Guidebook for Boston
Essentials
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StClosest grocery store within walking distance
Walgreens
1890 Columbus AvePharmacy and general goods here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local 149
149 P StCool bar/restaurant - good food and scene usually
More of local southie older hangout but good character - closest bar walking from the apartment. Just don't order wine or martinis here! Stick to Bud or Guinness
Murphys Law
837 Summer StMore of local southie older hangout but good character - closest bar walking from the apartment. Just don't order wine or martinis here! Stick to Bud or Guinness
Great spot for going out in Southie - great scene - mostly 20's, 30's young professionals. Also good food - great pizzas and they serve until 1am. All nights usually have a crowd. Brunch is popular.
115 locals recommend
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
425 W BroadwayGreat spot for going out in Southie - great scene - mostly 20's, 30's young professionals. Also good food - great pizzas and they serve until 1am. All nights usually have a crowd. Brunch is popular.
One of best spots in Boston in summer - 3rd floor roofdeck, sushi menu on 3rd floor which is good. Otherwise come for drinks and views. Gets a line on weekends by 9pm usually. Also packed on Sundays.
92 locals recommend
Legal Harborside
270 Northern AveOne of best spots in Boston in summer - 3rd floor roofdeck, sushi menu on 3rd floor which is good. Otherwise come for drinks and views. Gets a line on weekends by 9pm usually. Also packed on Sundays.
great spot in summer- happy hour or later - lots of young professionals after work and fun crowd - on backside of Marriott Long Wharf
7 locals recommend
Tia's
200 Atlantic Avegreat spot in summer- happy hour or later - lots of young professionals after work and fun crowd - on backside of Marriott Long Wharf
brewery tours and also german style beer hall - good time - homemade pretzels too (this is only food they serve).
114 locals recommend
Harpoon
1 Harborside Drbrewery tours and also german style beer hall - good time - homemade pretzels too (this is only food they serve).
Awesome cocktail list, and great mexican food and raw bar. always packed and good scene.
87 locals recommend
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
412 W BroadwayAwesome cocktail list, and great mexican food and raw bar. always packed and good scene.
Great spot for a pint - pub style and local scene. 5-10 min walk. Open til 1am.
6 locals recommend
Roza Lyons
709 E BroadwayGreat spot for a pint - pub style and local scene. 5-10 min walk. Open til 1am.
Everything Else
Best spot to go to beach in Southie - good crowd on weekend days in summer - go to the left of bathhouse/gym by end of M st. Lots of young people. Drinking should be discreet as it is not allowed.
30 locals recommend
L Street Beach
1663 Columbia RoadBest spot to go to beach in Southie - good crowd on weekend days in summer - go to the left of bathhouse/gym by end of M st. Lots of young people. Drinking should be discreet as it is not allowed.
Great park area that used to be a military fort. Picnic or run around the bay. Plenty of free parking in lot here.
187 locals recommend
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdGreat park area that used to be a military fort. Picnic or run around the bay. Plenty of free parking in lot here.
Dorgan's Package Store
664 E BroadwayClosest liquor store - beer, wine, liquor. 10 min walk.
This is where all Amtrak trains arrive and buses from New York. This is closest subway/T stop too. Take the #7 bus to get here in 10 minutes.
85 locals recommend
South Station
700 Atlantic AveThis is where all Amtrak trains arrive and buses from New York. This is closest subway/T stop too. Take the #7 bus to get here in 10 minutes.
Food Scene
Great spot to walk to for some fried clams, hot dog or soft serve ice cream. Local institution and open most of the year when nice. Line moves fast. excellent lobster roll for only $11 too!!
29 locals recommend
Sullivan's Castle Island
2080 William J Day BlvdGreat spot to walk to for some fried clams, hot dog or soft serve ice cream. Local institution and open most of the year when nice. Line moves fast. excellent lobster roll for only $11 too!!
5-10 min walk - great egg sandwiches and iced coffee in AM. Also good pizza slices and sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
Sidewalk Cafe South Boston
764 E 4th St5-10 min walk - great egg sandwiches and iced coffee in AM. Also good pizza slices and sandwiches.
great spot for a quick to-go burger (like a five guys / shake shake style)
8 locals recommend
Tasty Burger
great spot for a quick to-go burger (like a five guys / shake shake style)
Closest starbucks - 5 min walk, open til 9pm, tables to work from here and free wifi
168 locals recommend
Starbucks
655 Massachusetts AveClosest starbucks - 5 min walk, open til 9pm, tables to work from here and free wifi
Awesome specialty food market - great sandwiches too, wine, craft beer, produce, prepared foods, awesome cheese and cured meats selection and local food items (great gifts)
32 locals recommend
American Provisions
613 E BroadwayAwesome specialty food market - great sandwiches too, wine, craft beer, produce, prepared foods, awesome cheese and cured meats selection and local food items (great gifts)
Best spot for breakfast - local hole in wall joint - family owned - great for coned beef hash, omelettes, blueberry pancakes, ham/steak and eggs, etc. if you go out for bfast, go here. has diner/bar seats if solo too.
17 locals recommend
Galley Diner
11 P StBest spot for breakfast - local hole in wall joint - family owned - great for coned beef hash, omelettes, blueberry pancakes, ham/steak and eggs, etc. if you go out for bfast, go here. has diner/bar seats if solo too.
Pretty good italian spot - good for apps/drinks/pizza/entrees - reasonably priced too. big space too so easier to get a table than lincoln.
41 locals recommend
Capo Restaurant & Supper Club
443 W BroadwayPretty good italian spot - good for apps/drinks/pizza/entrees - reasonably priced too. big space too so easier to get a table than lincoln.