Guidebook for Boston
Drinks & Nightlife
Really great dive right across the street from the apartment.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Model Cafe
7 N Beacon StReally great dive right across the street from the apartment.
This place sucks but they give you free popcorn and the drinks are cheap.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Silhouette Lounge
200 Brighton AveThis place sucks but they give you free popcorn and the drinks are cheap.
A great room. The live music is usually very good, they have a solid beer selection, a decent kitchen, no TVs, and the right ambiance.
152 recommandé par les habitants
The Paramount
44 Charles StreetA great room. The live music is usually very good, they have a solid beer selection, a decent kitchen, no TVs, and the right ambiance.
You can smoke and drink at the same time here, and you can't beat the atmosphere. Great way to finish a night in the North End.
Stanza Dei Sigari
292 Hanover StYou can smoke and drink at the same time here, and you can't beat the atmosphere. Great way to finish a night in the North End.
This establishment invented the Boston Cream Pie. Go have a slice, it's really very good.
The Last Hurrah
60 School StThis establishment invented the Boston Cream Pie. Go have a slice, it's really very good.
Wonder Bar
186 Harvard AveAnother bar.
Sunset Grill & Tap
Hundreds of beers to choose from!
The Horse Allston
One more bar.
Great Scott
1222 Commonwealth AvenueYet another acceptable bar.
In the summer they have a beautiful back porch. The food and the beer selection are both excellent.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Deep Ellum
467 Cambridge StIn the summer they have a beautiful back porch. The food and the beer selection are both excellent.
The People's Republik
878 Massachusetts AveThe TGI Friday's of communism
Common Ground
85 Harvard Aveanother bar
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StBest dive in town.
Alright bar if you don't mind Harvard people.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar
89 Winthrop StAlright bar if you don't mind Harvard people.
Tommy Doyle's
96 Winthrop StreetVery good Irish bar.
Hong Kong
1238 Massachusetts AveScorpion bowls, and loud music, and such...
Food Scene
This is the most decadent sushi buffet I've ever been to. They've freshly cooked up two live lobsters for my table. Everything is top notch quality, and the service is great. $29-$32/person
16 recommandé par les habitants
Maki Maki Japanese Sushi
304 Western AvenueThis is the most decadent sushi buffet I've ever been to. They've freshly cooked up two live lobsters for my table. Everything is top notch quality, and the service is great. $29-$32/person
The upstairs is a great restaurant and the downstairs is a great bar. They have the best cheeseburger in Metro Boston, and the best grilled cheese and tomato soup on the planet.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Garden at The Cellar
991 Massachusetts AveThe upstairs is a great restaurant and the downstairs is a great bar. They have the best cheeseburger in Metro Boston, and the best grilled cheese and tomato soup on the planet.
SoulFire
182 Harvard AveKorean fried chicken
Garlic 'n Lemons
133 Harvard AveSolid Lebanese shawarma place
Cafe Brazil
421 Cambridge StSome pretty good Brazilian food.
Thai Place
184 Brighton AveA great little hole in the wall.
Not my favorite, but it's pretty famous, and certainly worth trying.
96 recommandé par les habitants
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher StNot my favorite, but it's pretty famous, and certainly worth trying.
Azama Grill
54 Harvard AveGood kafta kabob
Great hearty meals. I suggest either the brisket dinner, the meat loaf, or the chicken pot pie; it's that kind of place.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Zaftigs Delicatessen
335 Harvard StGreat hearty meals. I suggest either the brisket dinner, the meat loaf, or the chicken pot pie; it's that kind of place.
Rami's
324 Harvard StBest place in town for falafel.
Giacomo's
355 Hanover StOut of this world Italian seafood restaurant.
This is my favorite oyster place and just about my favorite restaurant anywhere. If I could only eat one more meal in Boston for the rest of my life, it would be here.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StThis is my favorite oyster place and just about my favorite restaurant anywhere. If I could only eat one more meal in Boston for the rest of my life, it would be here.
A bit of a tourist trap, but you should definitely do it once.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StA bit of a tourist trap, but you should definitely do it once.
A smart alternative to waiting in line at Mike's for a half hour.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Bova's Bakery
134 Salem StA smart alternative to waiting in line at Mike's for a half hour.
Le's Vietnamese Cuisine
137 Brighton AveI love this restaurant.
These people have a good breakfast thing going. Try the chicken and waffles.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Allston Diner
431 Cambridge StThese people have a good breakfast thing going. Try the chicken and waffles.
OTTO
289 Harvard StBest Pizza in Boston
Kupel's Bakery
421 Harvard StGreat bagel shop
Named "Best Deli" by Boston Magazine, this is a real classic, tacky and charming old Jewish deli. Rubin's has been around for 85 years, it's an institution.
