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backbar news
Wine Enthusiasts ranks backbar as
Best Overall Bar in Boston
November 26, 2024
Thank you for the accolade! And congrats to all the other bars on the list!
Boston Common Magazine ranks backbar as
Top Ten Bars in Boston
November 27, 2024
Lovely to be on such a great list of bars!
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/
CONTACT US
Hours
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Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 11:15pm ​
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 sam@backbarunion.com .
We’d love to hear from you!
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PLEASE NOTE:
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We are a tiny space, (only 39 seats!) so if you’re a group larger than 4 there are only a few spots that can fit your party and your wait time will be a lot longer than smaller groups.
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Since we all know waiting in line is no fun, please be thoughtful and finish up promptly when you’re all done enjoying your drinks.
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