This review is only for the mini golf and no food or drinks…read more Came here for a family outing and it was super fun! It's cool how modern and interesting the course is. Also super cool how tech savvy it all is as the sensors remember who is playing and how many moves you've made. There were three 9 hole courses. Each one was unique. We came in the middle of the day on a Saturday and the waits weren't too bad but I can foresee this getting a bit busy as the night wears on. Some people complain about the wait time but that comes with putt putt territory. Sometimes you get lucky and you're surrounded by small groups. Sometimes a big crowd of kids are in front of you so you wait a lot. To me that is just putt putt. There were lots of TVs so I can see this being a great place to watch a game and have a drink! Or maybe even date night. Fun for all ages. Can't comment on parking as we walked here.

We came here on a Sunday for a staff outing and chose the unlimited mini golf…read more The bartender recommended their house Old Fashioned when I ordered a standard; decent, but extremely overpriced. There wasn't much direction, and no one to guide us where to go. We figured out the kiosk ourselves and eventually made it to golfing. The courses are fun, but every shelf and table was littered with empty drink glasses and beer bottles from previous groups (anyone here ever heard of a ROUND?). My biggest gripe was the bar closing early, and staff already preparing and cleaning the course while we were still playing. They seemed noticeably frustrated that we were there, even though this was about half an hour before their posted closing time. Being in hospitality, that behavior gave off serious "please leave so we can call it a night" energy from basically everyone working. To the managers/owners: if you don't want people there until 10, close at 9. We paid a lot of money for this experience, and thank you for showing our team what not to do. 2 stars for the game and the concept, zero for hospitality and execution. GET IT TOGETHER.

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.

This was one of the many recommended rooftop bars of Boston. We were able to get a reservation here…read moresame day so we came here. The patio is nice and the view of the skyline is pretty! We wanted to start with the frozen espresso martinis but they were out so we ended up trying different drinks- I had a spritz that was refreshing and my friends had the coco Rita & the lemon blueberry Tini- we had two rounds of drinks before the frozen drinks were ready again. They tasted like a mudslide/milkshake so was a nice finisher to our night here. We had snack throughout our time here. The mezze platter was OK, the cauliflower was gross and flavorless, the cheese was iffy. Really we just munched on the hummus and the pita bread. The oysters were decent! And the spinach artichoke dip was also fine- not the best but not the worst. I did really enjoy the pita bread. Really people come here for the view and a drink- I would skip the food and eat elsewhere. Sidenote- the bathroom lighting was immaculate lol

I have one of the best restaurants experienced here at Deck 12! We had reserved the gondola table…read moreright on the rooftop. It was a great view of Boston. Highly recommend for a scenic view and pictures. It was very cold the day we went. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were kept warm. They adjusted heating lamps and brought us very warm blankets. They even were able to move us indoor when it got very chilly. The margarita pizza and truffle fries were great to snack on while we gabbed. We got white wine for the table. I highly recommend getting the chocolate fondue. It came with apples, strawberry, marshmallows, and churros. These dipped in the decadent chocolate tasted amazing and was so fun. Sebastian was a great waiter who kept checking in on us. He even offered to take picture of us outside. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

Reviewing following a concert- super intimate setting to see a musician! Service was smooth before,…read moreduring, and after the performance without it interrupting the focus. Quick entry and exit with close access to bathrooms. 4/5 stars due to tight seating between tables facing stage, we didn't feel like we had much room in between.

I went here to see bill bellamy, don't follow your nostalgia. His opening act wasn't fun, he showed…read moreup play, and then he wasn't funny. I ended up leaving, but I don't think this place is good for concerts or shows. That's just my opinion.But the seating is, like, think about cafeteria tables, it's kind of like that.And you're sitting across from the person you're with, and then there's other random people sitting with you. And you have to sit sideways to see the stage, but they serve food and drinks.So if you're eating, you will not be able to see the stage. The place itself is gorgeous, i can definitely rent in that out for like a wedding.Or something, you know of that nature.But not shows. If you're going there for a concert and everybody stands up, it's a wrap. I talked to text so if you see grammatical errors fix them in your mind. Thank you in advance.

Stopped in on a whim and met Michelle. She was wonderful. She was attentive and so informative of…read morethe Boston area. This was our favorite stop so far! Great local bar!

Waited 50 minutes for our dinner. Great for pure drinking but don't recommend for dinning. Food was…read moremid. Better places around the corner.

