Best of Boston

Being single has its perks; getting hit on in a sweaty bar on a Friday night is not necessarily one of them. But before you resign yourself to that, seek out the friendly bunch that gathers at Silvertone. The dimly lit, mellow bar is a haven for anti-pickup artists: The subdued vibe encourages relaxed chatter, the greasy burgers erase any air of pretentiousness, and the indie rock tunes fend off rowdy frat boys and drunken pub crawlers.