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Beehive, Boston, MA

Beehive

4.5
4.5
6851 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 423-0069
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Skeen
  • Catering
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclorama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party facilities
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclocrama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (617) 423-0069
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Clarendon/E. Berkeley
  • Parking details
    Valet service is temporarily suspended.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay station on the Orange line is 3 blocks from The Beehive on Clarendon Street.
  • Entertainment
    World Class Live Music......for Free! The Beehive is a premier showcase for world-renown musicians and up & coming stars. Come any day and the music will blow you away in the most unique Eatery & Bar anywhere! To view current calendar of events and sign up to our email newsletter go to www.beehiveboston.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE Pre Fixe Dinner After 8:30PM

    $175.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    The Beehive’s New Year’s Speakeasy - An Evening of Hooch, Chow, Music & Forbidden Fun! It’s a night of bohemian decadence and eccentric fun! Ring in the New Year. Starting 8:30pm enjoy a three course prix fixe menu and Champagne toast along with sizzling entertainment. Live music by Tolieth Marks, sultry burlesque by Mistress Manifest, Luna Faun the Snake Dancer and more!! New Year's Eve Pre Fixe plus Champagne Toast & Entertainment is menu a set price of $175 per person for tables will be in the main dining area and on our mezzanine. VIP tables with best stage visibility are $225 per person. Beverages and service are additional.
    NYE Pre Fixe Dinner After 8:30PM Photo
  • NYE Pre Fixe Dinner with VIP Seating After 8:30pm

    $225.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    The Beehive’s New Year’s Speakeasy - An Evening of Hooch, Chow, Music & Forbidden Fun! It’s a night of bohemian decadence and eccentric fun! Ring in the New Year. Starting 8:30pm enjoy a three course prix fixe menu and Champagne toast along with sizzling entertainment. Live music by Tolieth Marks, sultry burlesque by Mistress Manifest, Luna Faun the Snake Dancer and more!! New Year's Eve Pre Fixe plus Champagne Toast & Entertainment is menu a set price of $175 per person for tables will be in the main dining area and on our mezzanine. VIP tables with best stage visibility are $225 per person. Beverages and service are additional.

What 6,851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Hot spot

  • Boston

    Hot spot

6,851 Reviews
  1. spshoot

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Love everything about Beehive. Great food, great music, great service.

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  2. EllenR

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fabulous hip restaurant/jazz club with delicious food and drinks! Loved the desert that was made in-house. Jazz band was wonderful, really great vibe.

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  3. HollyM

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I have always wanted to try the Beehive and it did not disappoint. I met some friends for brunch and we all enjoyed our meals. There were five of us so they pushed two small round tables together. It was a little crowded, but it added to the speakeasy vibe so we didn’t mind.

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  4. Stephou

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall4Food2Service5Ambience5
    Amazing service and ambiance with the jazz music. Food was good but completely cold. My eggs Benedict’s were served cold, which I’ve never seen before. I asked for more warm hollandaise to try to help, but even that was room temperature. A little disappointing but still a fun experience.

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  5. RonL

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Spectacular in every way! Great ambience for jazz brunch.

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  6. Sarah

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall2Food2Service1Ambience5
    Food was 4/10. All came out within a minute of ordering which tells me the food was already made and just kept on a warmer. Hash was greasy. French toast was decent. Ambience was 10/10 with the Sunday live jazz. Service was lacklustre. Bathrooms dirty. Would not dine here again.

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  7. ALLE

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall2Food3Service1Ambience4
    I had gone to beehive years ago for dinner and a live show and remembered loving it! My husband and I were hosting a friend from Denver for the weekend who loves live music and I had this nostalgic memory of beehive so I booked it thinking it would be an incredible dinner and event!….. However our reservation for 8:30pm wasn’t ready and they had us wait at the bar until 9pm before they had a table ready for us. Even at the time they said the table was ready it actually wasn’t and we had to stand around and be yelled at by staff to stay out of the way of others coming up and down the stairs…. Once we were seated the waitress manically came over to us asking what we wanted for food and drink - rushing us out even though it clearly says on the website reservations are for 1.5 hours time. My husband gave a drink order for the table and we said we weren’t ready for our food order and the waitress said we had 1min. To decide as there was another reservation behind us and the restaurant was really strict with the time slots…… Many questions here… the restaurant sat us over 30min past our booking. So wouldn’t that mean we have it until 10:30pm and that’s when they stop serving food and stop taking reservations???? Wouldn’t you want us to enjoy our time and the live music and make more money out of us if we stay for live music and drinks following dinner???

