50 Best Beer Bars near Somerville

“Food and service are excellent!“

“Good location in Davis Square“

“Wow! I am no vegetarian but this place is great! The impossible burger was great and the fries were delicious (especially the dill pickle sauce). I'm gonna have to try other sauces next time!
Located in Bow Market so the courtyard is super nice in the summer.“

“First time there the food was great would recommend to anyone who is in Boston.“

“Had an hour to burn and found this local brewery.
1. Variety of beers. The pumpkin beer was a win!
2. Nice place to chill out - alone or with friends.
3. Cafe operates separately inside the brewery. Food is good and hand held.
4. Patio seating, too.
Support your local brewer!“

“So happy they opened in the Seaport area.“

“Simulators are legit and it feels like you are outside playing on the actually course you've selected. It's a nice vibe and a great bar to watch games or golf on and the pizza is amazing. (get the sweet heat, it wont disappoint) They also offer leagues and spots for parties/events. If you're looking for a spot to work on your game this winter, grab a beer and watch some sports I highly recommend Birdie Bar!“

“Excellent food and brilliant staff. Turned a bad experience of being stranded due to a cancelled flight into a much brighter evening.“

“Went there for lunch and did not disappoint! Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque, best I’ve had in a very long time.“

“I have lived in the Boston-esque area for twelve years and have eaten so many good meals, but the fish tacos here are the only meal I needed to have before my upcoming move out west(ern MA). Cocktails are fun and creative, service is 13/10, the XL portions of fries that require to-go boxes are the only fries I’ve ever found to reheat well, and if you’re lucky, Steve will be tending bar. I love going at the slightly quieter times but I’ll never gatekeep the euphoria experienced by a meal here. Bonus perks: Max & Chelsea have the best senses of humor, the murals on the patio are always amazing, the beer and wine selection are vast (also the mocktails!), and the decor always feels like your favorite “I Spy” book.“

“Wonderful food and great service in an amazing setting!“

“I don't go to bars much these days but came here for a live music event, the Nirvana tribute band and this place is awesome. The place LOOKS amazing, they had sports playing on a bunch of tvs the food was PHENOMENAL, you order and they text you when it's ready that was pretty wild to me, and the best part of all the amazing staff that was so friendly to me and my family members. Would highly recommend, the concert was AWESOME and would definitely come here again. Really memorable night. THANK YOU“

“Everything was great! Service and food was excellent!“

“We visited with ~20 friends this past Friday. They handled our group like champs. Food, service and drinks were all fantastic and expedited so quickly. I cannot sing their praises enough. Best nachos I’ve ever had.“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“500 Ocean is a beautiful property with some amazing amenities. It is in a great location, surrounded by ocean views, restaurants and very accessible to the T, literally right below the building. My husband and I had a great experience living here and had rarely any issues. The main issue we had at move-in was addressed and we were even offered a small gift for the inconvenience. I love the maintenance staff and they are always so pleasant and helpful. One of my favorite parts of living here was having an in-house fitness coach/ personal trainer- Cienna Jade! She is so amazing to work with and has really helped me along my fitness journey. It was so convenient having her come to the 500 Ocean gym, which is one of the best gyms I've seen in an apartment home. She conducts 1 on 1 sessions and will literally work with you on scheduling a time that's convenient for you as well as offering group or couple sessions! Overall, very pleasant experience!“

“Wow! This bar is absolutely magnificent. Milkie and Billy have the best, yet vibrant energies around as bartenders! I really recommend it.

Only downside, though, is that fries aren't included with burgers and you would have to pay separately.

Beers are $9-10 per pour, but that ain't stopping me from enjoying a Guinness. Not sure about cocktails. The atmosphere has such 80s-90s vibes that it makes you feel very comfortable. There are regulars here, but that won't even stop you from having a good time.

