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Bars in Boston

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Wusong Tiki Bar4.8· 2.4kBar · Old Cambridge

    1. Wusong Tiki Bar

    Tiki cocktails and pan-Asian small plates in a lively, escapist setting for groups.
  2. Trina's Starlite Lounge4.7· 1.0kBar · Inman Square

    2. Trina's Starlite Lounge

    Lively cozy lounge with inventive cocktails, comfort American plates, and live music.
  3. Lily's Bar4.7· 478Bar · Waterfront

    3. Lily's Bar

    Casual patio spot for wood-fired pizzas, creative cocktails, and relaxed socializing.
  4. Tavern at the End of the World4.6· 973Bar · Mount Vernon Street Historic District

    4. Tavern at the End of the World

    Cozy historic waterfront tavern with craft cocktails, hearty plates, scenic views.
  5. Backbar4.6· 825Cocktail bar · Union Square

    5. Backbar

    Intimate craft cocktail bar with inventive drinks and a cozy, conversational vibe.
  6. The Plough and Stars4.6· 788Pub · Central Square

    6. The Plough and Stars

    Historic, cozy Irish pub with great beers, classic fare, and live music.
  7. Next Door Speakeasy4.6· 614Bar · The Flats

    7. Next Door Speakeasy

    Cozy hidden speakeasy with craft cocktails, low lighting, and occasional live music.
  8. haley.henry4.6· 421Wine bar · Downtown Crossing

    8. haley.henry

    Intimate wine bar showcasing curated bottles and small plates in downtown Boston
  9. Bleacher Bar4.5· 2.0kBar · Audubon Circle

    9. Bleacher Bar

    Stadium-side bar with pub fare, great beer selection, and energetic game-day vibes.
  10. Emmets4.5· 2.0kBar · Downtown Crossing

    10. Emmets

    Cozy historic Irish pub serving great beer, live music, and comforting pub fare.
  11. Mr. Dooley's Boston4.5· 1.8kBar · Waterfront

    11. Mr. Dooley's Boston

    Historic Irish pub with hearty fare, wide beer selection, lively sports atmosphere.
  12. The Quiet Few4.6· 391Bar · Jeffries Point

    12. The Quiet Few

    Laid-back neighborhood bar serving craft cocktails and rotating local draft beers.
  13. Biddy Early's4.5· 1.2kPub · Church Green

    13. Biddy Early's

    Historic, lively pub with creative cocktails, solid beer selection and live music.
  14. The Bebop4.5· 1.2kBar · Frederick Douglass Square Historic District

    14. The Bebop

    Lively Irish-American pub with craft beers, inventive pub fare, and live music.
  15. Farmacia4.7· 198Cocktail bar · Dock Square

    15. Farmacia

    Intimate, trendy cocktail bar known for inventive craft cocktails and occasional live music.
  16. J.J. Foley's Cafe4.5· 893Pub · Church Green

    16. J.J. Foley's Cafe

    Cozy Irish pub with hearty fare, great beer and whiskey, friendly vibe.
  17. Corner Pub4.5· 675Bar · Church Green

    17. Corner Pub

    Lively neighborhood pub with craft beer, pub classics, outdoor beer garden, friendly service
  18. Flight Club Boston4.5· 643Cocktail bar · Waterfront

    18. Flight Club Boston

    Lively darts venue with inventive cocktails, shareable American plates, great for groups.

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