The Best Whiskey Bars in Boston
6 whiskey bars in Boston ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
Boston whiskey bars span Irish whiskey collections honouring the citys Irish heritage and serious American bourbon programs. The Hawthorne is the senior cocktail bar.
The bars cluster in Beacon Hill, Cambridge, and the Seaport.
Order an Irish single pot still, a Kentucky bourbon, or a rye.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Boston
The Hawthorne
Cocktail bar with around 300 whiskies. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Reserve.
Drink
James Beard winning cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Open daily.
Sevens Ale House
Heritage neighbourhood pub from 1933 with a deep Irish whiskey list. Cash preferred. Open daily.
Yvonne s
Heritage cocktail bar with a serious whiskey focus. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Backbar
Hidden cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
Trade
Modern American restaurant with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
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