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Dinner for two, a few tables back from the stage. We got there at 7p on a Thursday. For the majority of our dinner the band was setting up, which made it easier to converse during the meal. Then towards the end they began playing which was a nice end to the evening. Food, drinks, and service were all great, and the ambiance was top notch.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Love this place. Great food and drink, with live Jazz. What more can you ask for?

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  10. Deeniebeenie69

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall2Food4Service3Ambience2
    The Beehive has always been a favorite of mine. I have fond memories of having fabulous meals with live entertainment in the best atmosphere. When my family asked me where I would like to spend my birthday after a very long illness my first thought was The Beehive. What a mistake and disappointment. First off I want to start by saying our waitress was fantastic and has nothing to do with the review. I could not have asked for anyone more sweet or attentive. When we arrived the hostesses were sweet and friendly. One asked who was celebrating a birthday so clearly they saw the message on the reservation. The message asked for a great table near the music since we were celebrating both a birthday and a recovery from a long illness. We were brought down to a great table near the stage. I purposefully made a 7:00 pm reservation thinking it would be close to showtime. To my disappointment the hostess explained the music was not starting until 10:00 pm. She said we were welcome to stay as long as we wanted to enjoy the music as well. Within 5 minutes of sitting the same hostess asked if we could move to another table since they needed to accommodate a larger party. They moved us to a terrible table near the kitchen and drafty staircase. Within another ten minutes they moved the larger party to another table freeing up the nice table again. My son had to ask if we could move back. Even thought the reservation clearly said we were there for a birthday no bother was taken to even write happy birthday on the dessert plate. We were also told at the end of the meal we had to leave within 15 minutes for the next reservation. Not what the hostess indicated at the start of our meal. If I wasn't aware of the Beehive of the past perhaps I would not have been so disappointed in tonight's meal. All I can say is ......this is the last time I go for a special occasion and I no longer plan on recommending this restaurant to everyone I know as I have always done.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. KMcc

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall4Food2Service5Ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Food was "meh".

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  12. DaveyWavey

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall4Food2Service5Ambience5
    Went here for Thanksgiving dinner. Great atmosphere. Feels like one of those underground poetry reading places you might find in NYC. Servers were wonderfully attentive. Started the dinner with the baby back rib appetizers with the sweet tangy sauce which was pretty good. Had the traditional turkey dinner which was......very, very disappointing. Both my friend and I agree that it was barely edible. It was so dry. Granted, we were probably one of the last dinner guests, but at >$80/person, I expected better. Would come here for the vibe and music and drinks, but probably not for the food.

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  13. jpcilento

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great place! Martin was very helpful! Totally recommending it!

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  14. Mels

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Good ambience with friendly servers! Food portions were decent

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  15. 470Home

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outstanding service on a busy Thanksgiving Day. Music onstage great background volume for conversation. Our server was attentive but not pushy. The food was really fantastic as well. The juicy turkey came with all good sides. The appetizers also great. The desserts sooo good. Definitely try this funky spot for an evening of great food and ambiance.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service4Ambience4
    So sad to say but food was okay turkey and short rib tasted like cardboard and food was cold. Thank god for the appetizers and deserts.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    It was definitely worth having your thanksgiving meal there where you are by yourself or with someone. The food was excellent and the music was very soothing.

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  18. ErinL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful Thanksgiving! Great music, food, and service. Will definitely return.

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  19. GingerD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    This was first visit to The Beehive and we will definitely be back. Beaautiful Vintage s space with fabulous friendly staff!

