50 Best Cocktail Bars in Boston

“The Dungeon Master Roll the Dice“

“food was amazing. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥“

“Family loves the selections and quality places. Our favorites are
• Poe-lenta - yummy Italian
• Taqueria El Barrio - high quality and authentic Mexican. We always get some of their homemade flour tortillas for our taco Tuesdays.
• Inchu-great asian bowls
• Gogo-ya - Japanese in taco or bowl style
• Far out ice cream - best ice cream in boston by far 😉

Haven’t tried all the rest but these are the ones we love.“

“Better Sorts is a great spot to hang out. The decor is great, it’s chill, and the drinks and snacks are great. The space is beautiful and the details, like glassware and cocktail accessories, are top notch. Hidden gem I. Downtown Boston!“

“We stopped for a drink @Winkand Nod. Upscale cocktail bar, loved the ambience.

The drinks were average. I felt for anaupscale cocktail bar we would expect a great ice and cocktail pairing.

This is a great first date spot.“

“My husband and I had dinner last Sunday night. It was a beautiful experience with impeccable service. I am going to remember my quail dish for a very long time. Highly recommend“

“Great option for a relaxed Dim Sum Brunch!“

“Literally best food and drinks ever!! Such a hidden gem in the city. The wings are INCREDIBLE, but next best are the pigs in a blanket and the sliders. Drinks never fail!! I’m here every weekend! Figie and Gabriella are the best. I recommend this place to all my friends!!“

“Great tapas / quite filling“

“I love it there I drive from Springfield to Boston just to get my wigs from them and they have great deals“

“Had one incredible night this past weekend The management and staff were amazing! A truly fantastic experience. Thank you!“

“First time here and the shrimp tacos were delicious! French fries were thin and cooked perfectly.“

“The wait staff is incredibly friendly. We heard the onion rings were heavenly. We were not disappointed. However the salad we ordered and shared was one of the best salads I have ever tasted. I think it was the Hot Cold Chicken Salad. Absolutely delicious! After 10 pm the sandwiches are half price and they all looked delicious too!!“

“A perfect spot to unwind after work! Fun mixed cocktails with classic food. Highly recommend.“

“Great menu. Beautiful presentation of excellently prepared choices. Delightful competent staff. You’ll be lucky to have Carlos as your waiter.“

“We tried pizza Bianca, the famous salad and pasta with aged balsamic, and finally the ricotta cheese cake. Everything was vey good. The favorite dish was the pasta. I scored it 4/5 because I think the food portion was small. But definitely one of the best Italian dishes in the area! 👌“

“Piatti buoni e curati , cucina meditteranea ben interpretata“

“Bully Boy Boston Gin he is centre back in front of the Beauties Vida and Union from Oaxaca south of the border. i'm told Waltham MA is where it's at when it comes to gin. Yup thank you Lauren ❤️ Citizen M Boston not Amsterdam😂“

“Three of us — my wife, my friend, and I — came in for lunch and had a fantastic experience. The food was very tasty! I tried the Lamb Ribs and they were absolutely delicious — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. We’ll definitely be coming back for more!“

“Cool place!! Frozen margs are on point! It’s always fun to find little speak easy spots - you enter through the cooler door! Also the street tacos are yummy- the rock shrimp tacos are my fav. It’s also quick and easy if you just want to stop for a quick bite!“

“Awesome Dumplings!! Great Service!☺️“

“Great food and cocktails! Fun vibe and friendly staff. One of our favorite meals in Boston!“

“Delicious with quick friendly service. Gracias“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere. Definitely will be a regular place we go when visiting the area.“

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“Wonderfully perched atop the Newbury, views of the Public Garden. Chic, delicious, always an incredible time.“

“This place was expensive but it was also delicious and beautiful. I walked in off the street to eat in the Lounge because the upstairs was full until 9:30. The lounge was lovely. My server was attentive and the food was comforting yet new. Drinks were delicioso. I ordered the padrona martini, tuna crudo and clams and rigatoni, and was happy with my choices.“

“Best cocktail experience in Boston! I worked with Phil to plan a private birthday event at Farmacia. Phil was incredibly responsive and easy to work with from my initial outreach. The cocktails are unique and perfectly crafted and the snacks were just as delicious. Phil is very knowledgeable, engaging, and truly elevated the experience for all guests. Will certainly be back for a night out or another event!“

“Inside the beautiful new Fellini bar at the Intercontinental this speakeasy is a dark oasis. Each drink tells a story. Who doesn’t love history and drinking! The drink menu is in a leather bound book full of interesting stories about the revolution and the drinks that fueled it. Bartender was excellent and definitely passionate about his spirits.“

