17 Late Night Bars & Restaurants in Boston

Boston isn’t known for its nightlife (though that may be changing!), but even hardworking Bostonians sometimes need a 1am burger or a late-night cocktail to top off the evening. We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants in Boston to satisfy those after-hours cravings. That’s right you don’t always have to end up at Hong Kong.  by Celina Colby <a href="http://abbeyrestaurant.com/">The Abbey</a> Where: Brookline &amp; Cambridge Hours: 11am-2am daily Info: Get your regular dose of gastropub fare and craft cocktails at both The Abbey locations until 2am every night. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/grace-by-nia-supper-club-live-music-boston-seaport/417741">Grace by Nia</a> Where: Seaport Hours: 4:30pm-12am Wednesday &amp; Thursday, 4:30pm-2am Friday &amp; Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday Info: This chic spot inspired by historic jazz clubs brings Southern comfort food with a twist to the Seaport, along with a nightly music scene. <a href="https://www.lahaciendaboston.com/">La Hacienda</a> Where: East Boston Hours: 11am-2am daily Info: At their East Boston location, La Hacienda serves up fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, and more every night until 2am. <a href="https://southstreetdiner.com/">South Street Diner</a> Where: Chinatown Hours: Open 24 hours Info: Built in a classic retro diner style, South Street Diner serves breakfast, burgers, and sandwiches (plus bar offerings) 24/7. <a href="https://lonestar-boston.com/">Lone Star Taco Bar</a> Where: Allston &amp; Cambridge Hours: 11am-1am daily Info: Satisfy your craving for tacos or craft cocktails at any time of night (okay, until 1am) at both the Allston and Cambridge locations of Lone Star. <a href="https://www.jmcurleyboston.com/">JM Curley</a> Where: Downtown Hours: 4pm-2am daily Info: JM Curley is the ideal spot to end a night downtown. Enjoy elevated American comfort food and drinks until 2am every day.  <a href="https://bovabakeryboston.net/">Bova’s</a> Where: North End Hours: Open 24 hours Info: No one understands the importance and urgency of Italian pastries like the North End. Bova’s is open 24 hours a day to meet your cookie and cannoli needs. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-wig-shop/396322">The Wig Shop</a> Where: Downtown Hours: 5pm-2am daily Info: Sip on intricate cocktails in this retro lounge space inspired by the wig shop that was here for 50 years. Open until 2am every day. <a href="https://www.dumplingcafe.com/">Dumpling Cafe</a> Where: Chinatown	 Hours: 11am-2am daily Info: It’s never too late for dumplings. Dumpling Cafe in Chinatown serves up soup and regular dumplings, plus a vast array of other Chinese fare until 2am daily. <a href="http://www.doublechinbos.com/">Double Chin</a> Where: Chinatown Hours: 11:30am-11pm Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-4am Friday &amp; Saturday Info: On Friday and Saturday nights you can snack on fried chicken, lavish dessert, and boozy boba at Double Chin until 4am. <a href="https://www.lincolnsouthboston.com/">Lincoln</a> Where: South Boston Hours: 10am-2am Monday-Friday, 9am-2am Saturday &amp; Sunday Info: Dine on American comfort dishes and rustic, wood-fired meals until 2am at this lively South Boston spot. <a href="https://www.franklincafe.com/">Franklin Cafe</a> Where: South End  Hours: 5pm-2am daily Info: Toast the end of the night with a menu of craft cocktails, microbrews, innovative American dishes until 2am every day. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anchoviesbar/">Anchovies </a> Where: South End Hours: 4pm-2am daily Info: This beloved neighborhood bar serves up pizzas (with or without the namesake anchovies) and drinks until 2am daily.  <a href="https://www.tastyburger.com/">Tasty Burger</a> Where: Fenway  Hours: 11am-2am daily Info: It’s hard to beat this local burger spot where fast food value is re-envisioned with real ingredients. Chow down on a burger and a beer until 2am daily. <a href="https://www.avenuebar.com/">The Avenue</a> Where: Allston Hours: 11am-2am daily Info: Known for their burgers and sweet potato tots, this spot also serves up beers, cocktails, tacos, and more until 2am every day. <a href="https://alibabacharlestown.business.site/">Ali Baba</a> Where: Charlestown Hours: 11am-1:30am Monday-Friday, 4pm-1:30am Saturday &amp; Sunday Info: Enjoy Turkish street food dishes like lahmajun and pide or indulge in some crispy baklava until 1:30am every night.  <a href="https://www.grendelsden.com/">Grendel’s Den </a> Where: Harvard Square Hours: 11:30am-1am daily Info: A favorite student hangout, Grendel’s Den offers a menu of casual far and beer, wine, and cocktails until 1am every night.

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