Fantastic little spot! The host/server is most certainly the highlight of my review. She was…read morecheery, hospitable, and informative during both our wait and our service. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 on a Thursday evening, but that felt like no issue with the level of service she provided us. She checked in with us, provided updates, and was just splendid to interact with! Once inside, I throughly enjoyed my cocktail and the snacks we ordered. No complaints!

I hosted my 30th birthday party at Barlette and had the greatest night. Between the private party…read more(and having visited Barlette on multiple occasions now), I can confidently say every drink on the menu is a winner. The snacks hit the spot, and the music and ambiance are perfect. I was able to enjoy the night while the Barlette team took care of all the behind the scenes details. I brought in pizza and cake and they helped with set up/clean up, and I was able to connect my phone to their speakers and play my own music. Whether you are visiting for a night out or hosting a private event at Barlette, I cannot recommend it enough!! Such a gem in Brookline.

I always have a special time at events here. Beautiful grounds, spectacular vehicles, and an…read moreoverall happy mood and attitude from folks visiting. Car porn! This visit was for a cars and coffee lawn event.

Pros: Interesting history & architecture with two small floors of both modern & antique…read moreautomobiles. Cons: Smug young man at entrance desk who did not acknowledge us on entry or exit. Obviously does not care or value his job.

Winderful history - made even better by our amazing docent Andrew- who went out of his way to give…read moreus a tour the day after Thanksgiving. It was the highlight of our family's trip to Boston. We are so grateful!

The last surviving 18th century residence in the Sumner Hill section of Jamaica Plain, it was built…read moreas a residence and farmstead in 1760 for a wealthy British Naval officer. As he was a loyalist prior to the American Revolution, he abandoned the house in 1774 and fled from Boston. The house was confiscated by American forces initially as a headquarters and later as a hospital. Today, the house has been carefully preserved. The grounds are open to the public and the interior is used for hosting events. As I was just passing through Jamaica Plain, I did not have an opportunity to attend an event. But the outside is lovely and worth a look to see what homes might have been like a few hundred years ago. The US doesn't have much history, but there's some here for sure.

Fun little free museum and you can learn a little bit about the history of Bostons water supply!…read more The educational videos and demos about the engines powering the aqueducts were really interesting. The engines themselves are also very cool and quite a bit larger than i expected. I was surprised as well that there was a little section on the second floor which allows you to see the top view of the engines as well as the steeple. Fair warning that the museum isn't air conditioned except the top levels. You can also join a tour which I believe costs money, but this allows you to go into the engines and explore.

" Hours Wednesday- Sunday 11:am -4pm it's FREE"…read more "Waterworks Museum". Wow I live right near here and I didn't know this place existed . The y have a small parking lot . If this doesn't work out , they have street metered parking . It's very interesting. My husband and I had a great time . We learned something new , it was free . We even found non metered parking . So the parking was free .

I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

Attended a small corporate event here. The space was perfectly arranged for our group with meeting…read moretables in a sunny side room, and buffet style breakfast in another. Staff maintained the food service regularly and cleaned up so quietly I hardly even noticed them. Bathrooms were small and oddly located (under the stairs and tucked away upstairs). There seemed to be some historic artwork wood engravings) and likely some valuable books in the library, but no signage to describe the pieces. Getting there was easy from the T and there are several public lots/garages nearby.

Came here for an alumni event. The castle is beautiful. You can definitely feel the history when…read moreyou are inside. There is a nice view of the Charles River from the back balcony. This mansion was built in 1915 in the Tudor Revival style. If you want to learn more about this place please get to their website. It is a pretty interesting read. I heard that there are many weddings and and other special events held here. The event catered appetizers and desserts. They were delicious. If you are ever on the BU campus this vine covered castle is a must see!

The Paper Mouse is a beautiful store. They stock a wide range of pens, inks, paper and gift items…read morerelated to paper products. The store is a visual delight. Everything is displayed beautifully! The people who work there are very helpful and knowledgeable about pens and inks. They really took their time helping me with my selections as I am new to the world of fountain pens. Wonderful shop.

I've been this place upwards of 50 times, the services are so wonderful, and everyone is so…read morewelcoming. Wonderful for artsy collectors and casual browsing alike.

I can't say enough good things about the Chickpea after school program! My daughter absolutely…read moreloves going there--she's always excited to share the new activities, games, or even field trips they've had that day. The staff always have something engaging planned, and it's clear that they put a lot of heart into everything they do. What really stands out to me is how the teachers and Ms. Cecilia treat the children--with so much respect, kindness, and care. My daughter often says she feels like a "grown-up" because of how empowered and supported she feels there. It's truly a place that goes beyond expectations to help little ones grow, feel seen, and gain confidence. As a working parent, it gives me tremendous peace of mind to know that she's in such a nurturing and enriching environment. They even handle school pickups, which has been a huge help. I'm incredibly grateful for the Chickpea team and the joy they bring to my daughter's afternoons.

This is a great place to bring the little ones. If they're not in daycare or if school is closed…read morefor the day, this place is welcoming, safe and fun. Drop in hours are 10-1 or 2, it might vary. Best to go by 10 or 11. Drop in play, very nice owner. You can even pack and feed lunch before you leave so baby/tot can nap on the walk home. Pricing is reasonable. This is not a place where kids get a lot of energy out. It's not a gym, this is really imaginative play and crafts, etc. Still very good and also good to interact with other kids.

I'll make this short. Lovely back yard setting, very nice &…read morefriendly service. Food was excellent, presentation was great. Well made drinks. We were 6 people, bill was around 380..with the tax, tip & recommended 4% for the kitchen staff, another 80 in fees, which kills me after traveling through Europe fairly often. So 440 total. Way to much for one drink each for 5 of us, no drink for the 6th, no bottle of wine, split 1 app 7 olives, no coffee, 2 desserts. Way too pricey. When did 34-38 dollar entrees become the norm ? I would never return for one reason..that 4% tip for the kitchen. Pay your back of the house staff from those $$$$ entrees. Perhaps another idea is to take a % off each $15+ cocktail and pay their kitchen staff with it. I have not seen this done in years..absolutely no where. During the height of Covid, yes. But it faded away rather quickly and left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Also, I'd recommend lighter plates, those poor ladies hauling in those large & heavy dishes is not a good look.

Top spot in Needham. Great food. Ambiance is classy but comfortable. Great prices. But I'm taking…read moreaway one whole point for the unreadable menu. The patrons are 40+ and the wavy, narrow, spotty font was completely unreadable. I thought it was just me, but the waiter said they've heard it before. And then I caught the table next to me reading it to each other. See the pic I took. This is completely fixable, if the owners read yelp.

This was an amazing and creative experience for me. I have a boring day job so to actually think…read moreoutside the corporate box and write it was fantastic. Thanks to Yelp for the amazing pizza and spirits. I became one with the pen and myself. I can't wait for the next session.