Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club celebrates the aristocratic charm of Boston during the pre-Prohibition era between the two World Wars. It is replete with velvet chairs, period lamps and candles casting a dim glow, a stately white bar counter with Victorian mirrors and columns, and shelves lined with bottles exhibiting vintage labels. Its beverages are named after the who's who of the city. Its eclectic cocktail selection includes the gin-infused Million Dollar Cop, inspired by the famous brewer Garret Oliver, and the tequila-based King Solomon. One can also try their Rascal King and Liggett’s Literature, influenced by politicians and writers respectively. This restaurant tweaks American classics and offers a menu comprising of dishes like Lobster BLT, and Truffle Mac and Cheese. Its multiple themed bars, including the Speakeasy Room, can be hired for private dining and parties.

Downtown Boston, known for crowds and noise, has a hidden-away bar and eatery with an elegant touch. Silvertone Bar & Grill is popular with the corporate crowd looking for a place to relax and eat. There are candlelit booths for diners, and a small bar area for everyone else. The menu features entrees, such as pasta, steak, meatloaf and daily fish specials are simple yet tasty. However, it is the cocktails served here that grabs the fancy of regulars, and are worth the money.

Abby Lane strikes the right balance between casual and upscale dining. Executive Chef Jason Santos prepares a contemporary American menu heavily influenced by Asian and French flavors. With a creative spin on the classics, the menu features pan-seared duck, split-roasted half chicken, clam chowder and an array of pizzas to accompany drafts sparkling wine and inventive libations. Its proximity to Theater District makes it a go-to destination for guests looking to dine before or after a show. The family-oriented space boasts neighborhood views, low seating and chic decor for an old-worldly and sophisticated feel.

Drink quita esa sensación íntima, no sólo por su decoración y ambiente, sino también por su atento y competente personal de coctelera. Las cocteleras usan ingredientes frescos para crear bebidas deliciosas e inesperadas en el acto. Este tesoro escondido también sirve sabrosos bocadillos, así que es ideal para adentrarse en algo de comida acompañada de un cóctel especial.

Gracias a su acogedora decoración, bebidas mixtas y su personal atento, City Bar, aunque está ubicado en las instalaciones del Lenox Hotel, se ha construido la reputación de ser mucho más que un simple bar de lobby. Solo la lista de bebidas lo hace especial. Cuenta con largas listas de Martini, champán, "infusiones diabólicas" y otros cócteles especiales, así como impresionantes colecciones de whisky, tequila y ron, por lo que a ningún bebedor le faltará la variedad. Hay que probar los sabrosos bocadillos del bar.