Boston Nightlife

Nightlife

In a city overrun with college kids, there's no shortage of college dive bars. You can join 'em or avoid 'em – it's entirely up to you. If you enjoy loud music and cheap drinks, you'll find a bar that will accommodate you – keep in mind that Boston's bars and clubs close at 2am. But if you more crave something a bit more adult, no worries – there are plenty of places to go and things to do when the sun sets. Hotel bars provide a quiet place to sip a cocktail, and Boston has a vibrant arts scene, particularly for music lovers.

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Boston Sail Loft great value
The crowd is young, the beers are cheap, and the outdoor deck is packed at this waterfront watering hole.
80 Atlantic Ave.; Boston, MA; 617-227-7280
Tags: budget | great value | bar
The Black Rose
Locals and tourists alike are drawn to the live bands that belt out classic Celtic tunes at this rowdy Irish pub.
160 State St.; Boston, MA; 617-742-2286; www.irishconnection.com
Tags: cover charge | live music | pub
Lansdowne Street
Packed with bars and dance clubs, this alley is a club-hopper’s dream. Moving from one to another is easy, save for the lines.
Lansdowne Street; Boston, MA; www.bostonnightclubnews.com
Tags: dancing | bar | editor pick
Sonsie
Location, location, location is the mantra here, where the upper-crust mingles with the euro-trash. Those who want to see and be seen stay upstairs; those who could care less hang in the downstairs lounge. In addition to the bar and lounge, Sonsie also includes a buzzing bistro helmed by Bill Poirier, the chef who put the Seasons restaurant at the Bostonian Hotel on the map.
327 Newbury St.; Boston, MA; 617-351-2500; www.sonsieboston.com
Tags: trendy | lounge | bar | bistro
Cheers
The bar that served as the inspiration for the eponymous popular television series, and whose exterior was shown in the opening credits, offers two happy hours per day (Mon-Fri), one from 4-6pm and the other from 10-11:45pm. Stay for both and everyone is sure to know your name.
84 Beacon St.; Boston, MA; 617-227-9605; www.cheersboston.com
Tags: bar | live music
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