The Beehive
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 423-0069
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Clarendon Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- First Date Spot 2008, No-Cover Nightspot 2008, Over-30s Singles Scene 2008
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5:30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 10:30am-4pm, 5:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Beehive – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Spread over two floors in the Boston Center for the Arts, the Beehive attracts a suitably artsy crowd, especially before and after performances. The large space, filled with eye-catching art and ornate drapes and fixtures, is one of the neighborhood's few true late-night destinations. An eclectic assortment of live music, from jazz to cabaret, is offered most nights. Patrons select from a Mediterranean-tinged menu of shareable bites (charcuterie plates, a "jar of pickles") and pricier, more substantial fare (lamb ribs with house-made garlic sausage, pappardelle with wild mushrooms and creamy ricotta).
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkBefitting its artsy vibe, the Beehive serves its drinks in offbeat holders (wine's served in brandy snifters, beer in mugs with handles).
When to GoWeekend brunch service, offered from 10:30am-3pm, features live music and such inviting fare as brandied-fruit French toast and Eggs Shakshuka (three eggs baked over North African-style tomato sauce, served with creamy polenta).
Where to SitA small but in-demand patio offers views of lively South End foot traffic, though those seated outside aren't able to hear the interior stage's nightly live music.
User Reviews for The Beehive
07/03/2008 Posted by mirdza
A pity that this venue, catering to the non-student crowds of Boston (finally), has such a horrid manager and hosting staff. As all of the legitimate reviews written by customers state - the manager (in my case, the man downstairs) is incredibly unprofessional. When my table expanded by one paying dinner customer, we took a chair from an empty table. Manager made my dinner guest stand up, as he said the chair belonged to the empty table. !!! Was he trained for customer service in the Soviet Union? I found amusing the few 5 star reviews that were obviously written by the Beehive management. Plenty of other places in the S End. Mr. Manager, time to shape up!! Doormen - stop making people wait 60-90 minutes only to be forced to stand upstairs (unless bribed). Beehive - home of the Soviet style "service".
Pros: Over-30s scene; live music
Cons: MANAGEMENT, "service"; exagerated lines to get in and being forced to stay upstairs
06/27/2008 Posted by deedee61
Friends getting together that hadn't seen each other in a long time driving 2 hrs to get there. Obviously wanted to catch up and chat while enjoying a fine dinner. First, uncomfortable chairs, worse than sitting at a picnic table. Then waiter asked every 5 minutes literally are you ready to order? No we are drinking wine (aka spending money), catching up, so we then ordered appetizers after a few minutes, and he then asked at the same time would you like to put in your dinner order? No, we wouldn't yet. Obviously the mantra is to turn those tables over at all costs, I've never been hounded by waitstaff so frequently, and to boot more than one, several different ones kept coming by to ask. Then the same thing with clearning the table, paying etc. , They put the bill down and came back every 5 min again to ask if it was all set. When it finally was, the waiter picked it up and didn't even say thank you, just grabbed it and walked away. We spent a bunch of money there and it irked me to pay that bill.... Not a relazing experience. Never again. Totally overrated. Left and went across the street at the "Butcher Chop" for a nightcap, and that was good service, smiling, happy and normal ...... Also, Laurel Grill, very great service and feels like a dining experience. Very disappointing at the Beehive.
Pros: Valet parking, that's about it
Cons: Service, pushy waitstaff, not relaxing
