I asked an LLM for a bar, open on a Monday, that would satisfy someone who laments the…read moredisappearance of Fort Point's bar Drink. It responded right away that it would optimize for a place that appeals to cocktail nerds and is open on Mondays. I directed me to Wig Shop, and said that Wig Shop even has a cocktail named in honor of John Gertsen, Boston's much-missed (he's in SF, last I knew) founding bartender at Drink and Number Nine Park. Wig Shop did not disappoint: fabulous cocktails, an easygoing vibe (my two buddies and I were able to chat without yelling from 8pm until 11:30), comfortable banquettes (with, incidentally, backs that are high enough to be supportive but low enough that you can spread out your arms on them), and wonderful service. The service, in particular, lives up to the "cocktail nerd" aspect that the LLM highlighted: our server knew the drinks backwards and forwards, and knew exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned the drink in Gertsen's honor. I'd recommend this place to cocktail nerds, and to anyone who wants to have a drink and chat with friends. We'll be back soon.

On our way to Boston, on the plane my fiance read an article about the trending speakeasies…read morenationwide at the moment. The Wig Shop was on the list... what a coincidence we were just going to be there. So, obviously, we made it a point to check it out. It was very last minute, so we had no reservations, but we checked opening hours and were there almost on the dot. Thankfully we were able to get in. The way they are setup is that if you are a party of 2, they sit you with another "couple" to maximize space. This is fun, it makes you have conversations with strangers that for the time you are there become "friends". Hopefully you have the same good experience we did and not have anti-social people in front of you. The drinks are fun and strong, and they have a full bar for those who want something more classic or have a drink of choice. They also have food, which looked really good.

Lovely little bar in east Boston. This place is seriously cozy! Good selection of beers and nice…read morecocktails served by friendly and inviting bartenders. The food is also quite yummy and they switch things up with certain specials on different week days. Go check out this local "top shelf low brow" establishment!

The best burger I've had in Boston so far. It looks small at first, but is so filling, and you're…read moreable to order it up to a quadruple I believe. Fries don't come with the meal but are a must order too. It's a fully stocked bar, so drinks are plenty. From what I observed inside is bar service and outside servers come up to you. There's some Parking nearby on the street but it's not a far from from the Maverick station to walk.

Cute! Definitely makes you feel like you're in a different state. Had Thursday even reservations…read more A perfect 10 min walk over if staying at the airport Embassy Suites, so you don't have to search for street parking. Host was very pleasant upon checking in. Once instructions were provided the waitress was also very considerate and friendly. I would start here drinks only. Drinks were good. Desserts tasted store bought. Great place for couples or groups. Small seating area holds ~25. Just 8 stools at the bar. That's it. A small intimate space but worth experiencing the creative drinks.

Been wanting to check out this speakeasy and had no idea the drinks were so fun & delicious!! The…read more"squid games" was my favorite because I looovee passion fruit. All of them came out with fun glasses or presentations and they were equally as delicious, not just for show. I will say I mainly got drinks, I did not try much food. Only got truffle fries and those were pretty good. But if you're going here for drinks, it's a great choice!

Newer speakeasy hidden inside of Encore Casino. It's nautical theme and very intimate, dark inside…read moreand classy ambiance. Echoing other yelpers, drinks are pricey...but that's part of the experience... Drinks were pretty strong so I was good with one. Wouldn't rush to go back due to prices, but it was nice to go on Valentine's Day. We Ordered -Sereta de Janetro -SAZERAC

The drinks are definitely extra pricey but they are extra good too!!!! Plus I always win in the…read morecasino after having a drink here, for whatever that's worth...

I enjoyed my lunch at Democracy Brewing. They had a good beer selection as well as a Mexican…read moreinspired food menu, with some amazing selections. I got the 'Maverick' which was a blueberry sour. If you like sour beers I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try. I was the only one in the restaurant, so it was hard to get a sense of the vibe, but the restaurant itself was clean and had great music playing! The server was great, he even checked on which beers they had in growlers for me! This location is close to the Maverick Station Blue Line stop in Boston. It's a short walk from the station to the restaurant, but it's not too bad.

