50 Best Pubs near Charlestown

“Go on Karoke night. The is a woman who sings “green eyes lady” that blew me away.

Reminded me of the Hideout in Chicago and that bar in Starwars.

Great spot, great sign, great talent behind the stick.“

“Had my birthday celebration at Blackmoor today. Excellent experience all around. Large Beer and Cocktail list and the appetizers were amazing! I had the Cod and it was one of the best meals I've had. Excellent service and atmosphere and this delicious desert to top it off! Highly recommend!“

“Really great find in Boston! Super bar with bartenders who know how to generously pour. This was a return trip; my prior included dinner at a very reasonable price for some great Boston bar staples. Highly recommend Biddy's for anyone seeking a reasonably priced alternative in Boston. It's a dive bar, and one you will want to go back to.“

“This is my local spot. Love The Sevens.“

“Excellent vibe, great food selection and cold Guinness 👍🏼👍🏼“

“We had the Biria chicken tacos, ordered a 2nd round cuz they were so good! I had a strawberry margarita - was delicious. Vibe was great around 1100 after a concert at the House of Blues. Will def be back !“

“Had to visit as we were in Boston x“

“Harrington’s Pub is an awesome place to relax and enjoy great food and drinks! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is super friendly, and the service is always top-notch. Their menu has something for everyone, and everything tastes fresh and delicious. Definitely one of the best pubs around — highly recommend.“

“The Dooliner has a wonderful neighborhood atmosphere, great food and friendly service. Highly recommended!“

“everything was wonderful!“

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“Pizza, steak tips and CZB are top notch!“

“Landed in Boston, looked online for a local spot for fish and chips… 🤯 soooo good and the Holiday Mule has that ginger punch with a hint of cranberry! The kid with the hollow leg couldn’t even finish the steak tips! All the food was AMAZING!“

“Great atmosphere,great food,reasonable“

“Went to the Bell in Hand to have dinner with my son for his 21st birthday. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding and atmosphere is unbeatable. Pretty amazing getting to have a brew and dinner in America’s oldest tavern“

“This was a great pub. Very cozy and welcoming right from the start. Our primary bartender was smiles and hellos from the moment you walk in the door. We had some amazing food and drinks while visiting this wonderful establishment. I know without a doubt that this is on our list of favorites while in Boston.“

“Love the Town Tavern! The atmosphere is relaxing & comfortable! The staff is knowledgeable & attentive! The food is DELICIOUS! (And the portions are large). Highly recommend this restaurant!!!“

“Just had dinner with my friend Christine at the Mooring. Her Steak Tips and the entire meal was perfect and so was my Turkey Tip dinner. The server was very cheerful, friendly and took care of the entire bar, Drinks, Food, Keno everything! Absolutley awesome job. Compliments to the Chef, he apologized because it took a bit long but there was no need, It was delicious.“

“My nonprofit group enjoyed a private party at Tokenfire. The hot appetizers were a great start to the party, with meatballs, pork dumplings, the best brussel sprouts and savory flatbreads. We enjoyed the authentic Shepherds Pie, perfectly grilled salmon, and a vegetarian pasta dish. Dessert, including a fig bread pudding with salted caramel gelato and tiramisu was fabulous. The service was excellent and the ambiance was delightful. I hope to return when they have live music.“

“Good food, great drinks, good ambiance and the prices are very low“

“Fast, unique food and beers, open late, serves late…“

“Best wings and ribs I have ever tasted!!“

“In Boston during FB season and searched for a Packer Bar - BansheeBar kept showing up and when asking around they were the #1 recommended place. FUN atmosphere, met Packer fans from all over, bartender Joy was amazing and took great care of everything! Would absolutely recommend. BansheeBar Boston Packers Everywhere“

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“Great food. Awesome service“

“So great! Thank you for being the neighborhood friendly place you are to a family in need of getting out of the house. We really appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality. We’ll see you next weekend for sure! - Sara & Matthew West (cute son Graham)“

“I was visiting from New York and I wanted a Boston experience and it was exactly that. People were kind of abrasive but in a charming way. Great place to watch a game. And they had a jukebox so you can hear what you want. 10/10 would go again.“

“Best steak tips in Massachusetts“

“Best dive in Lynn.“

“Thank you for the lovely evening! A vibrant place in Bergamo Well done“

“I enjoy going to Costellos with my Fiancée“

“Even on a busy New Year's Eve, The Fed delivers great food in a welcoming atmosphere. On a very very cold night, formally-dressed grouos mixed with pajama-clad hotel guests, Each enjoyed a good selection of food and drinks- from kids cheese toasties to braised ribs with parsnip purée, roast carrots , arctic char, and grilled salmon with succotash- and no one seemed out of place. we miss the fish and chips, but we're consoled by the new and seasonal cocktails, and mesmerized by the bartenders who are beyond compare.“

“I Highly recommend The Viking Pub great food and awesome Friday nights Karaoke and Djing. Awesome time come and ask for DJ Flip“

“Pleasant dinner. Sweet waitress“

“Went out for suppa Friday night.Sat at bar and we had our beers and menu within a few minutes.Our cocktail server was named Emily.She was very friendly and energetic.We ordered the fresh cut buffalo chicken tenders.They were juicy, tender and pulled apart easily.Just enough heat to tickle ur tongue ,but not too hot to produce beads of sweat on your forehead.The Onion soup had lots of sweet onions, giving it a thick consistency and had two large croutons topped with Irish cheddar cheese. $7 dollars for this crock of soup,it was delicious.For entree ,I got beer battered fish.The haddock came out as a whole fillet.The batter was golden brown with a nice thin crust.The fish had a great flavor and flaky texture definitely fresh.It was so good.Came with coleslaw and a huge pile of fries.I saw a couple of pizzas come by me and they looked tempting for next visit.So over all it was a delicious suppa , service was excellent and the newly renovated place looks great.If you like to support your local neighborhood family run restaurants ,I would highly recommend! Enjoy“

