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It's a familiar sight in Boston: Some hapless college student is fumbling to find her driver's license for the doorman, only to be asked for a second form of ID. And if she can't find it and looks particularly young? Buh-bye. Boston's bouncers are a fearless lot, and out-of-towners should be ready to prove they're 21-plus. Plan to be in good company by 11 p.m., but the party's over at closing time: 2 a.m. sharp.
Boston is, of course, an Irish pub kind of town, and you've certainly got your pick of authentic haunts: There's one on practically every street corner. In the...more
Boston isn't normally associated with Latin dancing, but on Fridays and Saturdays this club near Park Street packs in a young, multicultural crowd for...more
The Middle East is the epicenter of nightlife in Cambridge's Central Square. It holds two clubs: Big names in indie rock and hip-hop (such as the Hold Steady...more
Like a less-exclusive version of New York City's Meatpacking District, this stretch of clubs, bars, and restaurants across from Fenway Park is Boston's one-stop...more
To avoid the college fray, thirtysomethings with manicures, polo shirts, and cash to blow on $10 lemon drop martinis head to this lounge on a nondescript street...more
To have a true Boston—make that Baahston—night out, head to this glorified crab shack on the waterfront, near the Institute of Contemporary Art. The...more










