The best bars & nightlife in Taunton

28 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pasta, seafood & other traditional fare offered in an upbeat setting with colorful art.

88 Union St (Attleboro)

Pasta, seafood & other traditional fare offered in an upbeat setting with colorful art.

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

1250 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

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

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Parla

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

230 Hanover St (Boston)

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

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OFFSUIT

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

5 Utica St (Boston)

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

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

1478 Tremont St (Boston)

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

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Avery Bar

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

10 Avery St (Boston)

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

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

54 Salem St (Boston)

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

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Old-school spot serving hearty portions of pasta, pizza & other Italian classics since 1950.

500 W Grove St (Middleborough)

Old-school spot serving hearty portions of pasta, pizza & other Italian classics since 1950.

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Farmacia

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

5 N Square (Boston)

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

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Burgundian

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Cozy cafe offering breakfast plates, burgers, waffles and beer, plus a beer garden.

55 Park St (Attleboro)

Cozy cafe offering breakfast plates, burgers, waffles and beer, plus a beer garden.

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

1 Lovejoy Wharf #101 (Boston)

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

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Fool's Errand

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

1377 Boylston St (Boston)

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

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Casual American eatery serving lunch, dinner & a Sunday breakfast buffet in a sports-bar setting.

1094 Bay St

Casual American eatery serving lunch, dinner & a Sunday breakfast buffet in a sports-bar setting.

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Union Straw

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Casual restaurant serving American fare, including a popular chicken and waffles dish, plus full bar.

16 Trescott St

Casual restaurant serving American fare, including a popular chicken and waffles dish, plus full bar.

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Clerys

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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)

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 drink, or even a bigger gathering. Put it on the weeknight rotation and let the catch ups take care of themselves.

From the Boston newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Moon Bar

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

129 Columbus Ave First Floor (Boston)

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

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

11 Beacon St (Boston)

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

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

581 Washington St (Boston)

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

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haley.henry

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

45 Province St (Boston)

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

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

397A Chelsea St (Boston)

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

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nathálie

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

186 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Small-production, natural and female-produced wines star at nathálie, where the rotating list and half-bottle setup make commitment optional. Pair a couple pours with elevated light fare and call it your easy midweek reset, courtesy of a James Beard recognized wine program that actually keeps things fun.

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

525 Tremont St (Boston)

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

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Gray's Hall

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

615 E Broadway (Boston)

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

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Krasi

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

48 Gloucester St (Boston)

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

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

80 Beverly St (Boston)

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

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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)

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 something spot on. Settle into the cozy, classy Eastie vibe, nibble through creative plates, and let their imagination and hospitality do the heavy lifting.

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

35 Temple Pl (Boston)

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

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jm Curley

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

21 Temple Pl (Boston)

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

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