Super amazing drinks!! Alexis was our bartender, and he did an amazing job of mixing the perfect drink for each of our preferences and vibes. He also made some amazing mocktail non-alcoholic drinks!!Amazing vibes and fantastic drinks!!! Highly recommend to everyone!!
Coolest bar in MA! Unique cocktails with a themed menu! Wish we had one here! Amazing service and talent!
Backbar is a full cocktail bar. I hadn't been here in several years and it felt so good to be back! (Ha) The menu is variable, but the server can also assist in ordering a "bartender's choice" by asking what you like and making a surprise cocktail. Lots of fun and with great results! They can also make standard cocktails on request. However, their unconventional options are really fun and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and dim, with loud music making it a good spot for an intimate chat. (Note, my camera did some night correction making it look brighter than it is.)
I’ve been a handful of times here now and I like the vibe of this place. But most important, the staff is very friendly and the drinks are tasty. The whiskey sour is my favorite one so far. The kitchen closes at 9PM. The bar closes at midnight.
Highly highly recommend! This place is rated #1 for so many reasons mainly: their generous and knowledgeable staff, cool speakeasy vibes + perfectly crafted, deliciously innovative (themed) drinks!I also took my partner to a Teeling whiskey tasting in the bar’s “closet”/parlor and can’t rave about it enough! Matt was our extremely welcoming and knowledgeable whiskey guide and all the whiskey variations andthe cocktails we tried were phenomenal! It was such a fun and special experience (*great gift idea/surprise for friends, SO’s, colleagues, etc!)
Very clever menu but definitely has some areas for improvement1) Atmosphere - feels like a dive bar but charges like a fancier cocktail bar ($14 per cocktail )2) Drinks taste too much like liquor instead of flavorful3) Very cramped and crowded space4) Service - we were given a standing table that was right next to the cash register such that my elbow kept hitting the cash register.A bit surprised by the review — as high as Blossom Bar and Yvonne’s but the experience isn’t as strong
Could not rate this place any higher. Going back for the third time, I was excited about the LOTR week and the social media managers assured me I could order those drinks even after the special ended.My sister and I were able to go the week after, and after learning why we were so eager about the drinks (our mom passed recently and loved the series, it is special to our family), they even created special menus for us! The manager brought over a little Gandalf Lego figure to our delight and let me keep it…I have the Saruman one already!I teared up at their kindness, playfulness, and understanding. It is pretty special to find a bar owned and staffed by people like this. Go to Backbar - but go early, they have many fans like me ready to take up their few tables!
Unique drink menu. Bartenders will also concoct you a surprise drink based on what you like. Good spot
If you're looking for a top-notch cocktail and a really fun atmosphere, stop by Backbar in Union Square. It can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends, but it's worth the wait. Plenty of other fun spots to have food or hear live music nearby- but the vibe at Backbar is unbeatable.
Met the love of my life here.5-stars!