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Boston is a city divided into neighborhoods, and its nightclubs are divided into crowds. Armani-clad international students head out late, after taking over one of the swanky restaurants on Newbury Street for preclubbing martinis. After dinner, they press $50 bills into the palms of doormen to get in ahead of the queue, and spend 1 AM-2 AM swilling champagne and grinding to imported techno at a downtown club.

Baseball cap-sporting students fill up clubs and pubs along Lansdowne Street, and hipsters bar-hop from Cambridge clubs to Allston "Rock City" and Jamaica Plain to catch live bands. Some clubs do double duty, scheduling live music early, then packing in a late-night dance crowd. Theme nights at clubs change frequently, so call first or check local listings. Cover charges for local acts and club bands generally run $5-$15; big-name acts can be double that. Dance clubs usually charge a cover of $5-$10. There's also a thriving "lounge" scene in downtown's coolest hybrid bar-restaurant-clubs, providing a mellower, more mature alternative to the student-focused club scene.
Avalon
(617) 262-2437
Avalon Boston
15 Lansdowne St Boston, MA 02215
Catch a rock band early in the evening, go home and change, then come back after 10pm to dance until 2am. Thursday's International Night lures a large foreign-student crowd, while on Fridays "Avaland" features top-notch local and acclaimed national DJs (Paul Oakenfold, Armand Van Helden). More local DJs pump up Saturdays, and Sunday's Gay Night is legendary...
Bar 10 (Westin Copley Place)
(617) 424-7446
Bar 10 Boston
10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Unlike most hotel bars, Bar 10 attracts an after-work crowd of professionals more likely to hail from offices next door than from out of town. The decor is understated, with furniture of sleek black wood and beige and tangerine velvet. Slatted window shades and heavy curtains block the light from outside...
Caprice Lounge
(617) 292-0080
Caprice Lounge
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Located across from the Wang Center, Caprice attracts euro students and club kids with its moneyed vibe. The split-level establishment features a lounge with two pool tables and a private bar on the second floor. Dark, rich colors and floor-to-ceiling drapes give both rooms an international feel. Drink prices are not for the faint of heart...
City-Bar at the Lenox Hotel
(617) 933-4800
City Bar Boston
710 Boylston St (Lenox Hotel) Boston, MA 02116
Perhaps as impressive as the bar's visual offerings are the drinks. From obscure bourbons and malts to a heady wine list, hard-to-please drinkers should leave satiated. The three "Infusions Diabolique," including Maker's Mark whiskey infused with Turkish figs, Chinese cinnamon and fresh vanilla bean, are dream-like in their complexity...
Champions Sports Bar (Copley Marriott)
(617) 279-6996
Champions Sports Bar
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Champions displays plenty of Boston memorabilia, giving a somewhat local feel to the lone outpost of a national sports bar chain. Friendly bartenders and servers are careful not to interfere with anyone's view of the dozens of TV screens (several booths contain small screens, enabling patrons to choose what game to watch)...
Felt Bar Boston
(617) 350-5555
Felt Bar Boston
533 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Located in the heart of Boston's Ladder District, Felt Boston is one of Boston's premier event venues. Whether visiting from out of state, coming after work, or just a night out on the town, Felt Boston offers the ultimate dining and entertainment experience to suit your needs...
Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall
(617) 227-2226
Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall Boston
65 Chatham St Boston, MA 02109
For sheer people-watching potential, few Boston nightspots are better. Downstairs, Abercrombie-clad students mingle with a distinctly local crowd. Upstairs, it's an urban dance scene, with a multiethnic crowd strutting its stuff, digging the hip-hop, and macking on the bridesmaids who got lost on their way to the bachelorette party...
Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
(617) 776-2004
Johnny D's Music Club
17 Holland St Somerville, MA 02144
A Somerville landmark since the '70s, Johnny D's quietly serves a diverse, ever-changing crowd; the clientele's makeup changes from night to night, depending on the evening's concert. With such a varied schedule, it's wise to know ahead of time what's in store. It could be a hillbilly jam one night, salsa the next...
Kings Sports Bar
(617) 266-2695
Kings Sports Bar Boston
10 Scotia St, Boston, MA 02115
Located in the former Loews Cheri cinema, this sprawling subterranean hangout offers various activities to a diverse clientele. By day, an all-ages crowd relaxes while enjoying games of 10-pin bowling. Come nightfall, the scene heats up as the kids go home and the socialites arrive, bringing with them lengthy waits for open tables and lanes...
