Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

📍 Gay bars in Boston

6.8

Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge offers a dynamic atmosphere blending classic cocktails with a lively, music-driven ambiance—especially notable during themed nights like Halloween. The space features a spacious layout, including a dance floor, pool table, and seating for groups, making it ideal for gatherings. While service can vary, attentive staff and a well-curated drink menu often elevate the experience, particularly for those seeking a fun, social setting.

Food highlights include standout dishes like crispy coconut shrimp and hearty burgers, though portions may occasionally disappoint. The loud, energetic environment suits lively groups but may not accommodate quieter conversations. Reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties, and parking can be challenging. Overall, it’s a solid choice for those prioritizing entertainment and bold flavors.

Features and services of Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Table service

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Paid street parking

Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is in position 21 out of 53 in gay bars in Boston

Customer Reviews

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Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on over 967 reviews on Google

Kyle Campbell

Waited about 10 minutes after being seated with no greeting, water, utensils, or napkin. No one checked on me during that time. I was the only person I saw ordering food, which made the lack of attention stand out. The steak sandwich didn’t have much steak. The drink was good, but after ordering, no one came back to check on me. The bartender eventually brought a napkin and apologized, and it was clearly understaffed. I understand that happens, but the lack of communication made the experience uncomfortable—especially as the only Black guest there. I considered walking out.

Kyle Campbell ☆ 2/5
Eduardo Aragundi

Did not try the food, had a couple of drinks which were ok and fairly priced. I visited during Halloween so it's a completely different vibe than any other regular night, but music wise it's one of the places in which I have had the most fun in the US. Old classics that were popular when my whole generation was too young to party but old enough to enjoy good music (97'), the ambience is very good but felt a little bit out of place given that most people attending were college kids, but got to talk briefly to a couple of them and they were very fun and welcoming. Would 100% recommend (I repeat, my experience was in Halloween night)

Eduardo Aragundi ☆ 5/5
shauna lippe

Every year my husbands company holds a holiday "after" party and Scholars is one of the 5 bars/restaurants we go to. Every year I make my way to scholars just for the crispy coconut shrimp. It’s by far the best I’ve ever had! I’m also not sure if it’s on their menu or not!

shauna lippe ☆ 5/5
shriti jaiswal

We got reservations for around 10 people the same day we were planning to visit. They called to confirm what kind of seating do we prefer. Parking in the area might be an issue. The place itself is very big, has pool table, small dance floor and good music. After 9, the place turns into a crowded bar with people dancing on the dance floor. Food and alcohol menu are limited but good food and drinks altogether. Definitely a place to go and chill with group of friends.

shriti jaiswal ☆ 5/5
Maria Morrissey

Excellent food, great service, loud environment, great for a lively atmosphere but not great for quiet conversations.

Maria Morrissey ☆ 5/5
Bradley Scruggs

Oopsie! Forgot to take pics before slamming down my burger. It was very well made and to my liking. The caramalized onions were a perfect touch. They made the drinks strong which is exactly what I wanted. Only drawback I had was the water I had they didn't refill. Other than that awesome quick service.

Bradley Scruggs ☆ 5/5
Andrew Vaughan

We recently hosted a team dinner here at scholars and were very impressed by both the service and food. The entire team enjoyed their drinks and the ability to choose from their menu. Our servers were very attentive to our large 20 person party and I will definitely be bringing the team back when we schedule another outing. Flank stank was great especially paired with a. Old fashioned.

Andrew Vaughan ☆ 5/5
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Information about Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

Address

Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is located at 25 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States

Phone

The phone number of Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is +1 617-248-0025

Website

The website of Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is: scholarsbostonbistro.com

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00–00:00
Wednesday: 11:00–00:00
Thursday: 11:00–00:00
Friday: 11:00–02:00
Saturday: 15:00–02:00
Sunday: Closed

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