The last thing you need is more pretension in your life. Enough with name-dropping co-workers, snooty salespeople, and self-conscious bars.

Actually, come to think of it, you really could use a martini.

For that, sans attitude, check out Match, the Back Bay’s newest restaurant and bar. They’ve got martinis aplenty (it’s the signature drink) and a totally unfussy menu of mini burgers (the signature nosh) plus comforting classics like pan-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, spaghettini with tomato and basil, and sides of vidalia onion rings.

The scene is cool — a little retro, a little mod, a lot of fun. And it will never make you feel uncool.

As for your name-dropping co-worker, well, go ahead and leave her at the office.

Match, 94 Massachusetts Avenue, at Newbury Street (617-247-9922).