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Allston / Brighton, Boston, MA
Located directly across the Charles River from Cambridge (to the north) and Downtown Boston (to the east), Allston and Brighton are home to Boston University, Harvard Business School, and Boston College – not to mention Harvard Stadium – giving both areas a unique college town feel in the midst of the big city.
Although the border between Allston and Brighton is so unclear that they are usually lumped together, each has a distinct personality, with Allston sporting the slightly edgier and more urban vibe and Brighton a more laid-back suburban atmosphere.
Numerous cafés and coffee shops give students plenty of space for quiet study and jolts of caffeine by day, while nights and weekends – especially in Allston – are all about barhopping from Harvard to Commonwealth Avenues, when students and recent grads intent on getting wasted fill the loud and rowdy bars and live music spots to rock out to classic rock and Top 40 and swill some of the cheapest beer in the city.
What to Do in Allston / Brighton
Club / Restaurant / Sports Bar
Party Earth Review A wayward bro walking the streets in hipster-heavy Allston can rejoice thanks to the sports and pitcher-pounding paradise that is Joshua Tree. When the game’s on, college kids covered ... more
1316 Commonwealth Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
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Bar / Club / Music Venue
Party Earth Review A time-honored hangout and live venue for Beantown’s rocker community since it opened in the mid-1970s, the 1000-capacity Paradise Rock Club and Lounge has developed a reputation as ... more
967 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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Party Earth Review Amid a sea of grungy Brighton dives, Devlin’s Bistro & Bar stands out like a sore but classy thumb. The long main room, painted in soft earth tones and decorated with modern art, is ... more
332 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
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Party Earth Review A few hours at The Green Briar is kind of like being surrounded by family and friends who all happen to agree that international sports should be on the TV, Guinness should be in the ... more
304 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
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Pizza Place
Reviewed by Kelly G.
"There is nothing better than pizza at midnight and T Anthony's is the best place to get it. Frequented by drunk college students, the experience alon ..." more
1016 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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Party Earth Review Winner of numerous accolades including Boston Magazine’s Best Beer Selection, Sunset Grill & Tap attracts hordes of animated students from the nearby Boston University, Berklee, and ... more
130 Brighton Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
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American Restaurant
Reviewed by Billy K.
"My Advice/My Take: I like this bar/restaurant. The tile floor, wood paneling walls, occasional red paint, and the few arcade games make it rowdier tha ..." more
116 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
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Party Earth Review Patrons looking for a bit of classy southern charm amid Allston’s sloshy frat bars can head to Deep Ellum, a Texas-themed venue with an impressive selection of exotic microbrews and ... more
477 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135
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Reviewed by Billy K.
"My Take: As a former Boston University student, I would guess that most of the student body makes its way into Raising Cane’s at least once after a tr ..." more
949 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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Party Earth Review Indie music lovers looking to catch the next hot band before it hits the big time should check out Great Scott, one of Boston’s best small music venues with a reputation for finding ... more
1222 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
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Hookah Bar / Lounge
Reviewed by Sarah G.
"My Take: Nile Lounge in Allston is the hottest spot to smoke hookah in the area. Whether you are a hookah fiend or a rookie, Nile appeals to all. T ..." more
70 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
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Party Earth Review Partiers looking for more than just a bar in the Allston area should head to Wonder Bar, a versatile venue that combines cool hangout with a rowdy club experience. Scattered couches ... more
186 Harvard Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
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More things to do in Allston / Brighton:
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Top Upcoming Events in Allston / Brighton
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Where to Go in Allston / Brighton
- BU Beach Park
- * Brighton Beer Garden Club / Sports Bar
- Brighton Music Hall Concert Venue / Music Venue
- * Common Ground Restaurant / Sports Bar
- * Deep Ellum Bar / Restaurant
- * Devlin's Bistro & Bar Bar / Restaurant
- The Dugout Cafe Bar
- Harvard Stadium (Allston, MA) Stadium
- * Joshua Tree Club / Restaurant / Sports Bar
- Nile Lounge Hookah Bar / Lounge
- Raising Cane's Restaurant
- Scullers Jazz Club Jazz Club
- * Sunset Grill & Tap Bar / Restaurant
- T. Anthony's Pizza Place
- Tavern in the Square American Restaurant / Sports Bar
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