Boston vs. DC vs. Philly (nightlife) (better, bigger, people, cons)

[Dawn.Davenport]

Between Boston, DC, and Philly, which has better nightlife?

Criteria to consider:
Number or bars
Diversity of bars
Late-night dining
Public transportation and cheap, abundant taxi cabs
Things to do at night that aren't bars (poetry slams, open mics, theatre, drum circles, LARPing)

[Relegate]

First I'd say not Boston right off the bat -that city rolls up it's sidewalks really early, and generally feels very quiet after 10 or 11pm.

Between the other two, it's fairly close - I actually enjoy DC's nightlife quite bit so I'll go with DC.

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by Dawn.Davenport

Between Boston, DC, and Philly, which has better nightlife?

Criteria to consider:
Number or bars
Diversity of bars
Late-night dining
Public transportation and cheap, abundant taxi cabs
Things to do at night that aren't bars (poetry slams, open mics, theatre, drum circles, LARPing)

Criteria to consider: My take
Number or bars - Probably Philly
Diversity of bars - Probably Philly
Late-night dining - Ehh - Not totally sure would say CD/Philly followed by Boston
Public transportation and cheap, abundant taxi cabs - cabs - all PT DC/Boston/Philly in that order

On the last - in the neighborhoods smaller scale probably Philly then DC/Boston (splitting hairs) on Larger venues would say DC then Boston/Philly (splitting hair)

From a pure Bar standpoint would say Philly then Boston then DC

If lounges were the criteria might reverse it

To me another criteria would be scene restaurants - oh which today would say Philly - DC- Close then Boton sort of close

[RightonWalnut]

In my personal experience, it's:

1. Philly
2. DC
3. Boston

[Clark Park]

Philly.

Not only because Philly is much bigger and more populous but because it draws all those South Jersey boyz and gurlz ... and they are real party types!

[BajanYankee]

DC
Philly
Boston

In that order. DC is more upscale. Also more diverse.

[edwardsyzzurphands]

1. DC
2. Philly
3. Boston

[Boston Shudra]

Aww. 3 People voted for Boston? That's nice.

But while we do have some great restaurants, this city isn't really known for its "nightlife".

I voted for DC.

[dcsfanatic]

Boston is easily third. I won't attack it, I'll just call Boston's nightlife a bit "tame." I just would like to understand why Boston is far behind other Atlantic seaboard cities in this regard.

Philly may have more than DC, but I don't think that equates to better.

As has been mentioned, DC is more upscale and diverse in its options. So I would say

1. DC
2. Philadelphia
3. Boston