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Lansdowne Street & Kenmore Square   Boston

Lansdowne Street & Kenmore Square, Boston

 8 Reviews  You know you want to spend a crazy night out on the town in Boston, but you just don't know what you want to do? Hit up Lansdowne Street and you won't be sorry. The entire block is jam packed with a... 

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Bull & Finch Pub / Cheers   Boston

Bull & Finch Pub / Cheers, Boston

 8 Reviews  I've passed this pub many times and normally I wouldn't bother going inside if it's classified as a "tourist" place (which means too crowded, overpriced meals and drinks and not so good service), but... 

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Black Rose   Boston

Black Rose, Boston

 7 Reviews  The Black Rose is considered one of only two "authentic" Irish pubs in Boston. This Irish establishment is a few yards away from Quincy Market, making it a big draw. You can expect a varied crowd at... 

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The Roxy   Boston

The Roxy, Boston

 5 Reviews  Roxy is over and done with as of 2010. It has been renovated and brought back to life as ROYALE NIGHTCLUB. Royale Nightclub is one of the hottest places in Boston right now. With DJ's from all over... 

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Bell in Hand Tavern   Boston

Bell in Hand Tavern, Boston

 5 Reviews  The Bell in Hand has always been one of my favorite spots in the Faneuil Hall area. During the day, you can sit by the large open windows and enjoy a fine summers day. At night they usually have a... 

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The Alley   Boston

The Alley, Boston

 3 Reviews  Years ago this was one of the places to be. It was a hot dance club and lounge where the rich and famous came out to play. Today it's a kareoke club. I would go back just to see how the club has... 

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The Top of The Hub   Boston

The Top of The Hub, Boston

 4 Reviews  Before dinner we decided to visit a landmark restaurant/bar/lounge here in Boston. Located on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower, the Top of the Hub boasts some of the best views of the city and... 

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Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market   Boston

Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market, Boston

 3 Reviews  If you're looking for a crazy, uninhibited, DRUNKEN good time, then Faneuil Hall is the place for you! It's like all of the college keg parties you've ever been to, all rolled into one. Believe me,... 

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House of Blues   Boston

House of Blues, Boston

 2 Reviews  The original House of Blues. It used to be advertised as being at Harvard Square but now they say it is in Cambridge. It is smaller than the other HOBs I have visited but makes up for that by it's... 

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Purple Shamrock   Boston

Purple Shamrock, Boston

 4 Reviews  To the best of my memory there is no dress code for the Purple Shamrock by day or by night. However, past a certain point in the evening they begin to charge a cover price to get in the door. At night... 

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Littlest Bar   Boston

Littlest Bar, Boston

 4 Reviews  Ferni and I always enjoy wandering around Boston and finding places to grab a beer or two. We were a little tired from exploring and decided to stop in here grab a beer and relax before doing some... 

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Jillian's   Boston

Jillian's, Boston

 3 Reviews  Jillian's is a one of a kind place for me, and our recent trips back to Boston have included trips to Jillian's with my boyfriends sister and her boyfriend. The great thing about Jillian's is you can... 

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Manray Nightclub   Boston

Manray Nightclub, Boston

 3 Reviews  Named after an Avante Garde artist. This nightclub is not for the faint of heart. Go wearing leather, pvc or a goth costume. The music is awesome to dance to, and the people watching is the best in... 

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Green Dragon   Boston

Green Dragon, Boston

 3 Reviews  The Green ragon is a favorite Pub of ours when visiting Boston. My wife and I enjoy the laid back yet fun atmosphere of the place. The bar is a decent size with plenty of bar seating as well as tables... 

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Pour House   Boston

Pour House, Boston

 4 Reviews  As we were walking along Boylston we came across this place. Now, I have read and heard about this place, and I wasn't sure what I was expecting but was very surprised at the down homey atmosphere.... 

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Central Square   Boston

Central Square, Boston

 6 Reviews  Two great bars have opened in Central Square in the past couple of years that make it hipper than ever without turning it into an annoying Davis Square 'scene' - RIVER GODS on River Street is... 

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The Rack   Boston

The Rack, Boston

 3 Reviews  Update: The Rack, although still an option in the Virtual Tourist Nightlife drop down list, has gone out of business and the The Hard Rock Cafe has moved in. Depending on when you go, The Rack is... 

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Lucky's   Boston

Lucky's, Boston

 3 Reviews  Real hip place. Real nice food. Taste and display. Delicious house wines, both red and white. My girlfriend loves it. You would never know it was there. But, it is a great time inside. Live bands play... 

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Hard Rock Cafe   Boston

Hard Rock Cafe, Boston

 3 Reviews  So, I played a show with my band the last monday there and I can say this plays sucks big time !!!. The people who work at this place are a bunch of arrogants starting with the manager. The security... 

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Ames Plow Tavern   Boston

Ames Plow Tavern, Boston

 3 Reviews  Always one of my favorite pubs to go with a small group, grab a table along the wall, drink a beer and chat. It's usually a pretty quiet little bar, but its location under Quincy Market ensures a... 

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33 Restaurant & Lounge   Boston

33 Restaurant & Lounge, Boston

 2 Reviews  33 is a place where it's not about what you know, it's WHO you know. This is especially the case on the weekends. If you're not on anyone's 'guest list,' then be prepared to stand in line for a... 

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Cask 'n Flagon   Boston

Cask 'n Flagon, Boston

 2 Reviews  Right across the street from Fenway, this is THE place to be after a game - if you can get in. My buddy and I had one of the best time if our lives the first time we were here. It does close early,... 

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The Burren   Boston

The Burren, Boston

 3 Reviews  Very popular place with the locals. There are live bands every night, sometimes even directly from Ireland. Lots of stone structures, making the pub feel authentic. Unfortunately, I missed the Irish... 

