The Dark Bar Boston

The Dark Bar sits at 70 Rowes Wharf, steps away from the Boston Harborwalk. It holds a place on the 2024 Food & Wine list of the top 15 hotel bars in the US. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a menu of seafood and international classic dishes.

Most waterfront spots in this part of the city lean into the tourist bustle, but this bar captures the quiet side of the harbor. You choose it for the distance it puts between you and the crowds at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which sits a fifteen-minute walk away. While other venues here prioritize volume, the focus on the drink program makes this the better destination for a measured evening. It is an argument for choosing a hotel bar that prioritizes intent over the heavy foot traffic of the neighboring docks.