Also in South Egremont, Hy’ s Fried serves up something lively and new. Slinging chicken until 9:30 p. m., Hy’ s invites guests to bring their dancing shoes and cut a rug as different DJs spin vinyl-only sets on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p. m. More of a wallflower? Join the crowd for Bingo Night every Thursday. In Pittsfield, longstanding bar Thistle & Mirth has experienced some reinvention over the years, with the latest being an in-house pizza menu to compliment your beverage of choice. Pies are served until 10 p. m. and the bar is open later, Monday through Saturday. Karaoke, trivia, and the infamous“ Paint a Pint,” nights spice up the week. Hot Plate Brewing keeps taps flowing until 11 p. m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The local craft brewery feels like a community rec room with comfy couches, bar games and popular events like its monthly Bring Your Own Vinyl Night. Hungry? Bring your own food or order from a visiting food truck to pair with a flight of Hot Plate brews. A fine dining establishment located inside the modern Hotel on North, Rare 297 Steakhouse is a swanky addition to downtown Pittsfield’ s nightlife. The cocktail lounge is a posh location to sip a digestif or toast a special occasion. The bar is open until 1 a. m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A few blocks down North Street, Methuselah Bar & Lounge calls last call at midnight Monday through Saturday. The kitchen serves tacos, Korean specialities, and other small plates from 5 to 10 p. m., Wednesday through Saturday. Warm up your vocal chords with a seasonal cocktail or draft beer before karaoke on Wednesdays, or let loose with a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. For a no-frills, hometown pub experience, Zinky’ s Pub in Dalton stays open until midnight on weekends. The bar offers a friendly atmosphere where regulars play Keno, catch a game on the big screen and share beers with the townie crowd. Local bands like Slackers LTD and Rusted Chains play every four to six weeks. In Housatonic, Common or Garden Pub embraces its English-style roots. The pub pours European( and domestic) beers and classic British pub fare until midnight— or later— on weekends. Guests can head to the back room for a game of pool or darts. On Sunday mornings( if you can get yourself out of bed!) both kinds of football play on the telly when doors open at 11:30 a. m. The Berkshires may quiet down after dusk, but a handful of local spots keep the lights on for those who aren’ t ready to call it a night. Whether you’ re chasing live music, a late-night bite, or one last round of cheers, these after-dark destinations shine bright. n
Ombra 27 Housatonic St., Lenox Open 5 p. m. to 1 a. m. Monday – Saturday. Kitchen is open until midnight. Closed Sunday. ombralenox. com
Moe’ s Tavern 10 Railroad St., Lee Open until 11:30 p. m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays until 11 p. m. nocoorslight. com
Locker Room Sports Pub 232 Main St., Lee Open 7 days a week, Tuesday – Thursday until 11 p. m., Friday – Sunday until midnight. lockerroomsportspub. com
Shaw Pond Club 494 Otis Rd., Becket Open Monday – Thursday until 11 p. m., Friday & Saturday until midnight. On Facebook @ ShawPondClub
Papa Bob’ s Place 71 Chester Rd., Becket Open 7 days a week until midnight. Kitchen is open until 8 p. m. thepapabobs. com
Late-Night SPots
Miller’ s Pub 280 Main St., Great Barrington Open til 11:30 p. m. on Fridays & Saturdays. millerspubgb. com
Mooncloud 47 Railroad St., Great Barrington Open Friday and Saturday until midnight. mooncloudgb. com
Lucy’ s Rendezvous 268 Main St., Great Barrington Open 7 days a week until 1 a. m. On Instagram @ lucysrendezvous
The Lion’ s Den 30 Main St., Stockbridge Open 5 – 11 p. m. Wednesday – Sunday. Kitchen open until 9 p. m. redlioninn. com / the-lions-den
Acqua Al 2 3 Center St., West Stockbridge Open Wednesday – Sunday until 11 p. m. aquaal2berkshires. com
The ButtonBall Barn 17 Main St., South Egremont Open until midnight Wednesday – Saturday, and some Sundays. buttonballbarn. com
Hy’ s Fried 264 Hillsdale Rd., Rt. 23 South Egremont Open Thursday – Sunday 5 – 11 p. m. Kitchen closes at 9:30 p. m. hysfried. com
Thistle & Mirth 44 West St., Pittsfield Monday – Saturday, Kitchen closes at 10 p. m., bar later. thistleandmirth. com
Rare 297 Steakhouse 297 North St., Pittsfield( inside Hotel on North) Open Monday – Thursday until 11 p. m., Friday & Saturday Bar is open until 1 a. m. rare297. com
Hot Plate Brewing 1 School St., Pittsfield Open until 11 p. m. Friday & Saturday. hotplatebeer. com
Methuselah Bar & Lounge 391 North St., Pittsfield Open 5 – midnight Monday – Saturday. Kitchen is open until 10 p. m. Wednesday – Saturday. methbar. com
Zinky’ s Pub 51 Daly Ave, Dalton Open until midnight Friday & Saturday. Kitchen is open until 9 p. m. for meals, 10 p. m. for appetizers. zinkyspub. com
Common or Garden Pub 425 Park St., Housatonic Open until 11 p. m.( or later!) Wednesday – Thursday, until midnight Friday & Saturday. Kitchen is open until 9 p. m. commongardenorpub. com
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