Pepper Rocks

You'll spot the guitar-shaped sign before you even reach the door, but don't let the rock memorabilia fool you into thinking this is some cheesy theme bar. The cocktails here are serious business – bartenders who know their way around a Boston shaker serve up everything from perfectly balanced classics to their own creative concoctions. The walls might be covered in vintage band posters and vinyl records, but the focus is firmly on what's in your glass. Whether you're after a smoky Old Fashioned or something more adventurous from their seasonal menu, you're in capable hands. The music policy leans heavily into classic rock and indie, played at just the right volume for conversation.