D16

Tucked into a Boylston Street basement, this hideaway balances speakeasy seclusion with quirky touches like police-themed decor in the restrooms. The room gathers an easy mix of neighborhood locals, after-dinner groups, and Fenway concert spillover settling in for thoughtful drink recommendations from attentive bartenders. While the bar program drives the room's draw, the kitchen turns out an unexpectedly ambitious food lineup that holds its own. Later in the week, the tempo lifts as DJs spin clever, engaging mixes, keeping the subterranean space vibrant without drowning out conversation.