Our top 10 bars in the Hub for meeting people

Our top 10 bars in the Hub for meeting people

BOSTON – In a time when social meet ups are often done online, meeting new people face-to-face is becoming increasingly difficult. For many, life beyond texting can be daunting.

Want a little help getting started? Here are 10 Boston-area bars where the atmosphere lets you step outside your comfort zone and meet someone special or, at the very least, make new friends.

Swing dancing climbs in popularity among Hub newcomers
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Swing dancing climbs in popularity among Hub newcomers

Lizzie Short

BOSTON – More than 100 colleges and universities call the Hub home and while many students and young professionals spend time learning to Dougie or whip and nae nae in dance clubs, others find friends and have fun in the area's vibrant swing-dancing community.

The traditional dance form dating back to the early 20th century can be an eye-opener for newcomers unfamiliar with the culture.

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