17 Best Dive Bars in Boston

“The greatest bar in allston. A cultural capital and mecca of the scene. Serves Vitally important character development of every boston punk as well as cheap Gansett and free popcorn. If you dont know about the Sil get down there rn and have a beer i mean what are you doing?? Come thru on a weekend play some darts or come on a monday night and hear some bangin tunes

Vegetarian options: BEER IS VEGETARIAN

Dietary restrictions: IM ON A SEABEER DIET IF I SEE BEER I DRINK IT

Parking: Dont drive here please just take the T or uber

Kid-friendliness: Dont try to bring fake ID fr they wont take an out of state without backup“

“Feels like the perfect blend of local happy hour and transient/tourist patrons.
Quick service and good pours and good prices (for a black velvet or snake bite depending on who you ask Guinness/cider).
Good smiles(and funny looks at my drink choice)
Great stop off for after dinner drink
Bit loud, but to be expected with the space.“

“Fate made us unexpectedly arrive at this wonderful place. The experience was unforgettable. I hope that one day it will be repeated, to once again feel the tranquility and pleasure with which every drop of beer was enjoyed. Recommended.?? Let yourself be carried away by each sensation that your senses perceive, it will be unforgettable. The comfort of the bar and the good atmosphere will make you forget all the bad things you have been through and find the meaning of life, so you will toast with emotion for everything, especially for being alive and being happy. Health!

And don't forget that you can play pool billiards.“

“Stopped into Biddy Earlys again recently, It is such a classic old time Boston pub. It’s hard to describe it, but you know the feeling if you’ve ever been to a place that serves good food cold beer. to Bostonians!! Highly recommend getting there before some corporate place sweeps that away. Thanks for a great time.! Staff is awesome?“

“The Best in Boston especially when a certain bartender you all know is working“

“The place to go for bruins and Celtics pre game“

“A bar dedicated to my favorite poet? It was a no-brainer that I was gonna love this place. Might add, one of the best Guinness pours I’ve ever had. Perfect!“

“Small little hole in the wall for years in old Maverick square in "Eastie" East Boston of course. Nothing fancy just a good ole hangout for years. No Food, Basically beer wine and popular old fav's.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: No“

“There’s always a line but the line goes pretty fast! Their food was fresh and delicious, I got Eggs Benedict that came with a side of potatoes. Potatoes were very salty to me but the eggs Benedict was perfect! Loved their hollandaise sauce.
All of their waiters were very nice and friendly, took our orders correctly.“

“The owner here is so kind and makes you feel part of the crew as soon as you walk in. It has two very distinct spaces (upstairs and down). The bar below is a very divey homey feel, and the one above feels more like a swanky cocktail place with a good sense of humor. Loved it here and can’t wait to go back.“

“Went here a few times on our short stay in Boston. Good selection of beers and spirits but what really makes the place is the people behind the bar. TC and the rest of the team were great fun and made me and my wife so welcome. I'm still annoyed though that my songs never came on the jukebox...“

“Sidebar is THE Detroit Lions Bar in Boston. If you see a review for Scores - the fanbase has MOVED to this much better and more ecstatic about the lions location. The Detroit Lions fans of Boston hope to have a long and exciting future here!“

“Great menu, atmosphere, staff, and drinks! Excited to see some life back in the place.“

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“(Translated by Google) Very good, the music ? very good, and the attention, but hopefully we don't have to remind the waitresses of the returns.(Original)Muy bien, la música ? muy buena, y la atención, pero ojalá que no haya que recordarle a las meseras las devueltas.“

“Beer and more beer and more beer. Good spot to skip classes or pregame for Red Sox. Go BU! Go Sox!“

“A very cool dive bar of the highest order. Oldschool (Cash Only!), cool bartender (sorry I forgot your name, dude - 09/11), with a great jukebox for good measure. If you want to avoid the hipster joints, give them your money!“