As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.

Looking for a place to go dancing after dinner. Wanted to try the Cantab again, had enjoyed it many…read moreyears back. Friendly doorman, friendly service. Band was excellent, female vocalist also exceptional. We danced the night away. Thank you Cantab for a great evening!

Went to see Jeffrey Osborne at the Cantab last night - the show was phenomenal. The venue was great…read more- I hadn't been in years. The bartenders were great. It was packed, but everyone was cool. Everything about the experience was awesome! Two thumbs up - highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

Saturday nights are fun! Everyone goes. EVERYONE from college student to senior citizen…read more It's definitely odd but it's really fun.

This is a wonderful alternative dance venue where you can be yourself. The staff are wonderful…read more The drinks reasonably priced. The music was right on the mark. Not a bad vibe the entire night.

You don't have to be Jewish to have a fun time at Noir's pop-up Maccabee Bar for Hanukkah! The…read morecocktails are delicious and have adorable names likes the Aperol Schvitz or Latke Sour. I love the Hebrew Hammer which is like a sugary jelly doughnut in a glass. Speaking of jelly donuts, the sufganiyot (doughnuts) are really yummy this year. They also have other savory Jewish snacks, and you can play dreidel with chocolate gelt. Check out this unique pop-up for a fun delicious night out during the holiday season.

It had been a long while since I went to Noir, and I forgot how small it is on the inside. There…read moreare 6-8 tables inside with a few seats at the bar, and it's definitely a cozy spot. They have a pretty extensive menu for bar food, and the food comes out super quickly. I ordered a beet salad and a glass of wine, and both were out within 5-7 minutes. Service was also very prompt and friendly.

Summer's here so it's time to hit up the rooftop bars and enjoy the beautiful weather! Sky Lounge…read moreis located on the top floor of the Yotel Hotel. Once you get in, there's a small lounge area on the left and then a larger lounge area straight ahead where the bar is. They have small tables with couches and local artwork ond display. For their drinks, their mixed drinks are average, but they only had 3 beers on draft which was a disappointment. They do serve some bar food and snacks, but like the drinks they're overpriced. I've been here twice and there's usually a wait for the rooftop. Once on a Saturday I was quoted up to a 3 hour wait that was actually 45 minutes and on a Sunday it was a 15 minute wait. I put my name down and got a friendly text when my turn was up. The view is pretty good, but not the best since it's not by the water so it's mostly looking at the city and large apartment complexes. The rooftop is small with 4-5 tables, a TV, and some seats. It seems like they allow around 40 people in at a time. Overall, this a cool place to hang out with friends this summer!

Who doesn't love a Penthouse bar?…read more After you enter Yotel, make a left to the elevators. Once inside, hit that shiny PF button and enjoy the ride. I like how it is set up like a lounge, where they have couches available for big and small groups. You can also just sit at the bar to grab a drink. There are also tables on the terrace, but it is not always open during the winter months. When the door is unlocked, it is worth checking out the view for a couple of minutes. The bartenders can be a bit hit-and-miss, depending on the night. I wouldn't take that personally. Just order your drink and focus on your company. They will come around like 15 minutes before closing and asking you to close your tabs. Supposedly their lobby bar stays open later than 11 PM, but my friends and I tried going then got turned away by the lobby bar as well. I have always had GIN CRAZE $14 (Beefeater gin, lemon, simple, raspberry puree). It is pretty solid.

Best bunker for the end of the world vibe. The comedy is raw and opportunities for new and…read moreupcoming comics is palpable. A great venue for entertaining and hilarious even on a Tuesday night. Would definitely recommend.

This was a fun night. As an improv studio, the talent is quite impressive. Unique here is the…read morecombination of also adding in real education and interviews on real topics. We discussed and learned about the impacts of AI and digital identification. Ordering snacks and drinks can be done via QR code menu at each little table. Costs are typical of the area (most beers are $8-12/ea.) Service is prompt and pleasant.

Visited Pheonix Landing on a Saturday evening around 6pm and our group of 5 found a booth in a…read morequiet corner to sit together. I'm glad we found it when we did because it kept getting busier as the night went on and by 9pm it was very loud inside and standing room only!! We were waited on by two servers throughout the night and they were both friendly, they didn't really say much - they are there to do their jobs! Each beer was around $8-10, standard for Boston. We also had the Margherita ($20) and prosciutto pizzas ($22) and the bar nachos with chicken ($16+$4) to share. The food was nothing show stopping, but it was tasty (& especially so after a few pints. :) )

Waited 45 minutes at the outdoor patio for a server then when I asked to speak with a manager she…read moreblamed me for not leaving my things unattended to go inside and get a drink.