South Boston

mixed historic transition · 02127

Southie. The old Irish-American identity is fading; the new condo blocks aren't. Date with awareness.

9,400

singles 22–50

50%

male

$105,000

median income

$2,860

median rent

The data

South Boston by the numbers

South Boston is gender-balanced, about 50% men to 50% women, and a primary post-collegiate renter hub.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in South Boston is around $105,000.
● Verified · BPDA Neighborhood Profiles, 2025
About 41,000 people live in South Boston.
● Verified · BPDA Neighborhood Profiles, 2025
A one-bedroom in South Boston runs about $2,860 a month.
● Verified · MAPC Rental Dashboard, 2025 Q3
An estimated 9,400 South Boston residents ages 22 to 50 are single; 52% of the zone is aged 25 to 44.
● Modeled · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Midday off-peak (11am-1pm), the wait at Andrew stretches to about 3 minutes between trains.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
From South Boston's nearest T stop (Andrew), trains run about every 2 minutes during weekday morning rush (7-9am).
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
On Saturdays, the last train from Andrew leaves around 01:53.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
Last weekday train from Andrew leaves around 00:54. After that, South Boston is a rideshare ride home.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026

On the ground

Local date spots

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15 spots across South Boston

South Boston
Dining
Beehive Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,436
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 3,436 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Beehive Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat10 AM to 1:30 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 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
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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South Boston
Drinks
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,158
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
425 W Broadway #427, South Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,158 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 2 AM
Tue10 AM to 2 AM
Wed10 AM to 2 AM
Thu10 AM to 2 AM
Fri10 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 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 · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
South Boston
Dining
Eddie Merlot's
Steak house$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,053
South Boston
Drinks
Citrus & Salt Boston
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,877
South Boston
Dining
Capo Restaurant & Supper Club
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,651
South Boston
Drinks
jm Curley
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,405
South Boston
Dining
SRV
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,316
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
569 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,316 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at SRV.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
Sun4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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South Boston
Dining
Fox & The Knife
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,211
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
28 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,211 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fox & The Knife.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 10 PM
Tue4:30 to 10 PM
Wed4:30 to 10 PM
Thu4:30 to 10 PM
Fri4:30 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
Sun4:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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South Boston
Dining
Petit Robert Bistro
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 920
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
480 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 920 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Petit Robert Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9:30 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 outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
South Boston
Dining
Coquette
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 791
South Boston
Drinks
Delux Cafe
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 759
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
100 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 759 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Delux Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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South Boston
Drinks
Next Door Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 642
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
103 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 642 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Next Door Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun6 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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South Boston
Activity
Rock Spot Climbing: South Boston
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 488
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
30 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 488 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rock Spot Climbing: South Boston.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor services · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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South Boston
Activity
South Boston Candlepin
Bowling alley★ 4.6 · 244
Find it
543 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 244 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at South Boston Candlepin.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Contact
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South Boston
Activity
The Museum Of Bad Art
Museum★ 3.9 · 175
Wheelchair access
Find it
1250 Massachusetts Ave Ste 1, Boston, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 175 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Museum Of Bad Art.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

South Boston

South Boston by the numbers

Local date spots

Beehive Restaurant

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

Eddie Merlot's

Citrus & Salt Boston

Capo Restaurant & Supper Club

jm Curley

SRV

Fox & The Knife

Petit Robert Bistro

Coquette

Delux Cafe

Next Door Speakeasy

Rock Spot Climbing: South Boston

South Boston Candlepin

The Museum Of Bad Art

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