Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food
Event website:
https://joyraft.com/event/the-9-most-beautiful-bars-in-boston-boston-436209
Raise your glass at one of our picks for Boston's nine most visually stunning and Instagram-worthy establishments.
9) Coquette
Coquette brings Mediterranean coastal vibes with fresh seafood, a vibrant raw bar, Capri-style pizzas, and sophisticated entrees, paired with upscale drinks in a casually elegant setting.
Pro tip: Go at sunset; the way the light hits the glass at the bar makes it even more stunning.
Boston gains a new rooftop bar! The new Raffles Hotel is home to the historic Long Bar, which invented the iconic Singapore Sling.
7) Oak Long Bar
Enjoy a farm-to-table menu in a stunning, artfully restored setting—a favorite bar among locals and visitors.
6) Yvonne's
A chic and playful supper club in an elegant hideaway. Experience the modern interpretation of the supper club, featuring shareable plates with global influences, fostering a vibrant social dining experience.
Pro tip: Find the hidden door to the secret downstairs! Head to the end of the bar near the library room, look for a secret book, and pull it out to reveal the hidden door to the downstairs bar.
5) Aquitaine
This Parisian-inspired bistro has celebrated 25 years in the South End. Enjoy a glass of French wine in the chic renovated bar and dining room.
Pro tip: Go to brunch and get the duck hash!
Boston's iconic institution reopened in Fenway in October 2023, just three blocks from its original location, and continues to offer seasonally focused New England interpretations of classic brasserie fare along with delightful cocktails.
Pro tip: Did you know you're sitting at the longest bar in Boston? Also, be sure to go through the secret tunnel to get over to their sister bar, Equal Measure, which recently opened.
3) Prima
Nestled by City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is a vibrant Italian eatery with a beautifully restored bar and park-view dining room.
Pro tip: Skip the bar in the main dining room. Continue through the restaurant, pass the restroom, and discover the beautiful hidden back bar.
2) Contessa
Nestled in The Newbury Boston Hotel, Contessa brings Northern Italian elegance to the city. With sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden, Contessa offers sun-soaked dining and under-the-stars ambiance for drinks and dinner.
Pro tip: Go before sunset to experience the Public Garden view by day and by night.
A newly renovated cozy lobby lounge in the Four Season Hotel with the Boston Common views, offering classic New England dishes with a French influence and botanically inspired cocktails.
Pro tip: The beauty doesn't stop at the bar. The entire redesigned first floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is worthy of a stroll with a cocktail in hand.