Maverick’s Guidebook for Brookline

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Maverick’s Guidebook for Brookline

Drinks & Nightlife

Dozens of beers on tap, around 100 scotches & comfort foods star at this tavern that's open late.
54 locals recommend
Hops N Scotch
1306 Beacon St
54 locals recommend
Dozens of beers on tap, around 100 scotches & comfort foods star at this tavern that's open late.
Welcoming & bustling neighborhood mainstay offering basic pub fare & draft beers on tap.
29 locals recommend
Grainne O'Malley's Tavern
201 Harvard St
29 locals recommend
Welcoming & bustling neighborhood mainstay offering basic pub fare & draft beers on tap.
American dishes & many beers are found at this busy, no-reservations standby with wood-lined space.
45 locals recommend
Washington Square Tavern
714 Washington St
45 locals recommend
American dishes & many beers are found at this busy, no-reservations standby with wood-lined space.
Dark, vintage-chic watering hole offering specialty drinks, pub grub & local band performances.
The Ellis Room
6 Harvard Square
Dark, vintage-chic watering hole offering specialty drinks, pub grub & local band performances.
Smaller than its downstairs sibling, this enduring rock venue features underground & indie bands.
150 locals recommend
Wok N Roll Restaurant
1908 Massachusetts Ave
150 locals recommend
Smaller than its downstairs sibling, this enduring rock venue features underground & indie bands.
Upbeat venue featuring a wide range of music performances from local & touring acts.
6 locals recommend
Sonia Live Music Venue
10 Brookline St
6 locals recommend
Upbeat venue featuring a wide range of music performances from local & touring acts.
Lively beer hall with an expansive brew list, refined pub fare & a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
The Publick House
1648 Beacon St
59 locals recommend
Lively beer hall with an expansive brew list, refined pub fare & a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

History and Culture

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is the birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The house is at 83 Beals Street in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts.
44 locals recommend
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals St
44 locals recommend
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is the birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The house is at 83 Beals Street in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts.
48 locals recommend
Marathon Finish line
678-652 Boylston St
48 locals recommend
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, which houses significant examples of European, Asian, and American art. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
500 locals recommend
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, which houses significant examples of European, Asian, and American art. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Frederick Law Olmsted is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker of the 19th century.
7 locals recommend
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
99 Warren St
7 locals recommend
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Frederick Law Olmsted is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker of the 19th century.
The Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River.
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science Driveway
560 locals recommend
The Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River.
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market St
517 locals recommend
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum is located in the Anderson Carriage House on the grounds of Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts and is the oldest collection of motorcars in the United States.
15 locals recommend
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton St
15 locals recommend
Larz Anderson Auto Museum is located in the Anderson Carriage House on the grounds of Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts and is the oldest collection of motorcars in the United States.

Entertainment&Activities

Basement exhibition of paintings & sculptures that do not conform to conventional aesthetics.
24 locals recommend
The Museum Of Bad Art
1250 Davis Square
24 locals recommend
Basement exhibition of paintings & sculptures that do not conform to conventional aesthetics.
Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB.
Larz Anderson Park is a wooded, landscaped, and waterscapes 64-acre parkland in Brookline, Massachusetts that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The southwest corner of the park is in Boston.
19 locals recommend
Larz Anderson Park
19 locals recommend
Larz Anderson Park is a wooded, landscaped, and waterscapes 64-acre parkland in Brookline, Massachusetts that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The southwest corner of the park is in Boston.
Kenmore Square is a square in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, consisting of the intersection of several main avenues as well as several other cross streets, and Kenmore Station, an MBTA subway stop.
24 locals recommend
Kenmore Square
623 Commonwealth Avenue
24 locals recommend
Kenmore Square is a square in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, consisting of the intersection of several main avenues as well as several other cross streets, and Kenmore Station, an MBTA subway stop.
Harvard Square is a triangular plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street, near the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
342 locals recommend
Harvard Square
Brattle Street
342 locals recommend
Harvard Square is a triangular plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street, near the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-3341 1.8 miles from Coolidge Corner Theater
Red Fox Escapes
614 Massachusetts Ave
614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-3341 1.8 miles from Coolidge Corner Theater
Open every Thursdays 1:30
Coolidge Corner Farmers Market
Open every Thursdays 1:30
Open Thursdays 1:30
Coolidge Corner Farmers Market
Open Thursdays 1:30
Open Every Thursday 1:30 pm
Coolidge Corner Farmers Market
Open Every Thursday 1:30 pm
The Puppet Showplace Theater is a puppet theater located in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. It hosts performances for over 20,000 children annually as well as for adults. It is also the home of the Boston Area Guild of Puppetry, a guild of the Puppeteers of America
Puppet Showplace Theater
32 Station St
The Puppet Showplace Theater is a puppet theater located in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. It hosts performances for over 20,000 children annually as well as for adults. It is also the home of the Boston Area Guild of Puppetry, a guild of the Puppeteers of America
9 locals recommend
Escape the Room Boston
33 West St
9 locals recommend
Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB

Essentials

37 locals recommend
Longwood Medical Area Child Care Center
395 Longwood Ave
37 locals recommend
409 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Dr
409 locals recommend
152 locals recommend
CVS
4600 Washington St
152 locals recommend
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St
1155 locals recommend
71 locals recommend
Walgreens
1603 Washington St
71 locals recommend
gym
Healthworks Coolidge Corner
325 Harvard St
gym
CrossFit Coolidge Corner
40 Aspinwall Ave
Hair Salon
Dellaria Salon
623 Commonwealth Avenue
Hair Salon
Nail salon
Anh Beauty Salon
142 Harvard St
Nail salon
7 locals recommend
Clevergreen Cleaners
81 Charles St
7 locals recommend