Rubin's
Named "Best Deli" by Boston Magazine, this is a real classic, tacky and charming old Jewish deli. Rubin's has been around for 85 years, it's an institution.
Refuge Cafe
155 Brighton AveDamn good cup of coffee.
Taqueria El Carrizal
254 Brighton AveBurmese food.
Bravo Pizza
160 Brighton AveGood slices. Open until 2.
This pizza place has been around since 1905. I gaurantee you have never been anyplace like it. Must if coming from Logan.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StThis pizza place has been around since 1905. I gaurantee you have never been anyplace like it. Must if coming from Logan.
This is just the quintessential old low brow Boston fish joint. It's located on the Boston Fish Peer, and has a great view of the harbor. I highly recommend it.
19 recommandé par les habitants
No Name Restaurant
17 Fish Pier St EThis is just the quintessential old low brow Boston fish joint. It's located on the Boston Fish Peer, and has a great view of the harbor. I highly recommend it.
A very famous place. You'll probably recognize the giant cup of coffee on the roof. Open 24 hours. Great food.
12 recommandé par les habitants
South Street Diner
178 Kneeland StA very famous place. You'll probably recognize the giant cup of coffee on the roof. Open 24 hours. Great food.
Awesome place to go for dim sum. Been around since the 50s.
9 recommandé par les habitants
China Pearl Restaurant
9 Tyler StAwesome place to go for dim sum. Been around since the 50s.
Boston is pretty gentrified today; there really is no underbelly. Chau Chow City and Centerfolds are vestages of the once thriving "Combat Zone." Go at 3am, if you get the opportunity.
Chau Chow City
Boston is pretty gentrified today; there really is no underbelly. Chau Chow City and Centerfolds are vestages of the once thriving "Combat Zone." Go at 3am, if you get the opportunity.
Alfredo's
229 Brighton AvenueA single Italian cook runs this place. He makes every dish to order in a little pan.
Yoma Restaurant
5 N Beacon StThat's right, Burmese.
A burger joint owned by the same people as Ten Tables. I think its super.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Grass Fed
605 Centre StreetA burger joint owned by the same people as Ten Tables. I think its super.
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StGreat coffee shop, and so forth.
Widely regarded as some of the best Indian in the city.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Bukhara Indian Bistro
3698 Washington StWidely regarded as some of the best Indian in the city.
Ten Tables' second location. Amazing restaurant. A must if you're into fine dining.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Ten Tables Cambridge
5 Craigie CircleTen Tables' second location. Amazing restaurant. A must if you're into fine dining.
The most famous burger in town. Pretty good, too.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
1246 Massachusetts AveThe most famous burger in town. Pretty good, too.
Great place to eat if you can get in. It's basically one big kitchen with a half a dozen tables in it. It's an interesting dining experience.
53 recommandé par les habitants
The Daily Catch
323 Hanover StGreat place to eat if you can get in. It's basically one big kitchen with a half a dozen tables in it. It's an interesting dining experience.
Arts & Culture
A lot of big acts play here. It's two blocks away. You should know it's there. http://www.brightonmusichall.com
33 recommandé par les habitants
Brighton Music Hall
158 Brighton AveA lot of big acts play here. It's two blocks away. You should know it's there. http://www.brightonmusichall.com
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrFree on Thursday 5-9pm.
This is great old Art Deco theatre, and one of the top arthouse film exhibition theaters in the country.
194 recommandé par les habitants
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard StThis is great old Art Deco theatre, and one of the top arthouse film exhibition theaters in the country.
Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth AvenueMore live music.
Shopping
Twin Donuts
501 Cambridge StGood enough.
CVS
839 Washington StIn case you need it.
Factory outlet within walking distance. People have found it convenient in the past.
7 recommandé par les habitants
New Balance Factory Store
173 Market StFactory outlet within walking distance. People have found it convenient in the past.
Buried Treasures
377 Cambridge StHead shop within walking distance.
I'm just pointing out how conveniently close Walgreen's is.
