
Wondering where to find the best bars near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Island Creek Oyster Bar

Topping the list is Island Creek Oyster Bar. Located at 500 Commonwealth Ave. in Kenmore, the bar, which offers drinks, seafood and more, is the most popular bar in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,669 reviews on Yelp.
2. Buttermilk & Bourbon

Buttermilk & Bourbon, a bar, tapas bar and Southern spot in Back Bay, is another go-to, with four stars out of 406 Yelp reviews. Head over to 160 Commonwealth Ave. to see for yourself.
3. The Friendly Toast

Last but not least, check out The Friendly Toast, which has earned four stars out of 1,372 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, diner and breakfast and brunch spot at 35 Stanhope St. (between Chambers Pl and Massachusetts Tpk Ra).
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