Davis Square’s beloved little wine bar shuttered in 2016 but reopened in 2017 under new ownership and a little bit of remodeling, still showcasing a lovely wine list (along with beer and cocktails) alongside a concise food menu of snacks and small plates. Go meet the new(ish) team and fall in love with Spoke again over a glass of orange wine and a plate of sunchoke doughnuts.

With a fight-ready name like Rebel Rebel, this tiny, feminist Somerville wine bar doesn’t shy away from activism, shouting its politics loud and clear. (Owner Lauren Friel even recently began “Mobilize Mondays,” where one day a week, the bar puts out tools — form letters, politicians’ contact information, and more — to help customers get their voices heard on a variety of issues.) Friel and her team pay plenty of attention to the actual wine, too, which is all natural and often small-batch, hard-to-find, or otherwise interesting. Grab a snack from any Bow Market food vendor (or a whole pizza — why not?) and sidle up to the Rebel Rebel bar to pair it with wine and rage against the patriarchy.

In the heart of Union Square, down a hallway accessed from a driveway that leads into a back parking lot, Somerville’s hidden piece of cocktail heaven awaits. The supremely cozy-yet-trendy Backbar follows in Drink’s footsteps with bartenders ready to stir up a drink based on the drinker’s whim, but there’s also an ever-changing menu full of much to explore — not to mention the drink specials of the day and week, including a rotating milk punch.

The small food menu — courtesy of neighbor Field & Vine — fluctuates, but there’s sometimes a crispy chicken sandwich available (get that) as well as snacks like buttermilk ranch popcorn, spiced nuts, and a cheese plate.

Hot dogs, cocktails, and joy. This Inman Square joint has been serving up a perpetually delicious and approachable cocktail list for over a decade with drinks such as the Starlite cocktail (white rum, Parfait Amour, lemon, and bubbles) and the Fallen Angel (a spicy mango margarita with a barbecue dusted rim), along with a variety of craft beers. (Although some days just call for a big bucket o’ High Lifes.) Plus, the longstanding Monday brunch (also served on Sundays these days) is a good opportunity for day-drinking; there are options such as the Adirondack (butter-infused bourbon and maple syrup with optional chocolate-covered bacon), not to mention food like chicken and waffles, house-made pop tarts, and pizza bagels. Note: sibling and next-door neighbor Parlor Sports is one of the best sports bars in town.

Acclaimed Cambridge bar B-Side Lounge left big shoes to fill when it closed on Hampshire Street, but Lord Hobo took over the space in 2009 and has really made a mark on the neighborhood over the past decade-plus with a focus on craft beers. The lengthy draft list is always changing, highlighting plenty of beers from near and far — including Lord Hobo’s own brews. (Lord Hobo Brewing opened in Woburn in 2015 and is plotting a giant Boston expansion in the Seaport District.) There are numerous IPAs, sours, saisons, and much more available at any given time. There’s comfort food, too: steak frites, mac and cheese, poutine, and lots more.

Located up above sister spot Central Kitchen in Cambridge’s Central Square, Brick & Mortar serves incredible cocktails in a dark, loud bar that tends to get crowded with industry and non-industry drinkers alike. Grab a seat, settle in, and order a burger — all worries will melt away. Keep an eye out for interesting glassware: VIPs may get to drink out of the special horse head mug, Ponies in the Surf.

Hidden behind a nondescript interior, Green Street dates back all the way to 1931 and lays claim to holding the city’s longest standing liquor license. Reinvented as a cocktail destination in 2006 by B-Side Lounge alum Dylan Black, the restaurant and bar still manages to give off some of that old-school neighborhood-y vibe while serving excellent cocktails and seasonal, local food.

This intimate, convivial Downtown Crossing wine bar makes a lot out of a little bit of space. The tiny kitchen doesn’t allow for much cooking, so the focus is on fancy imported tinned seafood. (But the few items that are cooked are excellent.) The other star is the wine — unique finds from around the world, especially natural wines and wines from small producers. There are lots of half-bottles available, so the tasting possibilities are endless. Don’t miss its younger Fenway sibling, Nathálie, Eater Boston’s 2018 Bar of the Year.

A craft cocktail destination with plenty of beyond-Boston acclaim, Drink appeared in Fort Point in 2008, one of the driving forces behind the neighborhood’s evolution from warehouse zone to...well, it’s still warehouses, but now they’re filled with award-winning restaurants and bars. This subterranean bar is part of Barbara Lynch’s empire (and is conveniently located underneath one of her restaurants, Sportello, with another next door, Menton). Drink’s schtick is the lack of a drink list; customers discuss likes, dislikes, and their mood with their bartender, and voila, the perfect drink appears. It’s best to show up right at opening, ideally in the middle of the week, to avoid long lines and to be able to have more in-depth conversations with the bartenders. There’s food, too, including one of Boston’s essential burgers that at one time was a “secret.”

This Brookline tapas restaurant, which opened in 1998, is known for its extensive and award-winning wine list, which exclusively features Spanish wines, including a huge selection of sherries. “Sherry is either utter miracle or pure science, depending on your faith,” writes owner Deborah Hansen on Taberna de Haro’s website. The Boston native spent eight years living in Spain, cultivating her obsession with the food and, perhaps more importantly, the wine. In 2014, Drink alums Will Thompson and Sean Sullivan helped give Taberna de Haro’s bar a bit of a rebirth, dubbing it Straight Law — named for a sherry-and-gin cocktail — and focusing on sherry- and gin-based cocktails.

This high-energy izakaya comes from the team behind opulent sushi palace O Ya, but the two venues have vastly different vibes. Hojoko is boisterous and cheerful, with staffers in music t-shirts and the walls covered with pop culture knick-knacks. There’s an extensive sake list, including both cups and bottles, not to mention several varieties of sake bombs. And the cocktail selection ranges from frozen pina coladas to mai tais, not to mention large-format punches meant for four. Sit poolside if weather permits.

The only remaining jazz club of a bygone era in Boston, Wally’s has been around since the 1940s (located across the street from its current location until 1979). This cozy little bar is filled with live music every night of the year (including a jam session from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every single night), showcasing students (Boston is crawling with talented music students) as well as professionals. The beer’s pretty cheap, and the mixed drinks are no-frills.

Those seeking a lengthy beer list packed full of truly special gems should make their way to the Publick House in Brookline, a Washington Square spot that has been kicking around since 2002, racking up awards and long lines. The beer list focuses on Belgium and Germany, but there are plenty of other options as well. Hungry customers can choose from a substantial amount of comfort food, including four beer-infused mussel preparations (served with fries, of course). Reservations are available for both indoor and (heated) outdoor seating here.

Boston’s “Scottish headquarters” spent its first few years of existence without a full liquor license, making things work well enough with an outstanding selection of almost exclusively Scottish beers and ciders — but one thing was missing. Whisky. The Haven has since acquired its full license and is now showcasing whisky from all over Scotland. The bar and restaurant also serves Scottish food — including haggis — and hosts numerous events, including live music, game watches, and tastings.