snowy day in Boston. stopped in Donovans for a beer. nice quiet dive bar. good cold beer.read more

At Donovan's bar in old Beantown, Higgins keeps spirits up…read more(and down). With one hand pouring, one hand free, To shoo off drunks or tap the tree. He'll sling you whiskey, chase with stout, Then laugh when you forget your tab's about. A storyteller, sly and quick, He'll trade your woes for a dirty trick. So bang your mug, let the rafters shake, For Higgins pours more than your liver can take.

Cheap drinks and food, great atmosphere, and an sardine staff…read more This place is poppin' to say the least. It's always busy but for good reason. They have basic, but decent bar food. I didn't get any food but it looked and smelled good. They seem to specialize in hamburgers. The drinks are really cheap. I had seven imported beers (Heineken) and my tab was $31. Not sure about the cocktails. The best part of this place is the vibe is so fun. It's a great neighborhood bar with an awesome staff.

This is a typical dive bar with typical bar food. Food and drinks reasonably priced, shots a bit…read morehigh. Had the chicken Ceasar wrap; tasted more of the fried batter than chicken.

Our hotel was right across the street from this bar so we had to give it a go our first night…read more Now this was a beer and Jack slinging bar. The jams were jamming and the crowd was ever so changing. We sat at the bar for about two hours and saw 3 separate crowds come through. Nice little cozy bar for anyone who wants to pop in to catch the game and have a cold one.

Classic dive bar and I love it! We really wanted to explore and see what we could find for some…read moredrinks after dinner and a local bartender at another bar said we should go here and it reminded me so much of other dive bars we have at home. Though they did not have too much variety in terms of drinks and the place itself was really small it was still a good spot to end the evening at!

Cool Irish pub with a good beer list, and some decent pub food. They have live music on occasion. I…read morestopped by during a busy time of the day just to grab some food and a quick drink. Service was great, the staff from the door guy checking ID to the bar tenders were friendly and helpful. If you're looking for something to eat there's a decent chance you can get a table or spot at the bar without too long a wait like you'll come across at most restaurants in downtown Boston.

I ordered a beer by having the bartender surprise me and they made an excellent choice! The…read moreinterior of this bar is so beautiful. If you have the chance, do a little wander and admire the floor carvings and the bar. I asked one of the workers, (Sean I believe? He had a long grey beard) about the history of the building and he was a delight to speak with. They had live folk/irish music starting at 9 and that was very enjoyable too!

What a great place! Old school Irish Bar that was clean and welcoming…read more Our waitress was super lovely and helpful. We had beers, Guinness Guniess cheese, and a lovely pretzel. It was doughy, hot, and delicious. For lunch, we had fish and chips. They were perfectly made with a golden beer batter, and the dip was packed with dill flavor. My wife had the sampler with soup, Sheppard's, and chicken pot pie. She loved each and had leftovers. It was the perfect first stop in Boston on this trip. We'll be back again.

Sensational pints poured by native Irish bartenders - perfect temperature, head white clean as a…read morewhistle, perfect thickness and stays true throughout, bitterness somehow deleted, and domage like I haven't seen elsewhere. Classic Irish pub in city center - always a pleasure.

I don't think it's a thing, maybe we got lucky. But Monday Night Karaoke is a thing here. Here was…read moreour experience on around 9pm. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking. It can be pretty tough finding something so good luck. Seating: It's 3 floors of vibes (depending on the day) but this is no hidden gem, if you're looking for a local vibe, check this place out. Vibes: The nice touristy side of Boston, walking distance to a few scenic things. As for the spot, think Irish bar meets full-on nightlife energy. One floor might have karaoke, another has DJs, and another is just people vibing with drinks. It's lively, a little chaotic (in a fun way), and definitely a younger crowd energy. FOOD/DRINKS: Drinks are solid and pretty affordable for Boston, which is always a win. They've got everything from beers and seltzers to margaritas and cocktails. This isn't a craft cocktail lounge--it's more of a "grab a drink and keep the night going" type of place. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I needed water and they provided it, no problem! TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I didn't expect to have so much fun on a Monday night (the singing, the crowd participation, the dancing). What. A. Vibe. Maybe I got lucky but I hope you get this experience when you stop by.Fun, high-energy, and perfect for a night out with friends. Not the place for a quiet drink--but if you're trying to turn up a little and keep things moving, this is a solid stop in Boston. TIPS: *They seem to have something going on every night so check their website!

This was a fun bar to go to on St. Patrick's Day weekend. There are three different floors so you…read morecan choose the vibe or music scene you're looking for. They have various weekday specials to draw people in and it gets pretty packed on the weekends. I would go again.

The corner pub has some of the most sociable, real and caring employees I've ever had the pleasure…read moreof meeting. 8/5 stars for Madi and John

Walked in and immediately felt at home. Very reasonably priced. Wonderful comfort food…read more Exceptional service with sarcasm and a smile. I wouldn't want it any other way.

I visited Sissy K's on a bustling Sunday afternoon. The bar is a low key spot with a mixed…read moreclientele - right near Faneuil hall, it Attracts a good variety of tourists and locals and is very child friendly. Maybe too much so for my taste as there were a bunch of 9-11 year old's playing slide whistles during my meal. My server was helpful and accommodating, and I appreciated that she seemed to be the only one serving in the entire place. However, things were a bit slow, and my party waited quite a while at each step of the meal - it felt like it took a while for my food to arrive in particular. That being said, once the food arrived, I was pretty pleased. I had the caprese flatbread, which was delicious, crispy, and rich. I also had a watermelon jalapeño margarita, which had great flavor but not too much spice. I will definitely return here, but probably on a weekday when there are fewer children around.

Firstly, our server Christina was really so sweet and nice…read more The place was not packed, and reasonably priced. It did smell a little funny though walking in, but it's an old building. Seating is pretty much all high top, and there are multiple levels. A few chairs to sit at the bar as well. The Mac and cheese was good. However the beef torta was lacking flavor and my fries were barely warm. I did like how they crisped the cheese though.

The Green Dragon Tavern is along Marshall St with all the other historic restaurants and taverns…read morefrom the Revolutionary times. Except The Green Dragon is a phony. A big fat phony! The original Green Dragon Tavern was torn down in 1832. This place opened in 1993. That's 33 years old. My dad has socks older than that. So why still 4 stars? Well, the service was excellent, the beer selection was decent and the burger I got was fantastic. The Joseph Warren burger. It had Swiss cheese, sauteed onions, and bourbon bacon jam. Delicious! Moral of the story; if you are going to be a phony then at least have a good burger, cold beer and good service.

Stopped in to get out of the 93 degree weather…read more Friendly staff and seems like a good place to hang out. We just got a beer and sat for a bit.

Tonight was my first time dining at Bostonia Public House and I'm already looking forward to my…read morenext! The restaurant itself had a warm, welcoming atmosphere and the food was delicious. I went with the classic BPH burger, but am eager to try many of their other dishes like their fish and chips, southwest salad and Shepherd's pie in the future. They truly had something for everyone on their menu as the friend I was dining with is vegan. She went with the eggplant and tahini dip and veggie burger. Their desserts were to die for too! What really sold me though was how friendly the wait staff was, and how quickly everything came out. I'd highly recommend!

It was a nice day so we took advantage of Bostonia's outdoor patio seating. Great view of the local…read morearchitecture and people. SERVICE: Great! Our server was outside frequently checking on us and got us our food and drinks quickly. Very friendly! FOOD: Our lobster rolls were very tasty and the food was very fresh. We got a free Arnold Palmer by mistake and it tasted great too! Had a great time here...would try again when I'm here in Boston.