Recently had the opportunity to check out Bewley's Bar! My first impression? I loved it! This place…read moreis the definition of a hidden gem. Inventive cocktails, awesome bartender, the perfect comfy laid-back after school vibe. The place is small but really cute with seats available right in front of the bar. Even with a party of 3 at 8pm, we were promptly seated! We quickly grabbed a few menus and were immediately impressed by their great selection. There's something for everyone! The bartender really puts an incredible amount of care into his craft, and it shows. Great, diverse cocktail list and knowledgeable people that can whip up custom drinks on demand. He was attentive and always had a smile on his face. Oh, and pretty damn cute too! I definitely plan on coming back, probably at a later time to check out the night scene. Overall the drinks at Bewley's Bar are great and the company he keeps there even better. A great place to chat with "regulars", relax and try something new. Can't wait to return!

If you are traveling 1st class, business class or a sleeper accommodation, Amtrak Metropolitan…read moreLounge is available to use for free. Some stations allow others to use the services for the cost of a day pass. Just ask if this is available. The entrance is near the information kiosk. Take the elevator, or enter by the stairs. Once up too, check in with the Amtrak personnel who will take your train info and be sure to give you a boarding call when your train has arrived. There is a large seating area up a few steps more filled with a variety of comfortable seating options. On the same level as the check-in desk are a number of seats and work stations. Restrooms are at the back of the lounge. Snacks, water and newspapers are across from check-in. You can ask for a soda or coffee. This is a very nice perk for travelers, offering a quiet, safe space to wait for your train. You can also leave your bag here if you'd like to go down to the concourse to get a bite to eat, or explore the city if you have time.

The perfect place to rest before a long train ride. The lounge offers complimentary beverages and…read moresnacks plus numerous outlets to charge devices.

I arrived at the airport early and sat at the bar while waiting for my flight. The service was a…read morelittle slow but I think they were also short staffed at the time. I thought the portion sizes were pretty huge, I ordered an appetizer (Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts) and it could have been my entree. The brussel sprouts had a lot of sauce on them, could have used a little less, but they were still delicious. I had the black bean & avocado torta as well. It was surprisingly good. It held together well, didn't fall apart like most vegetarian sandwiches. I also appreciate that they had vegetarian options. The French fries were fresh and the right amount of crispy. I really enjoyed my meal here. I also had a glass of cabernet sauvignon, which I was pleasantly surprised by. It didn't taste like it had been open all day, which was great. This was a great place to pass the time while waiting for my flight. And I have to say, despite being short staffed, I still got what I asked for. They were mindful that people were waiting for flights and responded quickly when I asked.

5 stars for the pizza 1 star for service…read more Had 15 minutes before my flight was due to board and was famished. Luckily my gate was right outside of Monument so I could hear the announcements. Waited at the sign to be seated for at least 5 minutes. There weren't many diners, and there seemed to be plenty of staff though they all seemed frazzled as they rushed around. Waited another 3 minutes and finally someone came to seat me. It was like I was invisible. Time is of the essence when you need to eat and board a plane, so I was annoyed and thought I should've gone to Lucca. Ordered the margarita pizza and I let the server know I was about to board my plane. At this point they had already started boarding. Pizzas take no time at all in a wood fired oven so I thought I was safe. By the time it came I was only able to have one slice before I had to go. It was some of the best pizza I've ever had. If I could have taken a pizza box on board I would have. The sauce was so tasty if I had to pinpoint one thing that made this pizza stand out. It wasn't too sweet like most sauces. The crust was perfectly crisp and had great flavor. All of the flavors worked together perfectly and the crust just made it absolute perfection. What torture it was only having such a small amount. It's almost worth missing your flight for and the thought did cross my mind. Even though the service was horrible, I haven't stopped thinking about their pizza. Next time I'm in town this will be my first stop. The other people around me all had guacamole and chips and it looked delicious. Everyone seemed happy with their food and the quality looked good. Definitely check this place out but plan on slow service, don't come here in a hurry.

This is a really cute chill spot! Located outside the Charles Hotel, garden bar has a wine garden…read morekind of vibe. I tried the rose and an orange wine, I liked them both. They have good/snack options from KURED. I got a charcuterie box and loved it! Such a cool collab. Tons of seating and no line at the bar.

I used to call this place "Ned Divine's" until I realized that they were two separate places. Ned…read moreDivine's is a bar/lounge. Parris is next door where you dance though the two are connected. I've been on Saturday's and Friday's and it's $5 cover before 9:00pm and $10 cover after 9:00pm. There is no cover on Thursday. What's good: Live music. This can also be bad depending on the band. I've had totally decent experiences with the bands that play here. They do mostly cover songs of both stuff from the past and the top 40s. In between sets the DJ spins your usual top 40 hits. It's fun to dance to and there are usual a lot of drunk people out on the dance floor past 11. What's bad: Price of drinks. I was PISSED when my redbull vodka cost me $10. They used the crap vodka too. That sucked. I would just get beers. They serve Bud Lights in plastic bottles for like $3 or something. The clientele: It's an assortment of young 20s and college kids and the occasional bachelorette party. I once saw a pregnant girl there. That was bizarre. I wouldn't say it's high class or anything, just the standard drunk young crowd. If you are a girl you might get felt up but usually everyone here is polite and it's not an overly grind-up-against-you kind of place. Overall nothing special. I liked it a lot in college but now it's kinda eh because it's out of my way and you're not going to meet anyone interesting there (or at least in my opinion). You can get a similar experience at Tequila Rain for only $5 (though no live band).

I've been here four times since moving to Boston about two years ago. I always havea good time,…read morebut I'm a live music junkie and I enjoy rocking out to cover bands every now and again... My trick with Parris is to get into town really early, get in and get your hand stamped. Then I go and eat something tasty to eat in the market. I would recommend pregaming if at all possible, the drinks are kinda outrageously priced, but it's Boston, it's downtown, it's touristy and people want to drink so they get away with it.... BUT, I can say the bartender I went to poured me a SERIOUS vodka and club. It was more like a martini in a plastic cup then a vodka/club, so props to him for that... The crowd here is pretty young, I'm 27 and felt "old" last night... I also felt really tall, where did all the tall men go? Overall, I have a good time here, when my friends come in from out of town and want to get the "Boston" experience I drag them into Fanueil and say pick a line... All the bars in that area offer one thing, a good time with good friends.... Parris at least offers live music too... Oh one last note, come here with a group of people, the place is huge....

Went tonight-opening night and there was an art exhibit in the store and music…read more(www.lilyholbrook.com) and free wine, champagne and bites @ the lounge. the design is modern with a mix of dark and light (dark walls with lighter accents and candles). nice and relaxing.

I was a guest at an event at Bespoke Events. Very nice set up. Enough space for a good size party…read moreand bar. They allowed outside food. Very clean. The owner, Caeli, was professional and friendly.

An empanada shop lining the Speedway biergarten? GREAT IDEA!…read more Don't expect authenticity here. It was a fancy empanada. I went with ham and cheese. Diced up little ham cubes (think Pondersosa buffet.) Too much bread though. My daughter had the Beef. It reminded me of a spicy French meat pie. The beef had a mixture of onion and chimichurri. It was good but not the best ever. A good option for the biergarten.

A cozy no-frills wine bar with an excellent selection, friendly staff and tasty empanadas and hot…read moredogs. I really enjoyed it, especially when hopping between Birds of Paradise and Koji Club in the same little plaza. Great way to close out an evening. There's a little grocery here too - where you can buy wine, canned/jarred goods and some prepared foods (flan, dolce de ledge, chicken salad, pasta salad, etc).