“Service is excellent and my salmon was perfect. Apps are good but smaller in size. Beer is cold. I would recommend you visit.“

“This company fires employees over nothing, due to mangers latent laziness, and refusal to back up there emploees. a good bricklayer made about 350 in the early 1980's @ chubbs tequila bar your local 7 iron workers had there charter revoked in philidelpia, I wonder why the landmark doesn't have a social media“

“Amazing creativity on the cocktails!“

“Surprising, food was delicious. Fish and chips were soft/fresh very good, great actually. The Steak with fries was cooked perfectly, juicy. The cheese burger was the only good, the sauce was “ok” but again cooked perfectly. The waitress was great, perfect timing & smiling which is a small, easy thing to do that so many forget these days. Also the reservation was made for the wrong day & they were very understanding. Go try this restaurant, it’s worth the trip.“

“Excellent cocktails, great atmosphere and cool space.
Would highly recommend this spot - definitely as good or better than any other cocktails I’ve had in Boston, and the bar is beautiful.
The staff here are also great, super welcoming and happy to explain details of the different drinks.
This is a 10/10 spot and well worth the ticket price. I will definitely be back.“

“I really enjoy coming here for cocktails if in Fenway. Always seem to be an able to get a spot at the small bar. The bartenders are friendly and very attentive. Drinks are inventive but I usually have them make me classic off menu cocktails or let them take the reigns and surprise me.“

“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.“

“one of the best meals we've had in a long time. highly recommend.“

“We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at STK Boston. Plenty of food (turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy) - all was delicious. Full menu was also available and one of my sons had the filet which was also excellent. Desserts were great too! Our waiter was Nathan and he was attentive, consistently checking in, and friendly. The vibe is always fun and upbeat - music, decorations for the holidays - nice ambiance.“

“Excellent food with very friendly and efficient wait staff“

“It’s an Internet celebrity restaurant, but it’s still worth trying. ?Environment, food, and service are both average. ?Spicy chicken, crispy tofu, and boiled beef are all fresh and well cooked, especially the chicken, which is spicy and fragrant. ??The price is OK? , in short, very good in the United States ?“

“really nice spot. ❤️❤️❤️ to Alex. Great server! Wish you all the best. If you're ever in Northern NH...look us up in Milan/Gorham.“

“This place is amazing. Everything. We flew in and were so tired but it was my husbands bday so we had to get brunch… I’ve never had better pancakes, Benedict, avocado/salmon toast, bacon & egg sandwich… 5 stars for service, atmosphere and cuisine! We’ll be back and you should too!“

“My second review went less than a week. Got takeout tonight. The food is fabulous. Staff is wonderful. There was a mess up with the toast app. They quickly fixed it. I got to sit at the bar and talk to the bartender. Really nice guy. The food is so flavorful. Usually my wife says I can cook better than the food we eat at most restaurants. (I love to cook. Both grandfathers were chefs in Boston) She can’t say that about this one. The chefs there do a great job. Love to get some of the recipes though.“

“I have to say it, this restaurant is amazing.

1. The service is great, well trained and polite.
2. The food is out of this world, I’ve had the duck highly recommend it).
3. Great drinks ?

10/10“

“nice atmosphere to spend the evening, watch the sunset from among Boston's buildings. Privileged view, beautiful people, good music and free entry. You enter through the hotel. There's Parking very close.

Parking: I didn't eat.“

“The atmosphere is like nothing I've ever experienced at a restaurant of this class. The decor is so cool & unique. Our waitress Chantelle was perfection. She rolled with my boyfriend's quips & even had some hilarious responses! The food was incredible! The scallops were the best I've ever had, and I'm from Boston & Quincy Ma where we have some amazing ones! The beef garlic pasta was unbelievable. The wings were amazing. They make amazing cocktails. I had a REAL margarita! Great pour! Hard to find a place without a mix... I really want to go back already! the prices are amazing!!!“

“Perfect small wedding reception venue. Margie was our angel for the day and the planning days. She and all the staff were attentive to all requests of the planners and the wedding party. She assured us it would be wonderful and she was right!“

“The most delicious Italian restaurant! We will absolutely be back!!! Thank you for having gluten free options as well! Everyone enjoyed their pastas and appetizers! The server was so nice and his recommendations were amazing! What a wonderful find! We will recommend to all our friends!“

“Delicious approach and amazing pizza! Service was spectacular!“