BACK BAY. 29 Newbury is a trendy café-bar, where socializing is high on everyone's list of priorities. You'll often spot a crowd of local business folks making the most of the hip atmosphere, nursing drinks and expanding their networks. Celebrities have also been known to make appearances. Should you get hungry, sample Japanese spring rolls or fried calamari, and follow with lobster and basil orecchiette or baby rack of lamb.

BEACON HILL. Stained wood, comfortable booths, tiles and a floor-plan that leaves the dining room and the bar open to one another ­ these are now the trademarks of 75 Chestnut, which has reinvented itself as a true American bistro. The mood here is sophisticated yet friendly, making 75 Chestnut the perfect place to meet with friends for a glass of wine or, perhaps, a specialty martini. If it's food you're after, their distinctive take on comfort fare, from fish & chips to pork tenderloin with creamy polenta, is certain to please.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Twenty-somethings who work in the Financial District gather at this upbeat bar and grill to close out the week in true style. Neon lights bathe the space in cool, sexy tints of blue; all the while the young, good looking clientele poses and preens at the bar, trying to capture the gaze of the bartenders ... and each other. Thursdays and Saturdays feature DJs who spin Top 40 and hip-hop; Fridays pit great drink specials with some of Beantown's top cover bands. And if the need to feed arises, the kitchen serves up delish bites like fried calamari and popcorn shrimp until 9pm.

FENWAY DISTRICT. Conveniently located near Fenway Park, this pub draws a yuppie crowd ready to feast on tasty American cuisine and grab a drink before heading out to the game. Order from a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled entrees, and more. The interior is Art Deco in design, highlighting the hip feel that abounds. The walls alternate between dark wood paneling and exposed brick and the tables are black slate. A full bar provides many options, including a larger selection of beer and cocktails as well as small offering of red and white wine.

CAMBRIDGE. B-Side definitely marches to the beat of its own drummer. Along with a boisterous, lively crowd, you'll find an intriguing decor punctuated with neon, along with a menu of above-average to upscale American food is an extensive drink list that will lay you out flat. With a range of the traditional as well, and skilled bartenders who pour old school style beers on tap. Very hip and trendy see and be seen crowd. Big favorite for those in the industry who want to grab some late night grub after work.