View Boston, Back Bay
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View Boston

Gather for skyline views & cocktails

  • 4.71.8k reviews
  • $$$
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Perched on Floor 52 of the Prudential Tower, View Boston offers sweeping, picture-perfect skyline vistas in a polished, upscale setting. It specializes in craft cocktails, elevated small plates and curated events—ideal for sightseeing, special occasions, or a memorable drink with panoramic views. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows, attentive service, and a lively yet refined atmosphere.

Quick answers

View Boston in short

When is View Boston open?

Every day, 10 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit View Boston?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is View Boston indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does View Boston cost?

Google lists its prices as $$$.

Where is View Boston?

800 Boylston St Floor 52,Boston, MA 02199.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
10 AM–10 PM
tuesday
10 AM–10 PM
wednesday
10 AM–10 PM
thursday
10 AM–10 PM
friday
10 AM–10 PM
saturday
10 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 View Boston
  2. 2 The Beacon Bistro · 1 min
  3. 3 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 3 min
  4. 4 Back Bay · 4 min
  5. 5 Pavement Coffeehouse · 4 min
800 Boylston St Floor 52, Boston, MA 02199(opens the map)DirectionsTo Back BayCall+16175443535Websiteviewboston.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$$
  • Good for couples
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.8k reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Rooftop seating
  • Great cocktails

The feel

  • Upscale
  • Trendy
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Business travelers

Around Back Bay

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.