Speakeasies in Boston
Boston's speakeasies make the way in part of the night. Hecate, a 24-seat room reached through an alley beneath the Greek restaurant Krasi, is No. 88 on the North America's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list in 2026. Backbar hides behind an unmarked steel door in a Somerville alley, and Lucky's Lounge in Fort Point has no sign, just stairs down to the basement. Booking varies as much as the doors: Hecate and Backbar take walk-ins only, Extra Dirty in the North End sells prepaid tickets, and Next Door in East Boston takes reservations, sets a password and applies a dress code. These are the eight we would start with.
★ TOP 10NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BESTSpeakeasyHecate
A 24-seat speakeasy accessed through a discreet alley entrance beneath the Greek restaurant Krasi, Hecate leans into all things mystical, tarot-inspired menus, theatrical presentations, and a darkness that is both literal and atmospheric. Ranked No. 88 on the North America's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list in 2026, the bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations and no phone, only an email address for enquiries. The cocktail program draws on herbal infusions, house-made tinctures, and spirits aged in clay vessels, with each drink carrying a narrative tied to mythology or the occult. The intimacy of the room makes every visit feel conspiratorial. Boston's most immersive drinking experience, and worth every minute of the wait.
48 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115Tue-Sat 5pm-1am; Closed Sun-MonFull profile- Backbar★ TOP 10Speakeasy
Backbar
Hidden behind an unmarked door off a Somerville alley, Backbar has earned a place on Time Out's Top 25 Bars in the World list and Boston Magazine's No.1 bar ranking, accolades that belie its no-reservations, walk-in-only policy and midnight closing time. The room opens to a colorful, Star Wars-decorated lounge where the cocktail program draws on global flavors, house-made cordials, and a willingness to experiment that keeps regulars guessing. Last call hits at 11:15, this is still Greater Boston, but the quality-per-minute ratio is unmatched. Backbar demonstrates that a neighborhood bar with genuine ambition can compete with any destination cocktail lounge in the country.
7 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA 02143Wed-Sun 5pm-12amFull profile 
SpeakeasyLucky's Lounge
Lucky's Lounge is a basement bar in a brick warehouse in Fort Point with no sign out front; guests follow red lights down the stairs. The room is a homage to Frank Sinatra, with a Sinatra brunch on Sundays, free comedy on Mondays and trivia on Tuesdays. The drinks keep to classics such as espresso martinis and mai tais, and the kitchen serves burgers, bao buns and flatbreads until late.
355 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 11am-2amFull profile
SpeakeasyNext Door Speakeasy & Raw Bar
Next Door is a 30-seat hidden bar in East Boston, reached through a concealed entrance beside the Italian restaurant Pazza on Porter, with reservations and a password. The room is dressed in heavy curtains and blue velvet banquettes, and the cocktails are presented with theatrical touches such as citrus smoke bubbles and misty lock boxes. A raw bar, small plates and caviar make up the food, and a dress code applies.
103 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128Thu 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 6pm-12am, closed Mon-WedFull profile- Brick & MortarSpeakeasy
Brick & Mortar
Brick & Mortar sits upstairs behind an unmarked door on Mass Ave in Central Square, a dim room of exposed brick built around a large horseshoe bar. The menu mixes house cocktails, martini variations and bespoke-spirit classics with a fine and rare spirits library, alongside bar snacks. Happy hour runs from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays.
567 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United StatesMon-Wed 3pm-12am, Thu-Fri 3pm-1am, Sat 5pm-1am, closed SunFull profile - Extra DirtySpeakeasy
Extra Dirty
A 20-seat ticketed cocktail tasting hidden behind a velvet curtain at the back of The Red Fox on Commercial Street, Extra Dirty has stacked up more new-bar accolades in twelve months than most rooms collect in a decade. Owner Phillip Rolfe, also behind the nine-seat Farmacia, runs the format on a prepaid ticket, with multi-course progressive cocktails, themed menus that rotate several times a year, and food courses pacing guests through a 110-minute seating. Boston Magazine named it Best New Bar 2025, and Beli users voted it the best new bar in the world the same year, beating contenders in London, Chicago, Detroit, and Mexico City. The most credentialled new bar Boston has produced in years, and the reservations system reflects it.
326b Commercial St, North End, Boston, MA 02113Wed-Sun 5pm-11:30pm; Closed Mon-TueFull profile - SaloonSpeakeasy
Saloon
Saloon is a basement cocktail bar in Davis Square, below its sibling Foundry on Elm and next to The Rockwell, styled on pre-Prohibition bars. The list mixes classic and house cocktails with a deep whiskey selection, an absinthe menu and grower Champagne. Food runs from dollar oysters in the early evening to late-night snacks.
255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144, United StatesTue-Sat 5pm-1am, closed Sun-MonFull profile - The Blind DuckSpeakeasy
The Blind Duck
The Blind Duck is the speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar of Raffles Boston, perched on the 17th and 18th floors of the hotel with sweeping views of Back Bay, the Charles River and the city skyline. The hotel describes it as an intimate hideaway with an atmosphere of intrigue and quiet glamour. The handcrafted cocktail menu evolves with the seasons, with signature drinks such as the Soufflé Espresso Martini and the Midnight Garden alongside low- and non-alcoholic options. Jazz nights run on Thursdays and DJs play on Wednesdays, and the room can be booked for private events of up to 90 guests.
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA 02116Tue-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun-Mon closedFull profile
More of Boston
These are the speakeasies specifically. The full Boston guide ranks the best bars of every style, and the directory lists all 42 with a map and filters.
