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Cocktail Bar$$$$
Seaport District, Boston
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    Tyler G.
    "Hands down the best bar in Boston."(7 Tips)
    Laura W.
    "The mixologists are great and the bar food is good too"(36 Tips)
    Melissa L.
    "Try the Dark and Stormy - Housemade ginger beer topped with rum."(4 Tips)
    Amanda C.
    "And the steak tartare is pretty amazing."(5 Tips)
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  • Joshua H.heart icon on user image
    Joshua HaftelJanuary 15, 2015
    Loved the atmosphere, it was great to sit back and be surprised. The first drink was excellent. I did find it a bit hard to convey exactly what I wanted, a few drinks missed, was fun regardless.
  • Spencer S.heart icon on user image
    Spencer SchoebenSeptember 6, 2015
    I really like this place. trendy af. no cocktail menu. they make things tailored to your mood and tastes
  • 💩Anthony K.
    💩Anthony KellerOctober 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This place has no menu and is a great place for a date. Attentive service, not overly crowded by design, very modern. Get the fried quail and the cheese plate and drink some expertly crafted cocktails
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyDecember 28, 2016
    It's the best cocktail bar in Boston without breaking a sweat. And you shouldn't either, when you notice there's no menu. Tell 'em what you like and they'll make you happy.
  • Justin P.heart icon on user image
    Justin P.July 7, 2019
    After a short wait in the entryway hall, we were lead to a standing area in the bar. The head mixologist asked our flavor profiles, and made unique drinks based off our requests. Excellent spot!
  • Irina
    IrinaJune 21, 2016
    Speak-easy modern bar with minimalist design and no-drink menu - the mixologist prepares it according to your taste - I got an amazing cocktail with bourbon, honey and grapefruit - delicious! 😋
  • Dennis H.heart icon on user image
    Dennis HansenJuly 12, 2016
    The cocktails are very good and it's fun to have the conversation with the bartender about the drink since there's no drink card. Get the Mezze Plate too!
  • Annaheart icon on user image
    AnnaOctober 12, 2015
    Drink has an interior of a reclaimed factory, I enjoyed the way the place is peaking into the street from a lower level through the windows. They serve good classic cocktails. Only complaint: TOO LOUD
  • Eater
    EaterMay 28, 2014
    “The grandaddy of Boston’s modern cocktail bars, Drink has seen an era of incredible bartenders behinds its three-counter bar,” says Punch's Leslie Pariseau. Read more
  • Nandi A.heart icon on user image
    Nandi AndersonJune 26, 2015
    Best bar in boston! There is no drink menu...you just tell the bartender what you like (i.e. Sweet with a kick, or whiskey but light) and they engineer the best drink of your life. Try the popcorn.
  • Cally W.heart icon on user image
    Cally WattsMarch 8, 2014
    Get there right when it opens. It gets crowded fast! For me, anything with champagne and citrus is a must. And you can't go wrong with the French fries!
  • Bre M.
    Bre MillerApril 8, 2014
    Drink is amazing. You can just go in and kind of describe what you’re in the mood for, and they’ll make a crazy delicious cocktail for you. Recommend this before or after a dinner at Sportello.
  • Jessica F.heart icon on user image
    Jessica FerronJanuary 3, 2015
    The bartenders make or break the experience, so work your way to getting seated at the bar. The Naked & Famous is the best cocktail they've suggested for me.
  • Senator John B.heart icon on user image
    Senator John BlutarskiAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't be timid; everyone here is happy to make you a drink you'll love. Think of a spirit (rum, gin, etc) and a flavor (sweet, bitter, resfreshing, fruity) and they'll take it from there. Exceptional.
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerMay 19, 2015
    Very trendy, dark, and full of beautiful people. Service is outstanding, drinks are tasty and strong. Ordered the ceviche and it was out of this world delicious. A must-do in Boston.
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzAugust 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't know what you want? You're in good hands here. The staff will be able to suggest and make a drink you'll be sure to love based on what you like in terms of flavors and aromas.
  • Carmen S.heart icon on user image
    Carmen SutterOctober 15, 2014
    Fantastic craft cocktail bar in a cool setting. No cocktail menu, just trust your bartender. One of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had
  • Chelsea N.heart icon on user image
    Chelsea NofsingerMay 24, 2018
    Excellent service! Beautiful and simple design. Delicious drinks. Saw a girl drinking champagne from the bottle with a straw, so that's neat.
  • المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالheart icon on user image
    Lovely cocktails. Just ask what you would like to have and they will make it happen. Nice setting too 👌🏻
  • John T.heart icon on user image
    John TylerDecember 10, 2012
    Ive visited cocktail bars in the west, midwest & in Europe. Drink holds their own. Dont be shy, strike a conversation with your bartender. A lot to learn, a lot to taste & they do a really good job
  • P.Diddy D.
    P.Diddy DiddyJuly 13, 2013
    Bartenders here are knowledgeable and skilled at making the perfect drink down to the perfect ice cube. Our bartender Palmer remembered our names and drinks the second time I came for a visit!
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BaumAugust 13, 2012
    This is hands down the best cocktail bar I've ever been to. Go on a quieter night (say Sunday or Monday), and don't order a specific drink - let them choose something for you based on your mood.
