true hidden gem for cocktail enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about mixology, this place is a must-visit. Saul is an absolute master of his craft—his passion for creative, thoughtfully crafted drinks shines through in every interaction. He not only serves exceptional cocktails but also takes the time to share the stories and inspirations behind them, making the entire experience unforgettable.“

“Great location great food“

“Yummy! And dog friendly patio.“

“the oysters are out of sight! delicious bravo! bouillabaisse was amazing! I did like my server. I do suggest they get some sleep nobody was smiling.“

“Good music and drinks lol“

“Holy moly! Rainy first night in Boston staying up the way at the Commonwealth we visited the Kenmore. Nathan took great care of us. Solid pour at the bar. Can I say enough about the K Burger? Likely not other than the first bite blows your mind. Quality over everything else. Great spot, will be back tonight and tomorrow night looking for Sturgill Simpson fans.“

“Random drop-in made our night.“

“Food was excellent - a definite step up from “standard” pub fare. Service was prompt and friendly. I’ll make a point to come back!“

“We were there for brunch and the food and cocktails were great!! The staff was very friendly, can’t wait to go back again on my next visit❤️“

“If you’re looking for a place that’s clean, safe, and FUN to go highly recommend. Awesome food and drinks ($5 sandwiches during happy hour!), lovely outdoor patio dining, and there are still games available to play sanitized between people! So happy to come back here again and get the same great service.“

“Creative cocktails (potions), fun atmosphere with fantastic performers at the piano and mic downstairs. The food is Asian-inspired cuisine—a little on the pricey side, but delicious every time! The reservation process was a little clunky via OpenTable. I called to reserve first and then was told a confirmation email would be headed my way from OpenTable. I checked my inbox (spam and junk included), but never received anything—except an email from OT asking if I wanted to cancel because I hadn't confirmed. It's a glitch, but one that could've pushed us to find another reservation elsewhere. Something to look out for. Great experience overall.“

“I absolutely love coming to Urban Wild with my family. The staff is great very attentive also shout out to Tim! The music is good and the food is amazing and its a place my child enjoys hanging out withe her friends since they offer other game options not just bowling. Its our favorite place to be.“

“Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere“

“A bar dedicated to my favorite poet? It was a no-brainer that I was gonna love this place. Might add, one of the best Guinness pours I’ve ever had. Perfect!“

“1 thing about the place is, the drinks aren't cheap.
Compared to some places going at 16 to 18
This place is going at 22. All before tax and tips.
Now what makes this place special.
The effort. Most drinks are nicely presented and decorated. The drinks are not the highest in ABV but not low as well. Average of the 4 drinks I had, will put them around 18% to 20%.

The ambience is amazing. Truly a realm of dark arts.
The problem is, they have a small space and you might and will wait for a seat.
And is worth it.
I waited for 30mins. No regrets.“

“Dining in a cozy yurt surrounded by freshly fallen snow was fun winter experience for our family. Great ambiance, and the food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable outing!“

“Love this place for the vibe, atmosphere and low down Dive Bar feel.
Price is very reasonable for a big NE like Boston.
Only complaint is they don’t list any prices… it’s a guessing game. What’s the best deal PBR or Slhitz? Idk“

“The combination of refined cuisine, attentive staff, and an elegant setting made our visit exceptional. An ideal choice to enjoy a sophisticated meal with clients.“

“Looking for dinner options along Moody Street and this was an easy choice. I've been to Dallas and had a fun evening in their Deep Ellum neighborhood so why would I skip the opportunity to try it again.

Lots of options here, considering we have meat eaters, pescatarians and kosher eaters in the group tonight. We started off with a plate of their pickles and they were fabulous. With it, beers! Including a draft German beer for me and a tin of a non-alcoholic for Mrs. K.

For main, I chose the Italian sandwich and it was fabulous. Well loaded and very tasty if perhaps a little messy. But that's what napkins are for. Mrs. K. chose the grilled cheese and said it was excellent.

Great service here and we had a fabulous evening. Five stars!“

“Always our “go to” place when in Boston. Never fails.“

“I found this bar on Reddit and oh my GOD. Visiting from out of town and this was exactly the vibe I wanted from a bar in Boston. You cannot get a better vibe from a bar. Owner was so nice!!! Workers??? Incredible. Patrons??? Made me feel at home. Literally best bar experience ever!!! Deserves all the stars in the world✨ Angelica was such an incredible bartender!!“

“Not only is The Substation in Roslindale perfect for the Workhub Community space, but they also have a full bar and public programming now! You can attend public bar nights, book private events, and work from "home" all in the same beautiful, historically rich space. Could not recommend this place more. 🚎💚“

“Food was awesome and Zach was awesome with helping suggest us some appetizers and places to visit as out of towners!“

“Very cool idea. I love not having to chase after the ping pong balls. 🤪“

“MIMI IS AMAZINGGGG. We’ve been here MULTIPLE times and her service has consistently been incredible. She’s very attentive, kind, welcoming, and overall a joy to be around. LOVE HER!“

“Feels like coming home! Very welcoming“

“Great place. Busy today! Definitely will be back!! Good music @ BryceElizabeth6“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Beautiful hotel bar with attentive staff.“

“I totally enjoy the drinks. They’re super awesome particularly there is one bartender. His name is Diego and he does such a great job. He actually affects his drinks and even if it doesn’t taste good, he actually finds a way to make it taste good. and they have the best Bolognese.“

“The atmosphere is so beautiful and cozy it feels like a little hideaway. The vibe is always warm and inviting, and it’s the kind of spot you could stay in for hours without realizing it.

