By far one of the best bars I've ever been to. The bartenders are super friendly and the regulars are pretty cool too! Good beer selection! No food, but who needs it? Jukebox is awesome! Very good time :) read more

Pro tip - in addition to pizza next door, they are totally cool with you having Chinese food delivered (which is open much later than the pizza next door.) The IV is always a good time. You always get a good buzz on and always meet some strange and interesting characters. read more

If ever there was a local watering hole in Boston, this is it. Authentic, spacious, good prices and perfect Irish atmosphere make Irish Village the perfect spot to walk to for a pint or a shot or just a friendly welcome on a daily basis. Frequented by actual Irishmen and women, the place still welcomes "an outsider" or any other local or visitor to pull up a bar stool and watch either soccer, golf or even the Red Sox. With plenty if seating a dartboard in the corner, take a break and visit Irish Village. read more

Great bar. Good for groups. If you get there early enough in the back is a cute area that fits about 8 people. Great juke box that have the misfits on it. Cheap drinks read more

Irish Village - Irish Pub Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great Irish pub had a wonderful time with the wife! Staff was friendly and inviting. Highly recommend

The Irish Village... this place has been around way too long. How does it stay in business? So depressing. Same 4 or 5 old guys out front having their smokes day in and day out, milking beers and being OVER SERVED. Believe me I work across town so I drive by and I have seen many guys literally falling over on the street and trying to stuff their key in their ignition. I guess the license board just looks the other way? Must know some of the D-4 boys I guess. Not that there is worse than that, but as for the place itself... I have questions about the owner (?). Fat bald guy. Lets just say... well... weirdo. Super unfriendly and gives girls kind of (more than kind of) the creeps. Its why most of the women in the area head to Deep Ellum, Devlins and The Corrib. Every place has a better vibe at about the same prices. OK Deep Ellum is a bit more expensive than other local places but the beers are better and they do have the PBR option I guess. Back to the "IV" they now call it. Ha. So hip! What happened to that heavyset female bartender from a few years ago? I will say to be fair... the place has gotten 80% better since she stopped stiffing drinks there. Hopefully her claddagh has finally been turned around and she is in a better mood? Not sure how you can screw up pouring a guiness but, she could! Yeesh. In summary WAY WAY to many other places in walking distance that are better in every single category. Sorry not a hater just curious how some places stay open. Cheers! read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night with some friends. I'd never been there before and was pleasantly surprised! Our bartender, Pete, was very nice and friendly Will definitely be back! read more

A solid relaxed bar, with a comfortable vibe. Also, anywhere with bantam cider on tap is a win for me!

5 stars! They've overhauled their beer list since my original review, and this makes this my favorite bar in Boston hands down.

This place still gets 5 stars from me (and my soon to be hubby). Thank you for being a stone's throw stagger home for us, for having affordable drink prices, a good wine list (half bottles--so cheap), for letting us bring in a couple slices from Brighton House, having staff for being friendly and attentive, having lots of TVs, and having comfy booths and seats. I do have to question the cash only rule seen posted in a recent review--I have been coming here for years and have always used my debit and credit cards. Maybe it is because they know me? Hmmm---doubtful! read more

I've only been once, but I'll definitely be going back. Everyone is very friendly. Excellent beer selection and supposedly the best Guiness pour in New England. If you're looking for a posh scene, this isn't it. But if you're ready to belly up to the bar with a good beer and a good conversation, you're all set! read more

Irish Village was one of the earliest stops of my DJ career and I spent every Friday night here for almost a year. It definately is not a DJ spot and I don't know why they kept having us back even though the regulars clearly didn't like us at all. In fact we were actually told to "stop playing black music" at one point, so clearly I was absolutely miserable by the end. The one redeeming quality is the staff who were always very sweet to us. Luckliy they moved us over to the much cooler and more fun Redline where I have been playing ever since. read more

Great place to visit on Friday nights after a long hard day of work. Buy a nice, cold pint of Guinness and just hang out and relax with friends. Perfect hangout place for friends to drink a few beers and have a good time! read more

I love, love, love this place. I'm sad that I didn't discover it sooner upon moving into Brighton. A big selection of beer for cheap. Love the ambiance, and the bartender is always super nice. read more

Local bar. Good for pregame to the city nightlife or to catch a game. Friendly staff. Drinks only, No food served but you can bring in something from the take out food around the neighborhood if you ask nicely. read more

One of the bartenders started double-dropping my and adding other drinks onto my tab. After going here several times with good service, this kind of treatment was appalling, I will never go back, and I suggest everyone avoid this joint because of this treatment. The bartender that was doing this was also pouring himself very heavy alcoholic drinks. It doesn't appear to be a rogue agent, but a condoned situation at the bar. read more

