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Equal Measure, Boston, MA

Equal Measure

4.8
4.8
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Helmed by ES Hospitality Bar Director Jackson Cannon and Bar Principal Eliza Hoar, Equal Measure is a contemporary bar that features highly innovative cocktails with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. Just down the hall from legendary neighborhood brasserie Eastern Standard, EM's highly curated back bar is stocked with world-class spirits, both rare and hand-selected.

Though the culinary-inspired cocktails feature unconventional ingredients, the balance and flavors that come through are designed to be as satisfying as any classic. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a long-time caller, you’ll be welcomed as a friend into the bar’s warmth. This is a place for familiarity and discovery, for the adventurer and the traditionalist.

Reservations open 7 days out. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1590
  • Website
    https://www.equalmeasurebos.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 20 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Equal Measure is a cozy and vibrant bar/lounge with "awesome staff" and "excellent drinks." Guests rave about its "amazing cocktails" and "chill lounge vibe," perfect for enjoying small bites and creative drinks. While some noted service can be slow, the friendly ambiance and standout bartenders make it a must-visit.

20 Reviews

  1. Mandy

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was excellent but I would suggest dimming the lights earlier. We sat in the space right before the bar and it was too bright around 730p. The lights were eventually dimmed and it made the place more inviting. Also instead of chairs, i think more bench seating like you already have near the bar would enhance the experience and allow for more flexibility for seating different numbers of groups

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  2. James

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy dim lit place smooth atmosphere! Bartenders were good and accommodating. Had a great time there 👍

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  3. Kriti

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great at this place and the cocktails are priced quite well. That said, for a cocktail bar, some of their cocktails aren't superlative. There's nothing wrong with them, and they're fine, they're just not as nuanced, subtle and creative as one might expect from a cocktail bar. A couple were great, but a couple were only so-so. The vibe is also nice and fun but also a little louder than I'd expected. Overall, good value for money, just not quite as creative on the culinary side. Also, if it helps anyone else, the only vegan item they were able to offer was their fries, which were definitely delicious, but not a lot of variety if you're vegan. I didn't get a chance to try their other non-vegan items (my companion was vegan) so can't speak to those.

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  4. Prnay

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails paired with exceptional service from Jace!

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  5. Alok

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome staff and excellent drinks! Loved it and would absolutely recommend it to anybody who likes to relax with friends with a good drink.

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  6. MamaHawk

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun new spot! Outstanding service from Doc, our bartender. Didn’t try food so will have to go back.

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  7. RobertT

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartenders were amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly. Drinks were out of this world.

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  8. cookslots

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once we found it we were very pleased. The Velveteen was my favorite bourbon drink I’ve had in a long time. We ordered 4 plates for 3 people before our concert and it was perfect. House made potato chips with onion dip, tuna tartare, a charcuterie and a lobster salad. The rotating staff was competent, friendly and efficient. Definitely would go back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff , drinks and food were all amazing in this little gem of a bar/lounge spot. We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drink was great, but service was mediocre and slow. We were there for 2h and only got about 3 drinks per person due to slow service

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FAQs

Equal Measure is rated 4.8 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Equal Measure

771 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beacon and Maitland St
  • Neighborhood
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge
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