$1 Oysters at Vera's!
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Prospect Hill • $$
Intimate Bars in Boston worth going out for.
Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.
I keep track of intimate bars in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Boston neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life One-time only
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Back Bay • $$
An Sibin (Shebeen)
Inman Square • $$
Portico Brewing
Ward Two
Marzae Cellar + Provisions
Downtown • $$
Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX
East Cambridge
Long Live Roxbury
Roxbury
Mr. H Opening
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
D Street / West Broadway • $$$
HUE: Bar, Supper Club & Speakeasy
Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM
Prudential / St. Botolph
Free Wine Tastings
Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM
West End
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Free Friday Wine Tastings
Fri, Sep 25 · 4:00 PM
Beacon Hill
The Bosworth $10 Small Plates
Tue, Sep 22 · 5:00 PM
Downtown • $$
Loyall Counting Room
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Downtown
Temple Records: Vinyl Listening Bar & Sushi Speakseasy
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM
Downtown • $$
Hobgoblin
Downtown • $$
Live Music at Remnant Satellite Great Terrace
Wellington-Harrington • $$
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Frequently asked questions
How are these intimate 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.