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Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ

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@bretclancy
πŸ“ Boston: The latest openings plus things to see, do & eat right now πŸ–Ό Buy my Boston photo prints & canvas art! Tap link to shopπŸ‘‡ FREE shipping
  • Photography & Video
  • Following 1.1K
  • Followers 53K
  • Engagement 2.37%
  • Avg comments 70

About Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ

Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ (@bretclancy) is a Photographer creator on Instagram, also filed under Photography & Video. The account has 52,972 followers and 4,750 published posts. Recent posts average 1,071 likes and 70 comments, an engagement rate of 2.37%.

With 53K followers, Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 1,121 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 47 followers per account Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ follows. Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ under Photographer, with Photography & Video as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ runs to 25 words across 2 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ dates from April 2026.

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4,750 Posts

All 10 recent posts Flinque holds for Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ are carousels. With 4,750 posts published, Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 11 followers for each post published. Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ also keeps 36 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 127 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include updates, prints, etsy, space and shop.

πŸ‘€ BREAKING: Banyan will finally reopen in Boston’s South End following a 2025 fire. Ownership confirmed tonight that they’ve signed a 15-year lease for the same space and look forward to reinvigorating the space and reopening. Cannot wait for that patio (and the bao buns, Dan Dan noodles, and The Gallows Burger) to return!

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πŸ‘€ NOW OPEN: Yeti ( - not to be confused with Boston’s ) opened its flagship store on Newbury Street in Back Bay today. Beautiful space with tons of light and the whole thing feels extremely clean. Similar layout to its next door neighbor,.

Welcome to Boston,! (I need some gear to stay cool this summer πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€)

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πŸ‘€ CONFIRMED: Equinox will open at 401 Park in Fenway. I reported this months ago and it’s now officially confirmed by signage next door to Time Out Market. Based on other locations, it will probably cost $260-275/month, but it could be more than that for access to other locations.

When Lifetime opened in the Pru it started at $350 for individuals. 🀯

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πŸ† BEST CINNAMON ROLLS! When I posted this weekend’s cinnamon roll, I had many questions about what the best one is in Boston. Boston is a bit of a cinnamon roll desert compared to other cities, but there is one clear winner. Before I share what that is, swipe to see Boston-area runners-up as well as my top 2 all-time.

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If I’m missing any, comment and I’ll go visit!

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πŸ‘€ NOT YET ANNOUNCED (But it could be β€œHarry Hare’s”): The legendary Beacon Hill Pub remains a mystery at 149 Charles St. on Beacon Hill. After many years of being a dive bar, it closed, briefly reopened, and in recent years its upper floors were converted to high end housing. The whole upper facade and windows have been revitalized.

One of the top questions I get is what the heck is happening to the BHP space. Finally, it appears something is coming to fruition. Walk by and lately with the front door open you can see what these photos show β€” a new restaurant space coming to life.

In 2019-2020, it was suggested that it would become a fine dining establishment β€” perhaps something like The Whitney’s vibe across the street.

More recently, in August 2025, a city permit was filed to request a license for β€œHarry Hare’s” and a 2am closing time. It’s hard to tell where it landed thereafter β€” or what the neighborhood and licensing board approved. A last clue? There’s a recently-filed trademark for β€œHarry Hare on The Hill” with a restaurant designation.

If you see or hear anything about the former Beacon Hill Pub, message me. πŸ‘€

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πŸ‘€ OPENINGS NEWS: Boston retail. πŸ›οΈ
πŸ“ will open in the Pru where Allbirds (and Microsoft) had been.
πŸ“ is underway expanding into the former Club Monaco space in (previously reported).
πŸ“ signage is up in where Lululemon used to be (previously reported β€” see earlier post πŸ‘€)
πŸ“ is open at The Current in.
πŸ“ Somerville is hosting a vintage market by on 5/31 only (lots of their vendors were at the Brimfield Fair).
πŸ“ is opening its first permanent location at.
πŸ“ is opening at 115 Charles St. on Beacon Hill.
πŸ“ is opening in Back Bay.
πŸ“ is opening on Newbury St.

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πŸ‘€ NOT YET ANNOUNCED: 1928 Rowes Wharf (, sister to ) will open an ice cream stand 🍦 outside their new location (next to the patio) just steps from the Greenway. In the coming weeks, a custom ice cream cart will be delivered and homemade ice cream β€” scoops or pints β€” will be crafted by an in-house pastry chef. Cannot wait to see what flavors they come up with.

Rumor has it 1928 will also begin serving picnic kits as well with key items people might want to relax in the park across the street on the. πŸ‘€

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🍦 If you know me, you know all I do in the summer is eat ice cream β€” especially at one of my favorites,. The 2026 Scooper Bowl is happening June 2-4 in (new location β€” 88 Seaport Blvd.) and there will be more than 40 flavors of ice cream to try from local & national brands β€” including Salt & Straw for the first time in Boston!

I’m a big supporter of (long time followers know I’ve run the Marathon 3x for them) and ALL proceeds from the event go directly to supporting lifesaving cancer research. This is an awesome community event with music (plus a sip & scoop beer garden for those 21+ on 6/4 only 5-8pm), and you can use code BRET to get $3 off your ticket.

This is the biggest ice cream festival in New England and you can eat unlimited ice cream with your ticket β€” don’t miss it. Swipe across to see the new location. πŸ¦πŸ‘‰
πŸ‘€ BREAKING: Scholars American Bistro is closing after 15 years, per Boston Restaurant Talk and Scholars’ Instagram handle. Scholars first opened in 2011 and they promise the space at 25 School St. will be replaced with β€œsomething amazing” β€” no further timeline or details. has been meeting here for years on Tuesdays, and it’s been a popular weekend spot since opening.

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50K FOLLOWERS! 🍾 After 14 years, 4,700 posts and tens of thousands of stories, my account has hit a major milestone. THANK YOU for following!

I started with a simple photo of the Boston skyline in 2012 and have adapted my content with Instagram as it’s changed. People used to love that evening’s sunset or snowstorm photography β€” but in 2026 Instagram is all about shareable content. I’ve shifted to posting some of the best new things opening & happening in Boston, restaurants to check out and businesses to support.

Thank you for following, sharing with your friends and saying hello in person or via DM. The greatest compliment I get is when I meet someone and they tell me how they’ve been following for years. πŸ™

πŸ”œ What’s next: Info about exciting openings and closings (often) BEFORE they are widely announced β€” plus more β€œbest of” series, things to do in Boston, neighborhood guides, development updates β€” and some old-school photography, too.

Here’s to the next 50K.

Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's engagement

Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's engagement rate on Instagram is 2.37%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 42 followers. An average post collects 1,071 likes and 70 comments, close to 15 likes for each comment.

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Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ (@bretclancy) is a Photographer creator on Instagram, also filed under Photography & Video. Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ runs to 25 words across 2 lines.

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Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ has 52,972 followers on Instagram (53K). Set against 1,121 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 47 followers per account Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ follows. With 4,750 posts published, Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's engagement rate?

Bret Clancy | Boston Insider πŸ™Œ's engagement rate on Instagram is 2.37%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 42 followers. An average post collects 1,071 likes and 70 comments, close to 15 likes for each comment.

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