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Boston’s summer nightlife is getting a temporary extension, and for some bars and restaurants, that means last call can now stretch until 3 a.m.
The change comes as Boston prepares for one of its busiest summers in years, with FIFA World Cup events, Fourth of July celebrations, Boston 250 programming, and Sail Boston expected to bring large crowds into the city. Under a temporary state law, local licensing boards can allow approved establishments to serve alcohol for one extra hour, as long as service does not go beyond 3 a.m.
Boston moved quickly to opt in. Mayor Michelle Wu announced that eligible bars and restaurants could apply through the Boston Licensing Board to extend their alcohol and/or entertainment hours by one hour through the end of July.
This does not mean every Boston bar can stay open until 3 a.m. Businesses must be approved first, and the extension is based on their existing license. A business already licensed until 2 a.m. can apply to stay open until 3 a.m. Businesses with earlier closing times can only apply for one additional hour.
According to Boston.com’s public list and map, the Boston Licensing Board had approved extended hours for 191 establishments through July 31. Some are approved until midnight, 1 a.m., 2 a.m., or 3 a.m., depending on their license. The list below focuses only on the places approved until 3 a.m.
Why this matters
For Boston, this is more than a nightlife story. The city is trying to give restaurants, bars, hotels, and entertainment venues a chance to benefit from the major events bringing visitors into the region this summer, including the FIFA Fan Festival Boston and Sail Boston.
For readers in Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Winthrop, and nearby communities, the East Boston approvals may be especially useful. Several Eastie restaurants and bars close to Chelsea are included in the 3 a.m. list, giving North-of-Boston residents late-night options without needing to travel all the way into Downtown, Fenway, or the Seaport.
City officials have also made clear that approved businesses are still expected to operate responsibly. Establishments that have not received approval must continue following the hours listed on their regular annual license.
Boston venues approved until 3 a.m.
Allston-Brighton
Avenue Bar & Grill, 1249 Commonwealth Ave.
bb.q Chicken, 182 Harvard Ave.
Blondie’s, 458 Western Ave.
Gopchang Story, 973 Commonwealth Ave.
HAN, 186 Harvard Ave.
Harry’s Bar & Grill, 1430 Commonwealth Ave.
Hobson’s Bar & Kitchen, 353 Cambridge St.
Irish Village, 224 Market St.
The Hopewell Bar & Kitchen, 1277 Commonwealth Ave.
The Last Drop, 594-596 Washington St.
Back Bay
A.T. O’Keeffe’s, 911 Boylston St.
Back Bay Social Club, 867 Boylston St.
Corner Tavern, 421 Marlborough St.
Dillon’s, 955 Boylston St.
Hue, 90 Exeter St.
King’s, 50 Dalton St.
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, 271 Dartmouth St.
Parish Cafe, 359 Boylston St.
Parm, 100 Huntington Ave.
Rochambeau, 900 Boylston St.
The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St.
The Raffles Hotel, 40 Trinity Place
Zuma Boston, 1 Dalton St.
Beacon Hill
Cheers / Bull & Finch, 84 Beacon St.
Harvard Gardens, 316 Cambridge St.
Taco Azul, 21 Beacon St.
Teddy’s on the Hill, 9 Bowdoin St.
Charlestown
Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen, 1 Chelsea St.
Dorchester
Blend, 1310 Dorchester Ave.
Home Run Cafe, 1269 Massachusetts Ave.
Landmark Public House, 772 Adams St.
McGonagle’s Pub, 367 Neponset Ave.
Sorrel and Lime, 986 Blue Hill Ave.
Downtown Boston
Beantown Pub, 100 Tremont St.
Fete, 25 Kingston St.
Estella Restaurant, 49 Temple Place
BSMNT, 100 Stuart St.
Versus, 42 Province St.
Tiki Rock, 2 Broad St.
The Hub Pub, 18 Province St.
The Dubliner Pub, 2 Center Plaza
Centerfolds Boston, 12 Lagrange St.
The Glass Slipper, 22 Lagrange St.
Hobgoblin, 48 Temple Place
The Alley Bar, 14 Pi Alley
Yvonne’s, 1-4 Winter Place
The Tam, 222 Tremont St.
4th Wall Boston, 228 Tremont St.
Royale, 279 Tremont St.
