Sleek downtown lounge's name endures, but everything else has changed.
(617) 451-2622
28 Kingston St
(Bedford Street)
Boston,
MA
02111
42.3536
-71.0591
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
Hours:
Bar Hours
Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:00 am
Saturday: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Lunch Hours
Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner Hours
Monday-Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Good Life
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Good Life
The Owner
Good Life
Owner
Good Life resides in the heart of downtown Boston and is a full lunch/dinner/bar/lounge experience. Down one level is the Afterlife lounge - home to over 150 frozen vodkas and DJs spinning quality music from all genres most days of the week. Newly renovated, family owned and a slice of something different in Boston's downtown.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Those familiar with The Good Life as a swinging ode to the Sinatra and martini era are surprised to see that the establishment, under new management, has pulled a 180. Local artwork, an upscale vodka bar and contemporary live bands and DJs combine to yield a wholly different atmosphere than that of its predecessor. Downtown workers fill up on modern comfort faves like grilled Cuban sandwiches, mac-and-cheese and grilled salmon.
Always on the forefront of cool
by onthelook at Citysearch
It is not surprising that the Weekly Dig awarded Good life "Best Dance Club" of 2009. Night after night Good life hosts a variety of Talented DJ's to provide an alternative soundtrack to the stale and lame top 40 downtown scene. Every time I've been to Good Life, I have always met someone worth networking with. From artists and designers to musicians and entrepreneurs, the Good life seems to be the stop to catch those at the fore front of what's cool in Boston. As for the Food, it's definitely good, though to be honest, I usually arrive there by the time the Kitchen is closed (too early in my opinion). If your thing is the after hour work cocktails, well Good life is quite the venue for that. Always accessible and never pretentious, I would suggest this bar for those who fly under the radar of the mainstream.
- Pros: Best Dance Music Venue in Boston
Meh
by Imnachobitch at Citysearch
During the week The Good Life is a pretty friendly local joint. Overall, the food's really good, but the fries could use a bit less rosemary. :)
On weekends, there tends to be a good mix of dj's, but I will say this: The quality of people who come here after work hours is lacking. Seems like they're a bunch of streetwear thugs who keep to themselves. This wouldn't be so bad if it were evened out with some normal people, but it seems like the only people who come are all within that genre.
I've come here a good amount and have yet to see this Vodka bar they're known for. If you promote having a vodka bar, be proud of it! Market it- don't dump it downstairs and hope people remember it's there!!
Pretty important side note- the women's bathroom is THIRD WORLD DISGUSTING!! There are always fruit flies buzzing about and it's not cleaned nearly enough. The top priority during renovations should have been the restrooms. Half the time the hand dryer doesn't work, and you can barely even get into the first stall. You can't have a cool bar and neglect the bathrooms- that's a straight up deal breaker.
Peter (the owner) seems like a cool cat. I just wish he would get a new publicist or something. Get some new people coming to this joint & expand the bathroom. Maybe that'll help! :)
- Pros: Great mojitos
- Cons: The bathrooms are DISGUSTING
Drinks Only
by Sassafrass at Citysearch
Drinks were great, but meal was overpriced bar-food. Fish (& chips) was smelly and purple-colored, pizza wasn't very good. It's close by, but probably won't return.
- Pros: Vodka Variety
- Cons: Poor Service, Lousy Food
The Details on Good Life
What to Drink:
Be sure to try one of the Good Life Martinis.
When to Go:
Mondays are movie nights, with films starting at 7pm.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
As Seen In…
Message from Good Life
- 150 frozen vodkas
- DJ's
- Newly renovated
Good Life resides in the heart of downtown Boston and is a full lunch/dinner/bar/lounge experience. Down one level is the Afterlife lounge - home to over 150 frozen vodkas and DJs spinning quality music from all genres most days of the week. Newly renovated, family owned and a slice of something different in Boston's downtown.











