First visit, Monday 4/20/26…read more Visiting Boston on a work trip, I had no idea the Marathon was today! Met 4 colleagues at The Red Fox for dinner, a recommendation from a friend of my colleague. Tough to find initially and very unsuspecting upon arrival. As you enter the front door (think like walking into a foyer of a small apartment building) you go down a flight of stairs into the restaurant. Then wow, this place is awesome! Small entry way into the restaurant with a hostess immediately greeting you. The bar is your first view of the place and it was packed. I'd describe it as dimly light, great atmosphere and ambience, almost a speakeasy feel. I'd recommend a reservation. The hostess walked us to our table, walking along the bar line with small 2-4 top tables to our left, we then turned left into the main dining room. 5 of us and we were seated at a horseshoe style table, plenty of room for up to 6 adults. Service was instant, she was friendly and very knowledgeable. We ordered cocktails and a couple apps. The drinks arrived along with bread service. They added small side plates with oils and olives, a nice touch. The cocktails were fantastic as was the homemade bread. A unique twist with my cocktail (kettle one & soda), was the single ice cube that was a long rectangle cube that was so clear you couldn't see it! The cubes length was the same as the tall glass it was served in and didn't melt. For dinner I listened to our server who recommended the Chicken Parmigiana with a chefs twist using a vodka infused sauce, this dish was amazing! My colleagues all shared the same feelings that this meal was spectacular. Highly recommend The Red Fox!

Came here for drinks. A hidden gem…read more Aglio E Pepe $19 sparking Rose $14 No food. Cool place and Bartender very friendly.

Pretty good place with very delicious drinks!…read more The vibe here is very moody, with music very interesting-- just fair warning, it is quite loud music. But we liked it! Overall, I think this is a decent place to get some good drinks. Calamari was not too shabby, but the espresso martini was the best drink of the night!

We had a great experience at Parla. The back patio was the only option available when we booked…read morebecause of how busy they were, but it absolutely did not feel like a sacrifice. The vibe out there was great and ended up being a perfect spot for drinks and dinner. We did the table tasting menu and would definitely recommend going that route if you want the full experience. It was a fun way to try a variety of what Parla does best and made the entire meal feel more memorable. They also have a great wine selection with plenty of options to pair with the tasting menu. Great atmosphere, great experience, and definitely a spot we'd return to next time we're in Boston.

Totally worth the hype!…read more Came here for drinks with friends and was blown away with the creativity of the cocktails and the warmth of the staff. This place is tiny and you need to fight for your life for a reservation but it makes sense why it's so popular. The drinks are spectacular and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you through the whole experience. Will definitely be returning!

We had a wonderful visit to Farmacia for the Korean chapter…read more The cocktails were masterfully formulated and Susie was such a delight throughout the evening, being able to chat while also preparing the drinks. The other couples during the seating were lovely as well. Things I loved: *pay in advance--you pay when you make the reservation so you can just leave at the end *the cocktails--among the best you can find in boston. You can taste the care that goes into the menu preparation. *the service--we had such a nice evening that flew by Things of note: *the seating goes by pretty fast--for the volume of alcohol (3.5 drinks), the 90ish minute seating is too short. We ended up having to drink faster than we wanted to *the bar snacks--while tasty, they were teeny tiny. See my photo of the banchan--meant to be shared among two people. I was anticipating slightly more volumous snacks All in all, I totally recommend this experience and would definitely go back

Wig shop was incredible!! Have been wanting to come here for over a year and finally got a…read morereservation. From the look of the shop outside you would never know there is an amazing cocktail bar inside! I love that you are seated next to the person you come with and across from a party you don't know so it fosters conversation (if you want). There is much thought and detail in the menu, and drinks were outstanding. We came after dinner, so didn't get to try food but will definitely be back and want to try the cookie skillet and many more fun drinks.

My wife and I visited The Wig Shop after we had dinner at Willie's on Beacon Hill. When we walked…read moredown Temple, I saw it from across the street. My wife refused to believe that it wasn't a wig store. I laughed, opened the outer door, walked into a small vestibule, and opened the inner door to find a cocktail oasis. The hostess said they were very busy, but found us 2 seats and a table that we shared with another couple. The environment makes it easy to meet new people, and soon we were all chatting away, enjoying the music and the ambiance. Our server was great. She brought us water and dropped off the "menu" - part menu and part comic book. It was so innovative. All the cocktails are custom creations, but they do offer what they call "tabletop classics" as well. You go here to try new cocktails, not cocktails you can get anywhere. Go ahead, be daring! I had two Curly Colas, a take on a rum and cola, but nothing like anything I have had previously. Two kinds of rum, Averna, lemon and a little saline. It is served on ice with a dehydrated mushroom. Simply outstanding! My wife had a Bergamot Spritz that she loved. There are many cocktail places in Boston, but nothing like this! Go there and enjoy.

