Here at Stuff@night, we devote significant ink to the bartenders, chefs, DJs, promoters, and others who make Boston nightlife happen. Because after all, without their expertise, we’d be sitting in our living rooms munching Doritos and doing shots of cheap vodka with our iPods set to shuffle. But now we want to shine the spotlight on the devoted masses who belly up to their favorite bars on any given night, ready for a good time — no matter how early their alarms are set to blare the next morning. We want to recognize the thirsty ones who drain their martini glasses in one gulp; the fashionistas who raise the realestate value of any space they grace with their presence; the flirts whose incessant chatter gives the room its buzz; the wallflowers who give the dorky guys someone to eye. After all, what’s a party without the guests? Read on for the (sometimes tipsy) musings from 10 barflies at some of our favorite watering holes. If you’re feeling generous, buy them a drink the next time you find yourself occupying a neighboring barstool.
BY HEATHER BOUZAN
PHOTOS BY JEFF SMITH