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.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Fun dive-y pub with cheap drinks, but closes early…read more This was a bar recommended to us by our friends' child, lol. Well, the "child" is well into her 20s, but still. It was close to our hotel so we decided to give it a go. It was pretty large, with well-worn unassuming "decor" that consisted of cheap wood panels, industrial rust-colored tiles, lots of TVs, and games of all kinds. Fancy this place is not, but it's definitely part of its comfortable, low-key charm. We imbibed an assortment of cheap beers and shots and were having a good time until a little before 11, when the bartender came around for last calls. Apparently they close at 11pm most nights, and at 12:30 on Friday & Sat nights--so early! Welp, on to the next place!

Great townie/dive-ish bar a block from the Garden! Perfect for a beer before or after a game…read more Friendly staff and crowd. Cold beer. No PBR available which was a bit sad but I had a Narragansett since we were in New England. Entrances off of two separate streets. Nothing fancy but cool vibe!

Classic spot. Wish you could find more bars like this when you're wandering a historic area like…read moreNorth Boston

Great little dive bar! No frills little watering hole, with friendly locals/regular patrons…read more This is our second time stopping in while in town for a Bruins game. Definitely won't be our last

My friend hosted her birthday party here and it turned out to be a fun night. We had a reserved…read moretable for dinner, which I figured would be more intimate. But our table was in the main bar off to the side, so it was chaotic but fun. I do wish it was more private but it was still fun, just loud. Our waitress was really nice and did well with our large party. Their menu is mostly apps and smaller plates, so if you're looking more for a large meal this is not your spot. I got the nashville hot mozzarella sticks which were actually pretty good, I liked the tomato relish they put on top and the ranch was really good. Dive Bar Diva was my cocktail which was pretty good. My friends seemed to like their drinks and bar bites. After dinner we went upstairs to the club and got to skip the line (thankfully). The line for the club wraps around the building down the street most nights, so we got lucky. Dance floor is upstairs and it's pretty small, just one room. There were two DJs that night, and the music was really good. Bar was fun, they handed out free chicken tenders at one point and were squirting shots into peoples mouths out of gatorade bottles. It was awesome. Bathroom line upstairs for women was crazy, only one bathroom and it took a long line. I suggest going downstairs... but at least you'll see the famous cheetah print walls! I will say trying to get in contact with the reservation staff was difficult but finally they answered after days of my friends and I trying.

Stopped in for a quick bite before a show across the street at The Wang Theatre. Super fun place…read morewith high energy and good vibes. The staff was all upbeat and friendly. All of our good was excellent. The Birria Tacos were great and super full of meat. The Chopped Cheese Empanadas were very good and something different. The Smashburger was delicious. If you're looking for a fun spot in Boston make sure you stop in.

Food was excellent. The service was great. The staff was so friendly yes I would definitely…read morerecommend the sidebar.

Went to Sidebar for St Patrick's Day this year and there was a MASSIVE cockroach running around the…read morefloor, below our feet at the table and around the bar. A couple of employees saw it and told someone in the kitchen, but I have no idea if they did anything about it, they all just kinda shrugged it off. I won't be going back there, too many unnecessary health risks with those critters running around.

If you old world charm and classy with a twist of elegance then you should treat yourself with an…read moreOld Fashion Cocktail or sip on a Brandy or Whiskey Neat! The color scheme is very soothing and warm! This place will make you feel like you're a CEO or President of a Corporation with that high end vibe! It's a treat to sit opposite the Bar and enjoy the view of clientele that looking for a comfortable cocktail or spirit and in this Old Boston Bar - The Dark Bar! Enjoy!

If you are staying at the Boston Harbor Hotel, then this is the place to go. A large but very dark…read morebar with lots of booth and table seating and a pretty good size bar. SERVICE: They do a great job with service here. From making sure you are hydrated with water - and making sure you have bar snacks, they don't leave you hanging. Great service. FOOD: If you decide to get food, you can get the same food as you would from the restaurant, so some great options. I got their signature burger and it was Yummerz!! I always go here when I am in Boston - you should too!

Dark and quiet on a Wednesday evening when I went with a bunch of coworkers. It was really nice…read moreweather so we basically had it to ourselves. Bartender was attentive and not unfriendly. I only had a Guinness but it was great.

One of the weirdest bar experiences I've had. The place was pushing 80 degrees and smelled like a…read morelocker room. That would be an acceptable environment for a proper pint if it wasn't for the bartender. We ordered a couple Guinness and were handed a soaking wet receipt--so tipping on the spot wasn't exactly possible. Apparently that was a problem, because suddenly water was off-limits. When we asked about it, the bartender--rude, aggressive, and looking like a washed-up pudgy bassist from a particularly awful grunge band, who may also have a thyroid issue--started yelling and told us to f*** off. Twice. Moments later, we're being escorted out like we caused a scene. If you're into overpriced drinks, bad vibes, and getting kicked out over a soggy receipt, this is your spot. Otherwise, hard pass.

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.