Wonder Bar
Check out Allston's best nightclub for private parties
(617) 830-6569
186 Harvard Ave
(at Commonwealth Avenue)
Allston,
MA
02134
42.350887
-71.131284
Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Commonwealth, Kelton Street
Reviews & Ratings for Wonder Bar
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The Secret to Wonder Bar Business
by Bethb313
September 19, 2008
Upon reading this please understand that I, writing this, have a Bachelors degree in Food Science, and understand the chemistry of Cooking and Food.
The "secret "to the pizza is that there is water added to the dough. This saves using tomato sauce and adds a slimy texture to the pizza. This is quite pleasing in taste, but when too much water is added is very mooshy and greasy. Secondly, I have gathered that business is best inside the restaurant, and that if you want delivery, you are 65% likely to get a less satisfying pizza.
- Pros: the food eat-in food is great
- Cons: The Pizza is poor when it is pick-up
Difficult Night
by Daan
June 23, 2008
One goes out to the bar to relax and let loose, I was more stressed and angry when I left than I had been all week. My friends were seperated to another location so meeting people throughout the night is difficult and they do not allow males to dance in the raised area at the back of the club, and my fiance was told to get down from the area, I never support gender inequality and this was a great example of it. I would not reccommend this bar.
- Pros: Drinks were good
- Cons: Gender Inequality, Serperation of Bar Areas makes meeting-up w/ friends difficult
Great bar in Allston!
by sc81
March 16, 2008
I love Wonderbar! I had the best Halloween celebration there a few years ago, and every time I have gone since has been a great time. They rarely have a cover (for girls at least; sometimes they charge guys $5). They play amazing music, and always have a really fun crowd.
- Pros: Great music
- Cons: Hard to get a bartenders attention
To Avoid The Typical Allston Crowd
by CamWalk1130
March 02, 2008
I've actually become quite fond of Wonder Bar since it has the same atmosphere and ambiance of a trendy nightclub/lounge in Downtown Boston without the Downtown prices. It certainly gets busy after 11pm but if you show up around 9:30-10:00, you can score yourself a nice, dark brown booth and get some table service instead of waiting at the bar for a drink. They have two bars: the main bar upstairs that is typically crowded and a second bar down the stairs which is small, less crowded, and much quieter than upstairs. The crowd is pretty typical every night of the week there ranging from those gangbangers looking to grind on petite little Asian women with the extremely well-dressed euro-Asian men. Music is pretty solid with mostly remixes of top 40 songs. Dance floor is small but thats a good thing I guess so people can get down and dirty. Drink prices range from $11 for cocktails and $7 for mixed drinks and they have a small food menu with practically only nachos, quesadillas, and wraps. A good beer selection (if you count good to be what you can find at any other bar. They have Sea Dog which is awesome!) Bouncers wear all black, including the bartenders and servers, and I have never had a problem with them. They have a "relaxed dress code" I'd like to call it where they claim they have one but its rarely enforced. Overall, I always have a good time there and when worse comes to worse to figure out where to go, depending on what you're wearing, def. check out Wonder Bar.
- Pros: Good cocktail list for cheap prices, solid atmosphere
- Cons: Same crowd every night of the week, "relaxed dress code"
Still good for a good time by David L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 19, 2008
Despite the negatives this place has (and there are many, trust me), it's none the less a good venue for dancing and drinking. If you're an undergrad, you have less of a problem getting in due to the whole ID law Massachusetts loves, and the music generally ranges from acceptable to good. Don't expect the place to be the greatest, but do expect a good time.
Wonder Bar
Contributor
December 12, 2007
I wonder why I go here and pay so much for a beer, I wonder why the bar is packed every weekend. I wonder, is there anything else to mention I just Winder.
Great Scene - No Wait Before 11p
by channey0
August 14, 2007
I was visited my friend who lives nearby and we told me we had to get there by 11p. It was a little slow but I'm so glad we did! Shortly after, there was this huge line and I guess sometimes they charge a cover after 11p. I has so much fun! The dancefloor was a good size so you were bumping into people left and right, and the DJ was fantastic. He even played the songs we requested. When we got downstairs, it was a cool place catch our breath and chat with friends without screaming to each other.
- Pros: The bartender guy who puts on a show for you when you order something.
- Cons: Downstairs bathroom.
CUBAN RAINBOW!!!! Best drinks!
by kcsunshine76
February 16, 2007
So , I walked in and had a look at the menu, then asked the bartender what his specialty is. He (Driven) mentioned something called a "Cuban Rainbow". It is a wonderful concocshun of fruit flavored vodkas and a tad of juice. It was incredible. My friend ordered a White Russian and said that it was the best one ever!!! We also ordered some food. The BBQ chicked pizza was delish!! Both the bartender and cook were amazingly friendly and talented at what they do.
Big up to the Wonder bar and phenomenal staff!!
Great place
by dominicanjewel
June 07, 2006
This is a great hang out but please get a new bartender. The chick with the black hair that is upstairs needs an attitude adjustment. The music is better some nights more than others.
- Pros: Music, Ambiance, Location
- Cons: Bartender
User review by dq613
by dq613
April 03, 2006
I went there last Friday with some girlfriends, we're all from the NYC area, and had a great time! Good music, good drinks, and good atmosphere!
- Pros: good music, good dancing