“I love going to this place, and we always enjoy the food, service, except today I request a glass of water with lemon, and the waitress brought me a plastic cup with water and lemon, sorry I don'tdrink water in a plastic cup, so nicely I ask her to change it to a glass , and she was polite, no problem, but next to us was sitting two elderly couple that since we walk in they were very upset because we sit in the next table, and as I was asking the young lady for a regular glass ,this older lady was talking trush about me, and the fellow who was sitting next to me though that because we are Spanish,we couldn't speak English, he respond the lady that Ibwas trush, I respect people, we are educated, and I didn't said what they deserve to be told ,because my parents educated me, I was raised here in Massachusetts, and probably have more manners than this old cauple, they show their true color, racist, think they own every space in the earth, shame on them, if they are so afraid of Spanish people they should not go out of their shell, I been living in Massachusetts for 55 yrs. I don't need to feel uncomfortable in any public place because of few pigeons that cannot leave at home their racism, they are ridiculous, we are in 2023 United State is not only for morons like them, the restaurant is nice, and service is great, probably this young girl is new, don't know what happen, she was nice , but like always there are people that shoyld mind there own business.

Parking: Plenty of parking..“

“Great atmosphere. Fun place to have drink and meet nice people.“

“Chelsea Massachusetts is where the United States gave up...? trash city, trash buildings, but then I walked in for a beer....I forgot all about the mold growing in the department store door basement just 1 door down.....Awesome staff and cool vibes (deco)“

“Walker Memorial, constructed in 1916, is one of the early and most iconic buildings on MIT’s Cambridge campus, built in honor of former MIT President Francis A. Walker and designed in a classic neoclassical style that gives it a timeless presence along Memorial Drive. 

Normally, students find themselves here for a few classic MIT-only reasons:
1. Midterm and final exams at Walker Gym on the 3rd floor — a rite of passage for large classes and a great vantage point for people-watching when you finish early. 
2. Events in the grand spaces like Morss Hall on the 1st floor — where lectures, mixers, cultural celebrations, and student group showcases bring the building to life. 
3. The beloved Muddy Charles Pub tucked into the 1st-floor corner closer to the river — an unbeatable spot to unwind after problem sets, especially with a view of the Charles. 

There are no restrooms on the first floor, they’re in the basement and up on the third, so plan your coffee breaks accordingly. But part of the fun of Walker is discovering its quirks: climbing up staircases past banners, finding that secret meeting room tucked away on 3F, or just lingering in the main entry hall framed by tall murals. 

If you’ve got the luxury of a spare afternoon and no pressing psets, Walker Memorial isn’t just a building — it’s a place to explore. Between the echoes of conversation in its high ceilings, the student radio station humming in the basement, and the corner pub views over the river, it captures a bit of MIT’s community spirit like no other spot on campus.“

“Fantastic brunch! Great service.“

“I had your steak tips for the first time, and I could not believe the size of them!!!!!!!!! I am going back for seconds, thirds, and fourths!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Great drinks! Relaxing atmosphere!“

“When my uncle passed away, he left clear instructions that he did NOT want a traditional memorial service. He wanted his friends to get together and have beers. Joe and the other owners COULD NOT have been more accommodating. They helped every step of the way through this challenging time. They are incredible people, and I could not be happier with how the event turned out. I will be a lifelong supporter of Distraction, as will every single person who attended that evening. I can not thank them enough.“

“My wife and I live close by and really love this place. Great food (including delicious daily specials), a very nice rotating selection of draft beers, and reasonably priced mocktails. The kitchen closes late, which is also a big plus. What we most love, however, is the atmosphere. The staff has always been very welcoming and nice to us. In fact, we had to evacuate our building quite late after a fire broke out a few weeks ago and they kindly offered to shelter us until we found somewhere to spend the night. No wonder why we keep coming back :)“

“gr eat food grade service“

“Great atmosphere and great folks working there!“

“Hogan has made Napper Tandy, Roslindale, a very community friendly place, from his friendly, witty banter to adding atmosphere with special lighting and with flowers adorning the bar.
Morgana, one of the mixologists, is very talented creating interesting and fun cocktails.
I feel like Norm from Cheers when I go to Napper because they remember my special cocktail and don’t even ask what I’m drinking.
Thank-you Hogan for making this a friendly local pub to visit.“

“Love the vibe! Great place to just get a drink, or eat to your heart's content. I have been holding Twisted Networking- Somerville, MA for a while in the side room- awesome! #askjo“

“My wife and I were in Boston for 3 days this weekend , and we found this place on our second stop. As soon as we walked in there, we felt the amazing atmosphere of all the people around. We also met some amazing people who we invited to sit with us because the place was a 100% full. They happen to be from Australia, even though the guy was originally from Boston. We had an amazing dinner and appetizers on the first night there. And then the next day we came back for lunch and had an amazing bartender named Ro. And if that wasn't enough, we came back Sunday morning for breakfast. as far as I can see, this is the only place to go if you are in downtown Boston, hands down. We also loved the live music. Clete Boothby Conway, NH“