Went here for the first time last Friday night and liked it a lot. I wish I was in Brighton more because I'd definately come by. It's a townie bar but not the sketchy townies, more like actual Irish/old Boston people that are pretty friendly. There is also a jute box and they have cider from a Cambridge company. I like how the bar is circular so there is plenty of room to order your drink without having to fight for a spot. And the back area is great for a big party. read more

I've been here many times for after-work drinks and it is always a warm and inviting environment. I love that the drinks are reasonably priced, changed frequently so you get a variety of different beers, and well-studied by the bartenders so you can easily trust that you'll get a solid recommendation. This place is super casual and comfy cozy. I've seen people bring in food from other businesses, so you know the staff is laid back and just want their customers to be happy. read more

In Boston for the weekend. Bartender Pete is a gentleman, regaled old tales of our visits to Ireland, great night. Definitely stopping by the next time I'm in town. read more

After a grueling day at work, my two friends and I decided it was completely necessary to throw back a few and let the day unwind around us. Being in Brighton Center, our options were rather plentiful, with Green Briar, the Brighton Beer Garden, and Porter Belly's being right around the corner. After much deliberation, we sauntered down Market St. to the Irish Village, which just so happened to be the furthest bar out of all our choices. Once inside, we realized it really was a Sunday, with most of the place being empty, with a small section of the bar filled with a few locals. As I walked in, I got pretty excited noticing the Big Buck Hunter, as that is my go to drunk game. Although it was slow, the bartender was nowhere in sight, and didn't show up for about ten minutes. However, once back behind the bar, he was hastily taking our orders. Their options ranged from your typical Irish brews (duhr!) to your harder to find porters. Even though the liquor display glowed an amazing off blue, I decided to stick with beer. After putting a couple back, the ambiance of the place started to settle in, with the oak bar giving off that warmth that I look for. Adding to the atmosphere was the occasional selection from the jukebox that managed to pull me further in, ranging from Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak" to that obvious Dropkick Murphy's tune. The bartender wasn't one of those, "yeah I'll listen to your drivel" sort of guys, and kept mostly to himself, though he was certainly on top of things when it came to replacing our empty beer bottles with fresh cold ones. Though it's occasionally nice to find that bartender that doesn't mind talking your ear off, I definitely appreciate just being able to sit and enjoy the company of friends and the ambiance. While our day definitely got the ending it deserved and needed, I don't exactly see myself coming back to the Irish Village unless my day happened to end in Brighton Center. While the decor and layout was certainly inviting and warm, the crowd itself left something to be desired. I will certainly be back on a busier night to see if the vibe given off from the crowd differs, but until then, the Irish Village will rest as a decent memory. read more

My favorite bar in Boston. Lovely bartenders that always remember my husband and I. Cheap beer and regulars that mind their own business. Nice place to go on a Sunday afternoon! read more

My favorite place to go grab a beer after work and hang out with my roommates and our friends. Great bartenders and the bands that they have on the weekends are awesome. Recommend this place if you're looking for a great bar! read more

I lived in Brighton over the summer, and IV was about a 20 minute walk from my apartment. Despite there being numerous bars that were closer, I always found myself parked at the bar at IV. Why? 1) Cheap drinks/great selection 2) Warm, inviting atmosphere 3) Terrifically friendly bartenders 4) Enough TVs to keep you attention if you're there to watch something, but not too many to distract you 5) Killer digital jukebox 6) Friendly patrons 7) Always has a few people in it, but never crowded 8) They let you bring in food from the pizza place next door I'm sure there's plenty more, those were just off the top of my head. I was there my first night in Boston and my last night, as well and several dozen in between. I was almost always there by myself, but I never felt alone. This is exactly the kind of bar I want to be in all the time. The first thing I do next time I'm in Boston is head back to IV for a pint. Cheers! read more

The place to be for some nice beers on tap and a good atmosphere. The jukebox is awesome read more

Irish Village - Irish Pub Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Solid, solid Guinness. I used to live on North Beacon. Perfect neighborhood spot.

