BEACON HILL NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

Historic cobblestone streets, gas lit lamps, and elegant Federal-style rowhouses.

Team Favorites in Beacon Hill

Meg’s Breakfast Coffee Spot - Cobblestones
Flora's Favorite Appetizer - Carpaccio at 1928 Beacon Hill
Alex's Favorite Cocktail - Red Cider Sangria at Alibi
 

Cafe/Breakfast Must Haves

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe - Beacon Hills newest bookstore with in-house cafe
The Paramount - Great brunch menu filled with omelettes, pancakes & french toast
Cobblestones - Cozy Beacon Hill eatery known for their breakfast sandwiches
Tatte - Cozy spot with rustic feel serving breakfast, lunch & an array of baked goods
Capitol Coffee House - Longtime hub with window seating, serving breakfast items & sandwiches alongside tea & coffee
Starbucks - Seattle based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts & light bites 
Fill-A-Buster Luncheonette - Breakfast, sandwiches, kebabs & other comfort fare served over the counter on weekdays
 
Weekend Brunch Spots
 
1928 Beacon Hill - Must have brunch food & drinks in a cozy atmosphere
75 Chestnut - Variety of simple American brunch dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar
Clink - Modern American dishes & specialty bloody mary bar at this favorite brunch spot
The Paramount - Great brunch menu filled with omelettes, pancakes & french toast
Beacon Hill Hotel - Eclectically tasteful dining room featuring locally sourced ingredients & unreal brunch
 

Lunch Favorites

Ma Maison - Chef Jacky Robert serves up French classics plus Gallic-style cocktails at this sophisticated spot
Figs by Todd English - Modern rooms host celebrity chef Todd English’s gourmet pizza
Kured - Build your own locally sourced, charcuterie boards & boxes, in-store or online
The Paramount - Specialty sandwiches, wraps & bowls 
Cobblestones - Cozy Beacon Hill eatery with hearty filled sandwiches, salads, bowls & soups
Flour - Sandwich favorites, alongside coffee & freshly baked goods
Cheers - Classic bar with iconic pub grub, pints & nostalgia
Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca - Classic counter serve pizzeria serving signature pizzas plus pastas, salads & panini's 
The Upper Crust Pizzeria - Family friendly pizzeria serving inventive pies & oven-roasted sandwiches 
Harvard Gardens - Casual neighborhood restaurant & bar serving up classic American fare in a pub atmosphere 
Primo Pizza Restaurant - Counter-serve pizza place for pies, wings, subs & salads
Fin's Sushi & Grill - Compact Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls & classic dishes in a relaxed venue
 
Best Quick Bite Lunch Spots
 
Cobblestones - Cozy Beacon Hill eatery with hearty filled sandwiches, salads, bowls & soups
Flour - Sandwich favorites, alongside coffee & freshly baked goods
The Upper Crust Pizzeria - Family friendly pizzeria serving inventive pies & oven-roasted sandwiches 
 
Best Sit Down Lunch Spots
 
Ma Maison - Chef Jacky Robert serves up French classics plus Gallic-style cocktails at this sophisticated spot
Figs by Todd English - Modern rooms host celebrity chef Todd English’s gourmet pizza
 
 

Dinner Favorites

Mooo.... - High end steak house with a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere
Toscano - A staple of Boston’s oldest neighborhood, serving pasta, pizza & risotto in a rustic setting
No. 9 Park - Intimate setting to enjoy chef Barbara Lynch’s fine cuisine
1928 Beacon Hill - Elegant restaurant with traditional American dishes & 1920's style cocktails
75 Chestnut - Variety of simple American dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar
Clink - Modern American dishes served in Boston's former jail 
Scampo - Italian inspired cuisine drawing from Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fare in a contemporary space
Peregrine - Seasonal, mediterranean inspired specialties & wine offered in the elegant Whitney Hotel
Grotto - Subterranean hideaway specializing in refined Italian cooking, notable wine list & nightly prix fixe option
Antonio's Cucina Italiano - Homestyle Italian recipes at this specialty trattoria 
Ma Maison - Chef Jacky Robert serves up French classics plus Gallic-style cocktails at this sophisticated spot
Nino's Pizza - Long running Italian eatery serving up pizza, pasta, subs, salads & family meals
Zen Restaurant - Low-key options for sushi, noodles, sake & other Japanese specialties
Fin's Sushi & Grill - Compact Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls & classic dishes in a relaxed venue
 
