Modern Pastry - Underground

Modern Pastry - Underground is a savory dining room beneath the bakery at 263 Hanover St in Boston’s North End. The space combines a restaurant, bar and event setting, giving the pastry shop a separate place for relaxed meals and drinks.

The menu has a pub-style character, with cold drinks and a selection of martinis alongside savory food. The atmosphere is suited to casual dining, drinks with friends, and informal gatherings rather than a formal restaurant experience. The underground setting gives the room a distinct identity within the busy neighborhood.

Design details mix rustic and modern elements. A stone-adorned staircase leads into a room with stone feature walls and vintage chandeliers, creating a setting that feels more styled than a standard pub while retaining a comfortable, social tone. The layout is designed to accommodate both smaller gatherings and larger events.

Modern Underground also operates as an event venue for intimate celebrations, group functions and catering occasions. Its dining room can support gatherings that call for food, drinks and a dedicated indoor setting. Event planning is handled through the venue, with a chef and bartenders available as part of the event service.

For group activities, the venue offers martini and cannoli classes. These are designed around shared participation and can suit team-building occasions, social nights, corporate gatherings and other organized groups. The combination of a hands-on food experience, drinks and a central North End location makes the space relevant for groups seeking something beyond a standard meal.

Modern Pastry - Underground suits diners looking for pub-style food in a distinctive below-street setting, as well as hosts planning an indoor gathering. It also provides a savory counterpart to the bakery above, with the restaurant and pastry shop offering different sides of the same Hanover Street destination.