It's dangerous that this place is so close to my house. Great beer selection, outstanding bartenders, low prices, good crowd, nice music and tvs. If I'm not at work or home, you'll know where to find me.. read more

This bar is right near my new apartment and I will definitely be frequenting it! It was low key on a Saturday night which is great but they still had a dj who played a wide variety of music. The staff was very friendly and attentive overall low key casual local bar, and strong drinks! read more

This is an off-beat place, but overall I'm into it. It's definitely my favorite stumbling distance bar. It's affordable and has a great beer selection (notch, pretty things, oskar blues). bartenders can be hit or miss. some are great, others ignore you if youre not a super regular, typical small-town brighton. They don't serve food but you can bring some and they will even give you hot sauce. Buck Hunter, darts, juke. Love the nook behind the bar. The biggest negative is the music, like the sound system having a maddening buzzing sound or a DJ who sets up and opens his set with Mr. Jones (really?) Might be better off sticking to the juke (or hiring me). read more

I've lived on the same block as this pub for about a year and finally tried it out. After my first visit, I am bummed I didn't try this place sooner!!! It is such a fun, authentic atmosphere. The crowd seemed very friendly and laid back, and the bartender was very funny. The drinks were cheap too! read more

The Village has been a part of my life since my earliest memories! I remember the old village burgers and the 50 cent sodas! I've seen this place change from a dive to a hidden gem! If you wanna go to a relaxed, quiet pub where the people are friendly and the drink is cheap, then this is your bar! Women who don't want to be visually and verbally assaulted by drunk idiots, then come on down! Don't get me wrong, it's a bar there are idiots, but we look out for each other in here, from newbie to regular alike! I've worked here, I drink here, and I love here!!! Come on down and ask for me, I'm always around! Jody will always point you in my direction! read more

Atmosphere 4/5 Service 5/5 Prices 4/5 Cleanliness 3/5 Nice hole in the wall type bar that is bigger than it looks. Attentive bartender on a decently crowded night. I like the booths and the setup. Bathroom could have used a scrubbing but it wasn't gross. Would have been 5 stars but they don't serve food. I like to eat while I drink even if it's the most basic bar food. read more

Decent watering hole. This is where I get my Guinness fix and the service is always friendly.

This could quite possibly be the bar I have always been looking for. A medium sized bar with deep cherry wood and dark red curtains delight the sense of sight. The sense of sound is filled with standard top 40 songs, that are not loud at all. The bartenders are charming and Native Irish folk. They did run out of Sam White but I can't blame them. They had multiple stalls in the bathroom -- AND THEY WERE CLEAN!! The malibu and pineapple juice was the best I have ever had. I stayed there from approximately 9pm-11:30pm on a Friday night. Go here for beers, wine and cocktails. Keep in mind they do not have any food, just beverages which is something that most bars don't do anymore. According to my boyfriend, I got very drunk and annoying after imbibing here but it was a Friday night, can you blame me? I am a bit hungover now and found a few unidentified drunken bruises on me, but whaev the drinks and the crowd was good. read more

Typical Irish bar with not too much character. They've got darts for games. The place smells like a dive bar (stale beer). No food. Worth checking out on a bar crawl through Brighton/Allston, but wouldn't make this my main watering hole. Seems to be a hangout for Irish people. read more

great, classic irish spot with a big selection of beers. Great crowd and friendly service!

Great beer selection, fair prices, good jukebox, and I can walk home. No food, just beer. Mixed crowd, but everyone gets along, unlike some meathead fest downtown. read more

Sitting down over a beer and discussing topics is how many great ideas in politics have gotten started. The problem is, there are not the many bars that allow you to do this. Their focus is to squeeze every nickel out of you or to do cutesy stuff which is usually bothersome. Either they are pushing you to eat, want you to get up so they can sit someone else, have an annoying dj, trying to push their cocktail menu down your throat, or all of the above. The Irish Village does none of this and that makes it great. There is a decent selection of good beers and pleasant atmosphere. The staff is friendly, they do their job and are not whining or overly chatty, the happy medium (I don't know why this is so hard to find in Boston- if you don't like your job or field you have chosen then quit- stop whining so everyone in the establishment can hear you, you are doing no one a favor by working and making money with 9% unemployment) . If you are hungry- go to Papa Gino's and bring in your pizza to the Irish Village. You will have great pizza, great beer, and a nice place to enjoy both. Thank you Irish Village for keeping it simple. read more

Definitely have enjoyed my stops by the IV. I really like the vibe its very chill, my kinda place. Very solid beer selection and they even have Arrogant Bastard which is dominant and may be about the best beer name in the world. Barkeeps have been friendly and receptive to me even though I am not an attractive female with a large rack. I loved about every song I heard from the juke box as well, not to mention the nice array of flat screens for viewing ball games. This for me is always huge. My only knock would be on one occasion there was a real lack of chicas, which could have just been a timing issue. I need to go here more often! read more

It was fun and clean. Not as expensive as I expects though not a dive. Staff was friendly and service was good. Music was entertaining.