Guidebook for Newton
Food Scene
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Not Your Average Joe's
55 Main StConley's Pub & Grille
164 Belmont StreetMoldova Restaurant
344 Watertown StShaking Crab
203 Adams StKaroun Restaurant
839 Washington StreetBuff's Pub
317 Washington StHopsters
292 Centre StFlour Bakery
1595 Washington StMike's Pastry
300 Hanover StBova's Bakery
134 Salem Stswissbäkers
168 Western AveAntoines Pastry Shop
317 Watertown StKOKO Bakery
232 California StL'Aroma Cafe & Bakery
15 Spencer StGreat Harvest of Newtonville
316 Walnut StThis stroller-friendly patio has weekday dollar oysters — Mondays from 3 p.m. until they run out and Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Barlow's Restaurant
241 A StThis stroller-friendly patio has weekday dollar oysters — Mondays from 3 p.m. until they run out and Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio features table games such as Jenga and checkers as well as cornhole. It's a popular spot for the after-work crowd. Reservations accepted for groups; email events@prestigewwhg.com. Televisions can be rented for events on the patio. When weather permits, Sunday reggae brunch takes place on the patio and includes a big build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
Battery Park | Bar & Patio
33 Batterymarch StThis dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio features table games such as Jenga and checkers as well as cornhole. It's a popular spot for the after-work crowd. Reservations accepted for groups; email events@prestigewwhg.com. Televisions can be rented for events on the patio. When weather permits, Sunday reggae brunch takes place on the patio and includes a big build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
Branch Line's shady 60-seat patio stays open most of the year as the bulk of it is heated and covered. (Sides can be rolled up or down depending on the weather.) The adjacent regulation bocce court is open when weather permits. When making a reservation, request the patio, and they'll accommodate when possible. Full buyouts are available for events. Somewhat dog-friendly; they must be tied to the outer edge of the patio, not on the actual patio. Stroller-friendly.
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Branch Line
321 Arsenal StBranch Line's shady 60-seat patio stays open most of the year as the bulk of it is heated and covered. (Sides can be rolled up or down depending on the weather.) The adjacent regulation bocce court is open when weather permits. When making a reservation, request the patio, and they'll accommodate when possible. Full buyouts are available for events. Somewhat dog-friendly; they must be tied to the outer edge of the patio, not on the actual patio. Stroller-friendly.
This sunny patio is located on the front sidewalk of the restaurant. It's heated, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly (they must be tied to the other edge of the patio.) Reservations accepted.
Brasserie JO
120 Huntington AveThis sunny patio is located on the front sidewalk of the restaurant. It's heated, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly (they must be tied to the other edge of the patio.) Reservations accepted.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Publick House
1648 Beacon StSunset Grill & Tap
Deep Ellum
467 Cambridge St1,800-square-foot beer garden at Assembly Row with a huge collection of board games. Stroller-friendly; very family-friendly during the day. Dog-friendly; three leashed dogs allowed on the pavilion at a time. Heated; propane heaters throughout the pavilion. There's one television that's on for major sporting events. Group reservations available; contact reservations@slumbrew.com. The beer garden only closes for downpours; check Facebook for weather updates.
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American Fresh Beer Garden
1,800-square-foot beer garden at Assembly Row with a huge collection of board games. Stroller-friendly; very family-friendly during the day. Dog-friendly; three leashed dogs allowed on the pavilion at a time. Heated; propane heaters throughout the pavilion. There's one television that's on for major sporting events. Group reservations available; contact reservations@slumbrew.com. The beer garden only closes for downpours; check Facebook for weather updates.
Located right by Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, Anthem's 40-seat patio is open for lunch and dinner daily, as long as weather permits. There are some umbrellas to help with shade, and it's heated.
Anthem Kitchen & Bar
101 S Market StLocated right by Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, Anthem's 40-seat patio is open for lunch and dinner daily, as long as weather permits. There are some umbrellas to help with shade, and it's heated.
Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio located adjacent to the Technology Square courtyard. Large lawn area with Adirondack chairs and space for kids to run around. Plenty of sun, but there's a portion shaded by the restaurant's overhang roof.
The Port
Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio located adjacent to the Technology Square courtyard. Large lawn area with Adirondack chairs and space for kids to run around. Plenty of sun, but there's a portion shaded by the restaurant's overhang roof.
This uncovered patio is nestled behind the restaurant. While it doesn't accept normal reservations, it can be rented for private events. Televisions will be installed in May. Keep an eye on Instagram for patio events throughout the season, including occasional dollar oysters, wine tastings, brunches with patio games, and more.
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Audubon
838 Beacon StThis uncovered patio is nestled behind the restaurant. While it doesn't accept normal reservations, it can be rented for private events. Televisions will be installed in May. Keep an eye on Instagram for patio events throughout the season, including occasional dollar oysters, wine tastings, brunches with patio games, and more.
