BarsLocally owned
Equal Measure
Fenway–Kenmore · Boston · 2.3 mi
Cocktail bar in Fenway–Kenmore
Closed · 5 PM – 11 PM 4.7(88)
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38 highly rated neighborhood-run places, pulled live from Google Places. Skip the chains — these are the rooms with a story.
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38 spots
ShopsLocally owned
The Boston Gift Shop
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Gift shop in North End
Closed · 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM 4.9(112)
ShopsLocally owned
Shake the Tree
North End · Boston · 0.3 mi
Funky shop with an eclectic stock of stylish apparel, accessories, gifts & home accessories.
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.9(34)
CoffeeLocally owned
Gracenote Coffee Boston
Leather District · Boston · 0.6 mi
Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.
Closed · 7 AM – 4 PM 4.7(871)
FoodLocally owned
The Shawmut Inn
South End · Boston · 1.7 mi
American restaurant in South End
Closed · 4:30 PM – 11 PM 4.7(81)
FoodLocally owned
The Salty Pig
South End · Boston · 1.3 mi
Pork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, charcuterie & craft beers in loftlike digs.
Closed · 11:30 AM – 10 PM 4.5(2045)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Parla
North End · Boston · 0.3 mi
Speakeasy-inspired eatery offering Italian small plates & custom cocktails with a whiskey emphasis.
Closed · 3 PM – 12 AM 4.5(1168)
CoffeeLocally owned
Madhouse Cafe
Roxbury · Boston · 2.6 mi
Cafe in Roxbury
Closed · 8 AM – 4 PM 4.8(231)
FoodLocally owned
Field & Vine
Prospect Hill · Boston · 2.3 mi
Local farm sourcing guides the philosophy at this hip, casual spot for small plates, beer & wine.
Closed · 5 PM – 8:45 PM 4.7(611)
FoodLocally owned
Boardeaux Boston
Downtown · Boston · 0.5 mi
Food store in Downtown
Closed · 11 AM – 5 PM 4.9(123)
FoodLocally owned
Fox & The Knife
D Street / West Broadway · Boston · 1.2 mi
A menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.
Closed · 4:30 PM – 10 PM 4.5(1239)
ShopsLocally owned
Loft & Vine
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Gift shop in North End
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 5.0(25)
ShopsLocally owned
Bos. Shop South End
South End · Boston · 1.4 mi
Gift shop in South End
Closed · 11 AM – 6 PM 4.9(30)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Ma Maison
Beacon Hill · Boston · 0.5 mi
Chef Jacky Robert serves French classics, plus Gallic-style cocktails, at this sophisticated spot.
Closed · 11 AM – 9:30 PM 4.5(1268)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Boston Hidden Gems
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Tour agency in North End
Closed · 8:30 AM – 6 PM 5.0(652)
FoodLocally owned
Willow & Ivy | Back Bay Boston
Prudential / St. Botolph · Boston · 1.3 mi
Restaurant in Prudential / St. Botolph
Closed · 7 AM – 9 PM 4.6(147)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Troquet on South
Leather District · Boston · 0.6 mi
Intimate bistro matching French-New American dishes with notable wines in a warm setting.
Closed · 11:30 AM – 12 AM 4.6(446)
CoffeeLocally owned
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
East Cambridge · Boston · 1.1 mi
Coffee shop in East Cambridge
Closed · 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM 4.9(109)
ShopsLocally owned
I AM Books
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Book store in North End
Closed · 9:30 AM – 8 PM 4.9(197)
CoffeeLocally owned
cacao
Downtown · Boston · 0.3 mi
Coffee shop in Downtown
Closed · 7 AM – 4 PM 4.8(68)
CoffeeLocally owned
Gracenote Coffee
Downtown · Boston · 0.4 mi
Coffee shop in Downtown
Closed · 7 AM – 10 PM 4.6(87)
BarsLocally owned
Next Door Speakeasy
East Boston · Boston · 1.5 mi
Bar in East Boston
Closed · 6 PM – 11 PM 4.6(646)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Mo'Rockin Fusion
Downtown · Boston · 0.2 mi
Casual Moroccan option in Boston Public Market for create-your-own bowls & pita wraps.
Closed · 11 AM – 7:30 PM 4.9(503)
CoffeeLocally owned
PHIN COFFEE HOUSE - Financial District
Downtown · Boston · 0.5 mi
Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.
Closed · 7 AM – 5 PM 4.8(808)
CoffeeLocally owned
Polcari’s Coffee
North End · Boston · 0.3 mi
Circa-1932 storied shop purveying dozens of varieties of coffee beans, nuts & Italian delicacies.
Closed · 11 AM – 5 PM 4.9(341)
BarsLocally owned
Farmacia
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Cocktail bar in North End
Closed · 5 PM – 12 AM 4.7(216)
BarsLocally owned
Barlette
North Brookline · Boston · 3.5 mi
Cocktail bar in North Brookline
Closed · 5:30 PM – 10 PM 4.7(101)
BarsLocally owned
Moon Bar
Back Bay · Boston · 0.9 mi
Sophisticated outpost offering a range of seafood dishes, global wines & draft brews.
Closed · 5 PM – 10:30 PM 4.7(155)
ShopsLocally owned
Two Lanterns: Gifts at Old North Church
North End · Boston · 0.5 mi
Gift shop in North End
Closed · 10 AM – 5 PM 4.6(19)
FoodLocally owned
Yvonne's
Downtown · Boston · 0.3 mi
Refined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.
Closed · 5 PM – 1 AM 4.5(3676)
BarsLocally owned
Wicked Craft Co.
North End · Boston · 0.3 mi
Sandwiches, cocktails & craft beers served in an easygoing, plant-filled hangout with a terrace.
Closed · 5 PM – 12 AM 4.6(1681)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Euno
North End · Boston · 0.4 mi
Creative Italian cuisine & cocktails in an intimate street-level room & candlelit downstairs grotto.
Closed · 5 PM – 10 PM 4.6(529)
CoffeeLocally owned
Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge
Downtown · Boston · 0.3 mi
Stylish haunt with an old-world vibe serving brunch & snacks, plus coffee, craft beer & cocktails.
Closed · 7 AM – 8 PM 4.5(1116)
FoodLocally owned
SJ's Restaurant
Leather District · Boston · 0.7 mi
Bistro in Leather District
Closed · 11 AM – 10 PM 4.6(53)
ShopsLocally owned
Injeanius
D Street / West Broadway · Boston · 1 mi
Boutique carrying 30+ brands of designer denim jeans, plus T-shirts, tops, jewelry & accessories.
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.8(36)
BarsLocally owned
Extra Dirty Cocktail Club
North End · Boston · 0.5 mi
Cocktail bar in North End
Closed · 5 PM – 11:30 PM 4.8(121)
BarsLocally owned
Nook
Prospect Hill · Boston · 2.5 mi
Cocktail bar in Prospect Hill
Closed · 4:30 PM – 11 PM 4.5(130)
ShopsLocally owned
Flat of the Hill
Beacon Hill · Boston · 0.6 mi
Well-stocked gift shop with designer handbags, jewelry, home decor & knickknacks.
Closed · 11 AM – 5 PM 4.7(34)