Masterful cocktails & modern brasserie fare in a glamorous scene


































775 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215 Get directions
$50–100

"Kenmore Square will be sipping on gin and juice on New Year’s Day with a menu of gin cocktails, live tunes from DJ Ryan Brown, and a full brunch menu at Eastern Standard. Starting at 11 a.m., with the bar open until 4 p.m., diners and drinkers will be able to enjoy short rib hash, pancakes, croque-monsieurs, and more, with copious amounts of gin drinks. Reservations are recommended and can be made online." - Tanya Edwards


"Positioning itself as a neighborhood brasserie in Fenway, the restaurant serves French brasserie standards with seasonality, cult-favorite late-night burgers, a thorough and inventive cocktail list, and nightly specials like indulgent Friday lobster gnocchi—making it a welcoming, reliable spot for drinks and dinner." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon


"For the first time since its pandemic-related closure, diners will again be able to cheer on their favorite runners along the marathon route (at the 25-mile mark) from this beloved restaurant. It’ll open at 8 a.m. to serve breakfast specials, including croissants and sandwiches, right on the Beacon Street route. There’ll also be plenty of opportunities to load up on carbs, such as baked rigatoni and its signature burger." - Erika Adams

"One of the most famous restaurants in Fenway, Eastern Standard is still slinging cocktails and serving French-ish brasserie dishes from its new location further down Beacon Street. The speakeasy-style cocktail bar Equal Measure, tucked behind the restaurant, is also worth a visit for a nightcap and their new restaurant across the way, Standard Italian, has quickly become the go-to neighborhood spot for stiff martinis paired with well-executed pasta." - Celina Colby


"A beloved industry spot in Fenway, reborn in 2023, known for its vibrant atmosphere." - Erika Adams