Best of Boston

2016 Best Sports Bar

Parlor Sports

This might be the only watering hole where stat geeks meet regularly to review the finer points of sabermetrics, and where themed events have names like “NBA Nerd Night.” Bonus: The upscale bar grub (how about a homemade Hot Pocket?) far surpasses the cardboard pizza you’ll find at most sports bars.

3 Beacon St., Somerville, 617-576-0231, parlorsportsbar.com