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Harbor Lights and Historic Brews

Start your afternoon with a view of the water and a cold pint, then finish with a historic toast.

Best time: 15:53About 135 min

Timeline

  1. 14:33

    Trillium Brewing Company

    Grab a cold beer to go. The lines are out the door at this tiny brewery, considered one of Boston's best, so go early to avoid the rush.

  2. 15:06

    Barking Crab

    Walk to the harbor to find a seat at Barking Crab. This outdoor clam shack overlooks Boston Harbor with a view of downtown, perfect for eating your seafood and enjoying the late afternoon light.

  3. 16:03

    Brew

    Head back inland to Brew. This modern space serves salads and sandwiches if you want something lighter, or just stay for the coffee and beer in the innovative setting.

  4. 16:36

    Amrheins Restaurant

    End your evening at Amrheins Restaurant. Sit at the oldest hand-carved bar in America and enjoy American or Italian dishes as the sun sets toward the WSW.

Local tip

Brew closes at 17:00 on weekdays, so arrive before then. Amrheins is open until 01:00, giving you plenty of time to linger after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Barking Crab is open Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00 and Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00.
  • Brew is open Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00.
  • Amrheins Restaurant is open Mo-Sa 11:30-01:00 and Su 10:00-01:00.

Worth knowing

  • Trillium Brewing Company is open at 14:33 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Brew is open at 16:03 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Boston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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