This sunken patio is hidden behind the restaurant and features plenty of greenery. It has sunny and shady spots. It's stroller-friendly if you can get the stroller down the flight of stairs. Heated with lamps when needed.
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B&G Oysters
550 Tremont StThis sunken patio is hidden behind the restaurant and features plenty of greenery. It has sunny and shady spots. It's stroller-friendly if you can get the stroller down the flight of stairs. Heated with lamps when needed.
This sunny, floral sidewalk patio is heated (heat lamps) and has umbrellas. Dog-friendly (they must stay on the outer boundary) and stroller-friendly. No official reservations, but they'll honor requests when possible. In addition to the front patio for dining, there's a small side patio on Traveler Street just for drinks (the "Spritz Corral"). Check social media for weather updates.
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Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison AveThis sunny, floral sidewalk patio is heated (heat lamps) and has umbrellas. Dog-friendly (they must stay on the outer boundary) and stroller-friendly. No official reservations, but they'll honor requests when possible. In addition to the front patio for dining, there's a small side patio on Traveler Street just for drinks (the "Spritz Corral"). Check social media for weather updates.
This sunny, heated patio is located in front of the restaurant.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StThis sunny, heated patio is located in front of the restaurant.
The patio is covered, so it's an option even in the rain. It's also heated. It's not stroller-friendly, but your stroller can be stored inside the restaurant.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StThe patio is covered, so it's an option even in the rain. It's also heated. It's not stroller-friendly, but your stroller can be stored inside the restaurant.
Sunken brick patio that gets sunny during the day and shady in the early evenings. Retractable awnings. Dog-friendly and stroller-friendly. Play "3 Blind Wines" on Mondays. Check Instagram for updates.
BELLY wine bar
Sunken brick patio that gets sunny during the day and shady in the early evenings. Retractable awnings. Dog-friendly and stroller-friendly. Play "3 Blind Wines" on Mondays. Check Instagram for updates.
The 40-seat patio is a very sunny enclosed space set back from the street. Stroller-friendly. It's not heated yet, but it will be.
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Brewer's Fork
7 Moulton StThe 40-seat patio is a very sunny enclosed space set back from the street. Stroller-friendly. It's not heated yet, but it will be.
Sunny patio tucked away in a corner of the One Kendall Square complex, surrounded by planters and bedecked with garden string lights. New this year, there's a beer garden separate from the regular patio tables for those who just want to have a drink. The patio can be covered in poor weather conditions. Check Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for any changes due to weather. Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and heated (heat lamps). No reservations.
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Cambridge Brewing Company
1 Kendall SquareSunny patio tucked away in a corner of the One Kendall Square complex, surrounded by planters and bedecked with garden string lights. New this year, there's a beer garden separate from the regular patio tables for those who just want to have a drink. The patio can be covered in poor weather conditions. Check Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for any changes due to weather. Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and heated (heat lamps). No reservations.
Entertainment & Activities
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfBlue Man Group Boston
74 Warrenton StCheers
84 Beacon StCenter Theatre
Washington StreetFenway Park
4 Jersey StTD Garden
100 Legends WyArts & Culture
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveMuseum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayMuseum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington AveIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayKindermuseum Boston
308 Congress StInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia PointHarvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StBoston Public Library
700 Boylston StMIT Museum
314 Massachusetts AveUSS Constitution Museum
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy StDowntown
Boston Athenæum
10-1/2 Beacon StOpernhaus Boston
539 Washington StOrpheum Theater
1 Hamilton PlBoch Center - Wang Theatre
270 Tremont StCutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College
219 Tremont StreetCharles Playhouse
74 Warrenton StThe Wilbur
246 Tremont StBoston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress StNew England Holocaust Memorial
98 Union StShopping
The Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston StNatick Mall
1245 Worcester StBurlington Mall
CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlParks & Nature
Barnstable County
Boston National Historical Park
Arnold-Arboretum
125 ArborwayLarz Anderson Park
DeCordova Skulpturenpark und Museum
51 Sandy Pond RdStone Zoo
149 Pond StFranklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdEssentials
Star Market
370 Western AveWhole Foods Market
442 Washington StTrader Joe's
748 Memorial DrWalgreens Pharmacy
980 American Legion HwyThe Bella Boutique Spa
296 Walnut StLa Residencia Spa
336 Elliot StreetDiva's Nail & Day Spa
212 Adams StSkin Innovations Spa
1160 Walnut StDellaria Day Spa
1148 Centre StSerendipity Skin Care and Waxing
1113 Washington StElements Massage
1290 Washington StWest Suburban YMCA
276 Church StChristine's Day Spa & Electrolysis
1280 Centre StInside And Out Face And Body Spa
878 Walnut StFabu Salon Spa
Wellness Massage & Skincare
53 Langley Rd