Guidebook for Boston
Drinks & Nightlife
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StJazz bands Thursday-Sunday.
Delicious Spanish tapas-style food and a crowded but fun bar scene. The bartenders all make spectacular drinks. Strong Spanish wine list. They also have a great brunch with a Bloody Mary bar.
169 abantu bendawo batusa
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StDelicious Spanish tapas-style food and a crowded but fun bar scene. The bartenders all make spectacular drinks. Strong Spanish wine list. They also have a great brunch with a Bloody Mary bar.
Alibi bar at the Liberty Hotel in Boston is a must-visit. Trendy, open late, good food although go for the drinks and the outdoor patio in the summer. Gets crowded around 9:00pm, go on the early side or prepare to wait in line (or get a drink at Clink, the upstairs bar).
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Alibi
215 Charles StAlibi bar at the Liberty Hotel in Boston is a must-visit. Trendy, open late, good food although go for the drinks and the outdoor patio in the summer. Gets crowded around 9:00pm, go on the early side or prepare to wait in line (or get a drink at Clink, the upstairs bar).
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StFoodie's Markets
1421 Washington StGrocery shopping
Food Scene
Spectacular selection of artisanal pastas, cheeses, wines, pate, charcuterie, sandwiches, baguettes, etc.
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Formaggio Kitchen - South End
268 Shawmut AveSpectacular selection of artisanal pastas, cheeses, wines, pate, charcuterie, sandwiches, baguettes, etc.
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AveCoffee shop and bakery. Also a full restaurant.
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StRender Coffee
563 Columbus AveReal coffee shop for coffee snobs
Joanne Chang's Award-Winning coffee shop, bakery, and delicious breakfast and lunch options. A must-go. Walkable from our place, about 5-7 minutes.
180 abantu bendawo batusa
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StJoanne Chang's Award-Winning coffee shop, bakery, and delicious breakfast and lunch options. A must-go. Walkable from our place, about 5-7 minutes.
Joanne Chang's award-winning restaurant with lunch and dinner and takeout options.
64 abantu bendawo batusa
Myers+Chang
1145 Washington StJoanne Chang's award-winning restaurant with lunch and dinner and takeout options.
Shopping
Lovely wine shop with 3 locations in Massachusetts - friendly staff, frequent afternoon tastings, and a great selection of wine, beer, and curated spirits.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
BRIX Wine Shop
1284 Washington StLovely wine shop with 3 locations in Massachusetts - friendly staff, frequent afternoon tastings, and a great selection of wine, beer, and curated spirits.
Arts & Culture
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayI-Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveBoch Center - Wang Theatre
270 Tremont StParks & Nature
Dog-friendly park with 2 separate areas to walk your dog depending on size or let them go leash-less. Also tennis courts, and walls for handball or self-tennis. Additionally a baseball field and basketball court.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Peters Park
230 Shawmut AveDog-friendly park with 2 separate areas to walk your dog depending on size or let them go leash-less. Also tennis courts, and walls for handball or self-tennis. Additionally a baseball field and basketball court.
6 miles of walkable greenway from Boston to Roxbury to Jamaica Plain, has tennis courts and other attractions along the way. Great for running or dog walking.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Southwest Corridor Park
Southwest Corridor Park6 miles of walkable greenway from Boston to Roxbury to Jamaica Plain, has tennis courts and other attractions along the way. Great for running or dog walking.
Sightseeing
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StNewbury Street
Newbury StreetBoston's shopping area in Back Bay.
Tremont Street
Tremont StreetThe South End's Restaurant Row.