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Fenway / Kenmore, Boston, MA

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A marshy backwater until the development project that introduced Back Bay gave the area new prominence, Fenway/Kenmore is best described as the buffer between Allston and Downtown and, as such, is a bit of a mixed bag.

Although Fenway/Kenmore has relatively few housing options, it has attracted many students from nearby BU, as well as financial types who like the area’s proximity to Downtown and its easy access to mass transit.

The resident population may be sparse, but the place is often overflowing with locals and tourists making their way to the ’hood’s most famous attraction, Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and one of the oldest stadiums in the country.

Since the number of fans far outweighs the number of seats, nearby Lansdowne Street picks up the slack by offering dozens of large and rowdy sports bars, pubs, and grills.

When the Sox are in town, the atmosphere at these venues verges on the carnivalesque, though even in the winter months, the large student population and plentiful bars ensure that the area is never lacking in energy.

Also home to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway/Kenmore offers enough in the way of sports, culture, and nightlife to keep its streets humming year round.

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What to Do in Fenway / Kenmore

Jillian's/Lucky Strike/Tequila Rain

Bachelorette Parties / Bars / DJ

Party Earth Review Bowling alley, pool hall, and raucous nightclub all in one, Jillian’s is a three-story playground popular with young professionals, sports fans, students, and clubbers alike. Bowling ... more

145 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Eastern Standard

Brunch / Business Types / Dinner

Party Earth Review With a sophistication that belies its position just outside the Kenmore train station, Eastern Standard is an upscale restaurant whose high-energy atmosphere, innovative cocktails ... more

528 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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The Lower Depths

20s / Alternative Rock / Artists

Party Earth Review Descending into The Lower Depths generally isn’t a good thing, unless, of course, it’s referring to Boston’s funky craft beer bar. Located a few blocks from Fenway, the venue surges ... more

476 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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The Hawthorne

20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent / Beer / Wi-Fi

Reviewed by Anabel B.

"After having a long conversation about Boston's rising imbibe culture, some friends and I decided to go to Hawthorne on a whim. We were by no means p ..." more

The Hotel Commonwealth
500A Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Cask'n Flagon

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food / DJ

Party Earth Review So close to Fenway that cheers echo on its outdoor patio, Cask’n Flagon leads a double life as rowdy sports bar for red- and blue-clad regulars on game nights and sloshy dance club ... more

62 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Tasty Burger

80s Music / ATM / Bar / Bar Food / TVs

Party Earth Review Steps from Fenway Park, Tasty Burger provides refuge for that rare breed of hipsters who like sports – even though they’ll probably never admit it – as well as anyone in need of classic ... more

1301 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Bleacher Bar

All Ages / Bar Food / Baseball

Party Earth Review Although there are plenty of bars around Fenway Park, none of them offer a view quite like Bleacher Bar. Tucked under the Green Monster’s bleachers, the one-time batting practice room ... more

82A Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Game On!

20s / 30s / Bar Food / Beer / Burgers

Party Earth Review It’s hard to stand out in a city known for its sports bars, but Game On! manages to do just that, not only due to its location just feet away from the hallowed ground of Fenway, but ... more

82 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Boston Beer Works

20s / Bar Food / Beer / Beer Lovers

Party Earth Review Boasting over fifty handcrafted ales, lagers, pilsners, and stouts, Fenway-based Boston Beer Works keeps a steady flow of Red Sox and craft beer fans on tap. During baseball season ... more

61 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Cornwall's

Beer / Beer on Tap / Board Games

Reviewed by Zoe M.

"Ever since leaving Oxford, I’ve been hoping to find some semblance of an English pub here in Boston. Although the bars I found severed Strongbow and O ..." more

654 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215

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