FARMACIA
Nestled in the North Square, this nine-seat bar is a coveted ticket in town. With each handcrafted syrup, infusion and tincture, this cocktail experience is committed to rotating detailed menus. Enjoy four chapters throughout the year. 5 N. Square, farmacianorthend.com
BACKBAR
This intimate spot features rotating cocktails worth the back-alley detour. The most recent menu, the Mixtape menu, showcased a wide range of spirits inspired by popular songs. Backbar invites a cozy, intimate vibe with only 39 seats available. 7 Sanborn Court, backbarunion.com
BAR LUNETTE
Un cocktail, s'il vous plaît? The Lost in Translation—a Midori sour topped with airy egg white clouds—is just one of the standout sips at this French-forward cocktail bar in Brookline. For a more indulgent nightcap, try the Nutella espresso martini. 278A Harvard St., Brookline, barlunette.com
Blind Duck at Raffles Boston serves up tasty cocktails and unbeatable views.
BLIND DUCK
This classy bar inside the Raffles Boston is an exquisite pre-dinner jaunt. Order the soufflé espresso martini, made with Grey Goose vodka, Averna, cardamom, condensed milk, espresso and a brown sugar soufflé, or choose from a selection of zero-proof sips. 40 Trinity Place, raffles.com
Enjoy colorful sips at Brick & Mortar.
BRICK & MORTAR
This hidden gem has it all, from colorful cocktails to satiating bites. Sip the Trampling Flower Beds for a taste of sloe gin, strawberry puree, lemon and pink bubbles before indulging in roasted stuffed dates. 567 Massachusetts Ave., brickmortarltd.com
EQUAL MEASURE
This presentation-forward cocktail bar serves artisanal sips, such as the Velveteen, featuring Angel’s Envy bourbon, Averna and Licor 43. Sit at an intimate 11-seat bar or settle in a sprawling lounge and stay all night long. 775 Beacon St., equalmeasurebos.com
EXTRA DIRTY
Peak behind the curtain—this intimate speakeasy lies within the walls of sibling restaurant Red Fox. A ticketed experience offers stylish cocktails from an intricate menu, such as the Gingersnap Cookie, featuring Angel’s Envy bourbon, ginger molasses syrup, lemon and egg white. 326b Commercial St., extradirtynorthend.com
Haley.Henry is a must-visit for oenophiles.
HALEY.HENRY
This wine bar in the heart of Downtown Crossing serves satiating bites to accompany an extensive revolving wine menu. A half-bottle concept introduces new flavors with lesser commitment, leaving room for exploration and discovery. 45 Province St., haleyhenry.com
Hecate welcomes cocktail lovers into its intimate, cavelike space for innovative sips.
HECATE
Enter Hecate’s realm through this back-alley bar, adorned with gold accents, velvet seats and candles. Cocktail lovers can enjoy sips like the Snake Oil with Harridan vodka, gin, eucalyptus, buckwheat, cedar smoke and tobacco bitters. 443 Public Alley, hecatebar.com
MARCELINO’S, LEVANTINE COCKTAILS & CUISINE
The team behind Marcelino’s Boutique Bar in Providence brought a feast for all the senses to Seaport. Chef Maroun Nohra melds Middle Eastern tradition with culinary innovation, offering delicious mezze that pair perfectly with creative cocktails. Sips like the watermelon rhubarb cocktail—a refreshing mix of Citadelle gin, Aperol, rhubarb, watermelon, citrus, feta cheese foam and oregano—are best enjoyed with bone marrow tartare and fattoush salad. 2 Northern Ave., marcelinosboutiquebar.com
OFFSUIT
Call, don’t knock, when you find this daring speakeasy. Feeling bold? Order off the Kill Me Quickly menu, designed to kick off any night on the town, or opt for the Sip Me Slowly selection of cocktails. 5 Utica St.,offsuitboston.com
WIG SHOP
Don’t be fooled by the facade—an intimate cocktail lounge awaits. Stop by the Wig Shop for an I Feel Pretty cocktail with Ketel One Citroen, raspberry, elderflower and glitter foam, served alongside savory lobster pancakes. 27 Temple Place,wigshopboston.com
