18 Best Bars in Boston, From Sports Stalwarts to a Sake Tasting Spot | Condé Nast Traveler

"What is a cocktail if not a potion? This subterranean, speakeasy-type bar leans into all of the mythology and mysticism its eponymous Greek goddess implies—and the results are sexy and straight up intoxicating. The space itself is finished with black rock walls dotted with flickering candles, black furniture with gold and brass finishings, and a dramatic black bar that positively glows. Upon taking your seat, you’re offered a leather-bound menu replete with intricate illustrations and incantations, and while reading through and making a decision is fun, we suggest deferring to your bartender to whip up some magic. In a city that is often (wrongly) portrayed as overly staid and overly focused on its history, Hecate proves that high-concept, inventive experiences not only have a place in Boston, but can very much lead the way in this city’s drinks scene." - Todd Plummer