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    DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

    4.4 (34 reviews)
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    Bea T.

    The number one place for free entertainment All Summer Long. In addition, this is the best place where they run a lot of fundraising events. I love the fact that they have free classical performances every Wednesday during the summer. On certain weekends, they have radio concerts like Oldies 103.... Loved seeing the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They also hold cultural festivals like the Bollywood Festival and everyone's favorite...Boston Pops on July the 4th which is the most crowded so get there early. If you have young kids take opportunity to attend the Free Friday Flicks! And if the movie is lousy, the kids get to run around towards the playground nearby. They have food vendors around serving typical fastfood like fried dough, ice-cream, hot dog and burgers.

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    Erik O.

    This is One of the cool perks of living in a city. I never know what to expect when I stroll past this place on the esplanade. Some nights there are free Zumba classes, other weekends there are free concerts, and the the 4th of July is kicken wih the Boston pops! It gets crowded, but what concert venue isn't?

    Earth Fest 2012
    Cassy H.

    Gather your friends, grab a blanket, prepare some picnic food, and head over to the Hatch Memorial Shell for some fantastic outdoor live music! It's located right by the river, so take the T to Charles/MGH, walk across the bridge and ta-dah, you are there. I came here recently for Earth Fest 2012 with some buddies and had a great time. I left the place feeling slightly burnt and toasted, but was glad I got to experience some great outdoors with live music and great company.

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    Pretty cool. Cool interior, looks like the inside is wood. Runs along the side of the water. Neat place

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    The Bebop

    The Bebop

    4.1
    (223 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Authentic Irish pub owned by the same guy who owned the Burren and McCarthy's…read more I came here on St. Patrick's Day weekend and the place was buzzing. They had a bespoke menu for the season, and the place was packed. Nonetheless, they had a lot of support staff working the service was great.

    The Bebop sits near Berklee College of Music and combines the energy of an Irish pub with a live…read moremusic venue, creating a lively environment filled with musicians, students, locals, and visitors. We walked into a space where the walls are covered with photos of artists and music memorabilia, while dim lighting, packed tables, and frequent live performances give the restaurant a distinctly neighborhood feel. Whether stopping in for a casual drink or staying for an evening of music, the experience centers around the performances happening just a few feet away. The menu leans heavily into Irish pub comfort food with generous portions and hearty classics. We tried the Guinness Beef Stew and the Shepherd's Pie, both of which delivered rich flavors and exactly what you would expect from a solid Irish restaurant. Other popular items on the menu include curry fries, clam chowder, burgers, and traditional pub fare designed to pair naturally with a pint. The comfort food favorites consistently stand out, while opinions on some other menu items may vary. Service is friendly and welcoming, even on busy nights when the venue fills up for performances. The staff handles both diners and music crowds with ease, helping maintain a relaxed atmosphere despite the constant activity. Live entertainment is clearly a major part of the identity here, with regular performances ranging from Irish sessions and jazz to open mic nights and other local acts. For a neighborhood pub near Berklee that delivers on both hearty Irish food and live music, The Bebop offers a warm, energetic experience built around community and performance.

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    Grace By Nia

    Grace By Nia

    3.6
    (259 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    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

    TL;DR: beautiful interior, inconsistent service, overpriced, subpar food…read more Two of my girlfriends and I were excited to try the newest jazz club/restaurant in the seaport, Grace by Nia. we've all been hearing such great things about it and finally got a reservation for Saturday night. After our night out, we all had mixed feelings about our experience. The interior is beautiful. It's classy and fun setting the scene for a nice vibe. service was nice but slow, we needed to flag down our waiter a couple times so we could order food. Some of the things we ordered were the fried catfish nuggets, braised oxtails, Mac and cheese and steak frites. Fried catfish bites were okay, the oxtail dish was tender but too sweet, Mac and cheese was standard and the steak was dry. I never mind paying top dollar for amazing dishes but these weren't it for us. Drinks were good though and the music was great. I'd suggest coming just to listen to a great live band and a nightcap.

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