Watch CBS News

Best Fireplace Bars Just Outside Of Boston

A nice, cozy fireplace can prove to be a diner's best friend when it comes to creating the perfect ambiance for a night out on the town. Whether it's all about setting up a romantic meeting place for drinks, or a warm backdrop to some drinks with friends, there are many bars just outside Boston that offer a fireplace setting for their customers. Having that fireplace also makes these bars a great place to hit on a cold, winter night.
The Fireplace
The Fireplace in Brookline (CBS)

The Fireplace - CLOSING DEC. 2014
1634 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 975-1900
www.fireplacerest.com

Sure, The Fireplace Restaurant in Brookline may not be the most affordable of spots to hit for a quick bite to eat or a couple of drinks, as these definitely aren't dive bar prices. But the warm, inviting atmosphere and righteous, roaring fireplace makes this Beacon Street spot a fine destination for a planned weekend double date, group outing or just a romantic getaway for two.

Related: Boston's Best Sandwiches

Christopher Restaurant
(Image: Christopher's)

Christopher's
1920 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-9180
www.christopherscambridge.com

This delicious gastropub provides a more affordable solution to the slightly pricy fare over at The Fireplace Restaurant in Brookline, while also banking on its cool looking, gas-powered fireplace to draw in the customer base. Of course, even if Christopher's didn't have the benefit of that fireplace vibe, it expertly delivers a delicious comfort food menu. Try the burgers or nachos, or partake of the more adventurous fare, such as buffalo tofu. The fireplace and cuisine are a match made in heaven at this Massachusetts Avenue bar, making Christopher's a recommended stop for hungry travelers.

James's Gate Restaurant & Pub
5-11 McBride St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-2000
www.facebook.com

It's all about down home atmosphere here at James's Gate Restaurant & Pub, a traditional Irish bar tucked away on McBride Street in the Boston suburb of Jamaica Plain. It's all about the wood-fired open flame of the fireplace, as it sets the perfect mood for a few straight pints of cold brew or one of James's Gate's comfort food classics. It's the perfect place for friends to gather by the fire on a brisk fall evening to swap stories and laughs, all the while enjoying a good meal.

Related: Boston's Best Bars for Singles

atwoods
(Image: Atwoods on Facebook)

Atwood's Tavern
877 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 864-2792
www.atwoodstavern.com

Atwood's Tavern is something of a hidden, local secret for the Cambridge crowd, a jewel of a pub located on Cambridge Street which combines delicious, high-end comfort cuisine with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere. The latter is particularly boosted by the bar-side fireplace which greets thirsty visitors on a nightly basis. The back-of-house kicks out addicting meals worth the Cambridge trip...get here by hoof, by bike, train or bus for a taste of the mussels, braised beef and bratwurst.

west on centre
(Image: West on Centre on Facebook)

West On Centre
1732 Centre St.
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-4199
www.westoncentreboston.com

West On Centre, located on Centre Street in West Roxbury, is a great place to visit for a mouth-watering, belly-filling burger with all the fixings. It's also a great place to gather if it's just a brew and good conversation that's on your agenda. Large groups of friends are likely to hit up this cool little joint, as the gas-powered corner fireplace area near the bar provides the perfect place to enjoy your beer 'n grub with a cozy atmosphere designed to keep you coming back again and again.

George Pacheco has been writing professionally about arts and entertainment for over a decade. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, George currently resides in a humble New England home with his wife, cat and massive music and film collection. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.