Milkie and Billy are so kind, and willing to hear you out. Looking forward to coming back again!“

“If I could give an extra star for service I would! When making the reservation, the restauant was told that someone with celiac would be dining. The first time the waitress approached the table, she asked who is celiac and talked me through their menu and protocols. I felt completely comfortable eating here as they were very knowledgeable and take precautions seriously. There is also a dedicated GF fryer, yay! I had the thai coconut cod and it was wonderful! Wish I lived closer, I would definitely go back.“

“I love wicked craft ❤️! I love decoration ! they’re all so kind and they make the best cocktails“

“Lots of fun it was a great time“

“We had so much! Our instructor was John! He was super chill and informative! We will definitely be back ❤️🪓“

“Food was awesome and Zach was awesome with helping suggest us some appetizers and places to visit as out of towners!“

“Disappointing is an understatement. Our server was not friendly, but whatever I can live with that. What I can't live with is not checking in on our table for 40 mins. This is no exaggeration, I had to flag down a different server 2x before our server checked in. That said the food was fine and the cocktails were very good. The server did comp my 2nd drink after I waited 15 mins for it to arrive after ordering, but there was no recovering from our disappointing experience.“

“Four Piece Suit is what makes it worth visiting! We have been following them since the 90s, when they were playing music in Tam O’Shanter pub in Brookline, MA. They gathered a huge crowd the day we saw them for the first time. We were fortunate to get in the pub because they were so famous.“

“I just Love the New Republic great atmosphere amazing food great drinks beautiful vibe“

“Great open space with a patio area and a rooftop area. The craft brews are great and the charcuterie options were spot on.“

“We ordered a Superbowl buffet! Wow! Everything was outstanding! They fought over the leftovers“

“First time here but definitely not my last. Came for lunch with friends and we were all very pleased with our food and drink. Vanilla iced latte, hibiscus refresher, onion dip, chicken sando, Italian sausage sandwich, and the smash burger. 10s across the board“

“Great food, reasonably priced!“

“Came here prior to a night out and so glad we found this place. Quality food and incredible cocktails at a reasonable price. Vibe and service is outstanding. Cassie and Kyle made our nights! Will definitely return any time we’re back in Allston.“

“Los Sugar Kings were fantastic, and the atmosphere at Lou’s was excellent. The music and overall vibe honestly made up for most of the experience, and I would definitely come back.

Unfortunately, our service from Nicole was the weak point of the night. She repeatedly checked in every few minutes asking if we were ready to order, which started to feel pushy rather than attentive. Later, she dropped off the check and, when she came back and saw that I hadn’t put my card down yet, she visibly expressed frustration.

It was only around 9 PM and the night was still getting started, so there really didn’t seem to be any need to make us feel rushed. Instead of being able to relax and enjoy the evening, I found myself feeling anxious, like I needed to hurry so our server wouldn’t get annoyed.

That aside, Los Sugar Kings were great and the atmosphere was excellent, which is why I’m still giving Lou’s four stars.“

“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!“

“never had a bad bite here. Their ramen is killer. Tiny place, but worth waiting for a table!“

“I’ve been here many times, and last night was great. I was served by Vee. he was very welcoming, helpful, and always smiling. I accidentally pushed my glass off the bar, and he handled it so professionally and didn’t even charge me for it. I really appreciated his kindness and positive attitude.
However, my experience the week before was different. The female bartender (with the big glasses) served me with a bit of an attitude. never introduced herself! You can’t feel that she doesn’t like the job…When I asked if I could borrow an iPhone charger since my phone had died, she told me to go to the front desk. The response felt a little dry and not very friendly. no problem if no charger is available, but I think it’s a good idea to leave one or two chargers at the bar since most of the people have an iPhone.

Overall, I enjoy coming here, but service consistency definitely makes a difference“

“3.8 rating is criminal...4.4 at least! Ordering both food and beverages is as soon as many other places, however, where do you know what time you get your drinks much quicker here than most. The beer selection is on point and the staff is always current on what's available or 86'd. Bonus it's great to show up here when there's a band playing next door.“

“Great beer and fun atmosphere great bar tender Phil!“

“I think they changed the recipe of some of their items from last year. The steak egg rolls were way too much breading and the meatloaf sliders which were my favorite dish last year I didn’t like as much either. The sauce was sweeter last year and the bun was too big this year. I used to come here every Saturday to watch football. I came yesterday for the first Saturday for college football season. I may not come back. I wish they had not changed their recipes. The burger was still really good and the Nashville hot chicken was also delicious. The fries are resplu good too. The cookie dessert is fantastic too. If I do come back I just won’t order those items they changed last year. Overall I give them a 4 stars.“

