Date spots
Drinks in Boston, MA
10 mapped venues from OpenStreetMap, listed without ratings or paid placement.
Bars and pubs for a date that can stay short or run longer. This page lists 10 mapped venues in Boston from OpenStreetMap, grouped by the neighborhood recorded for each venue. The city notes cover Beacon Hill, Central Square, Coolidge Corner, which can help you keep the date to one part of town. Listings are unranked; confirm hours and booking with the venue.
Mapped venues
Drinks in Boston
10 venues grouped by neighborhood when OpenStreetMap records one. Names and addresses are shown as mapped, with no ratings or prices added.
McCarthy's
The Plough and Stars
The Deck on Lansdowne
Cantab Lounge
Cambridge Common
Shojo
Cheers Beacon Hill
Castle Island
Bukowski Tavern
Tavern At the End of the World
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose where to go for drinks in Boston?
10 mapped venues are listed on this page from OpenStreetMap. Choose a venue that is easy for both people to reach, and use the neighborhood groups below to keep the date in one part of town. The list is not ranked.
Is a drinks date a good option for a first meeting in Boston?
It can be. A public venue with a clear start and end makes it easier to keep a first meeting short. Choose somewhere you can reach on your own transport, and tell a friend where you are going.
Do I need to check hours or book ahead in Boston?
Yes. Hours, booking rules and contact details can change, and the OpenStreetMap data on this page may not include them. Check the venue's own website or call ahead before you travel. If no website is listed, use the OpenStreetMap link to confirm the location.
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OpenStreetMap data for this city was retrieved on 2026-09-13. Listings are independent venues, not paid placements. Venue details can change, so confirm hours and booking with the venue before you travel.