Boston is known for it’s rich beauty, unique history, and great accents; but many people are not aware of the amazing nightlife that can be found. Spending one night in Boston will cause many people to fall head over heals in love with the city. So, if you are planning a visit to Boston, tread lightly and check out some of these great places to spend a night out in the famous city!
Dance Your Night in Boston Away
If you’re looking for great music where you can groove all through the night in Boston, check out Venu. Venu Nightclub opened in 1999 and it has easily taken the top spot on a list of best things to do in Boston on a Friday night. The design is modern and sleek, the music is diverse, and the guests are happy. Everyone seems to have a great time at Venu. It’s easy to see why it’s a popular choice when heading out for the night in Boston!
If you’re looking for something a little more up-tempo, head out to Cambridge or Allston for the electronic dance parties. Boston is home to some of the best electronic DJ’s, both new and established, in the nation. Hook up with a few promoters on Facebook and have the inside track to basement parties, roof parties, raves, warehouse parties, and all of the official dance festivals you could ever want.
Boston and the Irish Go Hand in Hand
It’s impossible to visit Boston without searching for “the best pub near me“. The best nights in Boston are spent having a beer at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub. Located at 332 West Broadway, it’s centrally located for everyone looking to have a great night in Boston! While the place offers outdoor seating, the inside is spectacular. The decor will remind anyone of how amazing Boston is!
If you’re looking for a more authentic Irish night out, head into deep southie, just north of Dorchester, for some of the oldest and most established Irish bars in the city. Be sure to come respectful though, as these old mob hangouts still attract a workingman’s crowd. As they say in The Departed, don’t order a cranberry juice; its whiskey, neat.
Dinner and a Show
If you’re headed out for a show and need to grab some food, check out Abby Lane Food & Spirits. It’s located in Boston’s Theatre district so it’s the perfect stop before or after a show. The menu features all sort of entrees including salads, sandwiches, and full entrees of baby back ribs or pork loin. The possibilities are endless at Abby Lane Food & Spirit so make sure to try a little of everything.
While you’re downtown, if you’re looking for a cheaper way to get a dinner and a show, head into Chinatown for a whole range of options. There are theatres that you can eat at, plenty of outdoor restaurants where street performers can entertain you, and enough food carts to satisfy any greasy-spoon lover.
Boston is known for it’s rich history and it’s present in these locations. Boston is a great place to head out for a night full of dancing, drinking, and eating!
Gina Vinnitsky blogs for Boston Luxury Residential, a superb resource for Boston transplants. When she’s not writing about real estate or the luxury lifestyle, she’s usually searching the Boston luxury apartments that can be found on BLR’s website and the Boston Luxury Residential Facebook page.
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Great photos. Looks like someone had a good time!
I am told I had a really great time.