Where to watch the Kentucky Derby in Boston

Looking for a last minute party to celebrate the Kentucky Derby?

Here is a list of restaurants hosting parties - dress, hats and bow ties are of course encouraged, but not required.

Bantam Cider Company Taproom - 5 p.m.
For $10, guests will get to watch the race and enjoy specialty 16 oz cans of Hibiscus Mint cider. There will also be live music and food for purchase, along with prices for best hat and bow tie.

City Tap House's Kentucky Derby in the Rose Garden - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City Tap House will be transforming its patio into a rose garden; those with the best outfits will be entered to win a $100 gift card. The restaurant will be serving specialty cocktails.

Clery's Kentucky Derby - 4 p.m. 
The bar will be showing the race and mixing up Mint Juleps.

Coppersmith's Southie Derby Party - All Day
The derby will be shown on 12-foot projection screens or on the Airdeck flat-screens. The lady or gent with the best hat has a chance to win $100.

Cunard Tavern - 3 p.m.
Along with Sagamore Spirits Whiskey giveaways there will be contests for best hats. The party will be on the tavern's roof, weather permitting.

Down & Derby Benefit Party - 4 p.m.
The Down and Derby Party at Serafina benefits the Love Life Now Foundation for victims and survivors of domestic violence. A $50 ticket gets you appetizers, cupcakes, live music and dancing.

Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grill Kentucky Derby Soiree - 3 p.m.
There will be plenty of southern fare as Fin Point transforms into Churchill Downs.

Gather Kentucky Derby Party - 4 p.m.
There will be food and drink specials to celebrate the Derby, along with prizes for best dressed.

Good Sports Boston Young Professionals Kentucky Derby party - 3 p.m.
The party at the Social Register will include light appetizers and two drinks with the $55 ticket. There will also be a raffle and best dressed contest.

InterContinetal Boston's Talk Derby to Me party - 5 p.m.
There will be corn hole and giant Jenga, along with passed appetizers on the hotel's patio. There will be prizes for best dressed.

Kings Cinco de Derby - All Day
At all Kings locations, enjoy Derby race contest, a live DJ, prices and drink specials like a Mint Juelp Margarita.

Loretta's Last Call Kentucky Derby Viewing Party - 3 p.m.
Along with live music nd specialty drink menu, there will be awards for the best hat, best dresses and best couples costume.

Rosebud Derby Day - 4 p.m. 
A $20 ticket includes entry and a raffle ticket; the restaurant will be giving away prices and serving up Mint Juelps from a special outdoor bar.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen Derby Day - 4 p.m. 
Along with specialty cocktails and some southern food, there will be prizes for the best dresses.

The Smoke Shop BBQ Derby Party - 4 p.m.
Along with some help from Wild Turkey, the Smoke Shop will be serving Juleps and southern food on the patio for the derby. Prizes are available for the best dressed. There is a $6 ticket, which includes a "tasty treat."

Supper Club at Capo's Kentucky Derby Party - 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Along with live music, guests can cheer on their pick to win on the big screen. There will be Mint Juleps, Pimm's Cups and Whiskey Smashses. There will be prizes for best dressed.

Vanderbilt Kitchen & Bar 11:30 a.m.
The race will be one and the kitchen will be serving margaritas and tacos to celebrate both Cinco de Mayo and the Derby.

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