Boston's Best Free Wi-Fi Spot 2008

The Boston area’s most versatile music club caters to aficionados with an eclectic schedule and satisfying pub grub.

Reviews:

• “great atmosphere, rude/terrible service”
• “We like it!”
• “THE BEST PLACE TO BE!!”
• “Rude management and staff”
• “Great all around”

Tips: Guarantee a concert seat by making a dinner reservation in advance. Most non-diners are left to stand in the back of the room.

Johnny D’s Restaurant & Music Club or email Johnny D’s Restaurant & Music Club

Fiercely independent bookstore and cafe has provided a second home to area artists and academics since 1984.

Reviews:

• “Great Customer Service, Great People, Great Place!”
• “Not as good as it used to be”
• “The food is ALMOST worth it!”
• “Best Pancakes”
• “Lacking in Service”

Tips: Their dinner menu is served daily from 5pm to 11:30pm and features comfort-food specialties such as pan-seared pork chops and pumpkin-and-brie filled ravioli.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Fiery Mexican grub and an even hotter bar scene heat up the Back Bay’s answer to Southwestern chic.

Reviews:

• “Wish there was one close to home :(”
• “GO HERE!”
• “A+ MARGARITAS”
• “Great Food & Great Drinks”
• “nice decor; average food”

Tips: Show up early to beat the after-work crowd and enjoy half-price appetizers from 4pm to 7pm (Mondays through Thursdays).

Cactus Club or email Cactus Club

Handcrafted beer and affordable eats lure area workers to the heart of Kendall Square.

Reviews:

• “Horrible Service!”
• “a uniquely cambridge place”
• “Busy, but worth it! May want to take Pepto before you go!”
• “bad beer”
• “Great Beer!”

Tips: If you’re catching a film down the street at the Landmark Cinemas, let your server know and you won’t miss any coming attractions.

Cambridge Brewing Company

A strong focus on no-frills basics distinguishes Waltham’s top Irish restaurant and bar.

Reviews:

• “On the decline”
• “Horrible Experience”
• “Nice Irish restaurant”
• “A great addition to Waltham”

Tips: The bar boasts Waltham’s best beer selection; the 20 beers on tap include some hard-to-find varieties, like Caffrey’s and Bellhaven.

The Skellig

Back Bay eatery provides an innovative, and healthy, approach to fast food.

Reviews:

• “Best Food Ever!”
• “Best Veggie Burgers!”
• “insane chicken sandwich”
• “Great fast food and healthy”
• “great sandwich”

b.good

With its scientific theme and appetizing bar food, this stylish bar and eatery is where geek meets chic.

Reviews:

• “Fun, unique place…”
• “Great burgers and beer”
• “Sub-par”
• “Good Hamburger”
• “The Miracle of Cambridge”

Tips: Tech-happy patrons enjoy the bar’s free wireless access.

Miracle of Science Bar + Grill

Our smoky barbecue and welcoming bar scene add some down-home charm to Waltham’s Moody Street.

Reviews:

• “Best BBQ in Massachusetts”
• “Yee Haw”
• “service ok, poor quality food”
• “Don’t you dare touch my sweet potato fries!”
• “our own backyard bbq”

Tips: The bar’s impressive drink selection includes several hard-to-find microbrews.

Bison County or email Bison County

A Somerville standout: energetic Irish music, dancing and the requisite variety of Irish beer.

Reviews:

• “Great Irish pub”
• “Brings Ireland back to Boston!”
• “As Irish as it gets”
• “A Thursday night must.”
• “Best Pint in Cambridge…maybe even Boston metro”

Tips: Free wireless internet access is available.

The Burren

Young professionals flock to this Charlestown bakery and cafe for freshly-baked, creative carbs.

Reviews:

• “Hidden Jewel”
• “Best in Boston”
• “Sorelle – A gem!”
• “A cut above”
• “Real Good”

Sorelle Bakery and Cafe or email Sorelle Bakery and Cafe

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