I think most Bostonians don't even consider a hotel bar when going out. I was included in that category until recently. SideBar is the most unique bar in the city. The coolest thing for me was that the actual bar is below where you sit and stand. You have to be there to get the full experience. Lot's of TV's and plenty of seating too. I had a panini sandwich that was very tasty. There was a good selection of specialty cocktails on their drink menu, which is always a plus when you're not sure what kind of drink you're in the mood for. This is definitely a good place to try and not a bad idea after the Sox game if you want to avoid the Lansdowne crowd.
Pros: Unique, Fun drinks, good food
Cons: Have to walk through the hotel lobby to enter
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