Backbar

Boston at its best. Wanna be an insider? Go to Backbar (on a weekday in order to avoid the crowds) and ask Melinda or Sam for something that fits your tastes. You won't be disappointed.

Best cocktail bar in Boston with really creative drinks ! It is all about the cocktail and not about showing off!

A neat, modern speakeasy-style bar/lounge. All cocktails are certified delicious. Take a chance on one of the daily specials--you won't regret it! Perfect for a dark and stormy date night .

Backbar offers the perfect game day sweet and salty snack , Spicy Caramel Popcorn made with chipotle powder, smoked paprika , ground cumin , gooey caramel and house-cured bacon ! Read more

Some of (if not THE) most inventive cocktails in Boston. The staff is first-rate, too. Ask about upcoming events & try a "savory cocktail ".

Most major American cities house a killer cocktail bar . Boston's Backbar boasts a speakeasy vibe and creative concoctions—olive oil-based drinks, milk punch, and more—from local legend Sam Treadway .

Very knowledgeable bar tenders. Just tell them what you like and they make you a great custom drink. Yummy hot dogs , too.

The Montpelier is like wearing flannel on a crisp walk in the woods — a Vermont-inspired cocktail of whiskey , amaro and smoked maple syrup . Read more

Backbar boasts a speakeasy vibe and creative concoctions—olive oil-based drinks, milk punch, and more—from local legend Sam Treadway . Read more

Ask if Aaron is working. He's one of the cities best bartenders-oh-my-bad-I-mean-mixologist. Just get the man to make you a drink. He rules.

Order from the ever-changing chalkboard menu — perhaps some spicy caramel popcorn , bread and butter, or a charcuterie platter from chef-owners Diana Kudajarova and Tse Wei Lim. Read more

Excellent craft cocktails . Tell the bartender what you like and see what you get. You won't be disappointed. And don't forget the popcorn .

Despite the disjointed decor and sterile entry vestibule, the cocktails won me over. I haven't seen creativity like this in a drink menu in some time.

Check out the diverse selection of old cocktail recipe books on the left side of the bar , and then have one of the bartenders make your newly-discovered drink. They're always ready for a challenge.

Awesome cocktails ! Menu changes regularly. Get a bunch of cocktails between friends and do a tasting!

The best Brandy Alexander's I've had in a very long time. The baked to order cookies were the perfect accompaniment.

Find this discrete entrance in a back alley to Union Sq and know you've struck gold!

This place served as the Hub's first Ford dealership (allegedly), so it's fitting they have a 'tail called the Model T : a Beam Black/ Carpano/ Chartreuse take on the Manhattan . Read more

Feeling conflicted over the many great cocktail choices? Opt for the Bartender 's Special and choose your alcohol and a fruit for a personal concoction .

Try the cocktails they offer. Very tasty. The waiter was very friendly . Makes me sad that they close at 12 - seriously? And they don't know how to make an old fashioned .

Get there early, or go on a weeknight; it's small & delightfully intimate , but that also means a wait on a busy night.

Cocktails from Sam treadway , follow him and backbar on Instagram for the latest cocktails

Some of the best cocktails I've ever had. Cool vibe too. And obviously sketchy hallways make everything cooler.

You can reserve a seat at the bar , which is awesome. Literally call 'em up and ask for two seats at the bar and they'll hold them for you.

Great hidden gem in Union Sq. Get a sit at the bar and ask for a bartenders choice. Great mixology !

Not sure what you're looking for? A few brief words with one of the talented bartenders (I mean mixologists ) and you'll be set up with something beyond words.

Trust the staff with recommendations and drinks, you'll be in good hands and they know what they're doing

Beautifully crafted cocktails with a seasonal twist.

Great hidden speakeasy . Amazing shots, watch out for their Star Wars week lol

Feel free to try your cocktails with our very own, Boston-distilled gin , Wire Works. They carry it there and we guarantee that you'll love it!

Great cocktails including those made up on the spot with improv-style quick-listed ingredients.

Get there early to avoid a brutal line . Also try the ice cream sandwiches if they have them!

Come here for ramen in the winter and make sure you add extra pork belly . So good!

Difficult to find, however, that's exactly how a Speakeasy should be. Great atmosphere. Order the Dewar's 12 cocktail .

Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails . Be sure to make a reservation or get there early on the weekends.

Superb cocktails and the bacon caramel popcorn ain't bad either!

Get the scofflaw or the drink of the day. The model T is also awesome. Basically...you can't go wrong.

They always have good beers too but I'm always focused on the cocktails .

The best cocktail bar in Cambridge/Boston/MA.

Awesome service, the people here are super nice. The ramen was amazing too

milk punch is so sweet and delicious, unsure how alcoholic though!

Make a reservation and be on time. This is one of the best cocktail lounges in the area!

In the paraphrased words of the manager, "we're kind of gypsy, in fact don't show up on Tuesdays. we're so gypsy then that we aren't even open Tuesdays."

Nice little hidden place with great cocktails .

Art nouveau chalk menu is hand-drawn by a waitress from Journeyman (next-door). Excellent.

All the cocktails ! Can’t go wrong.

Every craft cocktail - division bell

The milk punch drink was interesting. Interior is very cozy .

Amazing cocktails , cool atmosphere

Great vibe and good cocktails