Charley's Eating and Drinking Saloon
284 newbury street. one of the most popular bars in boston's back bay neighborhood. good food and good drinks, all at affordable prices.
Daisy Buchanan's
240 newbury street, 617 247-8516. one of the most popular nightlife spots in boston's back bay neighborhood, particullarly for college age students. a great drinking atmosphere, but beware of moderately expensive prices for drinks.
The Tam
222 tremont street, for anyone visiting the back bay neighborhood of boston and looking for a good night that is light on the wallet, the tam is a the best "dive-bar" experience around. friendly bartenders, cheap prices for beer, and an all around fantastic atmosphere complete with video games, karaoke, trivia, and old-style jukeboxes make for an enjoyable night for drinkers of all ages.
The Pour House
907 boylston st. a favorite with locals, the pour house offers cheap food and drinks in a fun atmosphere. weekends tend to be crowded, but during the day it is a great place for a cold brew and gigantic plate of nachos.
Cottonwood Cafe
222 berkley street. cottonwood has a tequila menu to rival many restaurant's wine lists. their margaritas are the best in town. they also carry a respectable wine list and a good selection of regional and national micro brews.
Sonsie
327 newbury st. extremely trendy and somewhat expensive, sonsie is known as a place for beautiful people. multiple celebrities have dined here, and a few movies have been filmed within. there is reason for this, the food is excellent, the atmosphere serene and the dowstairs wine bar is to die for.
Espresso Royale Caffe
288 newbury st, "+1" 617-859-9515, (http://espressoroyale.com). located a few steps down below newbury street, espresso royale serves up its coffee and snacks with unique style. a small patio lets you enjoy your drink outside in the warmed months, while the interior, complete with cool art, music and wood tables is inviting and cozy. the tempo here is slower than that outside on the street, so you'll feel comfortable slowing down a bit and maybe even engaging in a board game.