The Best Drinks Date Spots in Boston
Boston rewards a plan with a clear meeting point. The selections move between downtown, Back Bay and neighborhood stops, with outdoor options along the Charles and through the city parks.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Extra Dirty Cocktail Club, Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Next Door Speakeasy, Wicked Craft Co. and Lucky's Lounge. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Extra Dirty Cocktail Club
A cocktail club on Commercial Street. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge
A rooftop lounge with views over the city. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Next Door Speakeasy
An East Boston lounge with a speakeasy-style setting. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Wicked Craft Co.
A Salem Street restaurant with cocktails and beer. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Lucky's Lounge
A Congress Street lounge for a drinks-first evening. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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