Alan Bilzerian
Yes, it's too dark to see anything. Yes, it will take you an hour to tie yourself up in these clothes. But no one will say you're not au courant. 12 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Axis
Gives new meaning to the word multicultural. Punks, metal heads, straights, gays, Euros, students, and even a few yuppies peacefully coexist for hours at a time. 13 Landsdowne St., Boston, MA .
Inn Square Men's Bar
A perrenial favorite. Great music, extended happy hour, cheap drinks. Not what you'd expect describe as the last word in comfort, however. 1350 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA .
Parcel 7 Garage
Name another place downtown where you can buy a doughnut or a cup of coffee (from the Boston Public Market below) and pay $3 to park for three hours. Spoiler: You can’t, because there is none. Boston, MA
Pier's Park Sailing Center
Don't bother stopping at Pier's Park for breathtaking views of Boston Harbor—instead sign up for the two-hour intro to sailing course and hop aboard to get sweeping views of the skyline from the water. 95 Marginal St., Boston, MA 02128, piersparksailing.org.
Mills Gallery
Open until 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, the Mills Gallery is the perfect excuse to extend a cocktail-hour date, and a great way to check out local artists after dark. 551 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116, bcaonline.org.
Firefly
Offering both titanium and carbon-titanium hybrid builds, this boutique shop spends hours refining each bike’s design before producing a ride made just for you. 117 Boston St., Dorchester, MA fireflybicycles.com.
Bova's Bakery
In a city that sleeps early, this 24/7 spot is a beacon of light in the middle of a sweets-hankering night. That said, the crunchy, Florentine cannoli and huge, flaky lobster tails are among the best reasons to visit the North End, no matter the hour. 134 Salem St., Boston, MA bovabakeryboston.net.
Pantry
Help at last for those of us who are grocery-challenged: Here you’ll find an arsenal of rotating recipes that you can prep and cook in under an hour, complete with all of the ingredients you’ll need to make them. 1622 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, pantrystores.com.
Backworks Therapeutic Back Center
There's nothing more disappointing than a bad backrub. Go to Backworks, a clean, professional, and distinctly non-New Age storefront in the financial district. Ask for Renee, and spring for the hour-long full-body massage. 34 Batterymarch St., Boston, MA .
A and A Limousine Renting Inc.
The crème de la crème of Cadillac limos—new, air conditioned, with attentive and impeccably-tailored chauffeurs. For $14 an hour, you can ride like the Shah of Iran. 43 Elmwood St., Somerville, MA .
Bonwit Teller's
Would you believe Bonwit Teller's, 234 Berkeley St.? Neither did we, but it's so. Spend an hour in their lingerie department, and you'll never go back to the Combat Zone. 234 Berkley St., Boston, MA .
Cafe Paradiso
This is the real thing: granita e gelato genuino Italiano, and available from early morning until the wee hours. It's smooth and flavorful—we like Amaretto, espresso, and pistachio. Savor it with a cup of perfect cappuccino. 253 Hanover Street, Boston, MA .
Harper's Ferry
The South Side of Chicago meets the west side of Boston in a relaxed club where the covers are merciful, the drinks are cheap, and the best local and national up-and-comers wail into the wee hours, seven nights a week. 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA .
Todd English, Olives
Todd English, Olives, for turning away the cast of Cabaret after a show because it arrived after 11 p.m.—an hour later than the agreed-upon time. That's telling 'em—and in plain English, too.