15 Best Dive Bars in Boston

“Went for lunch because I wanted wings. They were fresh, cooked perfectly and well sauced. Classic buffalo flavor. My coworkers both had the grill chicken sandwich and both gave a resounding thumbs up. I feel like this place would be a good hang at night.“

“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!“

“You develop a powerful thirst walking around Boston in the summertime. This is an excellent spot to quench that thirst with a frosty beverage like I did for the first time in 1993 and again today waiting for a delayed flight while watching France defeat Paraguay. The surrounding area is much different than it was in the 90s, but the bar has not changed and is still a swell place to wet your whistle on a hot day.“

“I came to town for a conference near the harbor but chose to stay in South Boston. This bar was a block away from where I stayed. The regulars were friendly and good company. I spent four nights in a row at this bar while staying in Boston!“

“First off I would like to thank and simultaneously apologize to the staff, they were extremely welcoming, and astoundingly attentive, the food was dope the recommendations on point, me and my family had a blast and a half, I HIGHLY recommend going to this bar, and to the staff I extend an apology for my family killing 4 bottles of tequila in a a matter of hours, you guys rock!! best wishes from California 🤙“

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

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“If you are looking for a TRUE dive bar, this is it. Likely one of the last REAL ones left in Boston. Congrats, you found it.

If you are reading through the negative reviews here and thinking maybe this isn’t the right place for you, you’re probably right. All of the negative reviews are likely true.“

“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!“

“This is a great neighborhood bar. While we didn't eat, we saw quite a few plates pass by and were very impressed. The drinks were great and the staff very friendly. Perfect spot to watch sports and especially the Detroit Lions as they have Lions watch parties for every game!“

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

“Late twenties. Have been wanting to come here for months. I’ve got to say it surpassed expectations. Vibes were immaculate. Got here around 9:30 on a Saturday, no line, free cover (download posh app beforehand and RSVP, arrive before 10p for express line). Stayed 3+ hours. Music was on point for millennials and later Gen Z the whole night. People actually danced and weren’t on their phones. Crowd mostly mid to late 20s with a handful of 30s and up crew. Drinks reasonable and good. People had great energy. Would totally come back here. When we left close to 1am there was definitely a line outside. Appeared to be LGBTQ friendly. I also love that they have the huge free orange water cooler“

“(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.“

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