Crown & Legacy, 275 Tremont St.
Wild Rover, 61-63 Chatham St.
Nashville’s Ghost Light, 253 Tremont St.
Hava, 246 Tremont St.
Icon, 100 Warrenton St.
Venu, 100 Warrenton St.
Savvor Restaurant & Lounge, 180 Lincoln St.
Corner Pub, 162 Lincoln St.
Caveau, 1-3 Center Plaza
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 115 Stuart St.
Bijou Nightclub, 51 Stuart St.
State Street Provisions, 255 State St.
Sissy K’s, 6 Commercial St.
Biddy Early’s Pub, 141 Pearl St.
The Black Rose, 160 State St.
Bostonia Public House, 131 State St.
Apex Bar & Lounge, 150 State St.
Mr. Dooley’s Boston Tavern, 77 Broad St.
Green Dragon Tavern, 11 Marshall St.
Hennessy’s, 25 Union St.
Durty Nelly’s, 108 Blackstone St.
Warehouse Kitchen + Sports Bar, 40 Broad St.
Vintage Lounge, 72 Broad St.
jm Curley, 21 Temple Place
Mariel, 10 Post Office Square
Howl at the Moon & Down Ultra Lounge, 184 High St.
Chemist, 109 High St.
The White Bull Tavern, 1 Union St.
Alma Cantina, 15 Union St.
Night Shift Brewing, 1 Lovejoy Wharf
East Boston
Billares Colombia, 28 Bennington St.
Bohemios Restaurant and Bar, 30 Bennington St.
El Diamante, 73 Meridian St.
La Gran Manzana, 22 Central Square
La Hacienda Restaurant, 150 Meridian St.
La Terraza, 19 Bennington St.
Medallo, 411 Chelsea St.
N Farra, 127-129 Maverick St.
ReelHouse, 6-26 New St.
Rose, 397A Chelsea St.
Fenway-Kenmore
Bill’s Bar & Lounge, 5 Lansdowne St.
Bleacher Bar, 82A Lansdowne St.
Bullpen Kitchen and Tap, 19-20 Jersey St.
Cask ’n Flagon, 62 Brookline Ave.
Game On!, 82 Lansdowne St.
Loretta’s Last Call, 1 Lansdowne St.
Lucky Strike Fenway, 145 Ipswich St.
Music Hall Dining / The Westland, 10 Westland Ave.
Sojuba, 1265 Boylston St.
The Kenmore, 476 Commonwealth Ave.
Jamaica Plain
Costello’s Tavern, 723 Centre St.
Mattapan
Macumba Latina, 477 River St.
North End
Artu, 6 Prince St.
Corner Cafe, 87 Prince St.
The Flamingo, 266 Commercial St.
Roxbury
Casa Bonita Mexican Grill, 1033 Massachusetts Ave.
Seaport
75 Liberty Wharf, 220 Northern Ave.
Bambola, 225 Northern Ave.
Empire, 1 Marina Park Drive
Grace by Nia, 60 Seaport Blvd.
King’s, 60 Seaport Blvd.
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, 253 Summer St.
Lucky’s Lounge, 355 Congress St.
Mr. H, 225 Northern Ave.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, 450 Summer St.
Scorpion Bar / The Grand, 25 Northern Ave.
YOTEL Boston, 65 Seaport Blvd.
South Boston
Lincoln Tavern, 425 W. Broadway
Croke Park, 268 W. Broadway
Murphy’s Law, 837 Summer St.
South End
Anchovies, 433 Columbus Ave.
The Beehive, 541 Tremont St.
The Kartal, 520 Tremont St.
West End
Alibi, 215 Charles St.
Big Night Live, Play and Studio B, 110 Causeway St.
Causeway, 65 Causeway St.
Scores, 166 Canal St.
Sullivan’s Tap, 168 Canal St.
The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend St.
West End Johnnie’s, 138 Portland St.
Check before you go
The approvals are temporary and may continue to change. Before making late-night plans, readers should check directly with the business or review the City of Boston’s official Summer 2026 Licensee Extension Approvals list.
For now, the 3 a.m. pilot gives Boston a chance to test a later-night summer scene at a time when the city is already expecting heavy foot traffic from tourists, soccer fans, workers, and local residents looking to enjoy the season.
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