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    Boston Symphony Hall

    4.4 (224 reviews)
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    Vicki M.

    Went here after ages to watch a comedy show, the last time being a few years ago for a friend's graduation ceremony. It's a beautiful hall absolutely no doubt about that. Our seats were in the orchestra, we're easy to find because we had an aisle seat and we had a decent view of the stage. There is a slight elevation when you walk from the aisle into the seats so just be mindful. Sound quality was good. There was also a screen at the back on the stage and displayed visuals as part of the show. Went and used the restroom as soon as we got there just before the show started which was good. The usher was very nice and helpful. We took an Uber there because it was pouring cats and dogs that night! Luckily they have a very large awning at front so when waiting for the return ride, didn't have to get wet. Overall good experience!

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    Tony K.

    If you are one that enjoys music a concert at Boston Symphony Hall an experience that can't be missed. I was unaware that that there are multiple orchestras that perform there and now I have witnessed two of the best. I've seen both the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), both were beyond expectations! Symphony Hall itself is a beautiful building with architectural brilliance. Parking is very easy at Christian Science right across the street. They do serve drinks and light snacks before performances and during intermissions. Staff and volunteers are plentiful and will kindly escort you around. The operation is very well run. You will pass thru security on entrance to the building. If you have the opportunity to see a show here you will be amazed by the talent and production right before you at Boston Symphony Hall.

    Kristen S.

    Came to Symphony Hall to see the Holiday Pops from the Boston Pops Orchestra. It is a long room so back sections are pretty far from the stage. Staff were friendly. Seating is way too tight. I suggest making sure you are at an end table so you are at least able to move a little bit. Food available but didnt try anything. Drinks were expensive but strong and got to the table quick.

    The conductor and the BSO
    Rick C.

    What I liked - Music is awesome. - not a bad seat in the house - boxed dinner was great: sushi-grade salmon and a nice cut of beef.

    Branford Marsalis and Jesus Molina in concert.
    John A.

    It's a blessing to have the music mile nestled in the heart of Boston. Ok, no one calls it that, but it deserves some name because it is a rare occurrence to have refined institutions of the musical variety flanking an historic symphony hall. An ecosystem of talent where the extraordinary is perhaps matched only by the diversity. We had the treat of experiencing Jesus Molina, a Columbian-born pianist who trained at the Berklee College of Music, and Charlie Albright, who studied at the New England Conservatory, at the same concert with Branford Marsalis for an evening at the Pops. Leading the charge was the charismatic Keith Lockhart who used the term "orgiastic cacophony" to describe a piece. I have a lot of respect for anyone that can throw those words together in polite society. You may be thinking that you can listen to great music more cheaply at the New England Conservatory and the Berklee College of Music -- and you would be right about that -- but the curated, historical experience here is an exceptional delicacy (like a Lambrusco spritz on a summer evening -- there I brought it back to food!).

    View of the stage
    Thuy-Linh P.

    I was taken to see the Handel and Haydn Society perform here at the Boston Symphony Hall as an anniversary present and surprise date. The H+H Society did a spectacular concert with a dazzling orchestra and beautiful vocals. I adored listening to the Cantatas and the beautiful interpretations of Bach's classical music. The symphony hall itself is classy and elegant which provides a wonderful backdrop to the performance of such talented musicians. Masking was recommended, but optional. We went to the Sunday show so the hall was not overcrowded at all. Overall, a magnificent experience I would definitely recommend this venue and the superb acoustics for classical music fans!

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    Jaime H.

    Went for their Christmas performance. It of course was amazing performance. The holiday cocktails were festive and tasty! If you're lucky like me you'll sit next to a group of older women who'll talk the first two songs. I finally spoke up since I traveled from Colorado to see the Pop's. Table seating is tight. Even more so with everyone dressed for winter weather.

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    Fox E.

    If it was fake, it'd be Sym-phoney Hall. But it's not. If you think it is, you don't know what the Hall you're on about. Also known as the Boston Pops. Boston keeps expanding and expanding. One of these days, don't say I didn't warn you when Boston Pops. This is one of the most gorgeous and classically beautiful buildings in Boston, both inside and out, and it's a must-attend for concerts in a city that celebrates such concerts in a more in-depth and appreciative way then perhaps most other cities in America do. Definitely one of my favorite buildings in the city.

    1900 architecture. The statuary niches help with the acoustics.
    Courtney K.

