Take the green line “T” (B train) to Boston University Central and make your way to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, part of Boston University, for a glimpse of Fred Astaire’s dancing shoes and other show business ephemera. Then head west toward Kenmore Square to explore the stores, including the encyclopedic Boston University Bookstore (
660 Beacon St
You can pack in a full evening of entertainment by taking in a recital at Jordan Hall . When the final applause has died down, head to Jillian’s entertainment complex and round off the night with billiards, bowling, and dancing into the very early hours.
Church
Live local bands Wednesday to Saturday and DJ action on Sunday make the halls of this 225-person room reverberate all through the Fenway.
69 Kilmarnock St
An Tua Nua
There is a range of entertainment at this nominally Irish bar and lounge near Boston University, including country music, salsa lessons, and a weekly Goth night.
835 Beacon St
Game On!
Wall-to-wall TVs are tuned to every game that’s on anywhere in the country at this bar in a corner of Fenway Park. A prime spot for sports fans to eat, drink, and cheer.
82 Lansdowne St
Cask ‘n’ Flagon
At Fenway’s premier sports bar, fans hoist a cold one and debate the merits of the Sox manager’s latest tactics.
62 Brookline Ave
Closed Sun
Boston Beer Works
This cavernous brew pub specializes in lighter American ales and serves giant plates of ribs and chicken that can easily feed two ravenous Red Sox fans.
61 Brookline Ave
Bill’s Bar
Despite nightly live music (you name it, they program it) and hardcore dance DJs on Saturdays, Bill’s regulars drink first and dance later.
5/2 Lansdowne St
Jake Ivory’s
Jake’s exciting dueling piano show works the mostly young and casual crowd into a foot-stomping frenzy. A popular place with bachelorette parties.
9 Lansdowne St
Closed Sun–Wed
Boston Billiard Club
Top brand liquors and an extensive martini menu set BBC apart from less swanky pool halls. Clientele ranges from fraternity boys to young lawyers.
126 Brookline Ave
Foundation Lounge
Foundation offers an upscale lounge scene for sophisticated patrons who enjoy champagne, martinis, and Zen-like bites.
500 Commonwealth Ave
Jillian’s
Set behind Fenway Park, this entertainment complex features a choice of bars and the popular dance club, Tequila Rain.
145 Ipswich St
Unless otherwise specified nightclubs and bars are open nightly
Umi
Traditional Japanese hot dishes and fresh sushi from the day’s catch. Try the excellent Red Sox maki roll.
90 Peterborough St
617 536 6688
Elephant Walk
Chef Nadsa de Monteiro has shown just how sophisticated Cambodian food can be. Served in an airy bamboo-trimmed room.
900 Beacon St
617 247 1500
Closed lunch Sat & Sun
Tigerlily
This pan-Asian spot is at its best with such Malaysian dishes as jumbo shrimps battered with coconut. Reasonable prices make it a student favorite.
8 Westland Ave
617 267 8881
UBurger
What a concept – fast food, but made to order! With over two dozen toppings you can truly customize your burger.
636 Beacon St
617 536 0448
Trattoria Toscana
An intimate, 20-seat restaurant offering hearty Tuscan cooking. A popular place with couples.
130 Jersey St
617 247 9508
Closed lunch
Eastern Standard
Buttoned-down versions of Continental classics have some hidden surprises on this menu, such as magnificent salt-cod fritters and Boston cream pie.
528 Commonwealth Ave
617 532 9100
El Pelon Taquería
There’s no beer to wash it down with, but El Pelon produces authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties.
92 Peterborough St
617 262 9090
Betty’s Wok & Noodle
The diner decor is half the fun. The other half is picking a rice or noodle base, a protein, and a sauce from the menu to make your own combos.
250 Huntington Ave
617 424 1950
La Verdad
This great taqueria in Jillian’s complex next to Fenway Park is the real deal and aims to make the Latin American Red Sox players feel right at home.
1 Lansdowne St
617 351 2580
Petit Robert Bistro
Star chef Jackie Robert revolutionized Boston fine dining with this Parisian-style bistro, serving cassoulet, duck confit, tarte tatin, and fine wine by the glass.
468 Commonwealth Ave
617 375 0699
