A Night Out In Fort Point
The weather will only be nice for a few more months before the next Boston winter comes our way. So, take advantage of our beautiful city and the great outdoors by enjoying a night out in Boston's newest and most picturesque neighborhood: Fort Point. Fort Point has some of the best restaurants, most fun dance venue and the city's favorite sports bars outside of Fenway. Fort Point is easy to get to from the MBTA silver line, red line, and, of course, is just a short cab ride or walk from downtown Boston.
Lawn On D
420 D St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 954-2000
lawnond.com
Lawn on D is the coolest place to hang out in Boston's Fort Point District. What is seemingly just another park is actually a concert venue, beer garden, sculpture and art park, and whatever else the resident's want the space to be. Check the Lawn on D website for a full schedule of events, including plenty of opportunities for a night out dancing and enjoying some local beers and treats from the city's best food trucks.
Row 34
383 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 553-5900
row34.com
Row 34 is a great place to start a great night out in Fort Point. Not only are they conveniently located on Congress Street within walking distance of Fort Point's other evening destinations, they have an awesome menu featuring locally harvested oysters and Boston-area brews. In the same family as Island Creek Oyster, Row 34 is known for quality, creativity and a fun atmosphere. Grab a beer and a snack here before heading out for the evening.
Lucky's
355 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 357-5825
luckyslounge.com
Lucky's is the perfect place to go dancing if you aren't into the whole club scene. Lucky's is a speakeasy style bar with live music, create cocktails and a swanky vibe. Not enough energy for a night out? Join the Lucky's team on Sundays for their Frank Sinatra themed brunch, which is one of the best brunches in Boston and a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
Atlantic Beer Garden
146 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 357-8000
www.atlanticbeergarden.com
If you really want to dance and mingle, head to Atlantic Beer Garden on the water, just down the street from the Moakley Courthouse. ABG, as it is lovingly known, is a favorite after-work spot for people who work in the Financial District because it is an easy walk and boasts beautiful views of the harbor and the whole Boston skyline. As the sunsets, ABG becomes one of the city's go-to dance clubs. Just make sure to get there early in order to avoid a line and a cover charge.
Remy's Seaport
250 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 856-7369
www.jerryremysseaport.com
Remy's is another fun waterfront option in Fort Point. They serve great pub food, including their famous Rem Dawg, and have huge screens that are great for catching whatever game is on. Hey, you can even catch multiple games at once. Remy's has a gorgeous outdoor deck with unmatched views of Boston, and inside sports fans can mix and mingle in the huge bar and dining area.
Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
