Where is the Best After-Work Bar in Boston, Massachusetts?
Let me start by saying the food is amazing. There are a few things that i think they should do to make this a true 5 star experience. First off I think they should take reservation especially on the weekends. I went there on a Saturday night and it was packed. Secondly, we waited two hours for apps and salad and then before we knew it our meals were out immediately following. But the taste was well worth the wait. My party enjoyed a few of their delicious martini’s while we waited. The girls were better with the especially long wait for the food than the guys were, pigs. Lastly, I returned there again an other night and waited an hour for martini’s and we were told that there was only one martiniologist one duty on a friday night, it would help to have two on, this was downstairs. Even though these might be annoying for some people, if you go with a group of people that you enjoy spending time with you can get a greal meal (that tastes great the next day too) and excellent drin
I’ve been going to Tommy D’s for almost two years now and its one of my favorite bars in the Square. Dress up or dress down, you can always feel at home there. I love that there is something at TD’s for whatever mood I’m in–I can go when I want to dance and drink and go to the top floor, or if I want a beer and some apps and good conversation with friends, there’s space on the main floor or the basement lounge where i can actually hear the people at the table I’m at. The bartenders on the top floor get special props for creative mixing (I never know what I want, and they will always make something special) and always being friendly, especially when the bar is a few people deep. I celebrated my birthday here as well and with great space and good prices, it was the best place to bring a large group of friends. There are lots of great bars in the Square but Tommy Doyle’s is the best of all worlds, balancing club and pub, food and drink, and being a place meeting new people or banki
I love the Cactus Club. I’ve had my fair share of happy hour get togethers here, and keep coming back.First off, just go order the Horni Margarita. It’s my drink of choice at Cactus. If you sit in the bar area, grab some half price appetizers Monday-Thursday from 4-7pm. I love the empanadas personally.The one time I sat in the dining room, the service was awful. Our waitress abandoned us multiple times (while waiting to order, while waiting for the bill, and while waiting for her to come pick up the bill so we could leave), and each time came back and said that she just forgot about us. One time she let us know she had gone out back for a cigarette. Great. After that, I haven’t sat in the dining room again. Instead I opt for the bar area. Grab a high top, a margarita, and enjoy the fast service and good food and drinks!Pros + selection of margaritas, delicious chips and salsaCons – rare to find parking, dining room service can be slow
On a recent trip to the Fleet Center, we stumbled upon Porters, a small eating/drinking establishment in the heart of the west end. We were pleasantly surprised by the “Grill” part of “Bar & Grill” – the menu offered all the basics (best burger in Boston!) plus some trademark dishes (red bliss potatoes with bleu cheese a must try) as well as a few nightly specials. They also pour a good variety of draft beers from CLEAN tap lines, making for a good pre-event watering hole. Prices were better than average, especially in light of the food quality and portion size. While there is better than adequate sports viewing (large projection screen), it doesn’t dominate the atmosphere like some sports bars. The staff was very friendly, tho getting the check took extra time as it was super busy before game time (leave some extra time if possible). We returned later that night to find live entertainment, an unexpected post-game bonus.
Located in the former Loews Cheri cinema, this sprawling subterranean hangout offers various activities to a diverse clientele. By day, an all-ages crowd relaxes while enjoying games of 10-pin bowling. Come nightfall, the scene heats up as the kids go home and the socialites arrive, bringing with them lengthy waits for open tables and lanes. Friendly servers do their best not to interfere with any of the action. Kings’ calling card is bowling, spread out over 16 regulation-sized lanes. Pricey shoe rental and game fees mean the fun doesn’t come cheap, but never will you bowl in such a stylish, futuristic setting (computerized consoles enable players to track scores). To pass the time, those waiting for a lane play video games or dine in the retro Kings Restaurant (think meat loaf and mai tais).High Marks* “…I live and work down the street and go in at least 2 times a week with my co-workers after work. They have so much to offer…” (KirstenMc82, Citysearch user)* “…With the option
