The Beehive
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 423-0069
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Clarendon Street
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- 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).
User Reviews for The Beehive
03/17/2008 Posted by citykidd
Went on a Friday night...packed. Had a bunch of food, most impressive was the jar of picked veggies that they bring to your table with your dishes. The room is really cool... lots of brick everywhere. People seemed to enjoy themselves. Recommend if you want a cool bar to hang out in and grab a snack.
Pros: Cool place to hang out
Cons: Weekends tend to get too crowded and you end up waiting in line to get in
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
03/17/2008 Posted by manxxwar
They make you wait outside in a line, as if you're in New York City and there's a great band inside. And once you get inside, it looks like you stumbled into someone's basement. The exposed-brick thing is done to death in Boston. Atmosphere is minimal. It's crowded. Downstairs is slightly better - more room to get around, but evil workers will continually hassle you to "keep this path clear". How about you design a better floorplan? The music was pretty good - live jazz stuff which I like, but the headliner was over an hour late and by that time we were ready to leave. Bartenders were all right - attentive, fun to talk to. The tables in front of the main stage are a total mess- you'd have 1 person taking up 3 tables for no reason. A little attention from the staff would allow for many more of us who were "in the way" to actually have a seat. I don't recommend this place.
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