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Fri / Apr 9
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
18 and over / Casual / Chill / Dive
Reviewed by Sarah G.
"My Take: DoReiMi karaoke is a dive karaoke place in a great location. It’s great for groups because of the private room rentals that are availa ..." more
442 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
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, the conveniently located venue hosts rowdy hordes of jerseyed pilsner pounders who gather in the Dugout, the smaller bar and dining area, or ... more
61 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Casual / Dog Friendly / Free / Park
Reviewed by Seijah D.
"On a slow summer day in Boston with no plans and not much money to spend, one might find themselves without a clue on how to spend their day. To that ..." more
Harvard University
125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130
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
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 also because of its out-of-control drinking scene that has made it one of the city’s premiere watering holes. Every kind of sports enthusiast ... more
82 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215
20s / 30s / All Ages / All Types / DJ
Party Earth Review Dating back to the Revolutionary period when figures like Sam Adams stoked the flames of war, Faneuil Hall and its surroundings are now a daytime hotspot for shoppers and a nighttime haunt for barhoppers. Particularly packed on sunny summer days, the marketplace and its vendors attract hordes of tourists and bargain hunters ... more
4 South Market Building
Boston, MA 02109
Alternative Rock / Artists / Bar
Party Earth Review Even the most tattooed of Jamaica Plain’s routinely plaid-clad denizens can tire of swilling PBR, and that’s where Canary Square comes in. This cozy gastropub attracts much the same crowd of hipsters, artists, and laid-back pals as the authentic and popular Brendan Behan's Pub up the street, but pumps up the food and alcohol ... more
435 South Huntington Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
80s Music / Arcade Games / Beer
Party Earth Review A stone’s throw from Harvard University, Tommy Doyle’s is a multi-level pub popular with area students for its live Irish music and DJs, sports packages, and trivia nights. The ground floor, its walls lined with vintage beer signs and Gaelic knickknacks, is the cozy main area where hoodie-clad college kids and kickback ... more
96 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Ambient / Bar / Brunch / Burgers
Party Earth Review Although Upstairs on the Square is only a few steps above Winthrop Square, its cupcake pink walls, gold chandeliers, and endless fresh flowers transport patrons far from the college town below. After ascending the leopard-striped staircase, preppy grad students and sophisticated professionals unwind with a fancy cocktail ... more
91 Winthrop Street
Boston, MA 02138
Being a college town, Boston does a good job of catering to crews of pals heading out to enjoy an evening in the city. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, groups in Boston made up of coeds, post-grads, and young professionals roam the streets in search of fun.
The Quincy Market vicinity and Fenway neighborhood are particularly alluring areas for Boston groups, with a host of bars, clubs, and other venues that cater to collective outings. The Emerald Necklace park system that spreads throughout the city – and includes Boston Common and the Public Garden, as well as the Back Bay Fens and Franklin Park – provides lots of outdoor space for ball games, picnics, and outdoor concerts.
Many restaurants in the Back Bay and Waterfront neighborhoods are particularly good for groups in Boston, as they feature family-style seating and a lively atmosphere perfect for a gathering of friends or coworkers.
Many Boston museums also encourage groups to come out and mingle. Events like ICA's First Fridays, the Isabella Stewart Gardner's Gardner After Hours series, and the MFA's First Fridays, give groups of Bostonians a chance to meet other art-loving intellectual types.