Equal Measure

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"A legend in the Boston bartending scene, Jackson Cannon was sorely missed when Eastern Standard, the Hawthorne, and Island Creek Oyster Bar closed up shop during the pandemic. But, in this case, the story has a happy ending: Eastern Standard is back open in new digs in Fenway, and adjacent cocktail bar Equal Standard debuted just a few weeks later. Slip into the bar before or after an Eastern Standard meal and get reacquainted with Cannon via gotta-try combinations like rum, rhubarb liqueur, and clarified passion fruit juice (the Love Letter); and sotol, white vermouth, green chartreuse, and honeydew melon (Next to Normal)." - Erika Adams, Eater Staff

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"Equal Measure opened in November with the much-anticipated return of adjacent sister spot Eastern Standard — the beloved Fenway brasserie that had been one of our Boston’s favorite spots for a Manhattan and a French-style bar dinner until it shuttered for a few years ago. With the Eastern Standard team at the helm, it is all but guaranteed that Equal Measure will serve a world-class Angel’s Envy Manhattan. While the location has moved down the road, expect an updated Eastern Standard bar vibe with wood paneling and a marble countertop that makes your amber-colored cocktail appear all the more stunning." - Molly McDonough

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"A forthcoming cocktail-focused bar in the new development that will serve as a showcase for curated drinks and industry collaborations; the opening program includes pop-up partnerships (one planned to feature a Brookline team’s new concept, Merai) and the return of inventive, hospitality-forward cocktails crafted by a nationally acclaimed bartender who is leading the beverage program." - Jacqueline Cain

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"A dedicated cocktail bar planned for Kenmore Square as part of a multi-venue rollout, focusing on crafted drinks and complementing nearby dining concepts in the same development." - Erika Adams

From the Eastern Standard team, this Fenway bar pairs culinary-minded technique with hospitality polish. Named to North America’s 50 Best Bars extended list and celebrated by Time Out, it’s Boston’s current marquee for inventive, seasonal cocktails.