Massachusetts / Somerville
Backbar
A tiny courtyard bar with no printed menu; you name a spirit and a mood, they build the rest.
Getting in
Small storefront in a courtyard, no sign.
Order this
Bartender's riff on a classic, no menu
Your passport
Hidden Door rooms like this one are catalogued across the trail — see every hidden door bar.
Keep the night going
Nearest doors
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Nick & Nora Glasses (set of 4)
The stem that made the coupe look loud. Named for the most functional drunks in film.
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