15 Best Dive Bars in Boston

“For a guy who loves his bar to have good beer at a good price served by good people, this was like walking into Shangri-La. You can waltz in and grab a seat at the bar and enjoy yourself a pint of Guinness and enjoy some friendly conversation. After a day spent touristing, this was exactly the place I was looking for to unwind and actually relax. Made me think of all the pubs I frequented when I was a younger man hanging out with his buddies.“

“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!“

“Really impressed with the food, drinks, and service here. The menu has a great selection with plenty of options, and the local beer selection is excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fresh and hot. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the visit. It’s obvious they care about making customers feel welcome. A great pub for a casual meal, drinks, and a relaxing evening. We would definitely return.
Thanks from Sunlake Landscaping in Calgary“

“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!“

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

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“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.“

“My friends and I had a blast at ghost light tavern! The staff were beyond friendly, especially Molly! She was extremely kind and sweet towards us. We will be coming back for sure! I 100% recommend this place especially if you are celebrating your 21st!“

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

“(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“