Recommended Cocktail Spots in Boston, MA.

Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Boston...



Oak Bar
138 St James Ave, Boston, MA
Copley institution serves the "007" martini, a smooth mix of Bombay Sapphire gin and Tanqueray Sterling vodka that's shaken, not stirred.

No. 9 Park
9 Park St, Boston, MA
Downtown foodie fave whips up "The Contessa," served chilled, which combines Plymouth gin, Aperol and Noinoy Prat dry vermouth.

Eastern Standard
528 Commonwealth Ave (Hotel Commonwealth), Boston, MA
Kenmore Square hotel bar's "The Aviator," served in a chilled martini glass, combines Plymouth gin, maraschino liquor and fresh lemon juice.

The Fireplace
1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Washington Square hangout lets patrons warm up with a traditional hot toddy or play it cool with a classic sidecar.

Noir
1 Bennett St (The Charles Hotel), Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square hotel bar whips up authentic mint juleps and a mean Old Cuban (Bacardi rum, fresh lime, mint, sugar and champagne).

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City-Bar
710 Boylston St (Lenox Hotel), Boston, MA
Impressive scenery and drink menu in the Lenox Hotel's stylish lounge.

Bristol Lounge
200 Boylston St, Boston, MA
The Four Seasons Hotel's lounge is an ideal destination for an upscale date spot.

Excelsior
272 Boylston St, Boston, MA
One of the Boston power set's favorite dining destinations combines a thoroughly modern interior with bold, contemporary American cuisine

Sonsie
327 Newbury St, Boston, MA
The famous and trendy may eat here, but well-executed dishes go beyond fashionable fare.

Enjoy!

Local Bar Tip: Best Summer Happy Hours in Boston

Looking for a cool spot to knock one back with your buddies? Celebrate before summer is over at these hot happy hours in Boston, MA.

Check out The Following Best Summer Happy Hour Spots in Boston, MA…

The Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant
2 Center Plz, Boston, MA
Government Center's largest Irish bar keeps area workers happy with dependable food and drink and plenty of outdoor seating.

Cactus Club
939 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Fiery Mexican grub and an even hotter bar scene heat up the Back Bay's answer to Southwestern chic.

Stephanie's on Newbury
190 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Warm indoor expansion adds extra layer of comfort to Boston's queen of sidewalk dining.

McCormick & Schmick's
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Clubby corporate restaurant draws seafood lovers with fresh daily catches and posh atmosphere.

Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge
16 North St, Boston, MA
Upscale restaurant and lounge sits across the street from Faneuil Hall.

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