Nightlife in Boston is vibrant and varied. If you are looking for loud, head banging clubs they are here or at the other end of the scale, folk and jazz clubs can be found as well. Most of the late night clubs and bars are in Cambridge, Somerville, Jamaica Plain and of course Downtown. Tremont Street and Boylston Street have many entertainment venues. Most live venues charge a cover fee and be prepared to be home tucked up in bed early as most venues close at 2am.
Alley Cat Lounge
Could be the coolest club in town if the lines outside are any indication. Offers Karaoke and music videos. 1 Boylston Place, Boylston. (617 351 7000)
Aria
This is an upmarket dance club, so dress up and expect to spend extra money. 246 Tremont Street, Downtown (617 338 7080)
Avalon
This club has the reputation of being the best dance club in Boston. It attracts the younger set and is often full with 2000 patrons. 15 Landsdowne Street Kenmore Square (617 262 2424)
Big Easy
New Orleans style of nightclub that offers DJ dancing to the small hours. Boylston Place, Boylston (617 351 7000)
Caprice
Located in the middle of the theatre district, Latin is the theme in this cosmopolitan bar. 275 Tremont Street, Downtown (617 292 0080)
Club Passim
This is a very popular due to its retaining the Boston mainstay of good live folk music. 47 Palmer Street, Harvard (617 492 7679)
Great Scott
This is popular venue to catch rock and indie acts live. 1222 Commonwealth Avenue, (617 566 9014)
Liquer Store
If you have been longing to ride the mechanical bull you can do so here, as well as dance the night away on elevated dance floors with poles! 1667 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard (617 547 0759)
Mojitos
This large club has bands that play salsa tunes on one level and the basement caters to the hip hop crowd. 48 Winter Street, Downtown (617 988 8123)
Roxy
Saturday night is a highlight at this club, as it features the Cirque du Roxy complete with tents and a circus theme. 279 Tremont Street, Downtown (017 338 7699)
Sophia's
Here you will find two floors of dancing, a lounge and a roof deck all with a Latino theme. 1270 Boylston Street (617 351 7001)
