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Silhouette Cocktail Lounge

Silhouette Cocktail Lounge Boston United States 42.3532024 -71.1344264
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Dive Bar

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: With its inflation-resistant beer prices, delightfully tacky décor, and homey low-key interior, it’s easy to see why the Silhouette Cocktail Lounge has become an Allston institution where college students, blue-collar workers, and local hipsters can mix freely in an unpretentious, come-as-you-are environment. A bit rough around the edges, as any good dive bar should be, the venue features a sparse but clean décor of cheesy checkerboard paneling left over from its heyday in the 60s, broken up by a collection of vintage beer advertisements. Chatty regulars tend to crowd around the bar, while good-natured groups of students and area musicians cram into vintage black vinyl booths to talk, munch on free popcorn, and kick back a few beers. Although the corner TVs are tuned almost exclusively to Boston sports, they can’t compete with the lively action around the pool table, where newcomers try their hand at knocking off the reigning champ and taking possession of bragging rights. Those who prefer darts need only ask the bartender for a set and head to the back room, where couples on dates, groups of friends, and the occasional serious aficionado gather for more relaxed competition at the several boards lining the wall. Though Silhouette Lounge is a good bet for a mellow time any night of the week, it does get a bit crazier on Friday nights when there’s usually a long line of spirited patrons waiting to get in to enjoy the bar’s sociable crowd, cheap drinks, and more boisterous party vibe.

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Neighborhood:

Allston / Brighton

Address:

200 Brighton Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
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T Stop:

Green Line (B): Harvard Avenue

Phone:

617-206-4565

Hours:

M–W 4pm–1am, Th–Su noon–1am

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Silhouette Cocktail Lounge Review

Tip from Jonah:

“The place fills up quickly on weekends, especially Fridays. To miss the rush and avoid waiting in line, head over either before 9pm or after 11pm. And did I mention free popcorn and darts?”

The Scene

With its inflation-resistant beer prices, delightfully tacky décor, and homey low-key interior, it’s easy to see why the Silhouette Cocktail Lounge has become an Allston institution where college students, blue-collar workers...

Allston / Brighton, Boston – With its inflation-resistant beer prices, delightfully tacky décor, and homey low-key interior, it’s easy to see why the Silhouette Cocktail Lounge has become an Allston institution where college students, blue-collar workers, and local hipsters can mix freely in an unpretentious, come-as-you-are environment.

A bit rough around the edges, as any good dive bar should be, the venue features a sparse but clean décor of cheesy checkerboard paneling left over from its heyday in the 60s, broken up by a collection of vintage beer advertisements.

Chatty regulars tend to crowd around the bar, while good-natured groups of... read more →

Crowd

Outgoing, laid-back mix of students, hipsters, local musicians, and blue-collar workers, 20s to 30s.

Entertainment/Music

Darts, pool, TVs, jukebox, and occasional live music.

Food/Miscellaneous

Free popcorn.

Prices

Beer $2–$5.50/draft or $7–$18/pitcher, cocktails $5–$7.50, shots $3.50–$6.

Dress

Casual: mostly jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Fridays and Saturdays attract the largest crowds, but weeknights are also good for low-key drinks.

Close By

Model Café (7 North Beacon Street) has a similar dive bar vibe and low prices.

Tags:

20s30sAnything goesBlue CollarBudget-friendlyCasualChillConversationalCouplesDartsDiveGroupsHipsterJeans and T-ShirtJukeboxLow keyMusiciansOccasional Live MusicPool (Billiards)StudentsTVsUnpretentious

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