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Lounges in Boston

minibar

After Work / Ambient / Bar Food

Party Earth Review Despite the prevalent stereotype that hotel bars are soulless affairs only intended for temporary guests, the historic Copley Square Hotel’s minibar has become a go-to for plenty of chic locals looking for a chill spot to start the night. In the post-work hours, trendy Back Bay professionals claim the dark ... more

Copley Square Hotel
51 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

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Clink

Breakfast / Brunch / Burgers

Party Earth Review Patrons looking to do time in a relaxed lounge and restaurant can head to Clink, a unique venue in the lobby of the Liberty Hotel that once housed the Charles Street Jail. Situated under a series of spotlighted guard catwalks, the intimate space features exposed brick, arched windows, and large iron chandeliers that create ... more

Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Underbar

Affluent / Birthday Parties / DJ

Party Earth Review With a state-of-the-art sound system, scintillating go-go dancers, and a striking clientele, Underbar promises a party that only gets better as the night wears on. Though the beachy décor of seashell-encrusted pillars and wavy blue linoleum walls may verge on the cheesy, the place nonetheless packs in crowds of high-energy ... more

275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116

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Lucky's Lounge

Acoustic / Artists / Artsy / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review Tucked into the basement of an unmarked brick building, Lucky's Lounge is a cool little hideaway where the unusual mix of hipsters and business types can get a taste of Rat Pack glam. Early evenings draw a well-dressed and easygoing crowd of bankers, brokers, and business people, who slide into the red banquettes in the ... more

355 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210

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Trina’s Starlite Lounge

Alternative Country / Artsy

Party Earth Review Tucked away in a residential area, Trina’s Starlite Lounge is a laid-back spot with a touch of punkish zing. The ultra-chill hipsters and art students filing past the basic black-and-brick exterior will find a lively front room, where helpful bartenders behind the stainless steel bar mix up innovative cocktails with names ... more

3 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA 02143

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Alibi

Affluent / Bottle Service / Chic

Party Earth Review It may be hard to believe an old slammer for drunks could attract Boston's crème de la crème, but Alibi, located on the first floor of the recently converted Liberty Hotel, does exactly that. Once filled with public drunks as the Charles Street Jail, Alibi now caters to the city’s upper crust, from politicians like John ... more

Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Middlesex Lounge

20s / Alternative / Artsy / Burgers

Party Earth Review If variety is the spice of life, then Middlesex Lounge and its impressive selection of international DJs are adding some serious flavor to the Cambridge area. Patrons shouldn’t be fooled by the tiny bar and modest high-ceilinged lounge that doubles as a mellow local eatery by day – at 10pm, the line starts forming, the ... more

315 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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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

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, and delicious food pairings attract a diverse crowd of well-dressed business professionals, groups of girlfriends, college faculty, and travelers ... more

528 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Emerald Lounge

Dinner / DJ / Dress Code / Dressy

200 Stuart Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

Brunch / Business Casual / Latin

Party Earth Review A lair of Mexican spirits and Latin beats, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is a sultry sunken lounge with a drink list almost as long as Nabokov’s namesake novel – albeit much easier to read. Trendy young professionals fill the dimly lit space after work, settling in on the main bar’s scarlet chairs ... more

271 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116

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Lizard Lounge

20s / 30s / 40s / Alternative / Blues

Party Earth Review Tucked away in the basement of the Cambridge Common restaurant is The Lizard Lounge, one of Boston’s best live music venues that attracts a diverse clientele of students, beatniks, and alternative types. A staircase lined with press clippings and posters leads patrons into what looks more like a comfortable rec room rather ... more

1667 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Boston Lounges Overview

Boston has a well-known reputation for its blue-collar roots and a drinking and partying culture surrounding sports bars, Irish pubs, and of course great beer. But like other major cities, the lounges in Boston bring a more refined quality to the nightlife but don’t necessarily preclude the budget-friendly set from enjoying them as well.

Boston lounges can be found all over town as students flock to the multiple options in Cambridge and Somerville, the upper crust of Boston society hit up hotspots in Beacon Hill, Leather District, and Downtown, and young professionals find great lounges in the Back Bay and Fenway.

Lounges in Boston make for great date spots, cool locations for hanging with groups of friends, and some of the best hangouts for artisanal cocktails, but there’s also some incredible live music that can be found at cool and intimate lounges throughout the city.

Whether for a hot date, a relaxing weekend night with friends, or a nicer place to chill out and listen to some music, Boston has a wide array of lounges that suits all types, any day of the week.