Best of Boston

Best Bar, West

The Biltmore Bar & Grille

Newton

Opened nearly 100 years ago as a Prohibition-era speakeasy, this historical spot has remade itself as a fun, lively place to catch up with friends [...] read more»

2012 Best Bar, West

The Cottage Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill

Hand-stirred swizzles and strong Sazeracs may rule the city, but the western 'burbs are still frothing with pomegranate margaritas. Is that a bad thing? Not [...] read more»

2011 Best Bar, West

The Biltmore Bar and Grille

Newton Upper Falls

"Newton Upper Falls" and "hipster pub" aren't words you normally hear in the same sentence. Yet there it is: a suburban bar sporting a comfortably [...] read more»

2002 Best Bar, West

O’Hara’s Food & Spirits

Newton Highlands

Arguably too popular for its own good, O'Hara's sees some borderline ridiculous competition for tables on busy nights. It's not hard to see why: The [...] read more»