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The Wig Shop
Boston, USA · Cocktail lounge · North America
The Wig Shop is a late-night cocktail lounge on Temple Place in Boston, with snacks and a changing list of custom cocktails. The owner describes a relaxed lounge setting and invites guests to ask bartenders for a drink tailored to their tastes.
Description source · Checked 2026-10-02
Plan Your Visit
27 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111, USADowntown Crossing
- Style
- Cocktail loungeChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Daily 17:00–02:00.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reservations for 2–6 guests: Tuesday–Saturday 17:00–19:00, and all evening Sunday–Monday. Released one week ahead; walk-ins are first come, first served.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
23.5 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 42.9
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 25.9
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 59.5
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
85/ 100
Score context
Retro-glam cocktail lounge behind the old Wig World facade with inventive drinks, Champagne focus, lobster pancakes and playful vibe. Named among USA TODAY best bars 2026; service personable and efficient.
Guest score details
What guests like
- inventive funky cocktails
- strong Champagne list
- lobster pancakes
- retro playful atmosphere
Source excerpt
“A cocktail bar with a real Champagne problem”
Source: cntraveler.com (linked below)
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Crowd signal
Google 3.9★ across 359 reviews.
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Awards
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Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
North America's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
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