Very on the fence about the rating. Truly, I would give it a 3.5 - I thought I would round up because of the atmosphere. The live music, the people I was surrounded by and our waiter Jasmine made my experience. We had asked to be seated right by the stage (which they kindly obliged). I would go with an intimate group, by that I mean a party of 2 will probably have the best experience. I would not go to the restaurant if I was not sitting in the band section, because the food is very mediocre. We ordered a bunch of drinks, apps and mains. ( Queen Bee, La Cosmica, Tuna Crudo, Whipped Ricotta, Truffle Fries, Roasted chicken, Gnocchi) My picks are the Queen Bee drink, and the truffle fries. So moral is come for Jazz, drinks and apps... read more

The Beehive - Truffle, fries, whipped ricotta, tuna crudo - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went for my birthday, and it was a great experience. The vibes were so nice and cozy. The live jazz was amazing, we were right next to where they were playing which was great. They also brought out a little candle on my drink which was cute, but no dessert. The waiter was so nice, as were the host stand workers. The food and drinks overall were yummy, but some of the food was just OK. Ordered the special and wasn't told the price, which was almost triple everything else on the menu - yikes! But that's kind of our bad, it was truffle gnocchi lol. Will definitely be coming again. Great place for dates! read more

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I went here yesterday (Sunday 6/21) and the service was atrocious. We had a waiter who was really high and intoxicated. This was confirmed later when we saw him smoking and drinking in the alleyway near the restaurant. We ordered our food and everything took quite a long time. We got everything at the same time. My food was cold when it came out, and honestly, it was mediocre at best. I paid the bill at the end, and I paid by credit card. I was going to tip in cash so I didn't put a tip on the card. As I was pulling out my wallet, the waiter had the audacity to come back and ask me if I forgot to tip him. I really wanted to like this place and it soured my experience a lot. The service and food was just mediocre at best. read more

Pricey food, decent drinks, and great venue/live music. I got the Garlic Shrimp appetizer. It was quite tasty and the shrimp were super tender. However, it was a meager portion size (only 3 shrimp...) for $24!! Cocktails were strong but didn't taste unique. The live music was solid but only started at 10 PM. Service was pretty spotty too. It was around a 20 min wait for a party of 6 at 9:20 PM on a Friday read more

The Beehive - Menu (1/2) as of 8/7/26 - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My wife and I visited for dinner and jazz and really enjoyed it! The food and drinks were great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really fun with the live jazz. This can be a on the pricey side but we thought it was well worth it. I would definitely recommend visiting. read more

The Beehive - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A Boston favorite. I have been here about 5 times. Every time there has been exceptional food, service and music. The food is always delicious, I recommend their seasonal variations of the tuna tartar, mussels or pasta. The service is kind and attentive. Something to note is the entertainment fee and the restrictions for the amount of time a party can spend at a table. Also make sure to check the music schedule on their website before booking a reservation. Great for special occasions or a date night! read more

The Beehive - Live music - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This little underground club in the Boston Center for the Arts is a fabulous place to hear live music. Tuesday nights the performers are Berkeley College of Music faculty, and other nights have jazz, American standards, and generally great sounds while you're enjoying a meal and/or a delicious cocktail. Note: you "may" have a 7% surcharge on your bill, to help pay for the music. We had a party of 8 dining; over 6 you'll also get a hefty 22% fee added to your bill. So, be prepared - you're going to pay more than you may realize. One star removed for the 29% fee (I could see one surcharge, not both)! Cocktails were inventive, and very good. Our food was beautifully plated and presented. We started with a few orders of the grilled artichokes. They were nicely charred, but a touch too oily. The dipping sauces added great flavor. I had the grilled salmon, which was perfectly cooked. Accompanied by quinoa, a tzatziki with radishes? This was one super flavorful and elegant plate! Others had the risotto, swordfish, or the fusilli (with no sausage). We all agreed - the food was really good. The desserts? Fab-u-lous; we tried them all. Favorites were either the chocolate pot au crème of the bread pudding, with 1 vote for the cheesecake. Even with live music, we could easily talk since we were in the @front" room, with the bar. Seating in the room with the stage might make conversation less possible. read more

