Globe Bar & Grill
(617) 778-6993
565 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3504
-71.0762
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Black Bay East
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The Scene
A crowd of mostly 20-somethings fills the rows of booths and tables lining the walls of the restaurant (the bar is in the back). Dim, low-hanging lights, wood paneling and dark high-backed booths add to the coziness. A diverse drink menu includes frozen drinks, martinis, 20 different wines and eight beers on tap. During the warmer months, more than a dozen tables out front offer great views of Boylston Street.
The Draw
Three well-placed TVs near the bar--including two large flat screens--provide great viewing of all the local sports teams. Considering the neighborhood, the drink list is relatively affordable--10 martinis and 10 frozen concoctions all less than $7. Upscale bar food includes soups, salads, appetizers and entrees ranging from Californian shrimp salad to fish and chips.
User Reviews
CSMobileUser
May 19, 2009
I used to work right next to the globe and my cousin and I were in there a lot. Sometimes there would be more, but everytime we were in there it was great service and food! I'm thinking maybe they have hired the wrong people because it was a great place and now I might not go anymore because of that review..I feel horible for that party to be treated like that! That is outragious!! I would have not even paid the bill!!
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kmd02
March 11, 2009
As a long time customer, it saddens me to write such a negative review (rant), but after the rude treatment our party received by both the wait staff and a person claiming to be the general manager, I feel obligated. I live in the neighborhood, and frequently stopped in for a sandwich or a quick drink. The food and service were always both decent, and I'd have given it three stars ? nothing special, but a nice place to have nearby. However, I was there this past Saturday with a large party, and received some of the worst and rudest service I have ever had. In short, there appeared to be a mix up on the number of drinks the waitress had delivered, as three people never got their orders. We asked the waitress who immediately became defensive and accusatory, and returned with the bill as "proof" that she had brought us the drinks, despite it only being proof that she had rung them in, not that she'd delivered them. A member of our party commented "that's fine, we'll just take it out of your tip" to which the waitress responded by swearing repeatedly at our party and storming off. She returned with someone who said they were the general manager, and rather than trying to settle the disagreement, she berated our party further and threatened to call the police! We encouraged her to call, but she backed down. In the end, we paid our bill in full (without a tip and to the penny) and in place of our drinks received verbal abuse from both the waitress and the manager. Neither myself, nor any of the rest of our ~15 person party is likely ever to return to Globe, and will be sure to share our story with anyone who asks.
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camaryllis
August 28, 2008
If you want a gin and tonic go somewhere else. My waitress insisted that "soda is sweeter than tonic" even after I sent back two gin and sodas. She clearly had no idea what either mixer tasted like. When I was still charged for the drink the waitress then said to just "pay me less." My advice is to go to Parish Cafe, two blocks down on Boylston.
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Parking:
Street parking on Boylston Street is tough to find. Instead of driving, take the T to Copley station and walk two blocks east.
Save Money:
The appetizers are pretty large portions, so you can split one or two with the table.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
No
