I came here for breakfast during my stay at The Newbury. Service was quite slow as initially there…read morewas only one dedicated, friendly employee handling the seating, taking orders and busing the tables. My order of yogurt with fruit and granola was fresh, filling and a yummy beginning to my day. My coffee was equally enjoyed, and note that it's $13 for each small coffee pot. Refills are not complimentary. I loved my window table on this rainy morning, and the lovely, cozy ambiance of The Street Bar. It's easy to see why this is such a sought after bar each evening.

We visited on January 11th, a few weeks prior to my wedding. This was a day I had planned for…read moremonths with my daughter and future stepdaughter, an important and meaningful occasion, and the experience fell significantly below expectations. In advance, I stopped into the hotel to confirm that a gluten-free guest could be accommodated and was assured this would be handled. In reality, the accommodation was inadequate and, at times, unacceptable. While the rest of us were served scones, my stepdaughter was given cut fruit in their place, and told that was all they had to accommodate.The dessert course consisted of what appeared to be basic gluten-free cookies, misrepresented as something more gourmet - egg nog cookies??? This lack of preparation was both disappointing, upsetting and avoidable. The broader experience was equally concerning. We were subjected to an unsolicited and uncomfortable "lesson" on tea service, which detracted from what should have been a relaxed and celebratory occasion. While trying to enjoy the time with the girls, being a lifelong tea drinker and someone who has been to many times at your establishment and its various incarnations, this is something I have never experienced. The food quality was poor (scones were clearly reheated and stuck to the cloth napkin they were wrapped in), and there were notable service lapses, including being served water in a visibly shattered glass. Additionally, when hot water was added to refresh the tea, my stepdaughter's pot curdled and had to be replaced. It was especially disappointing, as I mentioned that I had stopped in and spoken with the concierge, and was assured, as they had called the kitchen while I stood there that they readily accommodated gluten-free. There are numerous places in the city that could have done this, and if you had just told me that you could not do so, I would have booked us elsewhere. I chose not to raise the multiple issues in the moment so as not to disrupt what was meant to be a special day for the girls and me. However, the total cost exceeded $500, and the experience did not come close to justifying that price point! Do not recommend.

Visited Pheonix Landing on a Saturday evening around 6pm and our group of 5 found a booth in a…read morequiet corner to sit together. I'm glad we found it when we did because it kept getting busier as the night went on and by 9pm it was very loud inside and standing room only!! We were waited on by two servers throughout the night and they were both friendly, they didn't really say much - they are there to do their jobs! Each beer was around $8-10, standard for Boston. We also had the Margherita ($20) and prosciutto pizzas ($22) and the bar nachos with chicken ($16+$4) to share. The food was nothing show stopping, but it was tasty (& especially so after a few pints. :) )

How did you know I came here? I survived. Good pint of Guinness though…read more Good service. Friendly folks and I am absolutely done writing this review

Based off of Beowulf. Awesome dive bar with even better staff. They're so cool and personable. The…read morebartender and servers were awesome. Super down to earth and friendly. They gave great recommendations for places to check out while we were in town. Anna Elise is a fantastic bartender Amazing SCOTUS story about the bar fighting for their rights. The food was good quintessential bar food.

Pretty basic pub fare, but the entire food menu was half off for happy hour and well worth the…read moreprice! The pub has a cool, casual vibe, with cheap eats, good beer, and excellent service. We are looking forward to trying some more of their food during happy hour sometime. Went around 6 on a Tuesday and it wasn't crowded at all.

Backbar was a cool vibe. The drinks and themed menu were unique and fun. Great chill bar!read more

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

I had such a wonderful experience with the manager at State Park Bar, and I wanted to make sure he…read moregot the recognition he deserves. I called on Saturday, 7/18, hoping to buy a round of drinks for some friends who were there during what I could tell was an incredibly busy night. Despite how much was going on, he was so kind, patient, and helpful over the phone. He made me feel like my request mattered, and he went above and beyond by bringing the drinks out to my friends on a tray himself. It was such a thoughtful touch that made them feel really special and taken care of. He really took the time to provide such a personal and genuine level of service. Experiences like this are what make a place stand out. Thank you so much for making a small gesture feel like a big one!!! I truly appreciate it and hope he knows how much that kindness meant!

A really solid chicken katsu sandwich here, with fries that are a little floppy but still strangely…read moreaddictive. Good supply of beers on tap, good menu of cocktails, and +1 star for having pinball tables. Kitchen is open until 11pm!

After getting skunked at the steak house I figured it would just be a liquid dinner so walked to…read morethis joint... I was glad I did! Nestled right in South End neighborhood, this dive was bustling on a Saturday night but in a good way.. not too busy but full if you know what I mean. They have an extensive cocktail menu, many beers and wines and I didn't know but they have great food! Had some local brews, a few cocktails and took some food back to the hotel. Cash only/ Bon Appetite

Cute little joint with creative dishes and drinks! Warning:…read moreIT'S CASH ONLY Came here for drinks and dinner with friends and had a lovely time! It's a tiny dive-like joint with a small kitchen but they serve up super interesting stuff. I got the arctic char for dinner: cooked nicely on top of what was described as "corn risotto" which was just rice and corn kernels with some cream mixed it. Not what I'd call risotto but still tasty! The drinks were all great, especially the beach party which was heavy on the mezcal and right up my alley. Just be warned that it's cash only. They have an ATM inside with a $1.50 fee. Service was also suuuper friendly! Service: 5/5 Food:4/5 Drinks: 4.5/5

the staff is great especially alice, would go again! I love her kindness so much and the drinks…read morewere great!

Cool place, great romantic atmosphere for a date. Bartenders are great, drinks are good, and there…read moreis music in the background with lots of candles. They just changed the menu for menu recently so I didn't get to try the kids got moxie so I opted for the code 99. Code 99 is very good, I love the chartreuse and mezcal. Smooth drinking with the old school prohibition flare. Although it's an old police department, you don't get that feel. Very relaxed, kick back your feet kind of vibe.

really aesthetic cocktail lounge, pretty small & cozy like much of boston real estate. beautiful…read morespace, loved the party, only select number of seats as most people had their coats taking up the benches. no food available, eat before you come! i only ordered one drink, a paloma, it was made kind of weak and i didn't order a second. service were regularly coming around to disposed of empty glasses & bottles which was great! overall, great ambiance & music, show up early if you'd like a seat and or table, crowded but manageable. i enjoyed the vibe, and would have liked the drink to be a bit stronger. would have been great if they offered small plates. ambiance: 4.5/5 drinks: 3/5 service: 4.5/5 the kartal: 3.5/5

One of my new favorite places! It's definitely crowded inside and the line can be long but it's so…read moremuch fun! The DJ was great - playing such good music and everyone was dancing. I thought the drinks were good and reasonable