Discover Boston's Most Interesting Bars

Explore Boston's historic bar scene with waterfront cocktail bars along the Charles River, rooftop venues with city views, and trendy speakeasies in the up-and-coming neighborhoods. Experience craft beer bars in the historic districts, sophisticated cocktail lounges in the city center, and traditional Irish pubs in the old town. From classic New England hospitality to experimental molecular mixology, Boston offers a unique blend of colonial heritage, academic culture, and cutting-edge cocktail innovation in America's historic cradle of liberty.

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Hecate

48 Gloucester Street (Public Alley 443), Back Bay, Boston, MA 02115

Hecate is a subterranean speakeasy in Back Bay, Boston—a moody, witchy hideaway beneath Krasi offering bewitchingly crafted cocktails, intimate vibes, and a mystical journey beyond the everyday.

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dive

craft-beer

gastropub

Bukowski’s Tavern

50 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115 United States

A rugged-meets-witty dive in Back Bay with over 100 beers on tap, classic craft burgers, and the infamous Mug Club—Bukowski’s serves up serious beer cred with tongue-in-cheek charm.

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Speakeasy

Sophisticated

Cocktails

The Wig Shop

27 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 United States

Behind a vintage wig shop façade, The Wig Shop offers a retro-glam cocktail lounge experience with inventive drinks, plush velvet seating, and a playful nod to its namesake.

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Sophisticated

Cocktails

Experience

Farmacia

5 North Square Boston, MA 02113 United States

Farmacia is a nine-seat apothecary-inspired cocktail bar in Boston’s North End, offering a curated, ticketed cocktail experience with personalized service and inventive drinks.

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