The Beehive - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here on a dinner date, but were a little disappointed. First the pros; we were sat at a two top at the top floor railing overlooking the jazz band. Originally our view was a bit blocked but the waiter encouraged us to move over a table when we asked. Also, the food came out fairly quickly and the portions were large! So you won't leave hungry. However, we were so excited for the live music, but the band only played for the first and last 10 minutes of our dinner... even though we shortly after the music began. It also took forever to put orders in and were waiting for our drinks and the check for a while. The food was good but not anything to write home about (swordfish entre and brisket entre). I like the vibe enough to return. It's cozy and perfect for the fall/winter season. I'd want to try sitting downstairs next time as the view to the band is better and drinks all were intriguing (we opted for espresso martinis tonight) read more

The Beehive - Swordfish, brisket - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This bar had great music, a great atmosphere, and most of the staff were fantastic. Unfortunately, one bartender completely soured the experience. He was loudly calling women at the bar "cunts" and dismissing people as "yuppies" while acting like some lifelong townie, which he wasn't. He also made comments about people going home to sleep under their feather duvets. It came across as rude, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary. To make matters worse, there were mice running around the bar during the night, which was hard to ignore. It's disappointing because the bar itself has a lot going for it. I wish I could say I'd come back, but this bartender's behavior left a lasting impression and ultimately drove people away. Management may want to pay closer attention, as his conduct was a stark contrast to what was otherwise a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. read more

Beehive is a classic in the south end! It's always a great time to hear the live music and stroll around the Tremont area nearby.

Surprisingly yummy dinner at The Beehive! Stopped by at 10 pm after a long flight on a Thursday expecting it to be quiet but it was pretty full with a jazz band and crowded bar. I was still able to be seated and ordered right away. I got a few starters and drinks and expected to have to wait a while given how crowded it was, but everything came out within~ 10 minutes of ordering. My server was really friendly and attentive, and while a bit expensive I thought everything was done well. The scene alone was worth the stop, but I'd definitely recommend to anyone staying in South Boston! read more

I came to The Beehive with a small group (3) and enjoyed my experience. Our server Ronald was phenomenal! He was able to advise on the menu with all of my allergies, was very kind and checked in on us enough to keep a pulse but not so much we felt rushed. I really enjoyed having him as a serve and hope to have him again soon. For the food, we ordered the whipped ricotta to start, and then split 3 mains: the lamb ragu, butternut squash risotto, and the mussels. The whipped ricotta was enough for 3, I think could be good for 4 people as a nice way to taste the flavors. The 3 entrees were good overall. The other two in my party said the risotto was their favorite, mine was the lamb ragu. The risotto was very fresh and light. I felt the balance between citrus and the savory flavor of the squash was very good. The ragu was yummy and I liked how acidic it was. It was a nice surprise and kept the dish light in my opinion. Also the gnocchi was perfect!!! Atmosphere wise, we were sat at the front in the inside. The space is very nice and despite being near the entrance, we didn't feel like chaos was happening. It was easy to have conversation and enjoy the evening. I didn't explore the rest of the restaurant but I would like to see the downstairs on my next visit read more

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We dined there last night and ordered the mussel entree, three people in our group did and when the entrees arrived- the dishes smelled like a septic tank/sewage. The smell was so strong, it ruined other peoples appetites at the table. When we spoke to our server, we were told that is normal for mussels this time of year as it is "mating season"! This is absolutely FALSE... the mussels were rotten/dead and should have never been served. If we had eaten those mussels everyone would have been deathly ill!!!!! After speaking with the manager, who did take the entree off the bill, but wasn't apologetic at all. The drinks were also made incorrectly, and even the soda gun was out of CO, and the server didnt offer to correct the drinks. "Oh ya, something is up with the gun tonight!" was the response we were given, when we asked about . Avoid at all cost!!! Save your money!!!! read more