118 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
1890 Columbus AveI'm just pointing out how conveniently close Walgreen's is.
H&M
100 Newbury StreetI don't like the Back Bay much.
Apple Boylston Street
815 Boylston StThere's that.
Sightseeing
This is the place to be in the summer. It's a colonial era fort that has been repurposed into a state park. I note it for the people watching, and great views of the bay.
187 recommandé par les habitants
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdThis is the place to be in the summer. It's a colonial era fort that has been repurposed into a state park. I note it for the people watching, and great views of the bay.
The Lyman Estate has the oldest surviving greenhouses in the united states. Amazing in winter, the greenhouses are consistently heated to tropical temperatures and feature rare and exotic plants.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lyman Estate
185 Lyman StThe Lyman Estate has the oldest surviving greenhouses in the united states. Amazing in winter, the greenhouses are consistently heated to tropical temperatures and feature rare and exotic plants.
The Brook Farm Association for Industry and Education was an early American utopian experiment in communal living (thanks Wikipedia). A cool bit of history, and a great spot for a picnic.
Brook Farm
The Brook Farm Association for Industry and Education was an early American utopian experiment in communal living (thanks Wikipedia). A cool bit of history, and a great spot for a picnic.
Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States. Bring some peanuts, the squirrels will come right up to you and eat them out of your hand, no foolin'.
567 recommandé par les habitants
Boston Common
139 Boylston StEstablished in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States. Bring some peanuts, the squirrels will come right up to you and eat them out of your hand, no foolin'.
Boston Light is the first and second oldest lighthouse in the US. You can catch a ferry at Rowes Wharf that will take you around to various Harbor Islands. It makes for a great summer afternoon.
Boston Light
Boston Light is the first and second oldest lighthouse in the US. You can catch a ferry at Rowes Wharf that will take you around to various Harbor Islands. It makes for a great summer afternoon.
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfIt's the New England Aquarium.
83 Beals St
JFK's birthplace
Massachusetts State House
24 Beacon StreetThere's that.
Do a Google image search for Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard.
500 recommandé par les habitants
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayDo a Google image search for Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard.
Harpoon
1 Harborside DrThey offer tours. You get some free beer out of it.
Harvard Yard
2 Kirkland StYou can go see this, and say you did it.
Chinatown
Chinatown.
The Prudential is the 50th tallest building in the United States, and the tallest in New England. I don't know if it's worth $15 to go up on the observation deck, but that's up to you.
142 recommandé par les habitants
YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston StreetThe Prudential is the 50th tallest building in the United States, and the tallest in New England. I don't know if it's worth $15 to go up on the observation deck, but that's up to you.
A beautiful, historic bridge. This is also a point of entry to the Harborwalk, which I recommend as a scenic alternative to Atlantic Ave.
Old Northern Ave Bridge
A beautiful, historic bridge. This is also a point of entry to the Harborwalk, which I recommend as a scenic alternative to Atlantic Ave.
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StOldest ballpark in MLB.
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesMany goings on here in the summertime.
Everything Else
The club features the only eucalyptus steam room in New England, and a heated pool with a very nice city view. $30 for a day pass
Equinox Sports Club Boston
4 Avery StThe club features the only eucalyptus steam room in New England, and a heated pool with a very nice city view. $30 for a day pass
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth AvenueIt's a hookah bar.
Sheesha Lounge
417 Cambridge StAnother hookah bar.
On Friday and Saturday Haymarket turns into a pretty impressive street market. I suggest you go get some clams on the half shell (3 for $2), and stop into the Green Dragon for a beer.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Haymarket Square
On Friday and Saturday Haymarket turns into a pretty impressive street market. I suggest you go get some clams on the half shell (3 for $2), and stop into the Green Dragon for a beer.
This is Boston's hipster neighborhood. There are some good bars and restaurant, and frequent outdoor goings-on in the summer.
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This is Boston's hipster neighborhood. There are some good bars and restaurant, and frequent outdoor goings-on in the summer.
All kinds of goings on in the summertime.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetAll kinds of goings on in the summertime.
A beautiful arboretum, owned and maintained by Harvard University.
379 recommandé par les habitants
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayA beautiful arboretum, owned and maintained by Harvard University.
Brooks Brothers
46 Newbury StIf you're looking to buy some bourgeois duds, this is one of the flagship stores.
Kings Bowling Billiards Lounge
Bowling
Essentials
Huge Chinese grocery store. Has a great food court, too.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Hong Kong Supermarket
1 Brighton AveHuge Chinese grocery store. Has a great food court, too.
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StIt's convenient.