Places to Be Naughty

Updated: December 09, 2005

Indulge your bad side at these top spots in Boston for being naughty.

On this page:Boston Vices, More Boston Nightlife.

Boston Vices

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended L'Espalier--RELOCATED
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    30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    If given a choice, real gourmands will opt for L'Espalier's 11-course tasting menu instead of a similarly priced weekend getaway.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cabots Ice Cream & Restaurant
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    743 Washington St, Newtonville, MA 02460 (map)

    Test your sweet tooth's mettle by ordering the Gillen sundae (serves 15) or the Great Pyramid (serves 175).

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Cheers--Faneuil Hall
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    South Canopy, Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    Yes, it's touristy, but where else can you prove your gastrointestinal fortitude by downing a one-pound "Norm Burger."

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hong Kong At Faneuil Hall
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    65 Chatham St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    Meet a sociable coed (or three) by sharing a lethal scorpion bowl (or three).

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dick's Last Resort
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    Quincy Market At Faneuil Hall Mkpl, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    If the rowdy atmosphere doesn't make you lose your inhibitions, the 32-ounce bottles of beer will.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cactus Club
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    939 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Giant margaritas and tequila shots don't exactly lead to angelic behavior.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended XV Beacon
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    15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 (map)

    Where better to truly be bad than in one of the city's poshest, and most expensive, suites?

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Finale Restaurant
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    1 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    True chocoholics meet their match in the aptly-named "chocolate euphoria," an assortment of sinful chocolate creations.

More Boston Nightlife

  1. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bar Lola
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    160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Limelight Stage and Studios
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    204 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Cutting-edge technology allows everyone--from serious musicians to tone-deaf novices--to perform and record tunes in individual and group settings.