50 Best Cocktail Bars near Braintree

“From the moment we walked through the door at Tavern in the Square Braintree, we knew we were in for a special night. The atmosphere was a perfect blend of cozy and elegant, with warm, dim lighting, soft music playing, tv’s playing on the walls, and open windows to create an indoor outdoor experience and welcoming mood. But what truly elevated our dining experience was the impeccable service and an extraordinary culinary adventure.
Our server, Toni, was a true professional who elevated our evening from great to unforgettable. She was attentive without being intrusive, seeming to anticipate our every need before we even had to ask. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive; she guided us through the specials with genuine passion and recommended the perfect cocktail pairing to complement our meal.
The meal itself was nothing short of a masterpiece. We started with the dumplings and pretzels which was a perfect prelude to the main course. For our entrees, I ordered the buffalo mac and cheese and it flawless. My dining partner was equally impressed with their fish and chips were scrumptious!
The service was where this restaurant truly shined. The staff worked together seamlessly, and it was clear that every member of the team cared deeply about the guest experience.
A final touch of excellence came in the form of a personalized recommendation for dessert. Toni suggested the Salted Caramel Cookie a delightful finish to an already perfect meal. The commitment to customer satisfaction here is unmatched.
Tavern in the Square Braintree is more than just a place to eat—it's a destination for a truly remarkable and satisfying evening. For anyone seeking phenomenal food paired with outstanding, thoughtful service, look no further. We will be back!.“

“This is some of the best Indian food if not some of the best food in general I've ever had. Tikli masala flavor was beautiful. I mean realllllyyyyy spot on. Also got the spicy goat. Perfect amount of spice. Only thing I will say is there was a lot of small pebble sized bones I was biting into and it was a bit concerning. Other than that this was truly something special. I would eat here everyday if it could. So good👍“

“What a bright cheerful place. The owner and staff are incredibly kind and inviting. Highly recommend.“

“Awesome new spot that offers a fun/rustic/cozy lounge vibe. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the food and cocktails were delicious! Can’t wait to visit again!“

“Great service. 2 thumbs up“

“The food was fresh and fantastic! Service was excellent !“

“POE-LENTA RESTAURANT REVIEW:

Poe-lenta at the Time Out Market in 401 Park is a place that really impressed me. The portions were exactly right, filling without being overwhelming, and the flavors came together beautifully. Every bite felt balanced and carefully prepared, turning a simple dish into something memorable.

The service was outstanding. My food was ready within two minutes, which is incredibly fast, and the staff were genuinely kind and attentive. They even took the time to show me photos of the different meals before I ordered, which made the whole process much easier and more enjoyable. That kind of personal touch made the visit feel special.

One thing to keep in mind is that they only accept card payments, no cash, but for me that was a small detail in an otherwise excellent experience.

Overall Poe-lenta is absolutely worth trying if you are visiting Time Out Market or spending time around Fenway. Between the perfectly portioned dishes, the rich flavors, and the welcoming staff, it is the kind of spot you want to return to again and again.“

“Great experience on the simulators with my 12 year old son. Great, friendly service and enthusiastic, helpful staff.“

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

“Great tapas / quite filling“

“Xavier was the best! We came in on a quiet Sunday night to celebrate a birthday, and he brought us a delicious tres leches cake with a candle! It was an awesome surprise. We loved the Good Vibrations drink, it comes with gin but he had it replaced with vodka to better suit our tastes. Xavier is a great server, very intuitive and attentive.“

“I love this place! My friends and I love popping in - whether a quick afternoon cocktail or a nightcap. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the vibes always feel so good. I’ve only had a few of the snacks but enjoyed each bite. The music is always at a great level where you can enjoy but also catch up with a friend. Bri (I may not be spelling correctly) was lovely to chat with! Don’t forget to scope out the pretty wallpaper in the hall or the daily trivia. See ya soon!“

“Amazing creativity on the cocktails!“

“Finally posting a review after many visits, including for private events. It's a magical space where every detail is thoughtfully curated. The owners are experimenting and pushing boundaries to create something special and different. The cocktails are off-the-charts, and the bites - when offered - have always been phenomenal!“

“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 food, great atmosphere. Ordered the Buttermilk Pancakes with lemon whipped cream and sausage, my partner ordered the Croque Madam. Would highly recommend all of it. What a great place!!“

“extremely attentive staff, our meal was brought very promptly. bathroom could accommodate my wheelchair easily. we loved spending a special night there, and are already looking forward to our return visit“

“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.“

“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“

“Love Hopewell, my fiancé and I come here once a month, maybe even more than that. The food and drinks are excellent — if slightly more focus on cocktails than beers, fwiw. A little pricy (what isn’t nowadays) BUT they have a nice weekly (Thursday?) chicken sandwich special if you’re cost-conscious. Only detracting mark: beware the appetizers that use the cute little cast irons, I have a hunch (I.e., 2x time food poisoning last fall) that someone might accidentally be using grandma’s classic “wipe down” method instead of typical restaurant grade sanitization on their CI😅 But otherwise this place slaps so still 5-starred🤷‍♀️“

