Boston – Around Town : Kenmore & the Fenway (part 2) – Nightclubs & Bars, Restaurants

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A Day of the Arts


Afternoon

Take the green line “T” (B train) to Boston University Central and make your way to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center,
part of Boston University, for a glimpse of Fred Astaire’s dancing
shoes and other show business ephemera. Then head west toward Kenmore Square to explore the stores, including the encyclopedic Boston University Bookstore (

660 Beacon St

), directly under the CITGO sign. Stroll along Brookline Avenue to Fenway Park for a tour of the stadium (see Fenway Park) and then take Yawkey Way to the
Back Bay Fens
, where you can rest beneath the wings of the angel on the Veteran’s Memorial. Then continue to the
Museum of Fine Arts
 to view the outstanding art collections – from ancient
Egyptian artifacts to contemporary installations. Afterwards, follow The
Fenway three blocks left to continue your immersion in art at the
gorgeous
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
. Then walk down to the corner of Westland and Massachusetts avenues for a spicy Asian meal at Tigerlily (see Tigerlily).

Evening

You can pack in a full evening of entertainment by taking in a recital at
Jordan Hall
. When the final applause has died down, head to Jillian’s entertainment complex and round off the night with billiards, bowling, and dancing into the very early hours.

Nightclubs & Bars




  1. Church

    Live
    local bands Wednesday to Saturday and DJ action on Sunday make the
    halls of this 225-person room reverberate all through the Fenway.

    • 69 Kilmarnock St




    Church

  2. An Tua Nua

    There
    is a range of entertainment at this nominally Irish bar and lounge near
    Boston University, including country music, salsa lessons, and a weekly
    Goth night.

    • 835 Beacon St

  3. Game On!

    Wall-to-wall
    TVs are tuned to every game that’s on anywhere in the country at this
    bar in a corner of Fenway Park. A prime spot for sports fans to eat,
    drink, and cheer.

    • 82 Lansdowne St

  4. Cask ‘n’ Flagon

    At Fenway’s premier sports bar, fans hoist a cold one and debate the merits of the Sox manager’s latest tactics.

    • 62 Brookline Ave

    • Closed Sun

  5. Boston Beer Works

    This
    cavernous brew pub specializes in lighter American ales and serves
    giant plates of ribs and chicken that can easily feed two ravenous Red
    Sox fans.

    • 61 Brookline Ave

  6. Bill’s Bar

    Despite
    nightly live music (you name it, they program it) and hardcore dance
    DJs on Saturdays, Bill’s regulars drink first and dance later.

    • 5/2 Lansdowne St

  7. Jake Ivory’s

    Jake’s
    exciting dueling piano show works the mostly young and casual crowd
    into a foot-stomping frenzy. A popular place with bachelorette parties.

    • 9 Lansdowne St

    • Closed Sun–Wed

  8. Boston Billiard Club

    Top
    brand liquors and an extensive martini menu set BBC apart from less
    swanky pool halls. Clientele ranges from fraternity boys to young
    lawyers.

    • 126 Brookline Ave

  9. Foundation Lounge

    Foundation offers an upscale lounge scene for sophisticated patrons who enjoy champagne, martinis, and Zen-like bites.

    Hotel Commonwealth

    • 500 Commonwealth Ave

  10. Jillian’s

    Set behind Fenway Park, this entertainment complex features a choice of bars and the popular dance club, Tequila Rain.

    • 145 Ipswich St


Unless otherwise specified nightclubs and bars are open nightly

Restaurants




  1. Umi

    Traditional Japanese hot dishes and fresh sushi from the day’s catch. Try the excellent Red Sox maki roll.

    • 90 Peterborough St

    • 617 536 6688

  2. Elephant Walk

    Chef Nadsa de Monteiro has shown just how sophisticated Cambodian food can be. Served in an airy bamboo-trimmed room.

    • 900 Beacon St

    • 617 247 1500

    • Closed lunch Sat & Sun

  3. Tigerlily

    This
    pan-Asian spot is at its best with such Malaysian dishes as jumbo
    shrimps battered with coconut. Reasonable prices make it a student
    favorite.

    • 8 Westland Ave

    • 617 267 8881

  4. UBurger

    What a concept – fast food, but made to order! With over two dozen toppings you can truly customize your burger.

    • 636 Beacon St

    • 617 536 0448

  5. Trattoria Toscana

    An intimate, 20-seat restaurant offering hearty Tuscan cooking. A popular place with couples.

    • 130 Jersey St

    • 617 247 9508

    • Closed lunch

  6. Eastern Standard

    Buttoned-down
    versions of Continental classics have some hidden surprises on this
    menu, such as magnificent salt-cod fritters and Boston cream pie.

    • 528 Commonwealth Ave

    • 617 532 9100




    Eastern Standard

  7. El Pelon Taquería

    There’s no beer to wash it down with, but El Pelon produces authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties.

    • 92 Peterborough St

    • 617 262 9090

  8. Betty’s Wok & Noodle

    The
    diner decor is half the fun. The other half is picking a rice or noodle
    base, a protein, and a sauce from the menu to make your own combos.

    • 250 Huntington Ave

    • 617 424 1950

  9. La Verdad

    This
    great taqueria in Jillian’s complex next to Fenway Park is the real
    deal and aims to make the Latin American Red Sox players feel right at
    home.

    • 1 Lansdowne St

    • 617 351 2580

  10. Petit Robert Bistro

    Star chef Jackie Robert revolutionized Boston fine dining with this Parisian-style bistro, serving cassoulet, duck confit, tarte tatin, and fine wine by the glass.

    • 468 Commonwealth Ave

    • 617 375 0699