Shore Leave

Shore Leave is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Boston’s South End. Owned and operated by Traveler Street Hospitality, the ‘subterranean oasis’ is located about 20 feet below a commercial pharmacy and serves as a destination for guests to escape and enjoy. The design team drew inspiration, in part, from the restaurant’s name, an homage to a sailor’s leisure time on dry land. A highly considered selection of tropical and mid-century modern elements are threaded through the space's design, taking care to be cheeky and not irreverent. The space includes communal booths, private tables, and three bars, seating about 100 guests. At the center, a dining area is partially enclosed by nautical ropes, allowing it to function privately while remaining included in the spirited surroundings. Commissioned art colorizes the space, including a hand-painted mural depicting the owners and management staff by artist Massimo Mongiardo. Head down the back hallway to No Relation, an omakase-style ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ that operates autonomously.