I must say due to my job I'm not able to take photos when I was there during the days! The nature…read moreof my job doesn't a lot me many options to use the restroom out there, but i popped in to ask politely if it was Ok and the owner, and his staff always welcomed me in. I make sure i keep it tidy and quick! I work as an essential worker and it's a life saver out there! They have super spacious seating, great for parties, birthdays, casual date nights, night out with the boys (or girls). Plenty of beer selections, great appetizers. I'll try to order a quick grab bite on the go while working and their crispy kickin' chicken is a good eat! Eyeing the crispy cod crunch and DB ultimate burger on my days off. Then i can take some photos and update! The staff and the manager/owners are really accommodating, the place is always hopping on weekends and "happy hour" times. Support them. It's worth it!

Such a fun experience and honestly such a deal for how many drinks and food you get! Definitely…read moreneed reservations, even on a weekday. You have to enter the building with a small fox picture, go down a set of stairs and check in at the counter of said restaurant before they lead you into the back where the speakeasy is. The menu is "set" in that they have a particular cuisine focus for the night and the four food dishes are predetermined as well as the first drink. That being said, you get to order three more drinks from their cocktail menu that range from lighter to more spirit forward, ending with more dessert type cocktails. All the drink flavors were so unique and a fun twist. The food was actually very substantial. Good flavors as well. Our favorite dishes were the lamb cigars (large egg roll shape with eggplant and spices) and the whole branzino. Everything was good though. Service was a very friendly and they were open about the fact that if you didn't like a drink they'd make you another one.

Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

This place is having an identity crisis. Is it a dive bar, is it a cocktail bar?…read more It sort of has both going on. At the same time. Upsides: The food is good. The bartenders and servers are great. Val the manager is a standout. The drinks are good, not world class but fine and a lot of options for different tastes if you are with a group. If you are in the area, stop in and see what the vibe is.

Came here to watch the Scotland fifa match and the vibe was insane! Bartenders were attentive and…read morespeedy. DJ dance party after 10pm. People watching was fun and friends made after the game. What a fantastic night. Do invest in a better AC system as everyone was sweating just idling. Bring your ID after 9pm as the bouncer do check and will deny entry

Colette had pretty good drinks! I had the passionista and someone else had the berry basil smash…read more(which was mint instead of basil since they had run out). Both drinks were strong, but still had great flavor! Just taking one star off since the lighting was quite bright when we were there, even though it was a Friday night. The servers seemed very friendly though!

Extraordinary addition to the theater district/midtown Boston…read more Friendly staff, everyone with energy to spare. Great music. I sampled the following drinks: Pimms Cup Fruity liqueur cut with ginger beer and lemon juice, so doesn't taste too sweet, begs for seconds. Louisiana Express Sweet punch, perhaps too sweet, but the guava plays happily with vodka. Whattamelon Bae Perhaps not always on the menu, but if you're in the mood for an ice cold slurry of watermelon and vodka, lemon and rosemary, you're in luck. Finally, and of course, the vaunted mac and cheese should be on every human's bucket list. Gooey and garlic infused. Cozy, great drinks, great music, there's nothing not to like here.

Totally worth the hype!…read more Came here for drinks with friends and was blown away with the creativity of the cocktails and the warmth of the staff. This place is tiny and you need to fight for your life for a reservation but it makes sense why it's so popular. The drinks are spectacular and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you through the whole experience. Will definitely be returning!

We had a wonderful visit to Farmacia for the Korean chapter…read more The cocktails were masterfully formulated and Susie was such a delight throughout the evening, being able to chat while also preparing the drinks. The other couples during the seating were lovely as well. Things I loved: *pay in advance--you pay when you make the reservation so you can just leave at the end *the cocktails--among the best you can find in boston. You can taste the care that goes into the menu preparation. *the service--we had such a nice evening that flew by Things of note: *the seating goes by pretty fast--for the volume of alcohol (3.5 drinks), the 90ish minute seating is too short. We ended up having to drink faster than we wanted to *the bar snacks--while tasty, they were teeny tiny. See my photo of the banchan--meant to be shared among two people. I was anticipating slightly more volumous snacks All in all, I totally recommend this experience and would definitely go back

Family Pastry is a little family owned a bakery doing things the old-fashioned way and Winthrop…read more The donuts are fantastic the breads are absolutely amazing the staff is fabulous polite everything about the bakery is like stepping back in to the 1970s. If you have a happen by Winthrop some morning definitely stop in you will not be disappointed.

I ordered a birthday cake for my daughter last week. The cake was chocolate was the chocolate…read morefrosting. it was one of the best cakes I have ever eaten. I even remarked that it was better than the cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory we had the week before. The cake itself was very moist and frosting was thick and decedent. Everyone who ate a piece was raving about it. I order every year for birthdays but this time it was phenomenal. So yummy!!!!