Boston bar/lounge recommendation

[SD1]

I'm going to be in Boston in a couple weeks and have some time to kill one afternoon into dinnertime. I wanted to check out a couple local dive bars/ microbreweries/lounges. I'm staying at the Embassy Suites Logan and was looking for a couple places downtown or in the North End (subway access). I assume there's not much near the airport.

Nothing commercial, something uniquely local.

 

[msulinski]

Back Bar is great. I'm not sure where in Boston it is or if it is easy to get to. They make excellent cocktails and age their own meats.

 

[pscolari]

Don't forget you can take water shuttles between Logan, North End, and Seaport. It is much better way to travel as a tourist than hopping on the subway this time of year. Check out Drink in Fort Point (Congress St).

Harpoon Brewery is in the Seaport as well.

 

[SD1]

Thanks for both suggestion and for the tip on the water shuttle.