Night Shift Beer Garden at Herter Park 2026
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM
Lower Allston
Bars in Boston worth going out for.
Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.
I keep track of bars in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Boston neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
$1 Oysters at Vera's!
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Prospect Hill • $$
Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life One-time only
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Back Bay • $$
Hobgoblin
Downtown • $$
Grace By Nia Newcomer
D Street / West Broadway • $$$
Beacon Tiki Boats
East Cambridge
Live Music at Remnant Satellite Great Terrace
Wellington-Harrington • $$
The Grove at the Lawn on D
D Street / West Broadway
An Sibin (Shebeen)
Inman Square • $$
Vermilion
Downtown • $$$$
Not everyone knows about these
Free Friday Wine Tastings
Fri, Sep 25 · 4:00 PM
Beacon Hill
The Bosworth $10 Small Plates
Tue, Sep 22 · 5:00 PM
Downtown • $$
Sexy Chinese Nightlife Restaurant: Mr. H
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
D Street / West Broadway • $$$
Loyall Counting Room
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Downtown
Saguaro Garden Bar
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
East Cambridge • $
Temple Records: Vinyl Listening Bar & Sushi Speakseasy
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Downtown • $$
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Frequently asked questions
How are these bars in Boston chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.