  • Will F.
    Will FlemingAugust 27, 2014
    Great cocktail bar, though it's less fun now that you often have to wait on a line to get in. The Dark & Stormy is fantastic, thanks to the house-made ginger beer.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HerediaJuly 26, 2014
    You tell them what you like, they make it for you! Great atmosphere, friendly and the bartenders are very knowledgable. A must!
  • Connor F.heart icon on user image
    Connor FergusonOctober 12, 2013
    I challenge you to find a better cocktail bar in all of Boston. For gin martini lovers, try a Means of Preservation. If bourbon is your game, a Fancy Free is a subtle twist on an Old Fashioned.
  • Rebecca Y.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca YiSeptember 23, 2016
    Place gets packed so get here early. Super cool concept - just tell the bartender what you're in the mood for! Look for the entrance for sportello and go downstairs.
  • Nicki K.heart icon on user image
    Nicki KattoufApril 2, 2014
    perfectly executed drinks. tip: there aren't drink menus, so if you don't know what to order, tell your bartender some of your favorites and they will concoct a delish beverage.
  • Michael T.
    Michael TousignantAugust 24, 2013
    Top cocktail bar in Boston. The wait to enter is long, which speaks to the popularity of Drink. They do a great job creating a cocktail within the criteria you give them.
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DuarteAugust 27, 2017
    Bartenders ask you a spirit and flavor profile you enjoy and make a drink for you. Very cool and enjoyable.
  • Nour H.
    Nour HaddadFebruary 27, 2016
    Cucumber-minty cocktails are excellent. Would recommend getting there <7pm to avoid waiting in line for hours
  • Minnie K.heart icon on user image
    Minnie KimOctober 21, 2014
    A must-try bar! A great place for date night or just a casual get together. All of the drinks made for us were spectacular! Definitely coming back again
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BoothJuly 30, 2016
    Great, low key cocktail bar, worth the wait to get inside. Just tell the mixologist your preferences and they'll whip you up something tasty.
  • Rue La La
    Rue La LaSeptember 5, 2012
    The place to go for cocktails you don't have to think about. Just sidle up to the bar and tell the mixologists what you're feeling like; they'll treat you to your new favorite drink.
  • Cynan C.
    Cynan ClucasSeptember 17, 2014
    I'm a discerning cocktail lover & this bar has great bar staff who make GREAT drinks. But the clientele is loud, pretentious, and here to be seen spending money not appreciating the on-point drinks.
  • Eric V.
    Eric VenkerMay 13, 2014
    Tiki Sundays the 2nd Sunday of every month with Tiki drinks and Tiki inspired menu items. Also on New York Times 36 hours in Boston list.
  • Hal M.heart icon on user image
    Hal MackinsFebruary 8, 2016
    The reviews don't lie: Drink is tops for cocktails in Boston. The food is really good as well, especially the thick-cut fries.
  • Michelle L.heart icon on user image
    Michelle LeeAugust 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Come early to snag one of the few burgers. Ask for it cut in half, the thing is massive!
  • BU Today
    BU TodaySeptember 27, 2013
    As the name implies, drinking is what you come here for. Simply tell your bartender what tastes and flavors you like and don’t like & they'll whip up something especially for you. Read more
  • Gulay M.heart icon on user image
    Gulay M.September 12, 2015
    The place is very cosy. The atmosphere, people, music just make you feel as good as it gets. Liked the place. Will definitely come back.
  • Smashing Drinks
    Smashing DrinksApril 25, 2012
    This is a great place to let the bartender do the picking. Saddle up to the bar and tell them what you like. They are sure to make you something delicious... Enjoy!
  • Martin E.heart icon on user image
    Martin ErikssonJune 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Just trust your bartender - they'll always take good care of you and make you something amazing.
  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITAugust 16, 2014
    Start with your perfect drink! We went with a Manhattan. Don’t miss the Tarte Flambee, or the Swordfish Pastrami!
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineApril 20, 2011
    A venture from star chef Barbara Lynch, Drink dispenses with menus; mixologist John Gertsen and his team (who helped make the elegant bar at No. 9 Park one of the city's best) custom-make drinks for e
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    Drink was voted the Best Hidden Gem Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Boston. #daterschoice Read more
  • BU Today
    BU TodayFebruary 28, 2013
    Innovative craft cocktails, precision mixology, plus crafty and entertaining bartenders in a renovated warehouse space make Drink the epitome of trendy. Read more
  • Tim C.heart icon on user image
    Tim CummingsFebruary 15, 2015
    Cool drinks and fun atmosphere. Get there early for a spot at the bar if you're with a big group.
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    Drink was voted the Best Boozy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Boston. #daterschoice Read more
  • Sabina B.heart icon on user image
    Sabina B.September 9, 2014
    Best cocktails in Bahston. Come early as it gets busy fast. Request to be seated in Ezra's section and ask her to make you a Sorority Girl.
  • Nicholas T.
    Nicholas TinsleyJune 24, 2018
    Great cocktails: you won't be disappointed. Be warned: very busy and a little pricey.
  • harryh
    harryhDecember 6, 2010
    A truly excellent bar. Wandered in after an afternoon at the ICA and spent the next 2 hours noshing and enjoying some really great made to order cocktails.
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