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

“Nice place to enjoy outdoor porch 🌤🌈“

“Piatti buoni e curati , cucina meditteranea ben interpretata“

“This place was amazing! Their appetizer "snacks" selections are superb and delicious. I truly enjoyed everything I ordered! The service was great. Our server Austin was very attentive and was spot on with the descriptions on the drinks and food!“

“Here for work, missed lunch traveling, was at the bar/restaurant right at open at 4 for just a quick bite. Ordered the lobster roll (when in Rome, right) and it came loaded with both lobster and a huge side of fries. Wasn’t expecting all of that, left fries even. Lobster could have used a pinch of salt but no complaints really.“

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

“Excellent food with very friendly and efficient wait staff“

“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!!“

“thanks to Ben, we were able to see all that boston has to offer! we very much enjoyed our VIP tour!“

“10/10–same rating I would give Sarma! The mortadella app was fantastic (honestly I didn’t think I liked mortadella but this stuff melted in your mouth!!), and the cappelletti was unlike anything I have had before! The panna cotta was so special (we ordered all three desserts and they all were amazing!)! Everything was great!“

“Porto is very special. I love the varied areas to dine. They have outdoor seating in the warm weather and a covered porch with heat lamps for the cooler days. The dining rooms are cozy. The staff is well trained and very friendly. The food is very creative and delicious.“

“Excellent food, great service, and solid wine selection. Dishes were awesome and the menu was different and interesting. Our server was Dayanne and she was really professional, super nice and overall fantastic. Dayanne made the experience really enjoyable overall. Music was a little loud, but maybe I am getting old.“

“I had the Hot honey glazed chicken sandwich. It was the best vegan sandwich I’ve ever eaten and I’ve had a lot of vegan sandwiches.“

“I love this place! Every single cocktail that I've tried are absolutely delicious and so creative. Every bartender when I've gone have been extremely nice ! There is a back section away from the bar with additional seating which is nice when the bar area gets busy“

“Stayed in Brookline for the week and ended up here by happenstance my first night there. One of the best pubs I’ve ever been to and some of the best food I’ve had in a long time! A big shoutout to Greg’s mom for the beef stew🤌 Whether you’re there for a great pint, to catch a game, or just some good craic, Hamilton’s is the place to be. I’d fly back to Boston in a heartbeat just to eat here again.“

“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.“

“Had my first visit to Bootleg Special last night and it did not disappoint. Every aspect of the meal, from the creative drinks to the delicious appetizers to the fantastic main course was outstanding. Our server, Alex, was attentive and very pleasant. And last, but certainly not least, the beignets after dinner were spectacular. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“Nice and chill environment.“

“Love coming to gigi’s for italian food in the south end!
Recommend the rigatoni alla vodka & arancini !!
Cannot mix and match dishes, (but i wish you could get the chicken parm with the vodka sauce, the vodka sauce from the rigatoni alla vodka is delicious :) )“

“I will choose a good breakfast/brunch over going out for dinner most times. The Farmer’s Daughter never disappoints! They have a great selection of seasonal specials and drinks as well as staples on the menu that I come back for over and over. The drinks (both adult or other) are all delicious and the coffee is amazing!“

“Interesting arrangement of lively front-of-house bar and quiet white-tablecloth dining room a bit further in. Each has its own menu although some items show up on both. We were seated in the peaceful dining room, a romantic room decorated with vintage French posters and fresh flowers on the tables. My husband and I chose the crispy potato pave' with truffle from the sides list to share as an appetizer; it was delicious. I had the Scottish salmon with flageolet beans and Brussels sprouts, which were all excellent. My husband had the roast duck breast and loved it. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. Overall it was a lovely experience, with delicious food, close to South Station.“

“Excellent food and service! Our waiter Dean was top notch! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

“Awesome Dumplings!! Great Service!☺️“

“Definitely a younger bar crowd at night. Atmosphere was lively and loud. Grabbed a table for drinks and dinner. Staff was very nice and food and drinks were good. Music volume was an 11 out of 10. Almost impossible to talk without yelling into someone's ear. Turn volume down to an 8 out of 10 and place would be perfect“

“Enjoyed a delicious brunch here today - they also serve their regular menu all day. Staff was friendly, beautiful space.“

“I went to Boston and I just had to go to a tapas place since I love tapas places. I absolutely love the ambience of this place, we went on a Monday and it was pretty packed. We ordered bacalao croquettes, grilled octopus, gambas al ajillo, papas bravas. I have to say, my favorite tapas was the bacalao croquettes and the papas bravas - I know they have two kind of papas bravas, one with chorizo and and the regular- we ordered the regular.
I was pretty full and happy, this is a must if you decide to visit Boston!“

“Our law firm had a great meal here with excellent service and food. It's a good spot for business lunches or client meetings.“

“Fabulous food. Great coffee. What more can you ask for???“

“From start to finish it was awesome!!! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Rodi was an amazing hostess, thank you for the awesome experience. Patrick, Annelice and Breana. Ps. Romania 🇷🇴 here we come. 😂“