What really keeps me coming back, though, is the bar manager. Truly one of the best in the business… he’s personable and just a joy to chat with. He always remembers me and you can tell they care deeply about the experience and it absolutely shows.“

“Treat yourself…come experience Serafina’s“

“Sat to grab a couple apps before the game tonight our waitress was amazing and management was incredible definitely will be coming back!“

“Had a blast. Servers are the best. Singing doorman is so entertaining. Great vibe.“

“I don’t usually make reviews but this place deserves way more business than it seemingly gets right now. The food is amazing, especially for the price.

I did notice a shortage of FOH staff and I felt bad for the ones on shift because they were running around a lot, but still didn’t miss a beat given what they had for support.

I really hope they do trivia or comedy nights, something to draw business and get some help for the FOH staff.

This place has more than enough potential to grow and become a new neighborhood favorite and I really hope it does.“

“So much fun! I highly recommend!“

“Went here a few times on our short stay in Boston. Good selection of beers and spirits but what really makes the place is the people behind the bar. TC and the rest of the team were great fun and made me and my wife so welcome. I'm still annoyed though that my songs never came on the jukebox...“

“We go to Eastern Standard for a nice leisurely meal after a afternoon Red Sox game. Wait staff is attentive and Johnny on the spot when taking and discussing your order. Food has always been prepared as we like it. Quality, Quantity and presentation prevails. Thanks to the entire staff for making each trip to a game a pleasure win or loose.“

“Good tacos good pizza service staff 💯“

“Cool spot. Went in ‘25 to watch the Eagles get their ass kicked by the Chargers with Savage and McKenna. Wings and dumplings weren’t bad, but they also weren’t the best. The Reuben though is amazing. Super friendly waitress, highly recommend this place.“

“A very cool dive bar of the highest order. Oldschool (Cash Only!), cool bartender (sorry I forgot your name, dude - 09/11), with a great jukebox for good measure. If you want to avoid the hipster joints, give them your money!“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“Dive bar feel with upscale pub food. Stopped in for a bite with the wife before a show at the Wilbur across the street. Never thought I would be saying this but their mozzarella sticks were the best I've ever had. Younger crowd but still great ambiance, music selection and service. Will most definitely return.“

“We were a family of three visiting Boston and after reading through the multitude of choices of restaurants and reviews, Clink was on my list to get reservations. This restaurant is in the Liberty Hotel, which if you've been to NYC it has the same vibe as the Roxy Hotel and the Beekman. I made reservations for a Saturday night at 7:15 and when we arrived the restaurant only had a few other couples there dining. I'll address this more at the end. Our server recommended a few choices of cocktails. My husband chose the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned and I chose the Crime of Passion. Both were excellent!! Both cocktails were by far the best we had the entire trip, and we had a cocktail or two at dinner each night during our five-night stay. Hats of to the bartender making those!! Although we really didn't see an appetizer that we could agree on we were served some outstanding rolls and butter. I'm not a big bread fan, but these were hot, soft, and had a great flavor. For our dinners I chose the Crispy Skin Farm Raised Salmon, my husband chose the Hand Cut Pasta Bolognese, and our son chose the Gulf of Maine Blue Cod. We all agreed each dish was prepared and presented perfectly and all three had wonderful flavors with no complaints. We didn't think we had room for dessert until we were told the options and one option was Peach Bread Pudding!! We found room for dessert and in hindsight wish we asked for one to go for the next day. It's a must try!! The atmosphere was great, the service was great (and the manager was walking around making sure everyone was enjoying themselves), the cocktails amazing, and the dinner and dessert was wonderful, so this left us asking "why is this place not packed on a Saturday night"? The only hiccup was when you walked into the hotel lobby it felt like they were having air conditioning problems, but the restaurant was not having that issue. So hopefully this was just some weird off night for this restaurant and hopefully more people have a wonderful experience like we did and leave great reviews. I know that if we come back to Boston, Clink is on our list to dine at again.“

“There’s always a line but the line goes pretty fast! Their food was fresh and delicious, I got Eggs Benedict that came with a side of potatoes. Potatoes were very salty to me but the eggs Benedict was perfect! Loved their hollandaise sauce.
All of their waiters were very nice and friendly, took our orders correctly.“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“Excellent as always. Makings of a fantastic Birthday 🥳“