The worst experience I've EVER had at a restaurant. The food is disgusting and the service is just as bad. DO NOT ORDER THE MUSSELS, they are rotten and will claim the smell is due to them being in mating season read more

This place is very cute and unique. We came here for brunch. The food is good and the music was fun. The service is very nice. I 100% recommend having a reservation. The only negative is the tables are very small so we didn't have a lot of room. Better for a date a a few people, was cramped for our group of 5. read more

The Beehive - French toast - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great ambiance and music . Service is fast and people are friendly. menu is diverse. They did run out of items . Not designed to be a high end restaurant but if you're looking for a good music venue with quick bite then you will like it . read more

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This place is absolutely amazing. You can do it all here. Live music, drinks, food, awesome atmosphere. There is street parking but meter. This place has like 2 floors and great music. You could even rent it out for events. The service is amazing and everyone that works there from door to server was so cool and easy going. 10 out of 10 I recommend. read more

This place is super cute! Really enjoyed the vibes and the drinks were really good. However, we did see a mouse running around near where we were sitting which was definitely concerning. We didn't try the food and now I'm glad we didn't. Update: the owner reached out to personally apologize which I greatly appreciated and shared that they will be working hard to remedy the situation. I am confident that they will be able to address the problem and I will definitely come back next time I'm in Boston! read more

Pro Tip: Go for the show, not for several drinks. No cover or reservation needed, but may be faced with a line to enter. Haven't been here for 10 years and, while we enjoyed the show and talent, the drinks were certainly not as they used to...instead, too pricey and too sweet or filled with ice. Enjoyable, if expectations are not high and, rather, enjoyed with the pleasant entertainment. I remember brunch was a good time back in 2014, but could not speak to quality today. read more

The Beehive - Rye & Sage - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a delicious brunch here for Fathers Day! The live music was a great touch and the ambiance was very vibey and laid back. The food was also very good- got passion fruit mimosas, a chicken sandwich, and the yummiest coffee cake!! I tried everyone else's food as well and the brisket eggs Benedict were delicious. read more

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Truly nothing special here. The inside is very pretty I will say that. The service is just okay and the food was also just okay. The menu is short which I usually appreciate but it was hard finding something enticing on the menu so I went with the American breakfast. Phone didn't eat first, that's how you know presentation was just okay. The service is fast here so if you're in a hurry they're good. Toast came dry, sausage wasn't great, they cooked the eggs perfect and the potatoes were great. My friend didn't like her meal that much either. read more

The Beehive - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and some live music and we were not disappointed. We already had dinner so can't speak to the food but the drinks were delicious. We had the BBM and the Transistor! The ambiance was so nice with the dimly lit environment and the acoustics really brought the live band and music to life. Tonight we saw Sunday blues with Bruce Bears & Friends. It was bluesy and jazz and it was amazing! Would def recommend this place if you're in the South End! read more

The Beehive - The live band - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for brunch! I was most impressed by the live music - the performers were actually good and went on for quite some time before a break. They also chose music/songs that were good for background without dominating the whole room so we could still hear each other. The food wasn't super outstanding (or maybe I just didn't order the right things for brunch) but the brisket eggs benedict was actually quite tasty and the fries that came with the fried chicken sandwich were perfectly crispy, crunchy, and salted. Definitely a good vibes place. read more

The Beehive - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Omggggg! Now this place is a hidden gem!!!! We chanced not having reservations here and lucked out!! We arrived around 7:30, minutes before the music was to start and sat in the area. It was a great experience!! The musicians were amazing !!! We ordered the following food... *MUSSELS FRITES, LEMONGRASS, COCONUT MILK, LINGUICIA SAUSAGE, BREAD This was soooo tasty and plentiful!!! *DRY AGED BURGER, MALT ONION JAM, VERMONT CHEDDAR, AIOLI with BACON and truffle fries This burger was huge and yummy! * ROASTED CHICKEN, LEMON, GARLIC WHIPPED RED POTATOES, BROCCOLI This entree was on the healthy side but delicious. lol Overall, the entrees we ordered were great choices. We ended up leftovers to enjoy later. The music experience was AWESOME!! Our server Andrea was very kind and pleasant. We appreciate that. An amazing experience here!!! Look forward to dining here again and enjoying music!!!!! read more

