The Best Pubs in Boston
6 pubs in Boston ranked by atmosphere, beer list, and history.
Boston Irish pubs are among the most Irish in America. The Irish population in Boston is second only to New York, and the pub culture reflects 175 years of Irish immigration.
The pubs cluster in the South End, Charlestown, and South Boston. Most have been pouring at the same addresses since the 1800s.
Order a Guinness or a Sam Adams. The Sam Adams is the local Boston brew and most pubs have it on tap. The Guinness pours are honest and slow.
The 6 best pubs in Boston
The Black Rose
Irish pub with live trad music seven nights a week. The Guinness is correctly poured. Open daily.
The Plough and Stars
Cambridge institution. Live music several nights a week. The crowd is mixed Harvard and locals. Open daily.
L Street Tavern
Heritage neighbourhood pub. Featured in Good Will Hunting. The crowd is local and the regulars defend it. Open daily.
The Sevens Ale House
Heritage neighbourhood pub from 1933. The interior is unchanged. Cash preferred. Open daily.
Doyle s Cafe
Pub from 1882. Heritage neighbourhood institution. The crowd is mixed and the regulars are loyal. Open daily.
The Drink
Modern speakeasy-style pub with a serious cocktail program alongside the beer list. Open daily.
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