A last-minute late-night adventure to the Copley Square area will generally lead you to be stranded in line at The Pour House, Whiskey's, or stuck outside one of the other trendy spots dotting the area. You are already committed to the area, so your best bet is to cross over to Newbury Street and hit up Daisy Buchanan's. Daisy's sits below the street in a cramped basement spot across the street from a CVS. Known for being lax at the door, it seems that anyone with a decent ID made their way inside to rock out to Journey and enjoy an overpriced mixed drink.
On any given weekend night, Daisy's is generally packed, but there is hardly ever a line. Once inside, it is best to settle down in one area (most likely an arms-length from the wall), as weaving through the thick crowd can be a chore and may result in a host of awkward confrontations and even the occasional spilled drink. The crowd, which is a nice mix of the highstrung button-down faithful with the more laidback, no frills drinking class fills the room nicely, causing some local publications to label Daisy's as a hot singles scene - a claim that certainly needs further investigation.
With only one bar to service a thirsty room, we figured it likely that the drinks would not be flowing and were ready to make a move for the door. The female servers, who were easy to find as they were dressed in highly revealing outfits, kept us from leaving not only for their looks but also for their prompt service. Also, many people failed to notice the extra service area tucked away in the back corner, which offered easy access to the bar.
From "Don't Stop Believing" to "Livin' on a Prayer," Daisy's plays just about every cliche party song you would ever want to hear in an evening. At best, Daisy's is a respectable dive bar stripped of any form of sketchiness and made to suit the common needs of the young college student - namely, getting drunk. B-
Daisy Buchanan's
240 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 247-8516
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