Spot for a Drink and a Snack

[BlueTrain84]

Hi hounds,

I am trying to pick a place for a cocktail or two and a snack within a reasonable walk of the AMC on the Common tomorrow night. Places that I'm considering include Post 390, Cuffs, the Ritz bar and blu. Any thoughts? I'd like it to be a place that isn't dead on a Thursday night, with decent cocktails and a few tasty options for bar snacks.

Thanks hounds,

Blue

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Post 390
406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

[robwat36]

I would head in the other direction outside the theater and hit up Marliave, Stoddard's, Woodward, or Silvertone. Cuffs is pretty generic and the Ritz bar is overpriced. If you don't mind paying a luxury hotel bar premium, you might try the Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons.

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Bristol Lounge
200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Silvertone
69 Bromfield St, Boston, MA 02108

Marliave
10 Bosworth Street, Boston, MA 02108

[nickls]

Silvertone's is undoubtedly a good deal. Last time I went, the bartenders were friendly but seemed more about generous pours than measuring ingredients and knowledge of classic cocktails. The Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo Jr. (Rye, bitters, ginger beer) was tasty, but the Mai Tai was a mess. Just way too heavy, tasted like they used a whole lot of Myer's and well curacao.

Also hit Stoddard's that night. I appreciate what they're trying to do with the cocktail menu, but I didn't exactly love the drinks I had there. The Seelbach tasted nasty, dominated by cheap sparkling wine. The Blood and Sand was a little better. I've never had one before, but their version was only okay. I'll have to get one somewhere else to compare.

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Silvertone
69 Bromfield St, Boston, MA 02108

[robwat36]

Yeah, everything on my list is definitely a notch below the best cocktail bars in town, but for "decent cocktails" and "walking distance," I think they fit.

Blood and sand is an awesome drink. Carrie at Craigie makes a good one. Or hit up Deep Ellum.

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Deep Ellum Bar
477 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134

[shirshir]

love all the recommendations. i think when you say "drink," you need to narrow it down.

beer? silvertone's. apparently, silvertone's also does infused vodka drinks. they have one signature drink in particular with raspberry infused vodka... also great comfort food, but it's in a basement so maybe that's not what you are going for.
more beer? stoddards! i love their numerous taps.

wine? teatro is great. good food too but loud. ivy too, stoddard's older and more sophistocated sister. stoddard's is more pub grub, ivy has small italian plates.
if you want to spend money, troquet is good for wine.

cocktails? woodward is fun. has outdoor seating, pretty chic, look your best. you can't beat no. 9 park either in the bar area.

i hear petit robert just opened too!

[Kinopio]

I love Silvertone, but I would not say they have a good beer selection. Drink wise, their main draw is cheap, strong cocktails and low markups on wine. Their menu is perfect for someone looking for a "snack" though. I think it fits the bill for what the OP is looking for.

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Silvertone
69 Bromfield St, Boston, MA 02108

[redelephant]

I think that a palmyra cocktail and a few snacks off of the bar menu at No. 9 Park is a perfect way to spend any evening.

[Beachowolfe]

THIS. although Woodward is a bit of a walk.

Maybe i'll add Petit Robert Central, Teatro, and Kingston Station. More in the mood for wine- Troquet but that's a little more towards the theater district price point. More pub-by Kennedy's or Foley's.

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Teatro
177 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

Troquet
140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Kingston Station
25 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111

[bear]

Teatro has some really nice small plates. I'm more of a wine person, so I can't comment on the cocktails.

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Teatro
177 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111