Boston's Best Outdoor Bars For Summer 2018
From hidden cozy patios in the South End to killer roof decks in Seaport, and everywhere in between, we've compiled a list of the hottest, liveliest, chillest and most fun places to sit back and enjoy some outdoor libations this spring/summer.
Waterfront / Financial District
60 Long Wharf, Boston, MA
Status: Open! (Weather Dependent)
What to get: Fish Bowl or Bucket of Coronas
Who to expect: a melting pot - college, yo-pros, professionals and tourist
Photo courtesy of The Landing
200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
617-227-0828
Status: Open!
What to get: Anything mixed - they have a strong pour
Who to expect: college, yo-pros
Trade
540 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
617-451-1234
Status: Open!
What to get: Rose Kennedy
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, families & couples
120 Kingston Street, Boston, MA
617-933-0750
Status: Open!
What to get: Old Cuban (a mojito all grown up) or a Rum Punch
Who to expect: professionals, families & couples
Back Bay / South End
200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
855-673-8373
Status: Open at 4pm daily
What to get: Wicked White Sangria
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, large groups
Photo courtesy of Rooftop@Revere Instagram
Earls
800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA (Indoors, across from Eataly)
857-957-0949
Status: Open!
What to get: Whatever their $5 drink of the month is. In May, they have $5 Margaritas...say no more
Who to expect: yo-pros, couples and tourists
279 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
617-536-2233
Status: Open! (Weather dependent)
What to get: Cafeteria Lemonade or one of their Large Format's (the bigger, the better)
Who to expect: college, yo-pros, couples and tourists
The Rooftop at The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
617-424-7000
Status: Opening Friday, May 25th for the season
What to get: Not Your Mother's Lemonade or the RTP Margarita
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, large groups
Photo courtesy of Preferred Hotels
500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA
617-338-9500
Status: Open!
What to get: Minuetto, Spartacus, or Rosa Picante
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, families, couples
Southie / Seaport
40 West 3rd Street, South Boston, MA
617-658-3452
Status: Open!
What to get: Spicy Margarita or Berry Cooler
Who to expect: recent grads and yo-pros
Photo courtesy of Caught In Southie
270 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA
617-477-2900
Status: Open!
What to get: Any (and all) of their pitchers
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, couples
Lookout Rooftop & Bar at Envoy Hotel
70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA
617-338-3030
Status: Open!
What to get: Painkiller, Brians Barrel Aged, Southie Riviera
Who to expect: yo-pros, professional
Photo courtesy of Envoy Hotel
10 Boston Wharf Road, Boston, MA
617-904-2748
What to get: The Wolf & The Mule or Aloe Nice To Meet You
Who to expect: yo-pros, professional
Photo courtesy of City Tap House
11 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA
617-622-5700
Status: Open!
What to get: Luchador, Mr. Pink or Jack Talk Thai
Who to expect: yo-pros, couples
Charlestown Navy Yard
Pier 6
1 8th Street, Charlestown, MA
617-337-0054
Status: Open!
What to get: For brunch, their Bloody Mary's are a must. Otherwise, go for a Mai Tai, Painkiller or The Reel Mule
Who to expect: yo-pros, professionals, couple
Photo courtesy of The Rooftop Guide
