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Sun / Jan 24
Affluent / Ambient / Bar / Brunch
Party Earth Review Posh partiers in search of an upscale but cozy nightspot should head to Post 390, a warm and welcoming tavern whose outgoing clientele, open kitchen, and creative cocktails make for a great night out. Housed in a former Post Office annex, the venue features a revolving glass door that gives way to a candlelit décor of textured ... more
406 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
20s / After Work / After Work / DJ
Party Earth Review Despite only being around since 2005, The Asgard has a homey vintage vibe thanks a whole mess of Ireland-imported décor and furnishings, some of which date back nearly two centuries. Of course, the local MIT regulars are probably more interested in the extensive craft beer list and the cheap wings than where the lampshades ... more
350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
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
80s Music / 90s Music / Bar Food
Party Earth Review An Irish pub, soccer hub, and dance club all united under the enormous wooden phoenix perched out front, The Phoenix Landing pulls a seamless Jekyll and Hyde act as it transforms into each incarnation throughout the day. Framed jerseys, antique Guinness signs, flat-screens, and leprechaun statuettes dress the walls and ... more
512 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Ambient / Blazers / Button-downs
Party Earth Review Tucked beneath the historic Copley Square Hotel, Storyville may have the same name as the preeminent jazz joint that occupied the space in the 1950s, but this new incarnation adds a modern dance flair and a focus on New Orleans-style cocktails. Gussied-up guests entering the venue file past a prominent print of Billie Holiday ... more
Copley Square Hotel
90 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
Bar Food / Baseball / Basketball
Party Earth Review A wayward bro walking the streets in hipster-heavy Allston can rejoice thanks to the sports and pitcher-pounding paradise that is Joshua Tree. When the game’s on, college kids covered in athletic gear down pints and keep their eyes fixed on the flat-screens running above the island bar, while larger groups venture over ... more
1316 Commonwealth Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
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
20s / Bachelorette Parties / EDM
Party Earth Review Without question, Royale Boston is one of the hottest Beantown clubbing spots, playing host to hordes of young singles looking for fun. The elaborate main floor, whose carved moldings and crystal chandeliers hark back to the venue’s past as an opera house, is fitted out with an ultra-modern sound system and ... more
279 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
20s / 80s Music / 90s Music / DJ / EDM
Party Earth Review Student-friendly Allston may be packed with all-too-similar “bar and grill” venues, but Common Ground stands out from the herd with its unique and extensive beer list, solid food, convivial neighborhood bar vibe, and a slightly older and more upscale clientele. The crisp cream-colored walls and dark wood trim, combined ... more
85 Harvard Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
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
20s / After Work / Artsy / Bar / DJ
Party Earth Review Partiers looking for more than just a bar in the Allston area should head to Wonder Bar, a versatile venue that combines cool hangout with a rowdy club experience. Scattered couches and tables in the lower level lounge provide plenty of chill-out space for the after-work groups looking to blow off steam over fancy drinks ... more
186 Harvard Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food / DJ
Party Earth Review An upscale lounge with four levels offering distinctly different social atmospheres, Market is a popular spot where college students, financial types, and local celebrities meet to drink, dance, and hook up. The first floor consists of several small spaces, including a main room with a black and red motif, dramatic chandeliers ... more
21 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02109
Thanks to a high concentration of colleges and universities, Boston is a very youth-dominated city, with approximately one in three Boston residents falling between the ages of 20 and 34. As a result, there is a very large population of singles in the area, and thanks to the vast array of cultural resources, as well as technology, many of them find a great variety of ways to meet and connect with others outside of the traditional bar scene.
Many of the museums host monthly or even weekly events aimed at bringing younger patrons through the doors. The Institute of Contemporary Art, or ICA, for example, regularly hosts First Fridays, with guest DJs and live performances all set on the decks at the Boston Harbor's edge. These types of events are often great for Boston singles to meet other folks at, since the evenings always bring in a fresh-faced crowd every month.
For those that do like to go the more traditional route, Boston has plenty of bars, lounges, and clubs that are perfect for meeting other singles. One of the city's most notorious hook-up bars, Gypsy Bar, packs the space to the brim with Boston singles hard on the hunt.