An evening on the town beckons—check out our 10 favorite bars in Boston for bevs and revelry.
Farmacia’s spiced apple cocktail boasts apple brandy, cold pressed apple juice, spiced apple cider syrup, egg and baking spices.
FARMACIA
Nestled in the North Square, this nine-seat bar is a coveted ticket in town. With each syrup, infusion and tincture handcrafted, this cocktail experience is committed to detailed rotating menus. Enjoy four chapters throughout the year. 5 N. Square, farmacianorthend.com
BACKBAR
This intimate spot features rotating cocktails worth the back alley detour. Recent menus, like the backbug, showcased spirits in style with the Mexican Honey Wasp. Anticipate the upcoming Lord of the Rings menu to be just as innovative. 7 Sanborn Court, backbarunion.com
BIRDS OF PARADISE
This Brighton bar’s global cocktail menu transports guests to faraway lands one sip at a time. “Fly” from Rio to Tokyo with a savory spin on the Piña Colada, featuring Brazilian Cachaça with traditional Japanese flavors. 525 Western Ave. #12, birdsofparadisebar.com
Blind Duck at Raffles Boston serves up tasty cocktails and unbeatable views.
BLIND DUCK
This classy bar inside the Raffles Boston is an exquisite pre-dinner jaunt. Order the Spice Mountain with sage, Grey Goose vodka, grapefruit, Meletti Amaro and sumac, or choose from a selection of zero-proof sips. 40 Trinity Place, raffles.com
Enjoy colorful sips at Brick & Mortar.
BRICK & MORTAR
This hidden gem has it all, from colorful cocktails to satiating bites. Sip the Trampling Flower Beds for a taste of sloe gin, strawberry puree, lemon and pink bubbles before indulging in roasted stuffed dates. 567 Massachusetts Ave., brickmortarltd.com
EQUAL MEASURE
This presentation-forward cocktail bar serves artisanal sips like the Velveteen with Angel’s Envy bourbon, Averna and Licor 43. Sit at an intimate 11-seat bar or settle in a sprawling lounge and stay all night long. 775 Beacon St., equalmeasurebos.com
Haley.henry is a must-visit for oenophiles.
HALEY.HENRY
This wine bar in the heart of Downtown Crossing serves satiating bites to accompany an extensive revolving wine menu. A half bottle concept introduces new flavors with lesser commitment, leaving room for exploration and discovery. 45 Province St., haleyhenry.com
Hecate welcomes cocktail lovers into their intimate, cavelike space for innovative sips.
HECATE
Enter Hecate’s realm through this back-alley bar, adorned with gold accents, velvet seats and candles. Cocktail lovers can enjoy sips like Clarke’s 3rd Law crafted with Mellow Corn, freeze-dried fassionola, bitter HPNOTIQ, acidified Pocari Sweat and albumin. 443 Public Alley, hecatebar.com
OFFSUIT
Call, don’t knock, when you find this daring speakeasy. Feeling bold? Order off the Kill Me Quickly menu, designed to kick off any night on the town, or opt for the Sip Me Slowly selection of cocktails. 5 Utica St.,offsuitboston.com
WIG SHOP
Don’t be fooled by the facade—an intimate cocktail lounge awaits. Stop by the Wig Shop for an “I Feel Pretty” cocktail with Ketel One Citroen, raspberry, elderflower and glitter foam, served alongside savory lobster pancakes. 27 Temple Place,wigshopboston.com
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