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Sacco's Bowl Haven

20s / 30s / Alternative / Bar / Beer

Party Earth Review A hidden gem with a cult following of hip young locals, Sacco’s Bowl Haven offers a unique old-school night out at equally old-school prices. First opened in 1939, the venue has retained its original focus on candlepin bowling, though new owners have updated the place by adding a wood-fired pizza parlor and alcohol – an ... more

45 Day Street
Somerville, MA 02144

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Les Zygomates

30s / 40s / Artsy / Bohemian / Couples

Party Earth Review Boasting an outstanding wine selection and an intimate bistro atmosphere, Les Zygomates is a prime date night destination for those looking for a taste of Paris near downtown Boston. The business people and artsy types who settle in at the candlelit tables shouldn’t be fooled by the delicious bistro fair and perfectly prepared ... more

129 South Street
Boston, MA 02111

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The Franklin Café

30s / Affluent / Artsy / Bar / Beer

Party Earth Review A quaint and lively destination for fashionable city diners, the Franklin Café attracts an animated clientele of affluent locals, stylish couples, and trendy hipsters. With space for only forty people, the venue maintains a comfy yet chic atmosphere, backed up by dim lighting, red mirrored walls, and black leather booths ... more

278 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

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Forum

Affluent / After Work / Ambient

Party Earth Review Right in the thick of always-booming Boylston Street, slick and trendy Forum provides a sexy respite from the hustle and bustle of one of Boston’s busiest thoroughfares. During the week, sophisticated 9-to-5ers still in ties and heels unwind at the large center bar, sipping craft cocktails or signature “fusions” like the ... more

755 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

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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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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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Figs

All Ages / Anything goes / Beer

Reviewed by Sarah G.

"My Take The Scene: The Scene at Figs by Todd English is extremely friendly and laid back. This upscale pizza joint is the epitome of a t ..." more

42 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

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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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Boston Common

All Ages / All Types / Baseball

Party Earth Review The oldest public park in the country, Boston Common is a year-round gathering point for Bostonians of every stripe. Founded in 1634, the fifty-acre expanse of green is a favorite hangout in warm weather, when students, young professionals, and lovers show up to stroll through the picturesque Public Gardens, picnic on the ... more

151 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

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City Bar

Burgers / Button-downs / Couples

Party Earth Review Located in the Lenox Hotel and catering to the well-heeled and connected, City Bar is a one-room refuge that draws a clientele of attractive business and finance types, designers, and the media elite, who stop in on weeknights to lounge on lavish leather sofas and chat over whiskey and cocktails. A simple but elegant d ... more

Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116

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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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Classic Harbor Line

Beer / Beer Lovers / Boat Party

Info The Classic Harbor Line is dedicated to providing the most impeccably luxurious and hospitable sailing experience in Boston. Guests can look forward to the privilege of being escorted on a breathtaking excursion aboard the most elegant sailing vessel in Boston Harbor, the schooner Adirondack III. If you’re a first ... more

60 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

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Boston Date Ideas Overview

Often considered to be one of the more “European” style cities in the U.S., Boston abounds with romantic options that make it perfect for date ideas.

The Boston Public Garden, an arboretum that contains dozens of species of trees, also is home to the generations-old swan boats, which are paddled around the small pond inside the park during the warmer months of the year. The paddle boats have wooden benches for seating, perfect for cuddling up next to the object of one's affection as the gorgeous scenery is revealed all around.

Post Office Square Park, in the Financial District, contains fountains, brick walkways, benches, a gorgeous vine-covered pergola, and dozens of species of plants and trees. Since the area is so quiet on the weekends, it is also on the route of the horse-drawn carriages that give rides to folks leaving from the Quincy Market area.

Boston even has its own gondola rides on a small inlet channel of the Charles River. The boats dock not far from the Back Bay and Charles Street of the Beacon Hill neighborhood, where some of the city's most ambiance-rich restaurants are contained. Those in search of great Boston date ideas would be smart to stick towards these neighborhoods when in search of dinner plans.