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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Boston

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in Boston.

“Discover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in Boston.”

4.6 Score

103 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128, USA

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Boston.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (642 reviews).”

4.8 Score

326b Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Boston.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (120 reviews).”

4.5 Score

5 Utica St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Shared plates & creative cocktails served in an intimate speakeasy that has an alley entrance.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.5/5 rating on Google Maps (328 reviews).”

4.7 Score

775 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Boston.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (87 reviews).”

4.0 Score

3 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Boston.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4/5 rating on Google Maps (308 reviews).”