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Faneuil Hall Dating back to the Revolutionary period when figures like Sam Adams stoked the flames of war, Faneuil Hall and its surroundings are now a daytime hotspot for shoppers and a nighttime haunt for barhoppers. Boston United States 42.3599692 -71.0548691

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Party Earth Review Dating back to the Revolutionary period when figures like Sam Adams stoked the flames of war, Faneuil Hall and its surroundings are now a daytime hotspot for shoppers and a nighttime haunt for barhoppers. Particularly... ... read full review

Neighborhood:

Downtown / Financial District
Address:

4 South Market Building
Boston, MA 02109

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Green Line: Government Center
Phone:

617-523-1900
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Hours:

Merchants and pushcart vendors M–Sa 10am–9pm, Su noon–6pm; Restaurant and bar hours vary
Recommended as:
- Day Spot
- Night Spot

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Dating back to the Revolutionary period when figures like Sam Adams stoked the flames of war, Faneuil Hall and its surroundings are now a daytime hotspot for shoppers and a nighttime haunt for barhoppers.

Downtown / Financial District, Boston –

Particularly packed on sunny summer days, the marketplace and its vendors attract hordes of tourists and bargain hunters looking for Boston memorabilia or deals at retailers like Coach, Victoria’s Secret, and Nine West, while jugglers, magicians, and street performers form a vibrant backdrop for the history buffs strolling from plaque to plaque.

Two wide paths connect Faneuil Hall to Quincy Market, where hungry shoppers can find plenty of international food vendors serving everything from chow mein to hot dogs.

Once night falls, Faneuil is a magnet for young professionals and college students who descend on pubs like Ned Devine’s, Cheers, and Ames Plow Tavern to get boozed up before DJ mixes or local cover bands draw them to the dance floors.

Although Faneuil Hall may be steeped in history, its late-night clientele is steeped in alcohol and more prone to cries of “Give me lagers, or give me death!” than more civic-minded proclamations.

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Tip from Emma:

If you’re in Boston for the holidays, don’t miss the Faneuil Hall Christmas market. In addition to the normal shopping, there are tons of local craftspeople selling their wares, and fun activities like ice skating and the tree lighting ceremony.

Crowd

Shoppers and tourists during the day, and barhopping young professionals, sports fans, and college students by night, early 20s to late 30s.
Entertainment / Music

Nightly cover bands and DJs at most bars. Street performers in the marketplace. Seasonal events include Harborfest on the Fourth of July, a summer concert series, a tree lighting ceremony in December, and the popular street performer festival during Memorial Day weekend.
Food / Miscellaneous

Over thirty international food vendors at the Colonnade in Quincy Market, and seventeen restaurants/pubs in Faneuil Hall featuring seafood and traditional Irish dishes. Restaurants and eateries include Boston Kitchen, Dick’s Last Resort, Durgin Park, McCormick & Schmick’s, Ned Devine’s, Todd English’s Kingfish Hall, and Wagamama.

Notable Happy Hours include McCormick & Schmick’s M–F 3:30–6:30pm and The Hong Kong M–F 5–8pm. Parking available at 75 State Street garage.
Prices

Restaurant and bar prices vary by establishment. Parking $7+ with validation from retail stores and restaurants.

What to Wear / Dress Code

Mostly casual, ranging from jeans and t-shirts or sweaters to dress pants and button-downs.
Hot Nights / When to Go

Any Friday or Saturday night for a big barhopping crowd, or any Saturday or Sunday afternoon when the place is full of tourists.
Close By

Ned Devine's (1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace) is the quintessential Boston Irish pub and gets packed with beer drinkers on the weekends.

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Faneuil Hall User Reviews

Dan O'Connell Apr 27, 2013 4.0 stars A stunning breath of fresh air This is a MUST-visit locale whether you're in Boston for a day or have lived here your entire life. In need of a cultural comfort food? The main vista has a large array of American, Italian, French, and Chinese cuisine. Your stomach can be filled to its wanton-brim as hearty to-go meals cost no more than $10. Inhale the flavors of food and commotion as Faneuil Hall has the best variety of anything and everything for the heart and soul's hungry desire.

Soniya Wadhwani Mar 28, 2013 4.0 stars It is all about BOSTON! Great bars, amazing restaurants and colorful shops! Faneuil Hall usually comes up with numerous city events ranging from paining competitions to yoga classes! And yes, they do have a 'Blink', which is they put colorful lights on their array of trees; it was golden in Christmas, red on Valentine's Day and green on St. Patrick's day. So, if you want to FEEL BOSTON in true sense, this is the place. Are you still reading this? Just go and see by yourself! You will have a lot of fun for sure!

Lani Wu Feb 28, 2013 3.0 stars The cobblestone wobble By day, this vibrant marketplace is overrun with tourists and school children ready to dine mall food court quality vendors( with the exception of a few extra chowdah stands) and shop at stores found at any Simon mall. Then sharing a table with ten strangers on small wooden tables and stools while rushing through the meal. The night life turns this tourist trap into a scene for people in the early to mid twenties. Ned Devines is the hot spot boasting a large dance floor and live band or DJ well worth the ten dollar cover, but if you get there past 11 guarantees a wait in line. Another place to find a drink is MIJA Cantina, it is packed with a more diverse crowd from sports fans to young professionals. MIJA's charges a small cover and you can likely find a table so it's a good place to catch up with a friend. Found around the corner, free of a cover is Clarke's which has more of sport bar pub vibe.Overall, this is not an area to check out if you are expecting VIP treatment and sitting around. Be prepared to do the cobblestone wobble venturing into Faneuil Hall.

Patrick Correia Feb 12, 2013 1.0 stars Faneuil Hall is a pit to hold tourists. Awash in the unwashed and rejects from the rest of this country, you wade and struggle to move through a palpable heat and impossibly slow speed. Overrun and overcrowded every summer morning through to the afternoon, Faneuil Hall should be only visited if someone their posses an antidote to a poison someone slipped into your drink. Even then, I'd consider a hospital or Christian Science to the bowels of the city. It's not just the Disneyfication of the whole thing, it's that there isn't really anything there. The comedy club is ok, but there's better. The clubs and bars are acceptable (?) with their lines spanning the entire Market. Anything that can be gotten in this 6th circle, is available elsewhere in the city. The only redeeming factor is the meat on a stick and sausage vendors after 2AM. Then again, it's impossible to get a cab after that.

Katherine Janson Jan 7, 2013 2.0 stars Crowded Boston Shopping Experience I read that Fanueil Hall was THE Boston shopping experience, and I had to go. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. There are a lot of shops, but almost all of them can be found in any mall in America (Banana Republic, Urban Outfitters, Sunglass Hut, etc.). There were a few shops and kiosks that were selling Boston souvenirs, but these also were not unique. Some restaurants look good, but they were kind of on the pricier side. The best part was Quincy Market, which has a ton of little food-court type restaurants. Everyone in your group can have whatever they want. One caution: even on a weekday afternoon (in summer) it was crowded.

Sarah Pat Nov 27, 2012 3.0 stars Great place to spend an afternoon Fanueil Hall is an easy go to. You have great sit down restaurants, quick food court places, low end to nicer shops, and culture and music and people. Its in walking distance from other attractions, and is a great meeting place for a meal before going out.

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