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This place has great vibes, and the musicians here are very talented. I would make a reservation for a table because it can be hard to get a seat or table space around the bar. The drinks here, particularly the Queen Bee was so good. It was sweet, tart and refreshing. We ended up getting some appetizers to split - the fried artichokes and the whipped ricotta. Some of the fried artichokes were a bit tough, but the dipping sauce made up for it. I loved the combination of the peach and tomatoes with the ricotta, but feel like the bread was a bit dry and could have been warmed up more. Overall, I would come back to enjoy the music and try out some of their entrees. read more

The Beehive - Whipped Ricotta and Fried Artichokes - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Advertised salsa/bachata dance night. Did not have any space to dance to live band that was also clearly bringing dance energy, had one small ripped off area but did not move tables etc.... Even at 11pm. read more

We went here for our anniversary and it was pretty good! They originally sat us at a table with a bad view but we asked to be moved and they put us right in front of the band! So that was fun it was loud but nice. The food was pretty good. We really enjoyed the white bean dip and arancini for apps. We also got the Brussels sprouts but tbh you could skip these, they were veryyy oily. For our entrees we got the bolognese which was delicious and the roasted chicken which I would honestly get something else last time. It was bland. But overall we had a great time and I would still return. read more

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The food, ambiance, and live music were all incredible! We had the Kofta Meatballs, the Mussels Marinara, and the Fish and Chips, and we loved everything. 110% recommend. read more

Ah, the rare 5 star review. That means I'd definitely go back and will still be thinking about it. In fact, it's rare for me to really remember each restaurant I go to, but this one is very memorable. What a cool, fun, interesting, tasty place! And certainly convenient, considering we went to the theater next door after. But if we weren't, we could have stayed to listen to the jazz combo playing, or get fun drinks. We had a group of 7 and they were still fast, accurate, and friendly. Love that. When I told friends I'd made reservations at The Beehive, they said, "Oh! That's our favorite place!" And I see why. First of all, I really appreciate a well marked menu for food allergies. Since I'm gluten free, it really makes my life easier. Although the layout of the menu is kinda silly and would be much better if it was a little easier to read. Great things like gluten free fried artichokes?!? I'm in! So good. I think everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, I got the chicken, which, as you can see from my photo, is HUGE, and was quite dry. So that was unfortunate. But I think I was the odd-man out. read more

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I had such a fun time on my girls night at the Beehive! We made a dinner reservation and had a seat on the upper level with view of the stage/band. It was a bit obstructed but overall I felt like it was still a nice spot. We started with cocktails, which were good but not memorable. For an appetizer we ordered the ricotta crostini which was delicious, very creamy and sweet with the grilled peaches on top. For my main dish I ordered the cheeseburger and was very underwhelmed. I asked for it medium rare and it was well-done and just dry with not much flavor. I did upgrade to truffle fries which were pretty good. We ended with the passion fruit cheesecake which was the meal highlight for sure - it was FANTASTIC and I would recommend not skipping this dessert. Music was great and made it a super fun ambiance, it did take until about 10 pm for our performers to take stage but when they did it was stellar. read more