Getting Around

1309 Boylston St
1309 Boylston Street
Mbta Green Line Trolley
Mbta Green Line Trolley

Cafe&Desserts

Here is a list of recommendations for travelers in search of a great way to start the day, an afternoon pick-me-up, light snack, or a sweet treat.
This cute local cafe in Coolidge makes healthy, flavorful espresso drinks with friendly service. There is ample seating, and it's never too crowded. The cafe has a cozy and homey atmosphere. Prices are similar to Starbucks/other specialty coffee shops.
6 locals recommend
Temptations Cafe
1350 Beacon St
6 locals recommend
This cute local cafe in Coolidge makes healthy, flavorful espresso drinks with friendly service. There is ample seating, and it's never too crowded. The cafe has a cozy and homey atmosphere. Prices are similar to Starbucks/other specialty coffee shops.
Relaxed spot offering a large library of board games, coffee, pastries & light eats.
31 locals recommend
Knight Moves Cafe
1402 Beacon St
31 locals recommend
Relaxed spot offering a large library of board games, coffee, pastries & light eats.
Stock up on domestic & imported artisan-made foodstuffs & dine on all-day light fare, plus coffee.
Allium Market & Cafe
1330 Beacon St
Stock up on domestic & imported artisan-made foodstuffs & dine on all-day light fare, plus coffee.
This white-subway-tiled spot offers espresso drinks, pour-overs & teas plus sweet & savory crêpes.
18 locals recommend
Phinista Cafe
96 Peterborough St
18 locals recommend
This white-subway-tiled spot offers espresso drinks, pour-overs & teas plus sweet & savory crêpes.
Locally owned Solid Ground Cafe offers respite and refueling to Mission Hill's bustling community. Coffee, espresso, all-day breakfast, lunch starts at 11 am.
Solid Ground Cafe
742 Huntington Ave
Locally owned Solid Ground Cafe offers respite and refueling to Mission Hill's bustling community. Coffee, espresso, all-day breakfast, lunch starts at 11 am.
Cozy counter-serve space serving classic & creative baked goods that mix Eastern & Western flavors.
39 locals recommend
Haley House Bakery Café
12 Dade Street
39 locals recommend
Cozy counter-serve space serving classic & creative baked goods that mix Eastern & Western flavors.
Buzzy bakeshop for coffee & innovative Mediterranean & European pastries, cakes & baked treats.
37 locals recommend
Athan's Bakery - Brookline
1621 Beacon St
37 locals recommend
Buzzy bakeshop for coffee & innovative Mediterranean & European pastries, cakes & baked treats.

Local Favorite Restaurants

Rustic-chic restaurant emphasizing wood-fired cooking for pizzas & snacks, plus fresh pasta.
Prairie Fire
242 Harvard St
Rustic-chic restaurant emphasizing wood-fired cooking for pizzas & snacks, plus fresh pasta.
Counter-serve Mexican using high-quality ingredients for its customizable burritos, salads & more.
47 locals recommend
Los Amigos Taqueria
1294 Beacon St
47 locals recommend
Counter-serve Mexican using high-quality ingredients for its customizable burritos, salads & more.
Snug, informal corner shop offering Florentine pastas & sandwiches & imported Italian groceries.
11 locals recommend
Bottega Fiorentina
313B Harvard St
11 locals recommend
Snug, informal corner shop offering Florentine pastas & sandwiches & imported Italian groceries.
Classic deli fare & all-day breakfast are offered at this bustling joint with artsy decor.
61 locals recommend
Zaftigs Delicatessen
335 Harvard St
61 locals recommend
Classic deli fare & all-day breakfast are offered at this bustling joint with artsy decor.
Go-to for counter-serve falafel, shawarma & other kosher Middle Eastern fare in a basic space.
15 locals recommend
Rami's
324 Harvard St
15 locals recommend
Go-to for counter-serve falafel, shawarma & other kosher Middle Eastern fare in a basic space.
Three kinds of wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups make up the menu at this compact noodle shop.
44 locals recommend
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Brookline
318 Harvard St
44 locals recommend
Three kinds of wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups make up the menu at this compact noodle shop.
Seafood restaurant
Shaking Crab (Brookline)
250 Harvard St
Seafood restaurant
Relaxed, narrow eatery featuring Korean bistro staples from rice to noodles plus BBQ meats.
Bab Korean Bistro
1374 Beacon St
Relaxed, narrow eatery featuring Korean bistro staples from rice to noodles plus BBQ meats.
Three kinds of wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups make up the menu at this compact noodle shop.
44 locals recommend
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Brookline
318 Harvard St
44 locals recommend
Three kinds of wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups make up the menu at this compact noodle shop.
Chill, California-vibe counter-serve spot offering cold-pressed juices, veggie sandwiches & more.
Pure Cold Press
326 Harvard St
Chill, California-vibe counter-serve spot offering cold-pressed juices, veggie sandwiches & more.
This modest Thai mainstay features soups, curries & noodles, with takeout & delivery.
15 locals recommend
Rod D by Sitti Thai Cuisine
1422 Beacon St
15 locals recommend
This modest Thai mainstay features soups, curries & noodles, with takeout & delivery.