Best Live Music Restaurants in Downtown Crossing

71 restaurants available nearby

1. Carrie Nation

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill

Booked 5 times today

RESERVATIONS ARE FOR THE DINING ROOM ONLY. WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE SPEAKEASY OR BAR.A 1920's style speakeasy located on Beacon Hill. For memorable cocktail and cuisine experiences Boston, Carrie Nation Cocktail Club on Beacon Street offers not only an extensive menu of exquisite dishes and drinks, but also a touch of history. Learn about Carrie Nation’s passionate efforts to rid America of liquor while smugly indulging in the very intoxicating delights that this firebrand fiend despised. At Carrie Nation, you can experience one of the best new locations for dining and cocktails in Boston. Those looking for a cocktail club in Beacon Hill with a classy, but comfortable, atmosphere can experience all that Carrie Nation has to offer. Check out the hidden bar in the back!!RESERVATIONS ARE FOR DINNING ROOM ONLY. Speakeasy lounge and bar are first come first serve.

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2. Emmet's Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(494)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Beacon Hill

Booked 10 times today

Emmet’s Irish Pub and Restaurant located at 6 Beacon Street Boston is one of the most authentic Irish Pubs in Boston, serving authentic Irish food along with Guinness and a large and diverse beer and wine list to choose from to compliment your meal. And, it's a great place for just a night out for drinks or your next Function or Event !

3. The Bosworth

4.6

Exceptional(30)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 6 times today

The Bosworth, located in the heart of Downtown Boston just steps from the historic Boston Common, offers a dining experience that blends New England classics with Mediterranean influences, crafted by Chef Kinan Ibrahim. Begin your day with a flavorful breakfast, relax in the evening with bespoke cocktails or a curated wine selection, or enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner in a warm and inviting setting. For special occasions, we provide private and semi-private event spaces, perfect for everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings, with personalized touches to make your event truly unforgettable.

4. Hobgoblin

4.8

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown Crossing

Booked 11 times today

Our gastropub, Hobgoblin, features magical elements, like our potions, our gargoyle street lamps and our paintings of medieval monsters, based on sketches by monks and nuns. We offer Asian small plates, various creative cocktails, twenty rotating craft beers on tap, plus a wide range of bottles and cans, selective wine and champagne lists. Moreover, our downstairs bar and dining space features a 7 foot Yamaha C6X; we will present live piano shows and smaller musical acts on weekend nights. *Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1st set: 7 - 8:10 pm 2nd set: 8:30 - 9:40 pm 3rd set: 10 -11 pm*Schedule can be subject to change. Please check our piano schedule: https://www.hobgoblinbar.com/events

5. The Bebop

4.5

Awesome(336)

Price: Moderate

• American • Back Bay

Booked 9 times today

From the owners of The Burren, one of the most unique and thriving music venues in the Boston area comes The Bebop. Situated at the intersection of Boylston and Mass Ave, next to the beating heart of music that is Berklee, The Bebop is primed to be a premier destination for musicians and fans alike. Whether you are going to a show at the Berklee Performance Center, Symphony Hall or a game in Fenway Park, The Bebop is a great place to start and finish the night. Enjoy our Guinness Lamb Stew or vegetarian Shepherd's Pie while listening to our live nightly entertainment. Offering a full dinner and lunch menu from 11am-11pm daily, a brunch menu on weekends from 9am-3pm, and speciality cocktails, beer, and wine until 1 am every night of the week.

6. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7158)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 61 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

7. Shore Leave

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 10 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks? Walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Live entertainment! On Fridays Shore Leave hosts Drag Race viewings at 8p and The People's Karaoke at 10p. The surf rock band The Electric Heaters play the first Thursday of every month beginning at 8p. Entertainment varies so call for details!

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8. Eddie V's - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(1287)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 28 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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9. The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(410)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Beacon Hill

Booked 33 times today

Boston’s Premium Irish Pub & Restaurant featuring the best in hospitality, food, drinks, live music & sport

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10. Bostonia Public House

4.5

Awesome(3140)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 65 times today

Bostonia is open!Offering dining, private events, take-out via our website and delivery (UberEats).Follow us on social media to stay up to date.Located in the landmark Board of Trade building Bostonia Public House celebrates the history and tradition of Boston. The design thoughtfully combines rustic elements, modern accents and unique finishes that will remind Bostonians of their rich and colorful heritage. Imaginative and locally inspired cuisine, intelligent wine and cocktail lineups, and live entertainment combine to deliver just the right amount of sociable sophistication.

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ThreasaVIP
Greater Boston •69 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good food at affordable price . Friendly service from all the waitresses .
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Emmet's Irish Pub and RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Irish• Beacon Hill
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4.7
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Paul
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
Food and drinks were awesome. Menu should have a little less meat options, not that many meals for vegetarians or vegans. Bar has a great vibe though. Only downside is the downstairs bar with live music ended at 11 which was suprising to us considering the place closes at 2..we would have stayed a lot longer if they kept playing. Great music though. Not too much a fan of the AI art downstairs but overall it’s a great spot
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HobgoblinPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown Crossing
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4.8
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Dominique
Montreal / Quebec •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Good drinks, great staff, good food, nice place to have a drink or food, the place is nice
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Carrie NationPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beacon Hill
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4.2
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Josiah
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Was looking for some potato soup for something easy on a sick stomach - closest place to us that had some! Was super quiet, only us for most of our dinner in the restaurant. Which was perfect! Service was great, decent price, and easy to get a reservation same night.
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The BosworthPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Crossing
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4.6
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sue
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
Our waiter Liam was terrific. The entire service he provided was great. The food was very good and prices were excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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The BebopPrice: Moderate• American• Back Bay
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4.5

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Carrie Nation

2. Emmet's Irish Pub and Restaurant

3. The Bosworth

4. Hobgoblin

5. The Bebop

6. Beehive

7. Shore Leave

8. Eddie V's - Boston

9. The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

10. Bostonia Public House

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