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Today was my birthday and I've been to the beehive several times and had the regular menu and had brunch here before many times. I don't know what's going on but today have they have missed the marks in many ways. This is the first time I thought Service and food missed the marks. Firstly made a reservation and my husband stated it was my birthday on open table. The host placed us in the middle of the cabaret section in a table next to a bunch of lettuce on the floor with a cherry tomato. I told the server that somebody needs to pick this up in case I step on it and he said he went and picked up The tomato and left five pieces of romaine lettuce on the floor next to my foot like does he not know to pick those up too? Really? Anyhow, we requested the move to a better seat on the side. Again, it was lettuce on the floor! I was also disappointed that there was no acknowledgment of a celebration that was stated on Open table. Secondly, after we placed our orders, the food came without our utensils. So we had the American breakfast and I had to wave to another server saying we need utensils because the food showed up first . The food was OK and they served it with wonder bread. I asked about if they offer any other breads like multigrain and he said , "yeah we don't have that Which is pretty pathetic. My chicken sausage was OK and we want a small little fat sausage. These were served with small mixed potatoes, which were ok. Then the music was nice with light jazz, but we didn't know they charged a music fee. What is a Music fee? This tells me this restaurant is going down in many ways. This is something they should disclose upfront, but I noticed this place wasn't crowded during Sunday? Our server was yawning like he's been out late night the night before. I did enjoy the pot du crème but there was no candle or music. No birthday acknowledgement. I hate to say this, but this place is not the beehive I've remembered. It was a great place with great music, but now has become a place where performers are showing up and they look like they're having their last hurrah. This place is iconic for two decades . So I will tell you it has gone down. I don't think there was a manager on site either. The floors were filthy. Since this was my birthday brunch, The only happiness was I had was memories and the bohemian vibe. I don't have the confidence of ever returning.. read more

The Beehive - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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No review in three years! Mon Dieu!! Service was outstanding from the front door staff to the server. Everyone was insanely pleasant and prompt. Dishes were cleared on time. Food was outstanding and to boot, it came quickly. And they had a good number of vegetarian options. Drinks were delicious, and perfectly well prepared. The jazz quartet was fun and very good. Not too loud but they had presence. Bathrooms were clean and funky! Only small issue is parking. Give yourself and extra 10-15 minutes to find a space. Enjoy, this was a wonderful time. Great place for a date you want to impress. read more

Highly recommend The Beehive. We got: The chicken wings with sesame chili. Delicious! Tuna tartar. We ended up getting 2 orders of it! Muscle frites. Spicy and delicious! Parmesan risotto! So good and perfect for me who is gluten free. We also multiple rounds of La Cosmica (spicy tequila cocktail) and they were awesome! Service was quick and friendly. We had a great little table close to the jazz band! It was an intimate feel and we had a great time. read more

My friends and I come here often. It's an easy bar to get together with friends on the weekends however the drinks are very hit or miss. One night we went we had 3 horrible drinks in a row from different bars and bartenders. However the cocktails set on the menu are good. We also have come for events and sat at the bar, got apps and drinks and this is probably my favorite thing to come to beehive for. read more

The Beehive - Charcuterie board - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a volleyball team dinner here while in town for a tournament. This is such a cool place! We made reservations for 5:00pm so we pretty much had the place to ourselves for about the first hour but being a Friday night it filled up quickly and they had a live jazz band playing. The vibe inside is so cool. This is an old glove factory so it is very rustic and industrial inside with a stage and a large bar. The food and drinks were great. We tried the brisket, which they are known for and it was really good. They also had a special grilled branzino and when you order that they bring it out to show you and then they will debone it and bring it back ready to eat. 100% for the presentation.There was a large selection of cocktails and plenty of food options so there really is something for everyone. read more

The Beehive - Branzino - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went on a Wednesday night to see the jazz show with my girlfriends. The smooth jazz really made us feel cozy and got some appetizers to enjoy the show with. We got the arancini, fried tempura artichoke, and whipped risotto. Our waiter was really kind and would come around to make sure we had water or needed anything else. Perfect date night spot too! Will be bringing my bf next time :)) read more

The Beehive - Different apps - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a wonderful dinner celebrating a birthday! The food was really awesome. Loved the live music. The bar was standing room only when we left. read more

We had gone for the vegan prefixed tasting menu We were disappointed. From the reservation that was messed up ( we had booked 2 tables of 3 and 4 ) and only the table of 4 was received for the prefixed vegan tasting read more

The atmosphere and jazz was the best part of our visit. The featured cocktails were not that great. They need some fresh juices to round out the flavors. The food was ok, but nothing special. I would return for the ambiance, cool venue, and Jazz. I recommend the bar area and skip dinner. read more

just had the worst service experience I have had in a long time. Wait person was terrible and did nothing but make excuses and blame the kitchen for the poor service. Manager was unresponsive. read more