A prelude to belting Sweet Caroline while waiting for your Uber driver.

Bubble Bath Back Bay

Boston is a global capital of education, healthcare, and history. But there’s another, less buttoned-up hallmark worth celebrating: its bars . Let’s not forget that the Boston Tea Party, which helped ignite the American Revolution, began (allegedly) over more than a few rounds of rum-and-whiskey punch. The city’s drinking culture has come a long way since then thanks to an influx of global influences, sophisticated local ingredients, and even a flourishing acceptance of non-alcohol options. Simply put, there is something for everyone here–drinkers and non-drinkers alike—from distilleries and breweries, to hidden speakeasies, to glittering establishments in historic addresses. The bar scene here is vibrant, cosmopolitan, and distinctly Bostonian.…