    Bottom Line: A beautiful historic landmark, the best concert hall in the US and home to the amazing Boston POPS. Boston Symphony Hall is considered to be "among the top three concert halls in the world ... and is considered the finest in the United States." But what really impressed me is that this perfection was not achieved with modern technology but with turn of the century technology. Opened in 1900, the credit for the amazing acoustics go largely to the expertise of a Harvard professor. I'm no expert but I certainly enjoyed what I heard and especially the organ. More on organs later... Visiting the Boston POPs has been on my bucket list for awhile and I finally checked it off with a Christmas time visit for Holiday POPs. We bought our tickets way late so we ended up with seats in the back of the first balcony (basically as far away from the stage as you can get) but we still thoroughly enjoyed the concert. I thought it was so cool to be sitting in the original seats! Wow, what a luxury it must have been to attend a concert here in 1900. The architectural style of the building is Renaissance. I'm fascinated by architecture but a total amateur so to me Renaissance means grandness and statuary. Sure enough, there are sixteen replicas of Green and Roman statues above the tippy top first balcony. Remember when I said we'd come back to organs? Well, we sat under a naked guy statue - I believe it was the Greek lyric poet Anacreon. Speaking of organs, I truly love a live organ whether it be at a sporting event, in a church or at a concert hall. The Aeolinean-Skinner organ at the BSO has 4,800 pipes! I wish I could remember how many feet of pipe that is. It sounded grand, festive and certainly commands attention! There is a size-able gift shop on the first floor so if you plan to do some shopping be sure to call for the hours. It was not open after the Saturday evening show we attended but a smaller pop-up shop on the second floor was. There are a few bars to grab a pricey drink before the concert or at intermission but we passed having indulged in a lobstah dinner before hand. We walked to the BSO but there are various parking garages in the area and a T (subway) station right out front. Having attended a concert on a Saturday night we dressed up as did most people. Some people were really dressy and looking lovely in cocktail dresses and some people came casual and what I would consider underdressed.

    Bea T.

    I've been here several times for the symphony. I love the fact that this hall make great fundraising events here. Recently, I went to the Symphony for Science. But The Boston Symphony Orchestra is known for the Boston Pops.

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    Acoustics ate great. But the ushers are wearing a chest of pins. The pins include political stands although. A bit pathetic.

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    Great music venue but the electronic ticket system is a nightmare. Why does a world class orchestra have an almost unusable e-ticket system?

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    2.6(883 reviews)
    0.6 miFenway
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    I've been to this venue a few times for various celebrations, including my high school prom…read more(throwback!) and I absolutely love it. The venue is set up perfectly for dances, spacious, and comfortable. There are plenty of tables, a dance floor, a DJ area, spots for serving and catering food, a bar, and a mezzanine. There is also a balcony which overlooks Fenway park, which is cool. The staff is also super friendly and does a great job hosting all events! Bartenders really hook you up with the good stuff, loved my west coast style shirley. The security is also great and they do an efficient job with coat storage (you enter your phone number and take an ID photo that helps them verify you).

    Came here for a Dijon concert and had one of the worst experiences ever. Got there with my partner…read moreat 6:30 and waited in line for one hour in the freezing cold. We had tickets for the mezzanine second floor. We got spots right in front of the railing so we had a clear view of the stage. After an hour of hanging and waiting for Dijon to come on, someone from the venue very rudely told us to move from our spots and basically pushed us out to put two seats there for two ADA folks. My thing is if you have people who are differently abled and need seats they should have placed them there much earlier and reserved that space. It seemed incredibly irresponsible and inconsiderate to everyone involved. The folks who needed those seats felt bad and it was quite uncomfortable. The person who worked for the venue was extremely rude to me and my partner. No please no thank you no nothing. We arrived early to get good spots and at that point we could've just strolled in at 8:30 and gotten the same spots we ended up with. Absolutely disappointed and dissatisfied. I will not be back. House of Blues please work on your service and mannerism when talking with people who paid to be there!! Shoutout to the bartender though working alone but he killed it!

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    3.6(255 reviews)
    2.1 miWaterfront, South Boston

    My family had the best evening at Grace for my aunts birthday! The food was delicious, the service…read morewas excellent, and the overall atmosphere was grown and sexy.

    Starting with the most important part- FOOD: If it's a table…read moreshare, you'll have to order multiple apps. But all the apps were cooked very well, delicious. Ribs perfect, glad they were meaty pieces and not scrawny bones. Entrees: (and yes I tried all!) I am a steak fiend and was expecting more from the pallet but it was just eh OK. Salmon was dry and bland wish it was paired with a sauce and side dish but it was a big portion of just rice and fish. The BEST dish was the creole pasta and the two piece. I was not expecting that two piece to be the entire fowl! It was huge and tasty, not dry, biscuit was sweet and moist ! But the entrees are a good portion ! Ambience: Chic music lounge. Atmosphere is nice. It's a small/tight place, the pictures make it look bigger. We were a party of 6, sat at a booth. So some will have their back towards the stage but there's a tv screen of live view. Service: waitress was nice/attentive until it got later. Then it was harder to get someone to our table. the place turned more into a full lounge. Singer/band: perfect Drinks- kudos to the bar tenders: just right! Mixed well! Gratuity and an entertainment fee are included in the bill. Would I go back- YES

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