"The latest bar to open in Blackstone, the Red Lion Lounge takes its name from the 1960s bar that once occupied this spot in the basement of the former Colonial Hotel. The rest of the building was developed into apartments, and Matt Carper, who also manages Stirnella, a restaurant down the street, has created a ’60s vibe with a menu of midcentury-appropriate drinks. There’s also a shortlist of wine and bar snacks." - Sarah Baker Hansen