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 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.“

“Walked in Saturday lunchtime, our party of two got in faster than they predicted, maybe within 10 minutes. Great food and service. Large parties were getting hour plus wait times, so beware.“

“Delicious food, I recommend the chowder!“

“Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere“

“Exceptional cocktail bar with very entertaining presentation! I got the Lock and Key which was an incredible milk punch with a lovely caramelized pineapple aroma and the Take Your Time, which was a unique old fashioned take that was complemented with savory toasted sesame! My partner got the Squid Games, which was very good as well. Our bartender Emma was very personable, walked us through the menu and helped us have a curated experience, and even provided tips on how to prepare milk punches. Exceptional service.

Price range was very reasonable in the 18-19 dollar per drink range. The atmosphere and lighting were lovely as well. We will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Words don’t accurately describe the best chowder I’ve ever had. And doing so in a cozy dockside spot by a window overlooking a snowy bay and pier. You’ll have to experience it yourself, and do so frequently!“

“Random drop-in made our night.“

“Great location great food“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Best pizza I’ve had in Boston. Broccoli pizza was phenomenal and tasted very fresh 👌“

“Fantastic food and service! Stunning atmosphere! Can't recommend highly enough!“

“Once again, another great experience. We will always come back. I'd love to know how the bartender makes the absolute best drinks. I cannot duplicate it, no matter how hard I try. And of course our entrees (veal chop, filet, salmon, and gnocci) were superb. And kudos to our waiter Tommy from NH, he arrived at the table at the most appropriate times.“

“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!“

“Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Hecate and completely forgot to leave a review. I wanted to take a moment to express how special that night was. The drinks were exceptional, meticulously crafted, and the bartender, Vikki, ensured that my girlfriend and I had an unforgettable experience.

We were fortunate enough to be seated promptly upon arrival, and the entire staff displayed exceptional care and friendliness.

Thank you all for being a part of such an incredible night.“

“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.“

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

“You develop a powerful thirst walking around Boston in the summertime. This is an excellent spot to quench that thirst with a frosty beverage like I did for the first time in 1993 and again today waiting for a delayed flight while watching France defeat Paraguay. The surrounding area is much different than it was in the 90s, but the bar has not changed and is still a swell place to wet your whistle on a hot day.“

“Urbanwild Boston Charleston is the place to be. We had such a fantastic time with the family so much to do with state of the art bowling and more.“

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

“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.“

“Nice location in beacon hill…. Tables available outside along the street. Food is very good and tasty. This is not the usual Spanish place but it is more oriented on small plate ( really max 2 bites) and tapas. Larger plates are available but I didn’t try. Overall the quality is very good and great match of flavors. The seri d sis great and very friendly. Cost is not cheap… keep in mind that the portions are small so you need to order many plates. Recommended …. I am going back!“

“So much fun! I highly recommend!“

“Yes I am received very good attention from the people who are working there and the food was very good!“

“Amazing dining experience! The lamb chops were perfectly cooked—tender, flavorful, and definitely one of the best dishes on the menu.

The restaurant’s location near the harbor offers a great waterfront view, creating a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. On top of that, the service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and professional from start to finish.

Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food with beautiful harbor views. I will definitely be back!“

“Husband and I went to Maggiano's for the first time today. The food was fantastic and the portions are huge. Our waitress Marisa was very attentive and made sure we had everything we need during our meal here. Highly recommend and we can't wait to come back!“

“Hidden gem! Classic bar with insanely good cocktails and food but keeping it real. Beet salad could compete with any high end restaurant. Smash burger and fries - no words. Oh pickle plate is a must - classic sweet to the unexpected root veg and snow pea mix. Great beers new and old. The bartender Mike brings it. He's cool and chill and makes the best subtle recommendations. Great fun to talk with. Great music, great vibe. Already planing a trip back for the reuben. Simple menu done right.“

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

“Treat yourself…come experience Serafina’s“

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

“This is an excellent restaurant 100% Greek food and drinks Excellent menu and service Nice vibe and atmosphere- tables inside and out (with heaters) Our daughter is coeliac and therefore cannot eat gluten. The staff were 100% up to speed with a marked up menu and awareness of cross contamination etc Well done p.s One tip for the owners - you have done all the work on GF - why not put the GF menu on the website or mark up the main menu and get the extra custom“

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

“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.“

“I have 2 new favorites in Allston. One is a hotel and the other is Hobson’s. Great restuarant with a beautiful, comfortable, open interior, a friendly staff and good food. We had a pretty good size group (about 15) and started with apps, then moved on to a dinner including pizzas (get the meatball and ricotta), burgers, pasta and sausage. Drinks seemed to please everyone (though I stuck with the cider). The parking lot was also a nice plus. Highly recommended.“

“We came here for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely perfect! The ambience and relaxed atmosphere was amazing. My husband and I had the Thanksgiving meal and our kids had the pizza (yea I know :/). The kids ate all of their pizza and loved it. My husband and I loved everything about the Thanksgiving meal. The wine suggestions were top notch. Our server was very sweet and visited our table the perfect amount of times. Thank you for an amazing Thanksgiving experience!“

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

“First off I would like to thank and simultaneously apologize to the staff, they were extremely welcoming, and astoundingly attentive, the food was dope the recommendations on point, me and my family had a blast and a half, I HIGHLY recommend going to this bar, and to the staff I extend an apology for my family killing 4 bottles of tequila in a a matter of hours, you guys rock!! best wishes from California 🤙“

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“I came to town for a conference near the harbor but chose to stay in South Boston. This bar was a block away from where I stayed. The regulars were friendly and good company. I spent four nights in a row at this bar while staying in Boston!“

“Cozy, small, and exactly what I wanted. Ordered a Beach Party cocktail and the cubano, both of which were delicious. The sandwich serving size was perfect for me, with no need for leftovers, and the sandwich was incredibly flavorful. The bar was comfortable.

This business is cash-only and provides an ATM in the back; I had no issues with the ATM. Staff were friendly with the patrons and efficient with their service. I'll definitely come back in the future.“

“On Sunday, 14 June, a rainy afternoon, my husband and adult daughter visited Fool's Errand in the Fenway. While there, we were greeting by Matt, a talented bar-tender with a great personality & musical taste! Do not lose this guy! He is funny, thoughtful, skilled, and knowledgeable! We are grateful to him for making a couple of cocktails for us from recipes we'd brought along! The fancy cocktails and ambiance (great chandeliers) made this place the perfect place to hang-out! Thank you, and keep up the good work! We hope to visit again when we are back in the area!“

“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!“

“Oh my goodness… this place is phenomenal! I was visiting Boston and have never tried this place before and had to give it try since it was near my hotel. The atmosphere and vibe is great- love that they decorated for the World Cup! The service is great aswell. If anything the grilled chicken sandwich has to be the best thing that has ever happened to me! GET IT!! Service is pretty fast aswell and refills on soft drinks“

“Feels like coming home! Very welcoming“

“we had a wonderful experience all around on a busy Sunday. The manager, Russ, greeted us with a warm smile, setting the tone for a great evening. we sat outside and Jorge F, took great care of us. He was prompt but we never felt rushed. the food was excellent, the Lobster cones are a great new item. we also had the classic mussels. The grilled salmon was delicious. Russ was leading his team through a busy shift but was able to make time to ensure everything was just right. The best in the Seaport.“