fun place to spend the afternoon. great location to grab a cocktail and people watch. they have a generous selection of drink options. service is fast, even on a busy afternoon. read more

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We've stopped here a couple of times. This time we arrived 30 minutes before we needed to start lining up to catch the whale watch boat. We decided since it was 95 degrees and we walked over a mile a drink was warranted. It's seat yourself in which we did. Order drinks at the bar and bring the drinks to your table. I had an Mexican lager which hit the spot. Service was a bit slow but only a single bartender was in the area with lots of requests. read more

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A good casual spot to have happy hour. I went with my coworkers and it's a great outdoor option when the weather is nice. Only downside is it takes a while to get drinks and it seems understaffed. read more

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My friends and were were doing some bar hopping and decided to come here for their fish bowls. We picked their margarita a small sangria mix. In the long run, the margaritas is the way to go since the sangria's sweetness can get overbearing after a bit. My party of 6 were satisfied with sharing 4 of the bowls amongst us. Nothing crazy but definitely not a bad experience. Would come again if in the area. read more

The Landing - Fish bowls - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fantastic spot for a post work beer right on the water! Great vibes next to all the boats to hangout with coworkers or friends! Definitely stop by for a drink! read more

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11pm close, selling us buckets at 10:30 and kicking us out at 10:31pm!? "It's not a hahhhd time". Ok pal

This place was a joke. Perfect location to sit and grab a drink by the water but the staff doesn't want to work or make money. We arrived around 2pm and found an open spot for two at the bar. We grabbed our own menus we found strewn across the bar and waited over 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. A bartender came over and looked at us just to ask the group next to us if they were okay on drinks. The group replied yes and he started making small talk with them instead of helping us. Shortly after another bartender walked over only to jump on top of the bar right in front of us. Once she got down she made eye contact with us and walked away. That's when we decided to leave. The only thing this bar seems to have going for it is the location. You'll be able to enjoy the scenery but don't expect good service or maybe any service at all. read more

This is a nice place for some casual outdoor drinking. There was no line to get in when I went around 9pm on the Sunday before Labor Day. A bunch of tables were open too. I just wish the cocktails tasted a little better read more

Certain to quench your vibe appetite on a sunny afternoon on the Boston waterfront--as well as your yearning for standards apps and beer buckets, margarita bowls etc. We went with a corona and a sauv blanc in a tall clear plastic cup, so what? Pop music from 2010's ish, plenty of afternoon tipsy 20 something's to watch. We had the spring rolls, fried, veggie, two sauces, no complaints. read more

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I stopped by The Landing for drinks on my most recent visit to the area. I'd stayed at a nearby hotel. My fiancée and I had an hour or so to kill before we had to leave for the airport, and my parents were also visiting the area so we wanted a place to gather. The Landing has a prime location. Outdoors near the water on "the long wharf." Possibly since we were going at an off time, they weren't serving food and only had bar service, but we were promptly seated, the bartenders was quick, and seeing that it was difficult for one person to carry all of our drinks, he helped get drinks to our table and such. The cocktails were mostly on the summer-y sweeter end, but were actually well made... They didn't just rely on sugar to make people like them. I had some sort of margarita with a wine float... Delicious. Their drink prices are pretty standard. I'm sure there's a cheaper bar if you search for one, but they're not charging an obscene location markup. If you're looking to enjoy some drinks on the water, The Landing delivers. It's a great place to chill and enjoy nice weather. read more

There doesn't see to be a lot of dockside places to sit and have a drink and people watch. The Landing is right in the area where some of the various harbor cruises depart from. Self sitting and serve your self from the bar. They do have food although we were there having a drink before a cruise. Good place to people watch. read more

The Landing - It's hot out and a spot in the shade is hard to find. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Landing has everything it needs to be successful - a prime location right on the water next to where all boat cruises board. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the action/scenery and wait before your cruise. The set up is nice - there are a ton of umbrellas and an outdoor TV. It's fun and busy, and I was happy to have an umbrella especially since the weather was on and off drizzling. We ordered two fishbowls - the Patriot Passion is a pink fishbowl that's delicious. The Blueberry Riptide is a blue fishbowl that looks really beautiful but tastes like chemicals - it was unfortunately not great. The service is very slow because they only have one person managing 10+ tables. He is clearly overwhelmed and can't keep up with all of the orders. He also spent a lot of time chatting, so tables constantly had to flag him down. I'm not sure why they don't hire more staff. Overall, nice vibe and great views. Come here for a drink or two before heading to your next destination. read more

The Landing - Fish bowls - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great spot for an afternoon cocktail. Staff are all very welcoming and super friendly. Didn't eat so I'm only basing this off of the drinks and atmosphere. Drinks were tasty and service was quick, efficient and friendly. Great view and a wonderful breeze making it not to hot. Prices are reasonable and actually better than other places in Boston that don't offer this kind of view. Definitely coming back to try the food. Cheers Steve read more

