Bar in Boston, United States
Temple Records
100Pearl PointsCentral, indoor-first
About Temple Records
Temple Records is worth keeping in the Downtown Boston rotation when you want an easy, central bar stop rather than a spirits-specific destination. It makes the most sense for casual repeat visits; if you need a confirmed outdoor setup, listed happy hour, or a more defined cocktail brief, cross-shop Avery Bar or other Boston peers first.
Temple Records is a Boston venue with verified evening hours and a smart casual dress code. The confirmed schedule is Monday through Wednesday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Thursday and Friday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM, and Sunday closed. Beyond those basics, this guide does not have verified details on cuisine, menu format, beverage focus, seating, pricing, or service style.
Use this page as a practical planning note rather than a full review. Temple Records may make sense when the timing and dress code fit your evening, but choose another option if your decision depends on a documented menu, a specific drinks specialty, outdoor seating, happy hour information, or other published details that are not verified here.
Use it for a Boston evening plan with verified hours
The clearest reason to keep Temple Records on a shortlist is its evening schedule. It opens at 5 PM on operating days, stays open until midnight on Monday through Wednesday and Saturday, and extends to 1 AM on Thursday and Friday. It is closed on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan accordingly.
For broader planning, pair this with our full Boston bars guide, or widen the night with our full Boston restaurants guide. If the trip needs a hotel base or a non-venue plan, use our full Boston hotels guide, our full Boston experiences guide, and other Boston planning resources.
Regulars should decide by occasion, not hype
For a return visit, decide based on the confirmed basics: Boston location, evening hours, and smart casual dress. If the group needs verified details on outdoor seating, happy hour, a food program, a particular beverage focus, or pricing, compare other options before committing. For another Boston option, consider Avery Bar; for additional Boston planning, Shōjō Boston, Stillwater, The Wig Shop, and haley.henry can also be considered depending on the occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Temple Records have outdoor seating?
This guide does not have verified outdoor-seating information for Temple Records. Plan based on the confirmed Boston location, evening hours, and smart casual dress code, and check directly with the venue if outdoor seating is important.
Does Temple Records have happy hour deals?
This guide does not have verified happy-hour information for Temple Records. Treat any deal-specific planning as unconfirmed unless you verify it directly with the venue.
What is Temple Records known for?
Temple Records is a Boston venue with verified evening hours and a smart casual dress code. This guide does not have verified details on its menu, beverage focus, pricing, or service format.
Location
17 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111
Boston, United States
Compare Temple Records
How it compares
Temple Records sits in the practical downtown lane: easier to use for a casual drink than for a planned-out cocktail crawl. Avery Bar is the better choice for a more polished setting, while The Wig Shop and haley.henry make more sense when the drinks program is the central reason to go.
If the group wants the bar to carry a full evening, Stillwater and Shōjō Boston are the more practical cross-shops. Temple Records is strongest as an easy meet-up point rather than a high-structure reservation.
Where to go if this does not fit the night
Pick Avery Bar if the group wants a more composed room and a hotel-bar feel. Pick haley.henry if the plan needs a more drinks-led identity.
How Temple Records compares in Boston
Temple Records is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the night needs a central bar stop without much planning. Avery Bar is the stronger cross-shop for a polished hotel-bar feel, especially if ambiance matters more than convenience. Choose Temple Records for flexibility; choose Avery Bar when the room is part of the reason for going.
The Wig Shop and haley.henry are better comparisons if the group wants a more clearly defined drinks identity. Temple Records works better as a casual downtown fallback, while those two make more sense when the bar itself is the main plan.
For a food-linked night, compare Stillwater and Shōjō Boston before committing. Temple Records is the pick for an easy drink-first stop; Stillwater and Shōjō Boston are stronger when dinner, snacks, or a longer hang are part of the decision.
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