both of my drinks were delicious!! super creative menu, especially the elly the elephant drink (my fav). both were pretty light drinks if that's your vibe! wish they had more food options but great spot for a quick drink. service is good! read more

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My friend found this spot online and suggested we check it out, and I'm so glad we did. When we arrived, I did not expect to find an entire courtyard filled with shops and restaurants tucked behind this little alleyway. It was such a cute hidden area, and I was already excited before we even got to the place. We headed upstairs into the bar, and the vibe was perfect. It's small, cozy, dimly lit, with vibey music playing. Since it was our first time, we were a little confused at first, but the waiter was super kind and walked us through everything. I ordered the Elly the Elephant and my friend got the Laughing Gull, and we both really enjoyed our drinks. One thing I thought was really nice is that they allow you to grab food from the surrounding restaurants and bring it in to eat there. We didn't end up doing that, but we did get the charcuterie board they had. It came with cheeses, crackers, and some fruit, and you can add meats for $10, which we opted out for. I will say I was a little disappointed by the fruit portion. The menu mentioned fresh fruit, so I expected more than three thin orange slices and one sliced strawberry. HOWEVER, when I asked for more strawberries, our waiter kindly brought out a whole bowl for me, which I really appreciated. We stayed for about two hours, and as the night went on the place definitely got more crowded, so we headed out. Overall, this is such a cute and cozy cocktail bar. I'll definitely be back when the weather is warmer to try the other drinks and restaurants in the market. read more

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Very cool, comfy and spotless bar with creative drinks. Enjoyed the Evoo- washed gin drink with tomato basil cordial. Would be great with some white cheese popcorn or maybe a bento from Nagomi bento downstairs. read more

I can't believe I've never been to Bow Market before but I will definitely be back! So many hidden gems. Stores, cocktail lounges, restaurants, etc. It's also lit up very nicely at night. So fun! I'd imagine it's poppin in the summer/on a warm night. I just went to Nook (located upstairs once you're in Bow Market) and it's such a vibe! They've got an extensive drink menu, a couch area to lounge on, high tables and bar seating, cool interior design, and dim lighting. I mean the ambiance is there. Highly recommend the fruity drink! I forget the exact name but the bartender suggested it to me, and it was from the "West" menu page. read more

Nook - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Cozy, unique cocktail bar. Drinks are categorized by regions. While this spot is small and intimate, it is filled with creativity and kindness. Servers welcome you with a smile. Bar is well curated and drinks are complex and well balanced. High end ingredients in everything. They do offer beer and wine. Last visit I ordered Havana moon and the Showgirl. Small selection of bar bites also categorized/inspired by regions. The pickled okra is yummy. read more

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A group of 4 of us visited Bow Market on a Saturday afternoon and wanted some drinks. We first got a round of drinks whilst at the patio seating in the middle of the market. You order through a link provided by a QR code and they will deliver the drinks to your table. Afterwards, we wanted a second round of drinks and visited the actual bar. It's a huge space with both indoor and outdoor seating. I do not recall now which of the drinks we got but we got a variety of cocktails with different flavor profiles and all of them were super great. I would definitely go back! read more

Nook - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Lovely little cozy nook ;) on the second floor of Bow Market (side note you're able to bring your cocktails downstairs to the open patio area if you prefer!) with all the ambience! Cozy little water vapor fire place, on point mid century decor and a rotating cocktail menu to boot. The first time I came here I felt that the cocktails weren't anything to be blown away by but now, a year later with the autumn menu in full swing I take it back! It is a small space so it's definitely more difficult to have a larger group (more than 4), but fantastic for smaller groups. They have a small bites menu as well but you're also welcome to grab food from the multitude of food vendors at Bow. Friendly and tentative service! read more

Nook - Squashed Apple, Debutante Fall - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Another delightful drink at Nook after a long day and before a show. Bartenders are friendly, space is super cozy and 70's living room vibe, and drinks are well made and unique. Great spot for a date or a small group read more

Love Nook! Been coming here since its opened. They know what they're doing here. You'll never miss out with the ambiance, food, and good service. read more

The ambience in this joint is low-key, perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail. They have a few snack options. We ordered the chips and salsa, and were surprised by how good it ended up being. For our drinks we order a variety of cocktails, and they all turned out perfect. Not too sweet, and high quality. Highlights from our drinks include the Tony+Candace, and the Arizona tea, but everything was amazing. Servers were kind, service was quick. You can find it in Bow Market on the second floor. Bow Market has great evening vibes and an outdoor patio you can bring your drink out to. Note that this will not be the cheapest drinks in Union Square, but definitely worth it. Highly recommend this little "nook"! After note-- we ordered more drinks and they accidently printing our order twice, and they gave us the extras with no charge! Thumbs up from us! read more

Located upstairs in Bow Market, Nook is a great little cocktail bar with really cozy decor/ambiance and a diverse menu of drinks. Service was pretty quick and the server came around occasionally throughout the night to ensure we were satisfied which was a nice experience. The seating situation isn't particularly plentiful, but we were lucky enough to snag a table as some folks were leaving in the corner of one of the booths. The drink variety they had was very nice and reasonably priced - I would gladly get anything they have listed the next time I'm in the area. If you're in the mood for some post dinner drinks, Nook is definitely a strong contender near Union Square. Looking forward to returning one day in the future when I'm in the area again! read more

