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21st Amendment 21st Amendment, named after the amendment that ended Prohibition... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Alley The Alley, just off Boston Common, packs several watering holes... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Beantown Pub Beantown Pub, right on the Freedom Trail, is the only pub in... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Bell in Hand Tavern Bell in Hand Tavern is the country's oldest continuously operating... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Black Rose The Black Rose is decorated with family crests, pictures of Ireland... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Boston Beer Works Boston Beer Works is a "naked brewery," with all the works exposed—the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Boston Beer Works Boston Beer Works near the TD Banknorth Garden is nearly identical... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Bukowski Tavern Bukowski Tavern is a narrow barroom with a literary flair and... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Burren The Burren pulls in a devoted local, mostly student, crowd. It's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Cactus Club The Cactus Club is one of the few places in Boston that makes... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Cambridge Brewing Company Cambridge Brewing Company is a cheerful, collegial, cavernous... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Casablanca Casablanca has a Moroccan interior replete with wicker chairs... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Champions Sports Bar Champions Sports Bar welcomes sports fans—the more rabid... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Cheers Cheers, formerly known as the Bull & Finch Pub, was dismantled... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Cheers Cheers in Faneuil Hall, the city's second location, was created... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Chez Henri Chez Henri, a French-Cuban restaurant equidistant from Harvard... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Clery's Depending on the patron's mood, Clery's can be a neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Club Café Club Café is among the smartest spots in town for gay... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Dante Dante, in the Royal Sonesta hotel, offers a sleek bar and lounge... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Delux Café & Lounge Delux Café & Lounge is a great spot to mix with twentysomething... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Doyle's Café Doyle's Café, truly an institution, is a friendly, crowded... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Druid Druid makes you feel like you're in Dublin with well-poured pints... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Enormous Room Enormous Room, somewhat whimsically named, is tucked into a tiny... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Felt Felt is the place to see and be seen. Dress to impress; once... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Foundation Lounge The Foundation Lounge transplants a West Coast vibe in the sleek... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Fours The Fours is all about sports. Located just outside the TD Banknorth... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Franklin Cafe Franklin Cafe is a neighborhood institution known for great martinis... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Fritz Lounge Fritz Lounge is a gay sports bar popular with the local after-work... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Good Life The Good Life is a creative martini bar, with such exotic varieties... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Green Dragon Tavern Green Dragon Tavern is a less-rowdy pub than its Faneuil Hall... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Grendel's Den Grendel's Den is low lighted and brick walled, the quintessential... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Gypsy Bar Gypsy Bar is the place to go if you're on the prowl. Expect scantily... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Harp Harp is the place for a crowded, rollicking atmosphere, just... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Hennessy's Hennessy's claims to be the best Irish pub in town, although... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Hong Kong The Hong Kong is a contender for Faneuil Hall's rowdiest bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Independent The Independent, in Somerville's Union Square, offers a hip place... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

J. J. Foley's J. J. Foley's is yet another Irish pub that's worth a visit... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Jacque's Cabaret Jacque's Cabaret, an institution for more than 60 years, is anything... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Jake Ivory's Jake Ivory's, on the always lively Lansdowne Street, is a bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Jillian's Jillian's, a sprawling nightspot, with multiple bars, pool tables... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

John Harvard's Brew House John Harvard's Brew House dispenses—from behind its long... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Jose McIntyre's Jose McIntyre's, an Irish-Mexican bar, satisfies your double... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Kinsale The Kinsale by day offers lunch and a pint to the business crowds... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Kitty O'Shea's Kitty O'Shea's, on the outskirts of Faneuil Hall in the Financial... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Last Hurrah Last Hurrah, at the Omni Parker House, might make you feel like... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Limelight Stage + Studios Limelight Stage + Studios is a karaoke bar where bold patrons... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Living Room The Living Room, on the outskirts of the North End, has killer... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Lucky's Lounge Lucky's Lounge is a subterranean spot with live jazz on weekends... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Middlesex Lounge Middlesex Lounge combines the minimalist design of a New York... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Noir Noir is a sexy nightspot in the Charles Hotel where Cary Grant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Oak Bar Oak Bar has an elegant backdrop of whirring ceiling fans, marble... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Orleans Orleans brings a cool Back Bay vibe to Somerville's Davis Square... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Plough & Stars Recently renovated, the Plough & Stars, a traditional Irish... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

POE @ The Rattlesnake POE @ The Rattlesnake lures in Back Bay shoppers and the post-work... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Purple Shamrock The Purple Shamrock is a tourist favorite. Just off Faneuil Hall... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Revolution Rock Club Fans of rock and roll should head to Revolution Rock Club: there's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

River Gods River Gods, a popular bar outside Central Square, is true to... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Ruby Room The Ruby Room, in the Onyx Hotel, is true to its name, with every... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

RumBa RumBa, in the InterContinental hotel, highlights two distinctive... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Saint Saint, despite its name, draws patrons who are anything but... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

The Sevens The Sevens is a laid-back alternative to the tony atmosphere... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Sonsie Sonsie keeps the stereo volume at a manageable level. The bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Sports Depot The Sports Depot has televisions visible from any vantage point... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Sports Grille Boston Sports Grille Boston is a heavyweight sports bar with 140 televisions... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Sunset Grill & Tap Sunset Grill & Tap is a bit off the beaten path and looks... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Temple Bar Temple Bar is a classy place to enjoy a cocktail after a long... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Top of the Hub Top of the Hub is a lounge with a wonderful view over the city... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Vinalia Vinalia brings a little bit of Napa Valley to Boston's Downtown... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

Warren Tavern Massachusetts' oldest watering hole is Charlestown's Warren Tavern... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map

West Side Lounge West Side Lounge tempts cool cats and hipsters with comfort food... Be the first to write a review	Bars	Boston View on a map
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