BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Read moreFounded in 1945, it is the largest independent contemporary music school in the world. Quincy Jones and John Mayer attended it! It is located in the Back Bay area. Most concerts are free and open to the public. It is also possible to attend concerts given by the school's students at the Berklee Performance Center. All concerts are advertised on the website under "Events". They take place in the school's various halls, including the Performance Center, which seats 1,200.
WALLY’S CAFE
This mythical jazz bar, with its quality programming, was the first club in ...Read more
DELUX CAFE
Read moreAn ultra-sympa bar, with an eclectic decoration, a mix of museum dedicated to Elvis and flea market. Locals love this cosy place that has been part of the South End scene for over 50 years and still has very affordable prices. It is true that you can eat well and cheaply there, in addition to having a drink in an almost parallel atmosphere. From its toilets with graffiti-covered walls to its LEDs hanging from the ceiling, Delux Cafe is a real old-fashioned bar, where pretension is not the order of the day. Attention, payment in cash only.
THE BLACK ROSE
Just a stone's throw from the port, a friendly pub with a warm atmosphere, ...Read more
SCAMPO
Read moreThe trendy bar where Boston's finest like to hang out. If your budget doesn't allow you to stay at the Liberty Hotel, which houses it, treat yourself to a gourmet break in the Scampo Bar. Here you can discover a place steeped in history. Here you can drink good cocktails, most of which are classics revisited, such as Manhattan with bacon or sangria served hot in winter! Scampo also serves good food. For the little anecdote, before being a very expensive hotel, the Liberty Hotel was a prison.
BOSTON BALLET
Read moreThis world-renowned dance company offers both classical and contemporary repertoire. When it was founded in 1963, it became the first dance company in all of New England. It is also home to the largest ballet school in North America. Its repertoire includes classical, neo-classical and contemporary works. In winter, the ballet-féerie Nutcracker is performed here and has been for over 40 years. Please note that performances are held at the Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Downtown.
JACQUES CABARET
Read moreJacques, to those close to him, is a Boston night spot, particularly popular with the LGBTQ community and for bachelorette parties. The brick façade doesn't look good, yet this cabaret is quite famous in Boston. It has been presenting transformative shows for many years and is an integral part of the city's gay scene! Inside, the decor is, once again, rather outdated, but with that unmistakable touch of authenticity. For a fun evening full of glitter!
PARADISE ROCK CLUB
Read moreThis Boston club with its resolutely rock programming can boast of having welcomed big names from the alternative rock scene, but not only: a concert by the band U2 took place there a few years ago. R.E.M. and Steve Earle also performed there. Since its inception in 1977, the Paradise Rock Club has also seen a large number of local rock bands, who enjoy a small amount of notoriety in the area, perform on its stage. There is dancing and fast food in a lively atmosphere. Shows several nights a week.
J.J. Foley's Cafe
A friendly atmosphere is guaranteed in the oldest Irish pub in the city, ...Read more
CLUB CAFE
Read moreThis nightclub is famous in Boston among the LGBT community. It attracts a clientele of all ages, who come to let off steam on electro remixes of pop hits. The dance floor is spacious, but it is crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. The place is also a concert hall, with cabaret evenings, café-concert, etc. Admission is sometimes subject to a fee, depending on the program. There is also a restaurant, to eat while enjoying a show. See the site for the program.
LEGAL HARBORSIDE
Read moreSet on the harbor, Legal Harborside offers three concepts on as many floors. On the second floor, you can eat seafood and oysters on the go, in a relaxed atmosphere; on the second floor, fish and seafood are also honored, but prepared in more elaborate dishes; on the third floor, you can sip a cocktail while enjoying the view from the rooftop, which is accessible all year round. In summer, you can sit on the armchairs in the sun, lulled by the sound of the waves, a glass of punch in your hand...
HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON
Founded by one of the legendary Blues Brothers, it is the blues temple in ...Read more
SOLAS IRISH PUB
Read moreThe Solas Irish Pub is attached to the beautiful Lenox Hotel. The setting and decoration are a little more refined than in an average Irish pub, and the clientele is therefore younger and trendy, but the principle remains the same: people come here mainly to drink a Guinness, comfortably seated on the leather benches. If the weather is nice, you can sit on the few tables of its small terrace, installed under the pretty façade. The food is not always perfect, so concentrate on the atmosphere and the beer!
THE SEVENS ALE HOUSE
Read moreA rather common local pub, whose service is not always ideal. Yet the place is often full, which is certainly due to the fact that Beacon Hill doesn't have many bar options. There's a nice selection of draught beers. The place has everything of a classic dive bar, with its long beer-soaked bar and wooden booths. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for a place to stop for a froth, stop here, but don't make a detour to this bar.
MR. DOOLEY'S
A tavern that transports us to Dublin, where the Guinness is flowing and ...Read more
ARTSEMERSON - PARAMOUNT CENTER
Read moreWhen it opened its doors in 1937, this theatre was one of the first in Boston to offer films. At that time, it could seat up to 1,700 people! It closed its doors in 1976 and, unfortunately, its beautiful Art Deco interior was largely destroyed. Today, it hosts international film, theatre, music and dance productions. It underwent major renovations between 2005 and 2010 and can accommodate up to 550 people.
ROYALE BOSTON
Read moreThe Royale is an obligatory stop on Boston nights! The place, rather elegant with its large spaces and balconies, offers a rather successful lounge atmosphere. But it's especially its programming that pleases: hip-hop, R&B and reggae nights, DJ and electro nights, latino music, etc. Numerous concerts are organized there. There is no specific dress code, but casual clothes (shorts, flip-flops, sportswear, hats and backpacks) are not always allowed. Sneakers are not allowed on Saturday evenings.