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A beer drinker’s paradise, Bukowski counts 100 varieties of suds. Its primary patrons are a professional crowd during the day and young hipsters at night.

The hottest DJ dance club in town designates Saturday nights for twentysomething boyz. Cool off between sets at the mahogany bar or in the martini lounge (see Buzz Party @ Club Europa).

A sweet, fruity, Export-style lager; available in bottles at most agency liquor stores.

Rhythm & Blues man “Little” Joe Cook has held court at this low-key, unassuming Central Square bar for years. Catch his energetic live show on Friday and Saturday nights (see Cantab Lounge)

At first glance, this unassuming Central Square bar might seem an unlikely home for a legendary local Rhythm & Blues man. Yet therein lies the Cantab’s inimitable appeal. “Little” Joe Cook has been Boston’s ambassador of the blues for years, holding court at the Cantab on Friday and Saturday nights.

At Fenway’s premier sports bar, fans hoist a cold one and debate the merits of the Sox manager’s latest tactics.

Live jazz (Thu–Sat) and a popular Sunday brunch infallibly bring out the beautiful boys at this multifunction South End meeting spot. Choose from the casually elegant restaurant, which puts inspired twists on classic continental fare, the mirrored bar area – perfect for scoping the room – and the sleek cocktail lounge out the back.

Professional athletes, models, and local professionals are drawn to Daisy’s for its friendly, casual vibe.

The kind of place that is so unique, you want to keep it a secret. The South End’s intimate Delux Café attracts a one-of-a-kind mix of professionals, bike messengers, and gay boys and girls, all suckers for the bar’s kitschy Elvis motif, extensive on-tap beers, and perpetual broadcast of the Cartoon Network.