Allston

student heavy budget · 02134

Allston dates like its rent: cheap, loud, slightly sticky. Harvard Ave is the spine, and you can pinball from Deep Ellum's beer list to the Silhouette's pool table to a slice at T. Anthony's without spending forty bucks. The crowd skews BU sophomore and BC junior, which means energy over polish and a 1 AM hard stop when Green Line service gets sketchy. Best for first dates that need plausible deniability about effort: trivia at Sunset Grill, a show at Great Scott's successor venues, late ramen at Pikaichi. Bring cash, lower the bar, and accept that someone's roommate will text mid-conversation.

11,045

singles 22–50

50%

male

$46,178

median income

$2,358

median rent

The data

Allston by the numbers

Allston is roughly balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Allston is about $46,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Allston pays about $2,360 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 11,000 Allston residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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12 spots across Allston

Allston
Dining
Lulu's Allston
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,434
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
421 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,434 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lulu's Allston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Allston
Dining
Kaju Korean Cuisine — Allston
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,104
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
56 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,104 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kaju Korean Cuisine — Allston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Allston
Dining
Cafe Weekend
Lunch restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,088
Wheelchair access
Find it
120 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,088 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cafe Weekend.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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Allston
Drinks
Hopewell Bar & Kitchen
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,075
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1277 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,075 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hopewell Bar & Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Allston
Drinks
The Avenue Bar Allston
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 996
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 996 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Avenue Bar Allston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
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Allston
Drinks
Harry's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 665
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1430 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 665 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Harry's Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
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Allston
Drinks
Silhouette Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 515
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
200 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 515 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Silhouette Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Allston
Dining
Mountain House
Chinese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 483
Allston
Cafés
Pavement Coffeehouse - Allston
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.1 · 375
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1243 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 375 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pavement Coffeehouse - Allston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Allston
Cafés
Coffee Turco
Cafe$$$$★ 4.4 · 282
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
483 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 282 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Coffee Turco.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Allston
Drinks
Model Cafe
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 216
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
7 N Beacon St, Boston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 216 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Model Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 2 AM
Tue6 PM to 2 AM
Wed6 PM to 2 AM
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat6 PM to 2 AM
Sun6 PM to 2 AM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Allston
Dining
SANBADA
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 215
Find it
165 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 215 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at SANBADA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Maps

Allston

Allston by the numbers

Local date spots

Lulu's Allston

Kaju Korean Cuisine — Allston

Cafe Weekend

Hopewell Bar & Kitchen

The Avenue Bar Allston

Harry's Bar & Grill

Silhouette Lounge

Mountain House

Pavement Coffeehouse - Allston

Coffee Turco

Model Cafe

SANBADA

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