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Thu / Mar 4
Budget-friendly / Casual / TVs
Reviewed by Tammy M.
"Awesome place to take a friend- everytime I introduce a friend to Max Brenner they always end up thanking me after! I love this place because it's th ..." more
745 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Bar / Beer / Blouses / Brunch / Dinner
Party Earth Review Styled to imitate the quiet, dim café’s that were popular in Manhattan in the 1960s, Back Bay Social Club draws a mix of creative college students looking for conversation and older corporate types on the hunt for vintage cocktails. Located directly across the street from the Hynes Convention Center, the bar features a ... more
867 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
Blazers / Bottle Service / Chic
Party Earth Review Lovers of Latin and danceable techno will line the sidewalk most nights outside Venu, a Theater District hotspot from the same folks behind club Rumor, District Lounge, and Cure Lounge. The cozy dance floor unfolds past a hallway accessed via a short flight of stairs, rimmed with low sofas so sexy club kids can take ... more
100 Warrenton Street
Boston, MA 02116
20s / 30s / 90s Music / Bar / Bar Food
Party Earth Review There's no shortage of entertainment at Kings, a 24,000-square-foot facility filled with bowling, billiards, and brews. Chatty couples on first dates and business types bowling in suits dominate the early hours, replaced by louder groups of carefree students and young professionals later in the evening. Some ... more
50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115
Anything goes / Bar / Bar Food
Party Earth Review Flash’s Cocktails is to the Back Bay what a frizzy-haired aunt in rainbow tights is to her traditional family: she doesn’t really fit in, but they love her anyway. Though the simple brick façade blends in with the surrounding ultra-modern bars, the 1950s-style neon sign alludes to this carefree hangout’s vintage edge. The ... more
310 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Arcade Games / Bar / Blouses / Folk
Party Earth Review There’s no shortage of classy martini bars and high-end restaurants in this neck of Boston, but those hungry and low on cash – or just high on alcohol tolerance – head straight for The Pour House. Plastered with antique beer and gas station signs, bumper stickers, hanging mannequins, and a chaotic mélange of random stuff ... more
907 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
Affluent / A-list / Beer / Brunch
Reviewed by Sarah G.
"My Take: Stephanie’s On Newbury is my favorite restaurant to eat at on Newbury Street. The location of this restaurant is so prime, which attributes ..." more
190 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Bar / Brunch / Burgers / Couples
Party Earth Review The brainchild of famed Boston chefs Lydia Shire and Jasper White, Towne Stove and Spirits is a charming spot located in the Back Bay building of the Hynes Convention Center. The vast bi-level bar and restaurant sports a classy atmosphere and high-end menu that attract suited business types and worn-out convention attendees ... more
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
80s Music / 90s Music / Bar / Chic
Party Earth Review Maybe the only place in town with both crystal chandeliers and tater tots, The Brahmin is an elegant 20s-style speakeasy with one foot firmly planted in modern day. Named for the wealthy, politically prominent families of neighboring Beacon Hill – the illustrious “Boston Brahmins” – this shabby chic bar is a jumble of high ... more
33 Stanhope Street
Boston, MA 02116
Bar Food / Beer / Burgers / Casual
Reviewed by Abby H.
"Most often when I swing into Daisy's with friends, it's not particularly busy. It's not the type of pub where you expect a wild time, which, dependin ..." more
240A Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
30s / Affluent / Bar / Brunch / Dinner
Party Earth Review Located on the fifty-second floor of the Back Bay Prudential Center, Top of the Hub lives up to its name by offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Boston skyline to its clientele of upscale young professionals, chic couples, and jet-setting tourists. A warm brown and cream décor is set off by expansive windows on ... more
800 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02199
When the gang gets together, it’s not always easy to find venues that have enough space to get the entire crew through the door. But Boston’s Back Bay is good for groups who want to have fun without a lot of hassle.
An easy Back Bay group destination is Newbury Street, an eight-block stretch containing some of the city’s best boutiques, restaurants, and cafés. Sometimes referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of the East,” Newbury Street has enough space for everyone to stroll down the sidewalk while taking in the sights with a coffee in hand.
Another destination that’s good for groups in Back Bay is Kings, a bowling alley and pool hall. It’s one of the biggest draws in the area when planning an evening out with friends, and attracts folks in their 20s and 30s sipping beers between rolls.
But when the pals really want to party, everyone should head to The Estate, which brings in a trendy clientele of young professionals, college students, and fashionistas looking to let loose on the dance floor.
Best of all, Back Bay is very easily accessible by multiple T lines. So when heading to this part of town with all the peeps in tow, it won’t be too difficult to travel in a pack.