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Equal Measure, Boston, MA

Equal Measure

4.9
4.9
26 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Helmed by ES Hospitality Bar Director Jackson Cannon and Bar Principal Eliza Hoar, Equal Measure is a contemporary bar that features highly innovative cocktails with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. Just down the hall from legendary neighborhood brasserie Eastern Standard, EM's highly curated back bar is stocked with world-class spirits, both rare and hand-selected.

Though the culinary-inspired cocktails feature unconventional ingredients, the balance and flavors that come through are designed to be as satisfying as any classic. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a long-time caller, you’ll be welcomed as a friend into the bar’s warmth. This is a place for familiarity and discovery, for the adventurer and the traditionalist.

Reservations open 7 days out. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1590
  • Website
    https://www.equalmeasurebos.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • EM COCKTAIL CLASS SERIES: WOMEN IN GIN

    USD 100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 Mar 2025 only
    3:00 pm
    Liza Hoar, Bar Principal at Equal Measure, will lead you through an interactive cocktail class. Discover the women at the helm of gin distillation and dive deeper into each distinct brand: Bombay Sapphire, Oxley, & Hendricks. Then learn how to make 3 variations of gin cocktails, complete with tastings & small bites.
    EM COCKTAIL CLASS SERIES: WOMEN IN GIN photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 26 people are saying

Equal Measure reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Equal Measure offers a charming and cozy atmosphere with "amazing" staff and "out of this world" drinks. The creative cocktails and delicious small bites are highlights, with many guests praising the "awesome" lounge vibe. While service can be slow, the friendly staff and well-designed space make it a must-visit spot.

26 Reviews

  1. Carole VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, very cool space - we had an awesome time!

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  2. Rachael and Derrick VIP

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Swanky Panky party and had a BLAST! Fabulous EVERYTHING.

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  3. Kristina

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were creative and well presented, bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered the meat and cheese board which was delicious and well thought out and in my opinion was enough for 4 people.

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  4. Larry

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot, would definitely go again. Great staff and the cocktails were good.

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  5. Bryce

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liza (hope I spelled right) is a great host. Each time I come back she gives a good background on drink and my friends and I are cozy and set up well. Slowly becoming my favorite spot.

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  6. Mandy

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was excellent but I would suggest dimming the lights earlier. We sat in the space right before the bar and it was too bright around 730p. The lights were eventually dimmed and it made the place more inviting. Also instead of chairs, i think more bench seating like you already have near the bar would enhance the experience and allow for more flexibility for seating different numbers of groups

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  7. Melissa

    Pittsburgh23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met a friend with my daughter to enjoy cocktails and small bites. We made a reservation although the “host”seemed to be unaware and not expecting us. Not a lot of space here. Food was ok, and would recommend drinks although can be pricey. Our server was delightful and prompt.

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  8. James

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy dim lit place smooth atmosphere! Bartenders were good and accommodating. Had a great time there 👍

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  9. Kriti

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great at this place and the cocktails are priced quite well. That said, for a cocktail bar, some of their cocktails aren't superlative. There's nothing wrong with them, and they're fine, they're just not as nuanced, subtle and creative as one might expect from a cocktail bar. A couple were great, but a couple were only so-so. The vibe is also nice and fun but also a little louder than I'd expected. Overall, good value for money, just not quite as creative on the culinary side. Also, if it helps anyone else, the only vegan item they were able to offer was their fries, which were definitely delicious, but not a lot of variety if you're vegan. I didn't get a chance to try their other non-vegan items (my companion was vegan) so can't speak to those.

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  10. Prnay VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails paired with exceptional service from Jace!

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FAQs

Equal Measure is rated 4.9 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Equal Measure

771 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Beacon and Maitland St
  • Area
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge
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