Beautiful open bar by the wharf.. drinks reasonably priced not much alcohol but the drinks are nice and sweet.. thankfully they are not super diluted..tried the fish bowl for strawberry margharita and blueberry ripteda along with passion punch and zetsy (please skip this one it was disgusting i mean what else can you expect from cucumber and bloody mary).. all the drinks were well made and the wait time was around 20 mins to get our drinks at the counter..lovely place to spend a beautiful summer afternoon in boston while waiting for your harbor cruises.. loved the music.. will come back again.. read more

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Their online hours state that they close at 11. Our party showed up at 9pm and was turned away because they "didn't have enough service to stay open" and said they were closing early. After 6 years of being in the industry, you should always stay open if you have paying customers. Absolutely appalled that they turned us away, when we were fully ready to spend quite a bit on drinks. 10/10 do NOT recommend. read more

I like the landing but I wouldn't say I LOVE IT. It's also hard to judge right now because they're big thing is the fish bowls they serve and they can't do those during corona. The food is terrible but they just have to serve it in order to stay open. Do not get the hot dog it was actually terrible. The drinks are always good but they are definitely over priced. read more

The Landing - Hot dog - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I tried my first cocktail here, unforgettable. Will write a few sentences in my PhD thesis. read more

I'm a sucker for watching ballgames at the Fenway bars, but when a friend and I were looking for a sports-friendly spot near North Station and on the water, The Landing was a perfect solution! First off, the bartenders here rock! Busy as they may be, they're happy to dish out free tastes of their exhaustive beer selection. After a round of beers, we explored their fishbowl menu. Due to MA regulations, certain fishbowls require a minimum number of people, so the two of us had to stick with the "guppy" size (pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-landing-boston?select=wCWQJhfrcYKloxhiojjSaw#yc5O7smx137_6P9VuqzrrA). Don't let the size fool you, these suckers pack a punch! With four flavor choices, we opted for the Sunkissed Punch (Bacardi pineapple fusion rum / Bacardi rock coconut rum / pineapple & OJ), and both found the drink to be tropical and refreshing. Food-wise, if you're looking for anything above pita chips & hummus, or chips & guac, eat elsewhere beforehand - the menu is very limited here, but prices are definitely fair all-around. Decor was cool, especially under the bar tent, where color changing LED lights bounce off a montage of ceiling decorations and makes for a cool effect (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-landing-boston?select=wCWQJhfrcYKloxhiojjSaw#KXg2Q-4E4VCVDJWxzMb8eg). Now if only the Yankees won tonight, our night would have been complete! Either way, The Landing will definitely be a part of our next warm-weather Boston trip! read more

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They're fish bowls are individual sized which is interesting. If you can get a seat in the shade during the summer time it's a nice place to have a drink on the water read more

The outdoor siting was really pleasant, drinks were good, however I thought that the server wasn't polite, could be because it was a bit busy too. read more

The Landing - Sun kissed punch, really good! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Can't comment on how good drinks are because the meat head, ditzy, likely drunk, no social skills bartenders ignored us for 20 mins while we were trying to get a drink. Hope a Nor'easter takes this place out. read more

Really nice location for an outdoor bar. I have no complaints regarding my recent visit. I did wonder what do they do when it rains hard; probably close. Otherwise this is a really nice spot and I didn't think prices were outrageous. I was curious about those massive size drinks they sold but the menu does point out they prefer to sell those fish bowl style drinks to groups and I wasn't in a group. If you're in the area and wanna stop for a cold brew with a nice view of the marina (boats coming and going) then you won't be disappointed. read more

A fun spot to stop during the day for a drink right along the wharf! It's a small outdoor bar that seating is hard to come by so snag a table when the opportunity strikes. The drinks are fun and tasty. read more

The Landing - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fun spot! Right by the water with lots of activity all around. Really enjoyed stopping here for a quick bite to eat and the fish bowls.

How hard is it to make French fries? We were served two orders of fries, still frozen... We also got two soft pretzels, which were about the quality you'd see in those rotating heaters in a convenience store. My bottle of beer and two lemonades were fine. Avoid. So many better places in the area. read more

What a great time we had here. There was a group of eight of us and we asked around where a great place to grab a drink was. Had a few people recommend here which was a great choice. The weather is beautiful and what a perfect place to have a drink overlooking the ocean. The bartenders were awesome exclamation one of them did this thing how she packed all the bottles and a bucket within 10 seconds she was super fast and super cool. Even though the place was Packed almost over the elbow we felt like the service was still exceptional. I would highly recommend grabbing a drink here if you have the chance read more

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I visited Boston for the first time last weekend, and the only reason I really wanted to come here was because of the fishbowls. Now, fishbowls are hard to find in my opinion. I got super excited knowing they had it, so I practically dragged my friends and cousins to this place. They had multiple fishbowl sizes like mini guppy-the size of a hand held cup ($11), regular guppy-the size of a mini fishbowl *literally* ($17), a larger guppy, shark tank guppy, etc. First off, the bartender came to me once when I wasn't ready and when I was, nowhere to be found. So, I asked the closest person (who turned out to be a waiter) for a Strawberry Margarita regular guppy bowl. I watched him cluelessly make my drink and then 5 mins later the actual bartender came over and remade the drink all in the same bowl. If the guy didn't know how to make the drink, why would you experiment right now? I knew the moment I saw that all happening that I was about to get a very disappointed drink and that's exactly what had happened. Worst strawberry margarita I've ever had. Felt like I was drinking straight sugar mixed with a bowl full of ice. Other than that disappointing experience, the bar is directly next to the harbor. I would suggest still coming! read more

