Best of Boston
Best Bar, North
The Dog Bar/65 Main
Gloucester
Folks who come to this beloved local watering hole enjoy its outdoor patio and live music on weekends, and get an added bonus: They can [...] read more»
2012 Best Bar, North
Vics Boathouse at Victoria Station
Salem
Serene by day, sultry by night, and boasting tantalizing harbor views, Vic's hosts an endless cavalcade of events (open-mike nights, karaoke, and dancing), fueled by [...] read more»
2011 Best Bar, North
The Grog
Newburyport
Temple to haute cuisine and artisanal cocktails it's not. But if what you crave is a frosty IPA, good-humored barkeeps, and feisty locals who aren't [...] read more»
2003 Best Bar, North
The Rockmore Dry Dock
Salem
A yacht club aura sets the tone for the lively crowd that comes here to nosh on lobster, steak, and fried seafood in the Yardarm [...] read more»
2002 Best Bar, North
Rockmore Dry Dock
Salem
Teak oars and regatta flags share wall space with retired surfboards and stuffed sharks in this gem of a waterfront tavern, composed of equal parts [...] read more»
2001 Best Bar, North
Black Cow Tap & Grill
Newburyport
This well-stocked bar overflows with wines from around the world, and liquors ranging from single-malt scotch and specialty bourbons to sipping rums and tequilas. There [...] read more»