
Where to drink in Boston right now

by Carley Thornell-Wade
Updated December 15, 2023
Whether you prefer brews, bubbles, wines, or whiskeys, there’s a bar for you in the City on a Hill. After all, Cheers was set in Boston for a reason. An industrial-chic spot in Back Bay boasts one of the country’s largest Greek wine lists. Craft cocktails and a quirky Oz-like scene entice revelers at a Beacon Hill lounge. In Downtown Crossing, a late-night stalwart is all about local draft beers and classic burgers. In Back Bay and beyond, there’s something here to quench everyone’s thirst. Read on for a guide to 11 top Boston bars where you can grab a drink right now.
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David
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Erika
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4.5 (2136)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Seaport
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Jacob
Dined on May 14, 2025
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Jacob
Dined on May 14, 2025
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Lisa
Dined on Mar 12, 2025
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ElizabethVIP
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4.8 (1738)
$31 to $50
French
Theater District
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StephenA
Dined on May 14, 2025
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StephenA
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4.3 (762)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Beacon Hill
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Dined on Apr 21, 2025
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Whit
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Olga
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Ruby
Dined on May 15, 2025
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