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    Crow's Nest

    3.9 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveHotels, Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    The book with memorabilia
    Christie L.

    Okay, besides the part that it is associated with a movie, this really is a locals pub and they made us feel right at home. The beers were reasonably priced, the people definitely like talking to the visitors and it takes you back to the old school pub atmosphere. I doubt much has changed here in a long time, which is what makes it perfect! Love that they really do want the memory alive of their lost loved ones and make an effort to talk to anyone that comes in. What a great remembrance and love to a great town and people. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!

    Luisa C.

    I stopped by because I wanted to know about how was the place from the Perfect Storm. I was disappointment no menu therefore no food. So I took some pictures then we left. I thought it was a regular bar with food.

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    Wayne L.

    Came here with a friend because he knew about the movie history. It's a good dive bar. The people are friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. If you're looking for a place where the beautiful people go, this isn't it.

    Crow's Nest, Gloucester
    Bruce K.

    For me, this was a dive bar. Sure, it's the bar from "The Perfect Storm" and it was cool to get here but it's a dive bar. I landed here during some sort of celebration and since I'm not involved with whatever that was, I enjoyed my cold beer and headed onwards. The bar has photos and tributes to the locals who lost their lives at sea. If you're a fan of the movie, this is a must see. [Review 18592 overall - 1174 in Massachusetts - 2114 of 2022.]

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    Nick G.

    Came here because this is the bar of the move "Perfect Storm". Very interesting to see people drinking at noon. lol. It is Boston though. Just came inside to see the cast members photos on the walls along with the people who lost there lives at sea. Highly recommended

    Stuffed clam
    Chris A.

    Famous for movie buffs . Stop by and see the great photo albums . There are many locals inside , they don't bite , they are actually extremely pleasant . Typical bar atmosphere with nice cold beer . I recommend trying the stuffed clams , they are very flavorful and full of real clam pieces .

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    L J.

    Great establishment. Wonderful mix of locals and tourist visiting due to the film, The Perfect Storm. The bar pays tribute to the locals that have been lost at sea with pictures on the wall. Atmosphere is great.

    Bar tender on right really nice
    Terri F.

    We had a great time at The Crow's nest. Great fun with locals at the bar, Keno. Had a reservation for a nights stay. Bar tab and room included in one tab. : ) Def will be back.

    Ian W.

    Tharr she blows! It's the Crow's Nest of Gloucester!!! The Crow's Nest was depicted in motion picture "The Perfect Storm" filmed in Gloucester. The real Crow's Nest is located along Main Street and the Inner Harbor. Several celebrities have visited the Crow's Nest including Mark Wahlberg, George Clooney, Diane Lane, and Steven Spielberg. The bar atmosphere is dark and loud with all of the amenities of a good local dive bar including bar stool seating, framed pictures on the wall, internet jukebox, pinball machine, pool table, and Keno, which is frequented by locals and sailors alike-aaarrrrgh!! They serve lunch too! Besides the bar, the Crow's Nest offers some of the most reasonably priced lodging in Gloucester. My 2 buddies and I stayed here recently for only a mere $75.00 for one night, that's less than $30 per person in a very touristy area. The hotel staff even provided us with an extra cot, in addition to the two double beds. We checked into our "fine hotel" from inside the bar. There's no onsite parking, so we had to hunt for a parking space on the street. We entered the hotel through the rear of the building via a dark unlit alley. Did I say this place was a fine hotel?? What I really meant to say is that the Crow's Nest is a damn fine hotel!! - but only if you're wearing special beer goggles provided in the bar. Our sh*tastic room was above the bar and overlooked Main Street and the foggy harbor with many docked ships and boats. The "sketchy" room was crammed with 2 beds and a cot with sheets, 20" TV with cable, bathroom with tub/shower, extra towels, little soaps, and a couple of lights. The trim was very worn out and the room also had a drop ceiling with tiles. There was no A/C in the room, so the windows were open with the aroma "stench" of the sea breeze which filled the room. My buddies stretched out on the beds chilling out before our "pub crawl" and began wondering if there was any "pirate's treasure" hidden up in the drop ceiling since the ceiling air vent was bent and not working. They decided to take some peeks in the ceiling. Let's just say they found some very interesting "surprises" leftover from some of the previous guests and leave it at that! After our "pub crawl" through G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S Gloucester, we turned in for the night at our "far from first class" room. I decided to rest on top of the bed with my own bedsheet, which I brought with me. I wasn't taking any chances here! Since I was the DD (had minimal drinks) and sober, I did not get any sleep because I was a bit creeped out by the room and it was next to the very busy Main Street with large loud trucks passing by all night. My buddies were wearing those special beer goggles and were so wasted from a long night of drinking that they didn't give a "flying flip" and crashed under the filthy covers and bedsheets and passed out very quickly. Ewwww!! Just picture a double vision of Homer Simpson (Mmmmm, beer..drool) and Barney Gumbel (Belchh!!) passed out. They slept right through all the loud outside commotion. In the morning, I looked outside the window and there were flocks of seagulls were flying around, making lots of noise, and making the harbor and cityscape look even more beautiful than ever, and where are the crows? This place could be nicknamed the Seagull's Nest. We left the keys in the bar, got some coffee at the Lone Gull, and got the heck out of Dodge in the Ford! Would we return to the Crow's Nest? Definitely! The bar has a lot of character, but skip the hotel unless you are really, really desperate or you're Drunky McDrunkerson! My buddy's pickup truck is a nicer place to get some sleep. I'm being serious. All I can say is this adventure to the Crow's Nest was an unforgettable experience! Bar: 3.5 STARS (typical dive bar with Keno) Hotel: 2 STARS (very basic place to crash drunk, extra towels and soap) Location: 2.5 STARS (close to downtown, lack of onsite parking) Value: 4 STARS (priced right in a touristy area) OVERALL RATING: 3 STARS

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    As a female, not a place I'd feel safe at. They prioritize regular satisfaction Instead of costumer safety. Avoid.

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    Best value in town good music nice people keno subshop authentic can see the harbor kid cheap

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    great bar!!! service is personable & friendly and the ambiance is cozy and has a great location. would recommend.

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