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    Michael's Bar

    3.8 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Michael's Bar. The most authentic neighborhood dive bar left in Boston.

    The best dive bar in Boston. This place is one of the last authentic neighborhood dive bars in the Boston area. The type of place where regular people hang out, play pool, play darts, friendly people mostly, good people. Great dive bar music is always playing, and the bar tenders are always joking around. Always a couple of Irish guys hanging out, having a pint. You will feel like part of the neighborhood. Great place.

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    It's the perfect representation of a dive. A dive excludes 5 star service, so don't expect it.

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    3 years ago

    Pool darts and friendly bartender. Its a dive bar and worth a visit if you are looking to get out of the house

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    7 years ago

    Best dive bar in the city, hands down, three dollar bottles domestic, you can't beat it

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    Tavern at the End of the World

    Tavern at the End of the World

    4.2
    (286 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Food: Delicious. Good burger and sandwich. No wait on food. Fresh and hot…read more Service: Bartender and server. Very nice and attentive even though he had a full bar. Ambiance: Cozy and fun.

    Imma keep it all the way 100 and just say that pubs like this one, usually make me uneasy. IYKYK…read more This spot looked exactly like you'd expect an Irish pub to look like: old wooden seats, dim lights, a little worn down, with lights strung up inside. But it was super clean and had a genuine, chill vibe. To my surprise, every single person there -- from the staff to the patrons -- was incredibly friendly and warm. It caught me off guard how kind and attentive everyone was. The service was EXCELLENT , and I'd easily give five stars for both cleanliness and hospitality. As for the food, it was okay. I ordered the calamari, and it was decent. I should have tried the spice bag because the folks seated next to us ordered it and it smelled delicious! The espresso martini was absolutely bomb, and everything coming out of that kitchen looked and smelled great. The service and atmosphere made the experience memorable. I could definitely see myself going back for a couple of drinks or to catch a game -- especially because it felt good to be treated with such genuine warmth in a space where I didn't necessarily expect it. I think our server was Samson, maybe, and someone else served us, I didn't get his name- but thanks for your hospitality.

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    4.4
    (459 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

    I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

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