Kitty O'Shea's
(617) 725-0100
Kitty O'Shea's Boston
131 State St Boston, MA 02109
The sole U.S. outpost of this European chain of Irish bars benefits from its heavily-trafficked location between the Financial District and Quincy Market. Daytime brings a trickle of tourists and area workers, while a young local crowd fills up the space at night. The bar drips with character, thanks to pine floors imported from Belfast and stained glass windows depicting historical Irish scenes...
Lucky's
(617) 357-5825
Lucky's Lounge Boston
355 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Lucky's signature laid-back vibe is kicked up to another level when rollicking Motown, funk and blues bands take the stage (nightly except for Mondays). In the crowd, people dance wherever they can find the room, while wallflowers sample house martinis like the Lady Luck, a bubbly raspberry-lime concoction...
Lucky Strike Lanes
(617) 437-0300
Lucky Strike Lanes Boston
145 Ipswich St Boston, MA 02215
Lucky Strike, a national chain of upscale bowling lounges, has a prominent Boston home directly above Jillian's popular pool hall. Despite 16 lanes, weekend waiting times have been known to top two hours. Those on the list--no reservations are taken--pass the time drinking designer cocktails while gawking at an astounding 80 feet by 10 feet video wall...
MJ O'Connor's
(617) 482-2255
MJ Connor's Irish Pub Boston
27 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116
Eclectic Irish food & spirits, a warm friendly atmosphere & beautifully handcrafted woodwork & murals make this authentic, upscale Irish pub one of Boston's best. Escape from the hustle & bustle of the city and come in and enjoy a delicious meal, have a pint & some great conversation...
Middlesex Lounge
(617) 868-6739
Middlesex Lounge Boston
315 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Perhaps Cambridge's ultimate multi-purpose destination, the Middlesex Lounge provides MIT workers and area residents with a chic lunch spot as well as a stylish lounge. The nighttime vibe depends on who's spinning (different DJs appear nightly)...
Mojitos Lounge
(617) 817-2533
Mojitos Lounge Boston
48 Winter St, Boston, MA 02108
With its attractive, international clientele and hot Latin tunes, Mojitos stakes its claim as one of the city's hottest nightlife spots. Thursdays host live salsa and merengue bands, while Fridays see crowds dance to a mix of reggaeton, bachata and other international genres. Saturdays start at 9pm with free salsa lessons...
Noir (In the Charles Hotel)
(617) 661-8010
Bar Noir Boston
1 Bennett St , Cambridge, MA 021389
Anyone looking for a romantic hideaway perfect for carrying on a forbidden affair should look no further than the aptly named Noir (the only fixtures that aren't black are the red lamps). High-backed black banquettes are ideal for canoodling, as is the hipster soundtrack...
Paradise Rock Club
(617) 562-8800
Paradise Rock Club
967-969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
The Paradise remains one of the city's most unique and rewarding venues to catch bands: Its small size (it boasts a capacity of around 500) casts performances from big-name acts in an intimate light. Future mega-stars such as U2, Van Halen and the Police all made their first Boston-area appearances here...
Revolution Rock Bar
(617) 261-4200
Revolution Rock Club Boston
200 High St Boston, MA 02110
Revolution Rock Bar is a new venue with a tribute to all things rock 'n' roll. This bar, lounge and restaurant has two floors. Dual DJ booths and a stage fit for a rock star, or a band of them, allows for multiple live entertainment options...
Roggie's Brew and Grille
(617) 566-1880
Roggie's Brew and Grille Boston
356 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton, MA 02135
Located just steps from campus, this BC hangout keeps students and other twenty-somethings coming back for its affordable drinks, varied menu items and funky atmosphere. With 52 brews on tap, even the most uppity beer snobs will find something appealing to quench their thirst...
Ruby Room (Onyx Hotel)
(617) 557-9950
Ruby Room Lounge
155 Portland St, Boston, MA 02114
With its leather banquettes and granite bar, this upscale lounge satisfies guests of the chic Onyx Hotel. The cozy seating arrangement promotes intimate conversations. The bar's cocktail list includes several concoctions like the "Charm School" (Woodford RS, Apple Pucker and cranberry juice)...
