The Bebop sits near Berklee College of Music and combines the energy of an Irish pub with a live music venue, creating a lively environment filled with musicians, students, locals, and visitors. We walked into a space where the walls are covered with photos of artists and music memorabilia, while dim lighting, packed tables, and frequent live performances give the restaurant a distinctly neighborhood feel. Whether stopping in for a casual drink or staying for an evening of music, the experience centers around the performances happening just a few feet away. The menu leans heavily into Irish pub comfort food with generous portions and hearty classics. We tried the Guinness Beef Stew and the Shepherd's Pie, both of which delivered rich flavors and exactly what you would expect from a solid Irish restaurant. Other popular items on the menu include curry fries, clam chowder, burgers, and traditional pub fare designed to pair naturally with a pint. The comfort food favorites consistently stand out, while opinions on some other menu items may vary. Service is friendly and welcoming, even on busy nights when the venue fills up for performances. The staff handles both diners and music crowds with ease, helping maintain a relaxed atmosphere despite the constant activity. Live entertainment is clearly a major part of the identity here, with regular performances ranging from Irish sessions and jazz to open mic nights and other local acts. For a neighborhood pub near Berklee that delivers on both hearty Irish food and live music, The Bebop offers a warm, energetic experience built around community and performance. read more

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Authentic Irish pub owned by the same guy who owned the Burren and McCarthy's. I came here on St. Patrick's Day weekend and the place was buzzing. They had a bespoke menu for the season, and the place was packed. Nonetheless, they had a lot of support staff working the service was great. read more

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Horrible horrible food, vibes, service EVERYTHING. Why are the ratings so high here. It's like a dive bar with bad food and bad ambiance. We sat outside and waitress could hardly come out. We asked if fish and chips was battered fresh and she didn't know and had to check, Came on a Sunday and no Sunday roast, how do you call yourself a pub????? Got the shepherd pie left much to be desired. read more

The Bebop - Fish and chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What a fun bar. In a city with tons of pubs, The Bebop is a great option! I feel like their main draw is the entertainment - seems like there's always something going on there. The service and vibes were on par for what you'd expect at a standard pub. I didn't have anything to eat, but their drinks seemed pretty solid. Fun spot! read more

The Bebop - Exterior - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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They play music all week! Love the vibes! Great drinks! The place is crowded during the weekends. read more

The Bebop - Music - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Been here a few times. Today was horrible. Really really bad service. The bartender chose to empty the sanitizer as opposed to serve 4 different groups at the bar. When we finally got his attention he had to change the tape in the credit card machine before he could grab us a drink. I don't ask for much but come on now. read more

The service was good for a standard bar and the food was just OK. Came here for a country music night and there wasn't much space, so we were near the stage and the music was very loud. Students come to play music overall it wasn't a bad post-work spot. read more

The Bebop - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Still love this place all these years later! Great jazz brunch and Noreen is the best! We had so much fun! The Mediterranean platter is amazing and the limoncello spritz is so good and very refreshing for summer. read more

Lively fun bar with a live band playing. There is seating in an upstairs section and the main floor. Really enjoy their steak cut crispy fries. Solid place to grab drinks with friends read more

We stopped in here after the Boston Red Sox game to grab and beer and was not disappointed! The music is what attracted us to go in and it was a cute, quaint place that ended up having fantastic food. We weren't originally planning on eating unit we saw what everyone else was ordering and couldn't pass it up. We got the fish and chips which was perfectly crispy. I saw some others that got the chicken and Shepard's pie and everything looked great! read more

The Bebop - Beer-Battered Fish and Chips Dinner - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was looking for a quick lunch meal. Saw in Yelp good reviews for this place. The call chowder and the Shepherd's pie were both terrific. Nice and quiet and quick service. read more

The Bebop - Clam chowder - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is one of those challenging reviews. This place should be epic with its pub vibe and amazing music. It just falls short with a generous 4 rating. The music and atmosphere were the highlight and a strong 5. For pub fare, the food was a strong 4. The service is the biggest challenge at 2.5. The bar is simply understaffed and table service is limited. In the category of fool me twice, we had ordered a Guinness and a Jamison and we were given some Jack, honey or terrible alternative. For an Irish bar, that is just table stakes to be able to provide a beautiful Jamison's rather than some rot gut. But, after waiting 10 minutes to get the beer at the bar and then return to our table you don't have patience to check one of the staff consistently barrel through the space bumping me while other patrons didn't do the same. I just made it odd. He did apologize in the end. It was very good pub fair including an appetizer plate was just really well done. Nice plate of healthy nachos. Topped with chicken. For dinner the pesto chicken sandwich was really tasty, the steak tips were quality and reasonably priced value for Boston while the Caesar salad was fresh and good pub fair. The broccoli cheddar soup was good. The flatbread was what you would expect to get for pub fare. Overall, the food was solid. It has an Irish pub vibe. Great location, craic. You walk in, and the band is to your left. There were 4-5 people on a small stage with other people subbing in. Great eclectic music. On another visit, there's a traditional Irish, three person band. Really the highlight of this experience. read more

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Went to The Bebop on a random Thursday afternoon. Turns out that it was open mic night. There were maybe 3 or 4 people in the bar and one person, not untalented, playing guitar very loudly. I guess I can't complain but I could barely get my drink order in because of the noise. Laid-back, divey vibe with a kind of light Irish theme. A small second story with seating. Drink price very reasonable @ $9/mixed drink. I'd go back again, but maybe not on open mic night. I like to be able to hear myself think. read more