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  20. CarolineC

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service2Ambience2
    Our second Thanksgiving dinner at Beehive was disappointing. Our appetizers were on the table before our drinks. Service and food were not up to standard at all. Kids turkey dinner was slopped on a small plate - they had no room to cut anything up without making a mess. They did not enjoy their food at all so we ended up ordering 2 portions of pasta for them. $25 for a kids pasta and a small dessert is too much. The short ribs and arancini were very good and the turkey dinner for adults was fine, $400 meal plus $80 tip for disappointing food and service. There was a 30 minute break in music when we arrived at 3pm and the musician was not good. They took a long break so for the 2 hours we were there it was not the afternoon we were hoping for.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food and service both excellent. Live music was very good too.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our jazz brunch was amazing as always. The food was delicious, and the mimosas weee tasty,

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  23. Momo

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Interesting and delish menu. Fun vibe. Great service.

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  24. dcb16

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    Good food, service, and music. Would come back again.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Love this place. So cool, jazzy and unique. Food was outstanding, especially the ribs!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Awesome experience, great food, friendly staff, live jazz – what more could you want?

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  27. HeleneT

    Orlando

    93 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Very nice staff. We were lucky to have a great Jazz group playing. The music was not so loud as to interrupt our conversation which made a very delightful evening.

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  28. ElliotP

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great jazz place. Unfortunately, people all aroind us were talking (shouting!) over the music while dining. Really detracted from the performance of some truly great musicians.

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  29. NancyH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service3Ambience2
    Worst eggs benedict ever. Avocado toast good but too small for entree. Too noisy and expensive for what we got. Good bloody Mary's.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. CarolH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Venue was cozy and unique. Music and food were very good. A definite spot I would love to return to.

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  31. BirthdayMen

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I love this place! The women running the host stand were so patient and positive. Our waiter was awesome and so happy to work there. The food was superb!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent Dinner experience! Food was fresh and delicious, ambiance was very cool, and pricing was reasonable for quality and portion size.

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  33. CarlT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Great atmosphere and good drinks. Service was A+ The food was on the pricey side for a restaurant/lounge but food came out fast and was excellent.

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  34. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    A server or bus boy came by every two minutes which felt a bit excessive and intrusive. Ultimately they asked us to leave after an hour and fifteen minutes so that they could seat the next group. We didn’t feel super comfortable and I likely won’t return.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Sat morning brunch - we sat on the first floor looking down to an awesome blues band while we enjoyed interesting delicious food, great vibe and comfy atmosphere. Book it!!

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  36. CameoC

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall4Food2Service5Ambience5
    The live music is top notch. The service is great. The food isn’t. It’s fair.

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  37. RMur

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    I've been here multiple times before and had great experiences. It was unfortunate this time that we felt very rushed, constantly asking us if we were ready to order, if we were done eating and then bringing the check to the table without us asking, only 1 hour after we had arrived (we were even early for our reservation). Will try again, but hopefully it will be a more enjoyable experience.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Will be going back soon :)

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  39. EdieK

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Fun almost hippy vibe. Decent food, good service, and unique ambiance. Went on a Monday night and it was quiet (no entertainment as expected). Our only gripe is that the food and drinks, although good, are simply overpriced. This isn't Capital Grill but the prices are close. Maybe with entertainment it's easier to swallow on a Friday or Saturday night? Although it was charming, a restaurant in a basement with a bit of a backstage feel, doesn't quite justify the cost compared to higher end restaurants in the city (or burbs).

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  40. AntonioM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    The best live music in Boston. Great location, good tasty food, very good service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Beehive does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Beehive also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 423-0069.

Beehive is rated 4.5 stars by 6851 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beehive

541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clarendon/E. Berkeley
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service is temporarily suspended.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay station on the Orange line is 3 blocks from The Beehive on Clarendon Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Skeen
  • Entertainment
    World Class Live Music......for Free! The Beehive is a premier showcase for world-renown musicians and up & coming stars. Come any day and the music will blow you away in the most unique Eatery & Bar anywhere! To view current calendar of events and sign up to our email newsletter go to www.beehiveboston.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 423-0069
  • Catering
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclorama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party facilities
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclocrama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (617) 423-0069
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