Boston's South End was originally tidal marshes up until the late 1840's when the city decided to transform it into a residential area with a focus on community. It's charm comes from Charles Bulfinch's design for the area which was inspired by 18th-century English cities where rows of townhouses overlooked tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks and beautiful parks. The neighborhood has had it's ups and downs since then, but today it is one of the most desireable places to live in the city, and continues to expand and evolve. It is home to some of the city's best restaurants, gourmet food trucks, boutiques, vintage shopping, theaters, galleries and picturesque rowhouses, all packed into just a few walkable city blocks. We'd like to thank you to Tony Luong for shooting the majority of our photos.
Contemporary art gallery.
Casual, kitschy bar serving up eclectic eats & drinks.
This is one of my favorite spots in all of Boston, let alone the South End. The Butcher Shop is a cozy neighborhood wine bar, restaurant, and full service butcher inspired by Chef Barbara Lynch's travels throughout France and Italy. It is a tribute to European boucheries with a corner location making it the perfect place to grab a casual glass of wine and charcuterie, or watch the world go by over a longer dining experience. Sitting at the bar is a cozy affair but always brings about great conversation. The food is always amazing with a wine list to match. A butcher is on hand daily in the back of the house where you'll also find refrigerated cases stocked with house-made sausages, hot dogs, foie gras, and cuts of premium local beef, along with fresh dishes to go.
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