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Friend catch-up

Friend catch-up in Boston

Two to six, conversation-forward, new friends or old.

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Example nights

Real Boston venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Small plates at Rebel Rebel in Prospect Hill, then dinner at Remnant Brewing - Taproom, Cafe, and Smiles.

  • 01Rebel RebelProspect Hill · $$
  • 02Remnant Brewing - Taproom, Cafe, and Smiles.Prospect Hill · $$
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Games at VERSUS in Downtown, then dinner at Teddy's on the Hill in Beacon Hill.

  • 01VERSUSDowntown · $$
  • 02Teddy's on the HillBeacon Hill · $$
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Small plates at Tilde in North Cambridge, then dinner at Five Horses Tavern in Davis Square.

  • 01TildeNorth Cambridge · $$
  • 02Five Horses TavernDavis Square · $$
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Nook

    Prospect Hill · $$$

    Small, fireplace-lit cocktail bar at Bow Market—well-made seasonals, cozy couches, terrace seating, perfect for a long catch-up.

  2. 02

    Delux Cafe

    South End · $

    Casual, kitschy bar with serving up eclectic eats & drinks, plus Elvis memorabilia on the walls.

  3. 03

    Fool's Errand

    West Fens · $$$

    Small, hard to find, retro lighting—the bartender remembers your drink. Creative cocktails, wines by the glass, weird snacks. Apéro or stay for hours.

  4. 04

    Deep Ellum

    South Side · $$

    Small, convivial gastropub with eclectic fare, a long craft beer list, classic cocktails & a patio.

  5. 05

    The Independent

    Prospect Hill · $$

    Cozy neighborhood spot with orange wine, excellent fried chicken sandwich, and a snapdragon that hits like a French 75. Brick walls, card games, lingering crowds.

  6. 06

    Cisco Brewers Seaport

    D Street / West Broadway · $$

    Lively seasonal pop-up offering craft beer in an outdoor venue with food trucks & picnic tables.

  7. 07

    Dear Annie

    Baldwin · $$$

    Natural wines by the bottle, grilled cheese that shouldn't work but does, communal table energy—locals' answer to a neighborhood wine bar.

  8. 08

    Rebel Rebel

    Prospect Hill · $$

  9. 09

    Barcelona Wine Bar

    Brookline · $$

    Spanish tapas and wine in a cozy room where servers actually explain things — paella takes time, but it's worth it.

  10. 10

    The Cellar Food & Drink

    Harvard Square · $$

    Cash only, basement dive in Harvard Square — classic rock, copper bar top, chill bartender, no TV screens. Bring your own food.

  11. 11

    Barlette

    North Brookline · $$$

    Speakeasy nooks in a corner of the Arcade—seasonal cocktails like citrus-bourbon with seven kinds of citrus. Reserve ahead, fills by six.

  12. 12

    Tilde

    North Cambridge · $$

    Coffee spot that becomes a wine bar at night — rotating local art, in-house syrups, intentional domestic wine list, genuine third-place energy.