Best of Boston

Best Bartender

1992 Best Bartender

Robert Gerard, St. Cloud

Boston
A better mixologist than Gerard would be hard to find. But what distinguishes him is the way he makes his three-sided bar feel like an [...] read more»
1987 Best Bartender

Jimmy Pagonis, the Ocean Club

Cambridge
A pourer with a memory. read more»
1986 Best Bartender

Robert Gerard

<p>The distinguishing mark of a great bartender is the ability to satisfy all of the customers all of the time—the ability to play sex therapist [...] read more»
1985 Best Bartender

Robert Gerard, St. Botolph’s Restaurant

Boston
Witty, erudite, and pours a good drink. read more»
1984 Best Bartender

Meredith, at 29 Newbury

Boston
Knows the trends and what makes a good martini. read more»
1983 Best Bartender

Al Alex, the Plaza Bar, Copley Plaza Hotel

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1983 Best Bartender, Recycled

Chuck Monroe, Grill 23 & Bar

First he was at Front Street, then at Cybele. Now he's here. He'll probably wind up at the BRA next. read more»
1982 Best Bartender

Joe Shea, at the Black Rose

Boston
Shea works the day shift during the week, and pours the best Guinness in town. Friendly, listens well. read more»
1982 Best Bartender, Disco

Richard Boudreau, Metro

Boston
This club is crowded and dark, but Bootie remembers faces, names, and who likes to talk and who doesn't. read more»
1981 Best Bartender

Harmon Small, Circo & Sal’s

Boston
Small's territory is a little alcove set off from the street by modern art and a huge mirror. If you need a cheering up, ask [...] read more»