Boston Nightlife Guide

Top Bars, Clubs & Entertainment Hotspots

Trendy Bars Clubs Live Music Rooftops Dive Bars

Trendy Cocktail Bars

Boston's mixology scene shines with craft cocktails, creative concepts, and stylish atmospheres perfect for nightlife enthusiasts.

Must-Visit Bars:

• Drink - Craft cocktails in Fort Point
• Yvonne's - Library-themed supper club
• Backbar - Hidden speakeasy in Union Square

Featured Cocktail Destinations

Drink

No-menu craft cocktail experience

Craft Cocktails $$$

Yvonne's

Luxurious library-themed lounge

Supper Club $$-$$$

Backbar

Hidden speakeasy with creative drinks

Speakeasy $$

Boston's Best Nightclubs

The Grand

Nightclub Dancing

Upscale nightclub with VIP tables, top DJs, and bottle service in the Theater District.

📍 58 Seaport Blvd

Royale Boston

Dance Club Live Events

Historic theater turned nightclub hosting famous DJs and themed dance nights.

📍 279 Tremont Street

Bijou Nightclub

Electronic DJs

Intimate club with state-of-the-art sound system and top electronic music acts.

📍 51 Stuart Street

Live Music Venues

House of Blues

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Legendary Venue

National touring acts

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Landsdowne Street

Tickets from $25

The Sinclair

🎤

Intimate Concerts

Emerging artists

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Harvard Square

Tickets from $20

Wally's Cafe

🎷

Jazz Club

Since 1947

📍

South End

No cover

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