The best bars & nightlife in Brookline

Craft beers are made & poured at this taproom with cafelike coffee setup & bar snacks.

284 Broadway (Cambridge)

20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.

1250 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Speakeasy-inspired eatery offering Italian small plates & custom cocktails with a whiskey emphasis.

230 Hanover St (Boston)

Casual bar for sake tastings, as well as small bites and Japanese whiskey, plus friendly service.

525 Western Ave #6 (Brighton)

Longtime garden-level pub serving Tex-Mex, sandwiches, plus beer & wine in cozy digs with a patio.

58 John F. Kennedy St (Cambridge)

Shared plates & creative cocktails served in an intimate speakeasy that has an alley entrance.

5 Utica St (Boston)

Polished joint offering classic sandwiches & cocktails, plus a large selection of board games.

1478 Tremont St (Boston)

Casual brewhouse featuring a sprawling beer garden, plus pizza & samosa food trucks.

525 Western Ave (Brighton)

Swanky bar at the Ritz-Carlton serving up martinis & craft cocktails amid midcentury-modern decor.

10 Avery St (Boston)

Stylish yet relaxed gastropub serving upscale comfort food, cocktails & a robust craft brew list.

59 John F. Kennedy St (Cambridge)

Sandwiches, cocktails & craft beers served in an easygoing, plant-filled hangout with a terrace.

54 Salem St (Boston)

Stylish, intimate bar serving creative cocktails, snacks, and small dishes.

5 N Square (Boston)

Made-to-order Mexican food & Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.

21 Brattle St (Cambridge)

Chef-driven spot with cool vibe serving international small plates, plus craft brews & cocktails.

505 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Mixologists star at this hidden cocktail joint with an array of creative drinks in a sleek space.

567 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Laid-back restaurant serving Asian comfort food such as ramen, pho, and bao buns, plus cocktails.

285 Harvard St

Relaxed venue for craft beers on-tap, pizza and gourmet sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.

1 Lovejoy Wharf #101 (Boston)

Specialty cocktails, wines by the glass & unique pub snacks offered in a hip, retro setting.

1377 Boylston St (Boston)

Chic oyster bar and restaurant with seafood dishes, small plates, tacos and wine.

1164 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Hip haunt serving eclectic bar snacks along with creative cocktails in a street art–adorned space.

7 Sanborn Ct (Somerville)

Casual eatery for natural wines and other drinks along with small plates and snacks.

1741 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Neighborhood bar and brewpub offering beer, cocktails, and bites, plus live music and a backyard patio.

877 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Warm neighborhood spot offering draft beer, craft cocktails & elevated bar bites, including oysters.

75 Union Square (Somerville)

Wine bar specializing in desserts as well as other snacks, plus vinyl records.

204 Hampshire St (Cambridge)

Buzzy brewery/taproom offering craft suds to beer fans, along with live music & board games.

14 Tyler St (Somerville)

Casual, French-style eatery serving croissants, sandwiches and coffee, plus wine.

118 Beacon St (Somerville)

Trendy wine bar in Bow Market spotlighting natural wines and featuring a patio.

1 Bow Mkt Wy (Somerville)

Casual spot for craft cocktails and American bites like burgers, pasta, and steak.

70 Beacon St (Somerville)

Coworking space with a beer hall, also hosting private events and live performances.

4228 Washington St (Roslindale)

New England and Asian fusion fare served alongside handcrafted tiki cocktails in a tropical setting.

112 Mt Auburn St (Cambridge)

Puritan & Company leans modern American with classic New England vibes, from a legit brunch to the Puritan Oyster Bar for slurp-worthy…

1166 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Clerys is that easy yes when the group chat asks where to meet, a one stop destination in the historic South End for a quick bite, a quick…

113 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late-nights.

1700 Beacon St

Sophisticated outpost offering a range of seafood dishes, global wines & draft brews.

129 Columbus Ave First Floor (Boston)

A swanky 1920s-inspired setting, including a separate lounge, for upscale New England fare & drinks.

11 Beacon St (Boston)

Sleek restaurant offering spicy Sichuan dishes, as well as a bar with specialty cocktails.

295 Washington St

Creative wine program offering tastes to full bottles with small plates & entrees in a modern space.

581 Washington St (Boston)

Stylish, intimate wine bar with light menu of cheese, crudo & imported varieties of tinned fish.

45 Province St (Boston)

Romantic spot serving tapas including ceviche and tacos alongside craft cocktails and beer.

397A Chelsea St (Boston)

Cozy, colorful Spanish tapas restaurant & wine bar with a tiny shop in back selling books & music.

470 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Small-production, natural and female-produced wines star at nathálie, where the rotating list and half-bottle setup make commitment…

186 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Cozy gastropub serving American small plates ranging from steak tartare to octopus and spicy curry lamb meatballs.

105 Union St (Newton)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late nights.

525 Tremont St (Boston)

Comedy club offering drinks and live music in a casual space.

5 John F. Kennedy St (Cambridge)

Casual restaurant featuring burgers and veggie plates, along with a wine list focused on natural varieties.

615 E Broadway (Boston)

Modern American bistro offering burgers, pizza & pastas, plus a bar scene & live music.

320 Washington St (Newton)

Cool destination supplying contemporary Greek specialties & wines in industrial-chic surroundings.

48 Gloucester St (Boston)

Cozy eatery with charcuterie boards, small plates, and an extensive selection of wines.

401 W Broadway (South Boston)

Wine bar with Mediterranean eats, plus an on-site winery, retail shop & acclaimed live music space.

80 Beverly St (Boston)

Next Door Speakeasy is the kind of dimly lit hideaway where the bartenders actually ask what you're in the mood for, then dream up…

103 Porter St (Boston)

Flights & pints of housemade beers, plus casual bites, in a vaulted room with a cozy, historic vibe.

35 Temple Pl (Boston)

Eatery specializing in innovative American comfort food, also serving beer, boozy shakes & drinks.

21 Temple Pl (Boston)