Listening Lounges
Spy Bar. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Listening lounges—also known as sound bars, hifi bars, etc.—have a focus on high-fidelity sound: carefully designed acoustics, audiophile-friendly sound systems, expertly curated playlists. The trend dates back to 1950s Japan and has taken off around the world in recent years, becoming particularly prevalent in Boston in 2024. This page serves as a growing archive of Boston magazine coverage of this genre of venues in the Greater Boston area, including stories on Spy Bar, Desnuda Cocina and Bar, Temple Records, and Headroom Hi-Fi Lounge at Trillium.
Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street
Music lovers have an all-new spot to sip, dine, and listen with the recent opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in Boston’s South End. It’s […]
News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston
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There’s a New ‘Listening Lounge’ in the South End
Down a winding staircase from the Revolution Hotel lobby awaits the South End’s Spy Bar, a new music-focused spot that’s “like a ’70s lounge meets […]
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40+ Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Café Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2024
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Soju, Sounds, and Sushi: A Restaurant Trio Opens in Downtown Crossing
Downtown Crossing is now home to a taste, or three, of contemporary Asian cuisine, culture, and cocktails with the debut of a trio of new […]