Boston's Best Over-30 Singles Scene

The South End’s most stylish all-purpose destination thrills area 30-somethings.

Reviews:

• “Great Vibe”
• “UNPROFESSIONAL manager and doorstaff – as ALL the legitimate reviews state”
• “Never Again…. Terrible Service… uncomfortable in every way”
• “Total letdown”
• “Staff needs to learn about service, food horrible, cool ambiance”

Tips: Befitting its artsy vibe, the Beehive serves its drinks in offbeat holders (wine’s served in brandy snifters, beer in mugs with handles).

The Beehive

A decor as stylish as the well-dressed clientele meshes with an eclectic, international menu of contemporary cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Don’t know about Mondays”
• “Nice venue, menu was limited, subpar service”
• “Not good at all.”
• “nice decor, no service”
• “GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!”

Tips: While the dining area maintains a business-casual vibe, you’ll want to dust off your most stylish duds when visiting the lounge.

33 Restaurant and Lounge or email 33 Restaurant and Lounge

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

Upscale restaurant and lounge sits across the street from Faneuil Hall.

Reviews:

• “LUV it!!!”
• “Best Place in the City!!!”
• “Best Vibe Around”
• “Awful Service/Rude Bartender!!!!”
• “Great any night! Food Until 1:oo AM!”

Tips: Mondays are industry night, while Wednesdays feature a Sinatra impersonator from 7pm-10pm. A late night tapas menu is served until 1am nightly.

Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge

One of the Boston power set’s favorite dining destinations combines a thoroughly modern interior with bold, contemporary American cuisine.

Reviews:

• “The Worst ‘Nice’ Restaurant in Boston”
• “Cocktails / Wine / Food…Top notch. Management…lackluster.”
• “Terrible attitude among the staff.”
• “TERRIBLE DOWNSTAIRS CROWD!!!”
• “Romantic – Excellent Service”

Tips: Budget-constricted foodies should stop into the lounge to try Excelsior’s signature lobster pizza, made using celebrity chef Lydia Shire’s original recipe.

Excelsior

The Leather District’s fashionable pool hall and lounge draws mix-and-mingle scenesters.

Reviews:

• “Horrible Horrible horrible.”
• “The Best time ever.”
• “Worst Place in Boston”
• “Lousy experience ringing in 2008”
• “great night club”

Tips: True Music Thursdays feature national and local bands. Therapy Fridays and Social Club Saturdays both start at 10pm and are held in the fourth floor’s “4th Level” club, featuring top DJs.

Felt Boston or email Felt Boston

One of Cambridge’s smartest, most stylish hangouts resides smack dab between Harvard and Porter Squares.

Reviews:

• “Great people, space and food”
• “still the best!!”
• “Fans of the WSL”
• “Best it’s EVER been!”
• “eewww!!!!!”

Tips: Not much of a late-owl? Come by instead for their Sunday brunch, weekly from 10am to 2pm.

West Side Lounge