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Late-night eats

Late-night eats in Boston

Open late, real food after bars.

Example nights

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

Dinner at Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits in D Street / West Broadway, then F1 Arcade Boston.

  • 01Borrachito Taqueria & SpiritsD Street / West Broadway · $
  • 02F1 Arcade BostonD Street / West Broadway · $$

Dinner at Felipe's Taqueria in Harvard Square, then Bosso Ramen Tavern in Riverside.

  • 01Felipe's TaqueriaHarvard Square · $
  • 02Bosso Ramen TavernRiverside · $

Drinks at Anchovies in South End, then dinner at University House of Pizza in Fenway–Kenmore.

  • 01AnchoviesSouth End · $
  • 02University House of PizzaFenway–Kenmore · $

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Anchovies

    South End · $

    Tiny, eclectic haunt drawing crowds for its menu of Italian favorites & late-night hours.

  2. 02

    Felipe's Taqueria

    Harvard Square · $

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

  3. 03

    South Street Diner

    Leather District · $

    24-hour diner with fried chicken eggs benedict, Boston Creme pancakes, chorizo hash — staff treats newcomers like regulars.

  4. 04

    New Republik

    Inman Square · $$

    Darts, late-night nachos, and a bourbon list — the successor to a Mass Ave institution, still packed on Mondays.

  5. 05

    Ward 8

    West End · $$

    Pre-show spot near North Station: solid burgers and wings, $5 beers, cocktails that deliver. Stays open late.

  6. 06

    Franklin Cafe

    South End · $$

    Late-night hangar steak and cocktails in the South End. Mussels, duck confit quesadilla, bar seats without reservations — the place that's still open at 11.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    The Kenmore

    Fenway–Kenmore · $

    Wings, burgers, Cajun fries — close to Fenway without the scene. Kitchen stays open late, staff actually cares.

  9. 09

    Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits

    D Street / West Broadway · $

    Fresh tacos ($5–6), well-made cocktails, speakeasy bar in back — late night, actual good service, Daniel's your guy.

  10. 10

    Tasty Burger

    West Fens · $

    Juicy burgers, craft beers, onion rings until late — the kind of place you end up at after a show with six friends and no regrets.

  11. 11

    Boston Burger Company

    Harvard Square · $$

    Inventive burgers, imaginative toppings & signature sauces served in vibrant, cozy quarters.

  12. 12

    MAGURO Sushi Thai Ramen

    Coolidge Corner South Side · $$

    Sushi, Thai, ramen under one roof — late-night authentic Thai food on weekends, fresh nigiri, crab fried rice. Casual and easy.