Bars
Moon Bar
Back Bay
Closed5 PM – 10:30 PM$$
Sophisticated outpost offering a range of …
Local Hidden Gems in Boston, MA
The under-the-radar rooms: listening bars, corner bodegas, tiny galleries and places you only hear about from a friend. Everything below is in Boston — open hours, ratings and directions are live.
Local Hidden Gems in Boston
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Bars
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar
South End
Closed5 PM – 12 AM$$
Spicy, Cajun-style seafood boils anchor a …
Coffee
The Sipping Room By Breeze
West Fens
Closed12 PM – 6 PM$
Coffee shop in West Fens
Coffee
Boston Sail Loft
Downtown
Open now11:30 AM – 2 AM$$
Waterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-…
Food
Carmelina's
North End
Closed11:30 AM – 10 PM$$
Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions…
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gem in Boston: Long Term 1 Month + Only
West Street / River Street
Hours not listed$$
Lodging in West Street / River Street
Food
Tony & Elaine's
North End
Closed5 PM – 9:30 PM$$
Informal restaurant with a patio whipping …
Hidden Gems
Boston Hidden Gems
North End
Closed8:30 AM – 6 PM$$
Tour agency in North End
Food
Bonne Chance Cafe
West End
Closed7 AM – 3 PM$$
Easygoing breakfast & lunch outfit offerin…
Hidden Gems
Nichols House Museum
Beacon Hill
Closed10 AM – 1 PM$$
A grand 1804 Beacon Hill residence turned …
Food
Yvonne's
Downtown
Open now5 PM – 1 AM$$$
Refined yet playful supper club in a hands…
Bars
Georgie's Wine Bar (and Shop)
Downtown
Closed4 PM – 8 PM$$
Airy spot with a large selection of wine &…
Bars
Piattini
Back Bay
Closed12 PM – 9:30 PM$$
Rustic Italian eatery crafting small plate…
Food
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Beacon Hill
Closed8 AM – 9 PM$$
Book store in Beacon Hill
Coffee
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Back Bay West
Closed8 AM – 10 PM$$
Indie bookstore & cafe with a big all-day …
Bars
Vermilion
Downtown
Closed11:30 AM – 10 PM$$$$
Steak house in Downtown
Bars
1928 Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Closed4:30 PM – 11 PM$$$$
Elegant restaurant with traditional Americ…
Food
The Salty Pig
South End
Closed11:30 AM – 10 PM$$
Pork-focused bistro offering American comf…
Coffee
Café 26
Downtown
Closed7 AM – 3 PM$$
Relaxed, contemporary cafe serving coffee …
Food
Café Gigu
East Boston
Open now4 PM – 1 AM$$
Restaurant in East Boston