The Landing - Strawberry margarita fishbowl - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Worst NON-service i've ever not had. Walked into the place while waiting for a boat tour to have a couple drinks. We asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar and we were sat. After 25 minutes of not being greeted and also getting beer spilled on me with no acknowledgement we figured we would do without the crap service, a shame since the vibe seemed good. On the way out the hostess looked at us and said absolutely nothing. If we could give this place zero stars we would. read more

My wife & I stopped here for a quick drink before heading out to our dinner reservation down the wharf. I stood at the bar for a good 5 minutes with out even being addressed. A simple acknowledgment of my presence would have been nice. Ended up walking away from the premises and ended up at the Chart House bar just down the wharf where we were welcomed immediately & served with a smile. read more

We went there yes after our 1200 tour on City Cruises. There were 2 bar tenders on. They were not crazy busy and it still took them 10 minutes to acknowledge us even though they walked by us several times. We finally got our drinks and when he heard me talk about a Yelp review he apologized for taking so long. read more

The Landing is a cool place to grab drinks with friends. Great view, great location, good service. However, why don't they recycle anything?! They only use plastic cups and every single bottle and cup at the end of the night was thrown in the trash. They even covered the tops of the liquor bottles with plastic cups overnight, and each one gets thrown away in the am. Situated right on the pier, this was so sad to see, knowing that this trash will likely end up directly in the ocean we were enjoying the view of. It's not that hard to have a few recycling bins for customers and staffs use. Be better than that. Because at the rate this is going, the ocean will be made of plastic even sooner and this view will be absolutely ruined. read more

Great place to hang out for a casual daytime drink. You have a nice view and a good cocktail, what more can you ask for? I wish there were a couple more food options since you do need to order something to drink, but I appreciate that they have light food options since most of us are really there for a drink. read more

Great location for when your down by the aquarium and harbor doing touristy things or waiting for a harbor cruise. The drinks are soo fun, you can get all different types of fish bowls, BUT the drinks are for fun, there isn't much alcohol and they're all super sweet. Be mindful that it's hard to find a seat during the weekends or happy hour time so be prepared to stand around and wait for a bit. read more

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The landing has a great outdoor patio that overlooks the water right near the aquarium. I went saturday during the day and it was PACKED. Seats were first come first serve and we managed to get a seat and had great service, which was surprising with how busy it was. They had loud music playing and a great crowd of people. It's an awesome spot to go to during the day on the weekends. The line to the bathrooms is ridiculous.. so make sure you go before hand! The drinks were great.. they offer different types of fish bowls, so come with friends! We split the strawberry fusion fish bowl -sweet.. but extremely tasty - it had the right portion of alcohol in it. Between the 3 of us, we were all very satisfied. read more

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This place doesn't even deserve 1 star.... ZERO is more like it.... shitty ass service.... we weren't even served after getting seated.... waited... and waited. We walked out and I told them they had shitty service. A bunch of clicky ass people. read more

Good spot, drinks are really good (lots of sugar), but that's why you're coming here. On the water in the sun. Great atmosphere and LOTS OF BARTENDERS. read more

My review is based solely on cocktails. The Landings is a bar located on the water and near the Aquarium as well. In the many times I've visited Boston I've walked past a ton of times but never stopped in. So many places to go never enough time. We had a few hours to kill before our flight and wanted nothing more than to sit by the water as much as possible. So we finally stopped in and had to get a fishbowl of course. The place is usually packed and it was fairly busy when we were there but we managed to get a table. Service was decent as were the atmosphere and drink. I would definitely stop by again if in town. read more

The Landing - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great ambiance + cheap drinks + beautiful people + beautiful waterfront location, what more could you ask for??? This has probably got to be one of the best after work drink locations in Boston. The clientele is young professionals from the area looking for a good time after work. Pricing is very reasonable and the bartenders are friendly and SUPER quick to serve and close out your tab. We got 4 drinks for a little over 30 bucks and the pour was really GENEROUS! Music was great. It can get pretty packed so if you want a relaxed atmosphere, this is not for you. It's too bad that I don't work in Boston but I'd go there all the time if I did. read more

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What a great place !! I absolutely loved sitting outside under the tiki bar. I got together with friends that I haven't seen in a long time. I enjoyed this place immensely five stars !! I will definitely be back. I did not eat any food but I definitely had some drinks and some shots !! read more

Vibe is cool. Outdoors on the water, lights and cool music. Drinks all seem cool but do not taste good. Maybe because they put too much alcohol in them? I don't know, could be a good or bad thing. Would be very cool when COVID is over. Young crowd of people. read more