I had a hit and miss experience at The Flamingo. On our first night the drinks were flowing, the…read moreatmosphere was lively and the service was good. Unfortunately, our second visit was the complete opposite, with a much less enjoyable experience overall. That said, I really liked the decor and space. Cheers!

My friends and I stopped in here on a our first night in Boston. It was Friday night and a random…read morefind. We just happened to park across the street and noticed the bar but it was closed until later in the evening. We did did our thing and explored the area and decided to check out this spot before leaving. It's a little unassuming from the outside with the words Local Bar painted on the wall, but the little neon flamingo sign lets your know you're at the Flamingo. Walking in, the vibes were cool. They have this retro 80's Miami thing going on. It was cool. That's about all that was cool though. Customer service wasn't all that. The staff seemed more interested in their regulars. Since we walked in and used their facilities we decided just to have a shot and keep it moving. The shot wasn't even all that good. If it weren't for the cold customer service, we would have potentially spent alot more money here. It's a one and done for me!

Decent priced cigars, had a Churchill Late Hour and it was divine. Drinks were not worth it but…read moreits not a cocktail bar so much as a place for bros to smoke indoors and have a drink. Bros, tech bros, finance bros.. .all the bros

My wife and I stumbled upon this place this last Saturday afternoon and decided to stop in. Very…read morerelaxed place with speakeasy vibes. AC was blasting which felt great on a humid day. We both enjoyed a cigar and some drinks as we cooled off.

Such a fun experience and honestly such a deal for how many drinks and food you get! Definitely…read moreneed reservations, even on a weekday. You have to enter the building with a small fox picture, go down a set of stairs and check in at the counter of said restaurant before they lead you into the back where the speakeasy is. The menu is "set" in that they have a particular cuisine focus for the night and the four food dishes are predetermined as well as the first drink. That being said, you get to order three more drinks from their cocktail menu that range from lighter to more spirit forward, ending with more dessert type cocktails. All the drink flavors were so unique and a fun twist. The food was actually very substantial. Good flavors as well. Our favorite dishes were the lamb cigars (large egg roll shape with eggplant and spices) and the whole branzino. Everything was good though. Service was a very friendly and they were open about the fact that if you didn't like a drink they'd make you another one.

Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

Service has a lot to be desired. They're rude and don't focus on customer service…read more We ended up walking out because they just gave attitude from the first words out of their mouth. I had my laptop and was NOT doing any work on it. I just had it with me and I wasn't even planning to do work on it. I was there to get coffee. They came up to me and gave me attitude over it and them not wanting screens. I was like okay but then they walked off and didn't take our orders. They saw us leaving and asked if we wanted anything. We said "No! I said we respected your wishes and never disrespected your policy but instead of taking our orders you gave us shit and walked off." They obviously don't want customers.

Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this…read morepast weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend!

The Risotto Gamberoni al Zafferano was 1 of 1. It was the most authentic, creamy, nutty, seafood…read moreRisotto I've ever had in my life and I've had plenty around the country over the years. Hats off to the amazing chef/cook, I will definitely be coming back with my whole family one day in the future. My daughter loves Italian food; particularly pasta, so we will have to have her experience what I have with Nando's. Last but not least, the charcuterie board was amazing and a great portion for one person and could have been shared by two people easily. I cannot wait to go back to the North End!!!

Nice restaurant good food. Right on the Main Street of Hanover street. Great service and small…read moreportions kinda of high priced but it's worth a trip. We actually went there then hit the feast . Love the north end.

The location of this place is in the north end. The staff is…read morevery helpful and nice. It's a great place for breakfast on the weekend You need to make the reservation for your breakfast. The staff is very helpful and very fast also parking is also hard to get. The breakfast is very delicious and tasty .

Ok apps and average mix drinks and service. Ok bar set up. Really nothing that sticks out to say…read morewow. Maybe checkout again if in the area.