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Good for Groups in the Back Bay, Boston, MA

Max Brenner

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

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Stephanie's On Newbury

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

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Top of the Hub

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

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Towne Stove and Spirits

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

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Venu

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

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The Pour House

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

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The Brahmin

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

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Flash's Cocktails

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

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Back Bay Social Club

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

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Daisy Buchanan's

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

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Kings

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

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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.