The Boston Shaker

Your friendly neighborhood cocktail supply store!

8 / 10
45
ratings
  • Phone

    (617) 718-2999

  • Website

    thebostonshaker.com

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  • Type

    Food and Beverage Retail

Address

69 Holland St (btwn Irving Street & Wallace Street) Somerville , MA 02144 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover)

Comments / 9


Keywords:

cocktails poke staff bitters
BU Today

After poking around, you realize that cocktails could be regarded as a science—after all, who knew you needed a mini angled measuring cup for the perfect pour or a professional ice-crushing bag? Read more

Dan Fogarty

If "Blue's Clue's" was called "Booze Tools ," was about craft bitters instead of a dog, and was a store instead of a kid's show, it would be this. Four fancy drink emojis out of five ???? ???? ???? ???? .

Thrillist

The supply store for refined home boozing, TBS stocks a full repertoire of cocktail tools , implements, glassware , and ingredients in a space that features recipes, demos, and tastings. Read more

Ilia

The people are friendly and know what they're talking about. Also, excellent bitters selection.

Trevor Christian

Be sure to let them know if you're a local bartender and they'll give you a 10% discount on all your purchases!

David Holtz

Super knowledgable staff . Try all of the different bitters !

Johnny Mango

Very knowledgeable staff , not many places you can go test try a flight of biters.

Shannon Sweetser

Chat up the owner about a specific cocktail you've tried and Boston and want to make & he will totally call the mixologist at your favorite restaurant or bar and ask them what recipe/liqour they use!

Nathan P.

Sample bitters , buy toys for cocktail nerds.

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