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Great drinks, cute seating. They switch up their menu every so often too. You can also take your drinks outside in bow market too when the weather is nice. Order at the counter. read more

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Nook is tucked away in Bow Market and the amount of times Ive missed it makes me feel ashamed. But I'm glad my coworker recommended them. Nook has very thoughtful and unique cocktails (Ricotta infused gin?! Where have you seen that?) The flavors in each cocktail are subtle but they come through gently and makes you really think about what you just drank. The space is cozy and very intimate. The lighting is moody and romantic. I love the semi mid-modern decor. The bar tenders are super friendly but also give you space if you sit at the bar. read more

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When we went in, no one offered to seat us and when we eventually sat down because a table left, no one approached us for 15 minutes or helped us clear the table. The drinks looked nice, and they were busy, but the service made us feel unwelcome so we left before ordering anything read more

The menu here is incredible, the space is adorable. The service is very friendly but a little confusing whether you order first then sit, sit and then order, a rhythm that allows for a lot of catching up. I'll definitely be back, hugely appreciate all of the details and offerings. read more

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Delicious drinks! Really high quality composition and unique combos. I loved the movie theme and fun vibes. Bartenders were friendly and so enjoyable to chat with- very knowledgeable! read more

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Fabulous ambiance, so cozy and chic. Always love grabbing a drink here. Their aesthetic direction is chef's kiss but for my taste their drinks can get a little too experimental. Super fun spot to meet with friends! read more

Ordered drinks to our table outside - waiter stated one drink was Fairmount Flip when we ordered a Permanent Vacation. He went to check and then brought back the same drink which was correct but was mistakenly given the wrong name. Also ordered a Showgirl and wasn't sure if it was correct. Checked pictures and it seemed to match the Nene. Bartender says the Nene is "more pink" and the garnishes in the picture on the menu is just to "make it pretty" (even though they had mint in another drink in my party) and that they served it in a different glass for outside serving even though someone in my party had a martini glass. Overpriced for this kind of service and only ok specialty cocktails read more

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Ambiance was good, drinks ok... chips very crunchy if you're into that. The front room was moody but the back was too BRIGHT, blinding even. Service was average, no notes. read more

Great ambiance. Everyone liked their drinks. I got the Arizona tea and it was delicious, didn't taste like alcohol at all. The chips and salsa were so good it was a mango salsa and the chips were perfectly salty. I would recommend. read more

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What a find! Hadn't heard of this place before but was in the area for dinner at Celeste. Had arrived early (to find parking of course) so with some time to kill searched for cocktails nearby and found the cute and cozy Nook at Bow Market. The drinks were inspired! Wow what creativity and even artistry in each glass. My wife and I had a pair of cocktails each and we couldn't believe the depth of flavor. From cream cheese vodka evoking Montreal bagels in the Fairmount Flip to a confluence of flavors straight out of the Twins Peaks Red Room in the Gordon Cole, the entire experience was a delightful journey. With matching service from the kind and helpful bartenders, a most outstanding visit was had! I would put Nook right up there with the best cocktail bars in the Boston area (eg Baldwin Bar and Farmacia) and look forward to coming again soon. The team iterates on their menu often and I hear you can be a guinea pig to test drive potential new offerings on Monday nights! read more

Great cocktails, lovely ambiance. A little pricey, but worth it! I wouldn't bring a big group here but it is great for catching up with a friend or two. Nice and quiet. read more

This cozy new cocktail bar off of the Bow Market balcony features a very creative drink menu and a few snack options from various of their Bow Market neighbors. Really like all of the drinks there that I've tried so far. The Plantasia was a vacation in a glass. read more

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Great cocktails on a rotating menu, reasonable prices, and very cozy ambiance! Always a delight to come here with my boyfriend read more

Nook - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Creative and very delicious cocktails, chill staff, good ambiance. Cocktails are pricey but they also have a lot of components which you can tell a bunch of staff time went into, and you can also tell that the staff spends a bunch of effort researching the drinks, so I think the pricing is pretty much fair. If you're familiar with Backbar in the middle of Union Square, like a 7 minute walk from this place, the cocktails are of similar quality, often better I'd suspect, and the place is a lot less crowded and easier to have a conversation in. I think I'll be going here to scratch that itch again later. Check them out next time you're thirsty near Bow Market! read more

Nook is one of the cutest little cocktail bars in Somerville! The ambiance is really cute, set in a 70s style living room with a bright colored bar and comfortable couches. I ordered the Plantasia and it was a pleasantly milky tiki drink that was very spirit heavy - this drink got me a little too tipsy in the day time around my in-laws, but overall was a great value! Definitely will be back for more cocktails. read more

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I don't drink, but the bartender Alec fashioned me an amazing mocktail based on my own tastes, with coconut, sesame, and pineapple...it was amazing! I've never had a better mocktail in my entire life. Thank you Alec!!! read more