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You can now book cocktail classes with Sam, or cocktail & spirit tastings in our Closet bar. Click the link to see what's available
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backbar in the top 25 bars in the world
August 24th, 2021
Time Out magazine made a list of the 28 coolest bars in the WORLD and backbar is on it!
Boston Magazine rates backbar #1 bar in Boston
MARCH 5, 2020
Thank you Boston Magazine for this honor!
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"Cocktail connoisseurs flock to this inconspicuous spot, hidden behind a nearly unmarked door, for co-owner Sam Treadway’s seriously artful libations—from whimsical twists on milk punch to drinks highlighting obscure spirits such as Greek mastiha."
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https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/best-bars-boston/
backbar awarded a Recommendation badge by Restaurant Guru
AUGUST 5, 2019
thanks, Restaurant Guru, for the endorsement! backbar received the award from a surplus of positive visitor reviews!
thank you thrillist for the great review!
AUGUST 27, 2018
backbar is one of the top 21 cocktail bars in the country according to Thrillist!
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https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-33-best-cocktail-bars-in-the-country#
CONTACT US
Hours
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Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 12am ​
No Reservations, walk-in only, first come first serve. We do last call at 11:15 because we are completely closed at midnight.
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Find us through the orange door in the alley between The Independent and Bronwyn
(7 Sanborn Ct, Union Sq)
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Email us!
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If you have questions, concerns, comments or inquiries about backbar please email us at info@backbarunion.com.
We’d love to hear from you!