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Theater, Performance & Cinema   Boston

Theater, Performance & Cinema, Boston

 5 Reviews  Shear Madness is a comedy whodunit, where the audience gets to solve the crime. The play is set today in a hairstyling salon in the city in which it plays. The landlady Isabel Czerny who lives above... 

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Sunset Grill & Tap   Boston

Sunset Grill & Tap, Boston

 3 Reviews  For beer lovers! 112 beers on tap and 380 microbrews ? all of which are served in specific types of glasses based on what the brewers recommend. They even have cask ale, vintage ale, and mead. For... 

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The Burren....in Somerville, MA.: The Burren....in Somerville, MA.

by Cabana_Boy

A great place for the best of Irish pastimes, drinking, music and craic.....The Burren, named after that famous rocky expanse in County Clare, Ireland is great place to drink beers and catch some live music. You can often see little impromptu bands of musicians gather in the front room playing tradition Irish jigs. The back room sports an actual stage (albeit a small one) for other live acts playing all sorts of music.

The Burren in Somerville, MA.
Milkyway: Karaoke

by zioshech

If you like 80's music, singing, dancing, or just people watching, go here on Tuesday nights. It's simply the best Karaoke night anywhere. There's a nice stage and dance floor. If you plan on performing, show up early and sign up. none

Memorial Drive in Cambridge: Skyline of Boston

by Gloriann

I will never forget seeing the skyline of Boston at night while driving along the Charles River in Cambridge on Memorial Drive. The sight of the city of Boston at night from across that water was just beautiful!

Shay's.........in Cambridge, MA.: Shay's........in Cambridge, MA.

by Cabana_Boy

Shay's is my favorite pub in Cambridge. Shay's is small English style pub that is slightly 'sunken' into a small upward sloping sidewalk near Harvard Square. The outdoor patio, which sits between the sidewalk and the building, is almost as big as the inside area and is great for watching the world go by.Drinking pints while sitting on the 'sunken' outdoor patio at Shay's makes me feel like I am back in college at Ball State skipping classes to drink with friends at Muglys. Whether it's a rainy spring day, a warm summer afternoon or cool fall evening; it just feels comfortable there so drop by for a pint (or two)...

Shay's
While we went clubing we met...

by WILDEFLOWER

While we went clubing. We met a nice police officer off duty. It's fun to be bad sometimes he he!Left to right Mike Harris(Sutton),Rocky Thompson(Barry), John Harrington(Grafton), Jerry Boapurn(Douglas)counties

ManRay: Alternative Dancing

by zioshech

This place is nicely located on Central Square in Cambridge and offers quite a large variety of music and experiences depending on which night you choose to go. Whichever night you go on, there are two dance floors so you have a choice. Wed night is for goths and all the other types of freaks out there, Thursday is gays, Friday and Saturday is for general House or 80's dance music for everybody. The place is off da hook!! Check out their website, but the wait for alcohol is usually quite long, and the bartenders will rip you off if you're drunk. Watch out! varies on different nights

The Thirsty Scholar: The Thirsty Scholar...in Somerville, MA.

by Cabana_Boy

This is one of my favorite bars in Massachusetts, and indeed one of my favs in all the Boston Area. The Scholar is one of those bars that just feels comfortable, add in a few of Somerville interesting locals and then throw in a great selection of beers (although I typically only drink three different beers here: Guinness, Newcastle & Shipyard) and one can easily spend an entire day or night here.I say that becuase The Scholar also has good food. My personal favorite dish is the steamed mussels; and, on this topic, I have had reputed argurements with O'Shea as I have stated that The Scholar's mussels are better than "his" favorite mussels at the Village Fish. The fish & chips and the steak tip dinner and Guinness Beef Stew are also good entrées.Oh, and I should mention that they also serve up a great Sunday brunch. And to this I say, I'll have the Irish breakfast or the Eggs Benedict...I...

My favorite Somerville local.
Totally landsdown St. That's...

by talulahrz

Totally landsdown St. That's where all the partying takes place. From Jillian's to Bill's bar, the weekends are a total hit. Also check out some of the underground stuff like Boston's notorious raves. No one knows how to party like a Bostoneon.Parties here last all night and the decor is awesome. You can seriously walk from building to building and find a new club every time on Landsdown St. Take my advice, if your over 18, hit the clubs. Anything. Usually something that's gonna make you stand out. Haulter tops, jeans, skirts ,dresses. It's not very formal but definitely very richy.

This is actually not a...

by dbauerle

This is actually not a recommendation. This is a stay-away notice. Sofia's was recommended to my husband and me by the folks at Tapeo. We love to salsa dance - my husband is Latino - and they said that this is THE place in Boston. We went and stood in line for half an hour and paid $10 each to get in (totally acceptable, we ARE from Chicago), but once inside, we saw that there was another long line to reach the upper floor, where apparently all the action was. They were clearing the tables on the main floor (it is also a restaurant) and a man was standing at the bottom of the staircase and letting just a couple of people up at a time. My husband went to ask him what was going on and the guy told him that he would let us right up if he would give him another $20. We saw him letting groups of single women and men with wads of cash right up the stairs. I was appalled at the complete lack of...

Whiskey Park: Whiskey Park

by sarabee

Owned by Rande Gerber (Mr. Cindy Crawford), this dark lounge is a Boston hot spot. Celebrities can usually be found in the VIP room. If you're not on the list, expect to wait to get in...BE WARNED: The drinks are verrrrrry expensive. We ordered Cosmopolitans, and they were $13 EACH...Drink before you go!! Trendy and very dressy

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