“I give this restaurant 5 stars ⭐️ We actually came here to the Four points Sheraton hotel because my husband has doctors appointments nearby. The reason for the five stars is first the ambience of the restaurant was on point and comfortable not to pretentious . We were met by the hostess and she said we could sit wherever we wanted as it was a Monday evening (early ) We started with a Guinness for my husband and I wanted a red wine . The waitress recommended a wine that was very popular Valentines evening and I wanted a Malbec . She brought me a sampler of both and then decided to go with a Cabernet on the menu and thanked her for her recommendation. We started out with the wings that were cooked to perfection along with a mesquite bbq sauce . My husband and I both ordered the Bishop Burgers . He ordered it medium well with Swiss cheese and regular fries and I ordered mine medium with Cheddar and their specialty Rosemary fries which were heavenly . This restaurant is part of the restaurant but separate. It’s a well known restaurant in the neighboring city where all walks of life go to . Jeff the owner also came by to say hello and to make sue everything was to our satisfaction. A+ all around“

“Great food and drinks! Our waitress Christen was very friendly and attentive. We’ll be back!“

“Great music, great food and the perfect late night atmosphere!“

“(Translated by Google) The best place in the chelsea area. A friendly environment to spend with your friends, partner, or a hunting night. If you visit the city of Chelsea, you cannot miss going through the hottest bar in the Latinos Falcon area. Good music and a 100% Latino atmosphere.(Original)El mejor lugar en el área de chelsea. Un ambiente amigable para pasar con tus amigos, pareja, o una noche de casería. Si visitas la ciudad de chelsea no puede faltar pasar por el bar mas prendido del área Latinos Falcon. Buena música y un ambiente 100% latino.“

“Solid food, generous portion sizes, and excellent service (even during the busy hours). That said, their floor space is poorly designed with very little space at the front of the restaurant and the waiting area/countertops by the bar. Be prepared to wait and rather uncomfortablly during busy hours, as people often need to use the restroom while passing you by, so you have to lean back often to give space 😂“

“Disappointing is an understatement. Our server was not friendly, but whatever I can live with that. What I can't live with is not checking in on our table for 40 mins. This is no exaggeration, I had to flag down a different server 2x before our server checked in. That said the food was fine and the cocktails were very good. The server did comp my 2nd drink after I waited 15 mins for it to arrive after ordering, but there was no recovering from our disappointing experience.“

“I had the opportunity to enjoy lomo saltado and chicharrón with tostones at "El Kiosko." The flavor combination was exceptional, highlighting the juiciness of the lomo and the crispness of the chicharrón. The presentation was impeccable, and each bite reflected the attention to detail in the kitchen. I definitely give it a 5/5. A highly recommended culinary experience.

I had the opportunity to enjoy a plate of lomo saltado and chicharrón with tostones at "El Kiosko". The combination of flavors was exceptional, highlighting the juiciness of the loin and the crunchiness of the pork rinds. The presentation was impeccable, and every bite reflected the attention to detail in the kitchen. Without a doubt, I give it a 5/5. A highly recommended culinary experience.“

“The place had a great ambiance, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was exceptional – I tried the pizza, pasta, and salad, and each dish was delicious. The pizza had a perfect crust and flavorful toppings, the pasta was cooked to perfection, and the salad was fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this restaurant for a delightful dining experience.“

“Fantastic experience and lived up to the hype! Honestly loved the apps more than the entree. Aloo chaat chips were so good. Our server Gianna was also amazing. She made our date night out without baby so special! Even gave us a comp cookie ice cream dessert which was soooo good! Vibe and live jazz music was great too.“

“Went to eat before a comedy show and ordered the classic burger and a Harpoon.

Walked in with no expectations and service was attentive, checked in promptly, made sure I had water when I didn't ask. Bartenders were very nice.

Burger was very juicy and better than some of my go to spots for burgers.

I also came in to eat at 5:00pm on a Friday and it was very slow/quiet.“

“Honestly a really nice place. The food was good I just didn’t think it was that special! The service was great! I do hate when a tip is automatically added but we were 4 adults and 2 kids so understandable! The guacamole was not anything special! The Mexican corn was pretty good! We had a margarita pitcher and I will say they were generous with the tequila which was great!

I would stop by again if I was in the area!“

“Stayed in Brookline for the week and ended up here by happenstance my first night there. One of the best pubs I’ve ever been to and some of the best food I’ve had in a long time! A big shoutout to Greg’s mom for the beef stew🤌 Whether you’re there for a great pint, to catch a game, or just some good craic, Hamilton’s is the place to be. I’d fly back to Boston in a heartbeat just to eat here again.“

“Very good food nice and fresh“