SAINT Nightclub
(617) 236-1134
Saint Nightclub Boston
90 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Deep in the bowels of the Copley Square Hotel lies the city's first self-described "nitery" (though it's more of an upscale lounge than a "nighttime eatery"). Saint's designers obviously had fun filling this turn-of-the-20th-century space with various stylish and futuristic accoutrements....
Scullers Jazz Club
(617) 562-4111
Scullers Jazz Club Boston
400 Soldiers Field Rd Boston, MA 02134
The legendary Scullers Jazz Club offers a world-class view, sound system and stage for performers you won't see anywhere else in Boston. We have played host to the biggest names in straight-ahead, Latin and contemporary jazz, as well as blues, soul, R&B, cabaret and world music....
SoHo
(617) 562-6000
SoHo Boston
386 Market St Brighton, MA 02135
By day, there are plenty of leather seats and tables for those looking to eat or relax, while at night most of the downstairs level is cleared out to allow space for dancing to popular, DJ-spun tunes. Several well-stocked bars are strategically located to ensure no patrons have to wait long for a drink while munching on satisfying, upscale bar food ...
Tequila Rain
(617) 437-0300
Tequila Rain Boston
7 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
Promising "Spring Break 52 weeks a year," this multilevel drinking destination attracts young, hormonally charged students, especially during weekly Wet T-shirt and "Buff Body" contests. Red Sox game days find a slightly older crowd filling the circular booths (each with a personal TV) and tables on the outdoor patio...
The Avenue Bar & Grill
(617) 782-9508
Avenue Bar and Grill Boston
1249 Commonwealth Ave Allston, MA 02134
The Avenue's cheap drinks and laid-back vibe make it a favorite with the area's huge barely-21 crowd. Many patrons choose to come as they are--think jeans, sneakers and baseball caps. With Allston's most popular bars within walking distance, the Avenue serves as a great, inexpensive place to meet up with friends before heading out to a final destination...
The Foundation Lounge (Hotel Commonwealth)
(617) 859-9900
The Foudation Lounge Boston
500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
The Foundation Lounge, true to its name, at the core of that fashionable hipness. Imagine a fusion of Los Angeles' cool attitude, cutting-edge European style, and Asian elegance, and you have a classy-yet-funky Foundation...
The Fours Sports Bar
(617) 720-4455
The Fours Sports Bar
166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
Just a block from the FleetCenter, it's a convenient place to grab food and drinks before the game. On tap: Budweiser, Bass, Harpoon, Guinness, Miller Lite and Sam Adams. For a sports bar, Fours' grub is above average. The shrimp Rafael appetizer is five jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and fried. Among the sandwiches, the Bobby Riggs turkey club and the Bobby Orr steak and cheese are standouts...
The Good Life
(617) 451-2622
The Good Life Bar Boston
28 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111
Boston's new Good Life has become a classy, but contemporary, place to meet new people, socialize and hear great live music in the heart of Boston's financial district. Local artwork, an upscale vodka bar and contemporary live bands and DJs combine to yield a wholly different atmosphere than that of its predecessor...
The Kells
(617) 782-9082
The Kells Irish Pub Boston
161 Brighton Ave Allston, MA 02134
The Kells is the biggest and splashiest of Allston-Brighton's many Irish bars, with performance spaces and music both upstairs and down. Guinness is a staple here, as are traditional frat-boy drinks like domestic beers and kamikaze shots. Popular local DJs spin a variety of original rock, dance music and reggae just about every night...
The Middle East
(617) 864-3278
The Middle East Club Boston
472 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
There's a heavy bent toward local bands at this popular landmark, but national acts do roll in each month. Headliners set up downstairs, and there's a huge space to jam in front of its large stage. There are also two good-sized bars and a coat check. Upstairs is significantly smaller and brighter with a moderate bar...
Wonder Bar
(617) 351-2665
Wonder Bar Boston
186 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Wonder Bar is located on Harvard ave. in Allston. We feature live music and DJ's on two floors. We are also available for private functions and parties. Popular with area students and young professionals looking to take a break from Allston-Brighton's beery sports bars, Wonder Bar provides a classy alternative...
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