#back-bay

#back-bay

As of early February 2026, there have been 16 recorded sales of condominiums in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood for the year. The market is experiencing a high median price per square foot of approximately $1,627 sq ft with inventory and sales activity showing a slow, competitive pace. Sales Activity: 16 closings reported as of early 2026 . Context: The overall Boston condo market in early 2026 is moving towards a buyers' market but still faces low inventory, leading to a slow pace.

A person died in Back Bay on New Year's Eve after falling from the Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street, police said.

Krasi is the crown jewel of the Xenia Greek Hospitality group, a polished Back Bay gem that showcases the best of Mediterranean culinary flavors and a renowned Greek wine list. While dinner takes on a more moody, candlelit ambiance, it's the daytime brunch that is a bustling affair that requires reservations well in advance. Prepare to scooch around tightly packed tables and trip over stray bags, but it's all worth it in the name of the brunch menu.

Sometimes you're fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there's something about ascending to a rooftop bar for a slightly more, well, elevated experience. When that mood strikes, here's where to head, from a cocktail bar 51 floors above the city to beers and barbecue with skyline views to tasty tacos under clear blue skies.