This place was wild! The room was packed, the music was loud, and the entire place was rockin'. If…read moreyou're staying at the hotel, Blind Duck is a huge bonus. First, hotel guests receive priority access, which is important because during peak hours it can be extremely difficult to get in. Second, there's something luxurious about enjoying a great night out and then simply taking the elevator back to your room. We arrived at 10:30 PM on an incredibly busy Saturday night, and despite the crowds, the staff handled our reservation, made well in advance, with professionalism and care. The DJ was fantastic and set the tone for a fun evening from the moment we arrived. This is definitely a place built for cocktails and late-night energy. The drinks were well crafted, the atmosphere was electric, and our server did a great job taking care of our table throughout the evening. If you're looking for a sophisticated speakeasy experience, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a lively, high-energy night with great cocktails and a fun crowd... Blind Duck delivers.

We went in on a Saturday night, there was a 15 minute wait because there was a private party on the…read morefirst floor of Blind Duck. We were able to get in upstairs, the lights were dimmed, music on, and the bartenders were busy. We ordered the the Blaze On. The drink was in a 9 oz glass with a with a cube and smoked with applewood chips. The drink was tasty, but it's not something to go out of your way for. The bill ran me $29 with tip for the drink. We were there for about 15 minutes and moved on to the next.

I don't think it's a thing, maybe we got lucky. But Monday Night Karaoke is a thing here. Here was…read moreour experience on around 9pm. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking. It can be pretty tough finding something so good luck. Seating: It's 3 floors of vibes (depending on the day) but this is no hidden gem, if you're looking for a local vibe, check this place out. Vibes: The nice touristy side of Boston, walking distance to a few scenic things. As for the spot, think Irish bar meets full-on nightlife energy. One floor might have karaoke, another has DJs, and another is just people vibing with drinks. It's lively, a little chaotic (in a fun way), and definitely a younger crowd energy. FOOD/DRINKS: Drinks are solid and pretty affordable for Boston, which is always a win. They've got everything from beers and seltzers to margaritas and cocktails. This isn't a craft cocktail lounge--it's more of a "grab a drink and keep the night going" type of place. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I needed water and they provided it, no problem! TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I didn't expect to have so much fun on a Monday night (the singing, the crowd participation, the dancing). What. A. Vibe. Maybe I got lucky but I hope you get this experience when you stop by.Fun, high-energy, and perfect for a night out with friends. Not the place for a quiet drink--but if you're trying to turn up a little and keep things moving, this is a solid stop in Boston. TIPS: *They seem to have something going on every night so check their website!

This was a fun bar to go to on St. Patrick's Day weekend. There are three different floors so you…read morecan choose the vibe or music scene you're looking for. They have various weekday specials to draw people in and it gets pretty packed on the weekends. I would go again.

EXCELLENT!!! I have…read morea group that does karaoke at every conference we go to. That means we do karaoke two or three times a year, all around the country. As such, I feel well qualified to talk about how amazing Viva is! Song finding system: the Viva system is easier than most, and made it simple to find what we liked. Easy to move things around on the queue. Location: easy access, safe location for arrival. Private rooms: this is where Viva absolutely shone. Private rooms are obviously critical. However, at most karaoke places, it's challenging to get in and out of the bench seating to get up to sing. Not at Viva! The bench was long, with space to get in and out, while still having table access and plenty of water. It's hard to say how much this improved the experience. Service: there's a button to press for service, and they show up and take care of whatever you need. Drinks: many of us find that karaoke requires alcohol lubrication. That means the drink quality really matters. The drinks were fab!

WOW!!!! A truly Amazing Experience at Karaoke in this high…read moreTech location in Downtown Boston proper! For those who seek a place to show your singing abilities and entertain the audience, then this locale is perfect for you! The Stage is huge along with a Mega Microphone so you can sing to your heart's content without holding one! The light show and massive screen at both ends of the room to see the lyrics for you and those watching you to also sing alongside your Stella performances! Don't be shy cause we are all here to be entertained and have a wonderful time with friends and colleagues. The audience has great tables and the most comfortable chairs to watch who's performing and not only that the full bar is only feet away as to not miss a beat of any song! The Staff is truly First Class and the Bartenders are ready to serve you your favorite beverages! The hospitality of its Staff makes your experience very professional and gives you the opportunity to show case your vocal qualities! They even have Private Rooms to give you and your party guests a place to sing in private and record your selection! The Managing Partner ALEX VICHIENRAT Can be found floating around to answer and questions or concerns to make Karaoke so much better! Today I was invited to attend a group of 30 plus and our Hosts were ESTHER ZEE LEE and WILSON LEE. They organized this Group of attendees for an evening of Connection, Welcoming area Communities for a night of Networking for CHINESE AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC. ! They treated all of us to some tasty light dinner treats while we listened to our attendees on stage and Bringing us all together in support and community compassion! THANK YOU ESTHER ZEE LEE - CHAIR of the BOARD and PRESIDENT and her Husband WILSON! To see both of them greet all of us with open arms and hearts made this gathering at VIVA a time to Remember! All the attendees included many Special Guests all had a special time! www.wing guys.com