Boston | West End

WEST END

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DINING & NIGHTLIFE

WARD 8
90 North Washington Street
Gastropub eats & vintage-inspired craft cocktails pair off in a rustic-chic space with a marble bar.

MAMMA MARIA
3 North Square
Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.

LUCCA
226 Hanover Street
Intimate pick for traditional Northern Italian dishes, with a focus on seasonal produce.

BODEGA CANAL
1805, 57 Canal Street
Rustic-glam West End hangout for south-of-the-border cuisine, tequila-forward cocktails & more.

BOVA'S BAKERY
134 Salem Street
Family-owned bakeshop, opened in 1932, offering up breads, cookies & sandwiches 24 hours a day.

ALCOVE
50 Lovejoy Wharf
Regionally sourced, Mediterranean-inspired fare offered in energetic, stylishly decorated surrounds.

BACCO
107 Salem Street
Homemade pastas & floor-to-ceiling windows are highlights at this romantic Italian restaurant.

BRICCO
2340, 241 Hanover Street
Sophisticated spot for modern takes on Italian fare, cocktails & late-night brick-oven pizza.

TRATTORIA DI MONICA
1827, 67 Prince Street
Lively Italian eatery providing housemade pastas & Italian wines in a snug, candlelit dining room.

MA MAISON
272 Cambridge Street
Chef Jacky Robert serves French classics, plus Gallic-style cocktails, at this sophisticated spot.

MIKE'S PASTRY
300 Hanover Street
Renowned Italian bake shop providing cannoli in multiple flavors, gelati & biscotti since 1946.

TABLE BOSTON
445 Hanover Street Suite B
Italian fare in a cozy and family friendly atmosphere.

TAVERN IN THE SQUARE
120 Beverly Street
American fare, draft beers, patio seats & TV sports are on tap at this casual local chain.

NORTH SQUARE OYSTER
5 North Square
Seafood spot putting a modern twist on traditional plates & cocktails in an airy, buzzy space.

CITY WINERY
80 Beverly Street
Wine bar with Mediterranean eats, plus an on-site winery, retail shop & acclaimed live music space.

TIP TAP ROOM
138 Cambridge Street
Upscale pub serves beer, wild game & inventive brunch dishes in an open, modern space.

EQUAL EXCHANGE CAFE
226 Causeway Street
Cozy coffee shop bringing together drinks sourced from a local co-op & a veggie-heavy food menu.

WEST END JOHNNIE'S
138 Portland Street
Owner's collection of vintage sports memorabilia adorns the walls at this upbeat bi-level hangout.

NEPTUNE OYSTER
63 Salem Street, # 1
Lines form for the raw bar & warm, buttered lobster rolls at this tiny, high-end oyster bar.

CLINK
215 Charles Street
Original bars & cells in this former jail provide a unique setting for modern American dishes.

SCAMPO
215 Charles Street
Liberty Hotel's chic destination (& former jailhouse) for Italian fare & mozzarella bar.

NIGHTSHIFT BREWERY
1 Lovejoy Wharf
Local craft brewery featuring a sprawling taproom with communal tables & a variety of beers.


 
 

ARTS & CULTURE

FREEDOM TRAIL
2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States.

PAUL REVERE PARK
North Washington Street
5-acre park located on the Charles River featuring a large oval-shaped lawn, an informal performance area, and a playground.

TD GARDEN
100 Legends Way
New England's Premier Sports and Entertainment arena, and home to the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics.

DEFILIPPO PLAYGROUND
Prince Street
Small playground with a few courts and a small playlot for children.


 
 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

EXHALE BOSTON
2 Battery Wharf
Fitness studio offering Barre, Cardio, Yoga, HIIT, and Core Cycling classes.

CENTRAL ROCK GYM
99 Beverly Street
World class indoor climbing, fitness, and community experience

ZONE5 FITNESS
3 Hancock Street
A mix of strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and a monitor that tracks your progress as well as personal training.

TITLE BOXING CLUB
226 Causeway Street
Full-body boxing and kickboxing classes.

ROWHOUSE
25 Lovejoy Wharf
Boutique indoor rowing studio.


 
 
 

HOTELS

 

THE BOXER BOSTON HOTEL
107 Merrimac Street
The Boxer Boston hotel rooms & suites celebrate downtown Boston’s historic architecture, with the unique triangular structure of the Flatiron Building providing a new and different experience in each room.

HOTEL INDIGO
280 Friend Street
Charming boutique hotel.

KIMPTON ONYX HOTEL
155 Portland Street
Hip boutique hotel featuring sleek rooms with arty accents, a chic cocktail lounge, wine receptions, and loaner bikes.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT BOSTON HARBOR
34-44 Charles River Avenue
Waterfront hotel overlooking Tudor Wharf featuring straightforward studios, complimentary breakfast, and indoor pool.

COURTYARD MARRIOT
107 Beverly Street
Sophisticated rooms & suites in a refined hotel offering a restaurant, a bar & complimentary Wi-Fi.


NEIGHBORHOOD NECESSITIES

WHOLE FOODS
Charles River Plaza | 181 Cambridge Street

MASS EYE & EAR
243 Charles Street

BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET
100 Hanover Street

SHRINER HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
51 Blossom Street

MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 Fruit Street


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