Best Date Night Dinners
 
Mooo.... - High end steak house with a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere
Toscano - A staple of Boston’s oldest neighborhood serving pasta, pizza & risotto in a rustic setting
1928 Beacon Hill - Elegant restaurant with traditional American dishes & 1920's style cocktails
Ma Maison - Chef Jacky Robert serves up French classics plus Gallic-style cocktails at this sophisticated spot
 
Best Casual Dinners
 
Antonio's Cucina Italiano - Homestyle Italian recipes at this specialty trattoria 
Fin's Sushi & Grill - Compact Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls & classic dishes in a relaxed venue
Zen Restaurant - Low-key options for sushi, noodles, sake & other Japanese specialties
 

Night Out on the Town

Alibi - Set in Boston's old historic Charles Street Jail, this is a hot spot for cocktails & late night snacking
Clink - Main bar at the prison-turned Liberty Hotel
Roxanne's - Snacks, cocktails & beer on tap at this posh lounge 
Liberty Bar - Lobby bar at the Liberty Hotel serving tasty bar bites, including raw bar, artisan pizzas & charcuterie, with an extensive wine & cocktail list
Teddy’s on the Hill - Fun atmosphere with creative cocktail menu
The Sevens Ale House - Classic Boston pub in a lively bar room atmosphere
The Tip Tap Room - Upscale pub with beer & inventive brunch dishes in an open setting
21st Amendment - Low-key bar across from the State House serving beer, cocktails & bar bites
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club - 1920's inspired setting, including a separate lounge, for upscale New England food & drinks
Emmets - Classic Irish alehouse supplying pints of Guinness & other draft beer, traditional pub fare & wine
 
Best Spot for a Cocktail
 
Alibi - Set in Boston's old historic Charles Street Jail, this is a hot spot for cocktails & late night snacking
Clink - Main bar at the prison-turned Liberty Hotel
 

Community

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe - Beacon Hills newest bookstore with in-house cafe
Hill House - Community of instructors working to provide activities & sports to the youth
Beacon Hill Friends House - Non-profit where friends & others can meet, worship, learn & attend events
Massachusetts State House - On-site tours of Massachusetts’ State House located in the heart of Beacon Hill
Boston Anthenæum - In-person tours & events at Boston’s historic Anthenæum
The Vilna Shul - Historical landmark housing a cultural center, community center & living museum
Museum of African American History - This National Historic Site interprets 15 pre-civil war structures, relating to the history of Boston's 19th-century African American community
Nichols House Museum - Historic home in Beacon Hill where visitors are welcome for tours, programs & special events throughout the year
Swan Boats - Pontoon pleasure boats in the pond in the Public Garden, operating from the second weekend in April, until Labor Day weekend in September
Hatch Shell - Boston's epicenter for large outdoor performances & open-air events along the Charles River
Charles River Esplanade - Non-profit organization that works to revitalize & enhance the Charles River Esplanade 

 

Fitness

Beacon Hill Athletics Clubs - Neighborhood fitness offering a variety of equipment & intense conditioning classes
Core De Vie - Pain free movement & health restoration
Beacon Hill Yoga - Private & small group yoga sessions focused on breath work & movement
Cindy Sullivan Fitness - In-home or on-site personal training, along with group trainings
Evolve Bootcamp - Year round, outdoor functional fitness training bootcamp 
LYON Pilates - Romana's pilates method focusing on postural alignment, kinetic awareness, muscle memory & overall strength 
PJ Trains- Personal training classes built to help create sustainable lifestyles through cutting edge fitness
 

Parks

Boston Common - Oldest city park in the United States with vast, beautiful green space
Myrtle Street Playground - Play area nestled in the streets of Beacon Hill
Phillips Street Park - Small, quiet & scenic park with climbing structure for kids
Frog Pond - Enjoy an ice skating rink in the winter, spray pool in the summer, and carousel in the spring, summer & fall, all at the Boston Common's Frog Pond
 

Grocery Stores

Whole Foods - Chain grocery store with organic and natural ingredient options
DeLuca’s Market - Small neighborhood grocer & deli
Beacon Hill Market - Local market serving fresh produce & deli sandwiches
Savenor's Butcher Shop & Market - Butcher shop & grocery store specializing in high-end meats, cheeses, bread & produce
 

Transit

Green Line at Park 
Red Line at Charles Street/MGH
 
 

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