Boston · Neighborhood
Back Bay
25 venues carrying Back Bay after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.
Top 18 venues
01
Abe & Louie's
Restaurant · $$$
High-end steakhouse known for classic steaks & sides, brunch & an extensive wine list.
02
Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street
Restaurant · $$
Rich, authentic gelato and sorbet — tiramisu, coffee, chocolate, passion fruit. Pricey but worth it. Cones shaped like flowers.
03
BOSTON RAMEN
Restaurant · $$$
04
Bukowski Tavern
Restaurant · $$
Vinyl spinning, obscure beers, burgers worth the noise — old-school Back Bay dive that's been here through everyone's whole life.
05
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
Restaurant · $$$
New Orleans-style tapas and cocktails in a moody back room — sliders, bbq shrimp, fried chicken thighs, oysters. Brunch too.
06
Club Café
Live music venue · $$
Welcoming cabaret-bar with piano, dancing, excellent New American food—French toast casserole, blueberry cheesecake, sweet potato fries. Pre-theater brunch spot.
07
Contessa Boston
Restaurant · $$$$
Rooftop Italian with lobster pasta that lands — reservation required, sunset views, worth the wait for celebrations.
08
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
Restaurant · $$$
High-end Italian steakhouse with an extensive menu & wine list, plus a refined bar.
09
Dirty Water Dough Company
Restaurant · $$
Craft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.
10
Global Jazz Club
Club · $$
11
Grill 23 & Bar
Restaurant · $$$$
Classy chophouse presenting surf 'n' turf classics & an ample wine selection in ornate rooms.
12
Insomnia Cookies
$$
Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.
13
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Restaurant · $$
Retro-modern bowling alley with comfort bites, cocktails & soda-fountain treats.
14
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
Restaurant · $$$
Charming artisanal chocolatier with a cafe offering high-end chocolate, pastries & hot cocoa.
15
Lolita Back Bay
Club · $$
Vibrant, trendy lounge offering Mexican-inspired eats & a lengthy tequila list amid Gothic decor.
16
Moon Bar
Bar · $$$
Caribbean-leaning seafood, craft cocktails, and staff who actually care — a grown-up's Back Bay refuge.
17
Night Shift Esplanade
Restaurant · $$
18
Piattini
Restaurant · $$
Small plates, pasta, wine — Newbury Street spot that does both well. Cozy bar, easy walk-in, truffled ravioli and fresh pesto.