Best Boston Live Music Venue

Nightlife 2008

1. The Middle East
   

   

   472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA (map)

   Multi-purpose venue with several rooms offers alternative rock and dependable bar food from its namesake region.

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2. Scullers Jazz Club
   

   400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA (map)

   High-end jazz and a great river view in an upscale, elegant setting.

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3. Felt Boston
   

   533 Washington St, Boston, MA (map)

   The Leather District's fashionable pool hall and lounge draws mix-and-mingle scenesters.

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4. Lizard Lounge

   1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA (map)

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5. Wally's Cafe
   

   427 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA (map)

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6. Harpers Ferry

   156 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA (map)

   Big-name R&B acts, lowdown dirty blues and great local bands draw crowds in this wide-open, high-ceilinged bar.

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7. Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club
   

   17 Holland Street, Somerville, MA (map)

   The Boston area's most versatile music club caters to aficionados with an eclectic schedule and satisfying pub grub.

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8. Dick's Last Resort
   

   Quincy Market At Faneuil Hall Mkpl, Boston, MA (map)

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9. TT the Bear's
   

   10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA (map)

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10. Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub

    96 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA (map)

    Harvard Square's largest Irish restaurant and bar serves up decent food and a lively bar scene.

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