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So glad we found this Irish pub off boylston st. They pour an excellent pint of Guinness and cocktails are delicious & affordable - recommend their fall mule! Love how they have live music for most of the day. When they don't, they have a fire music selection (Noah Kahan, Lumineers). Love the vibe of this place!!! read more

This was my first time at the Bebop and I had no idea what to expect. One thing I did anticipate is that parking would be challenging (after all this spot is located in the heart of Back Back). Once we found a place to park, we walked a short distance to attend the Thursday night open mic and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is "Irish pub meets Berklee student hangout meets Townies" and it was all love when it came to the patrons. We heard some incredible performances, ate amazing food, and the female bartender was very attentive despite being so busy. The highlights of the evening were listening to Cornbread the Artist perform his catchy song, "Purple Dandelions" and eating the best pub food I've had in a long time. I HIGHLY recommend the fried calamari (it was cooked to perfection...tender and lightly breaded...served with banana peppers) and bbq wings which were also prepared really well. I have so many reasons to go back and I want to bring my friends! Why not five stars? The male bartender on duty was rude and had bad vibes...costing The Bebop that extra star. read more

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Really cute bar near Berkeley. Stopped by quickly before a show nearby. They have a stage for livr music and wlrrally cute decorations for Christmas. Service was very quick and staff were very nice, will definitely go again read more

The Bebop - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Back corner right next to men's restroom wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I made a reservation. After the first beers, we didn't get any service for 30 minutes. At that point, we didn't want to dine here anymore. Food might be good. I would never know. read more

The food and drinks are quite good! I would like to go back and try their brunch foods to see how they compare. Service can be hit or miss. If you're sitting upstairs you may see your server less often than downstairs. The ambiance is your typical little pub. Very tight knit and cozy. I will note that when I went it was comedy/open mic night and the performers were REALLY hit or miss. I would suggest going during regular hours or during a different event. read more

The Bebop - Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla and Sweet Potato Fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A good pub experience at the Bebop! We were visiting from out of town (first time in Boston) and this was near our hotel. They had live music at the front of the pub, and so we chose to go towards the back (upstairs). We got to enjoy the music while also being able to have a conversation (music was good but loud!). We grabbed a few beers (I tried a few of the local IPAs-- very good!) and some apps. For food, we got the sampler and some buffalo cauliflower. The sampler plate was delicious and would definitely recommend getting this with the curry sauce! The curry was the standout for sure. The cauliflower was good but I wish it had been roasted longer for a crispier finish. Overall good food and good service! read more

The Bebop - Buffalo cauliflower - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Come here for good vibes! The live music fills up the space and it's a lovely and lively environment to be in. We stopped by for Sunday brunch and when we looked at the menu we were super excited to see the affordable prices! The food itself was solid, I had the eggs benedict and they cooked the eggs perfectly! Their hollandaise sauce was also buttery and tasty. My only critique is on their service -- it took us (party of 4) a while to get seated even though there were lots of tables available. We were only noticed at the door once another party walked in. After we were seated, the table that got seated after us received their drinks and food a lot quicker than us, and we were the same party size. This wasn't something that ruined the experience, but it's definitely something my party noticed. read more

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Cute little bar with live music and decently priced beers. We popped in after dinner while visiting Boston and got so lucky with the musician that was playing that night. Bartenders were busy but attentive and there was a good selection of beers on tap. Tables were limited but bussed quickly. Great vibes on a Saturday night and a great place to hang out, have a beer and listen to live music. read more

Saturday brunch with live music was delicious. Great I got a chicken pesto sandwich on ciabatta chicken breast tender delicious corn fries huge potion got a Mediterranean life couscous Mediterranean salad plate was huge and delicious. Go you won't be disappointed.! read more

Sweet potato fries 5/5 I have never had better sweet potato fries in my life. Was pleasantly surprised. Would order it again and would come again to enjoy another live musical performance Came here excited to hear live music with a friend. You go in and seat yourself, a server will come around to ask you what you want to order. There wasn't room on the first floor so we sat at the second floor. Honestly, the best seats are at the balcony of the second floor since you get the best view of the live band. Only thing I would note is that its quite loud. Service was decent. We had to wave down our server a couple of times throughout the night, but it was quite busy at that time. Parking around the area is tough. Street parking only (unless you want to pay at a public parking garage) and you might have to walk a bit from where you park. read more

The Bebop - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Had to get dinner before seeing the dropkick muphys at the MGM arena. This Irish themed bar did not disappoint. This place was walking distance and received our order super fast. It is a perfect mix of lively and casual. Very convenient and delicious! read more

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Food is still only ok and service is marginally better - but still have to ask the bartender in an empty restaurant "I can I grab a table" BLT was decent not amazing. Lots of decent steak fries. Meh. read more

Excellent is an adequate term. When we arrived, we initially went inside. It was a bit noisy, so we moved to a table outside on the sidewalk. Great location to people watch. The location adjacent to Berklee, made for an interesting and varied street scene. Both of us ordered the same thing - fish and chips. Two nice sized pieces of, what looked like, haddock placed on top of crisp fries was delicious. The topper was a green side salad which was included. It came with tartar sauce, which I used solely for the fries, preferring lemon on my fish, that tasted home-made. Combined with good beer, highly enjoyable meal. And all a5 a reasonable price. Highly recommend! read more

This small joint was THE bar to be on a Sunday no less! They have a decent amount of beers on tap and in bottle. But the food... Their chicken nachos!!! Let's just say two people asking is enough to eat this! Sour cream, avocado, salsa, chicken, cheese... Grief. I was full looking at it! Service was wonderful and did I mention live performance?! You have to catch this place out of your in Boston. read more

Servers were very friendly. Vibe is fun. Food was excellent! I had the beef stew and it was perfect! Beef was so tender I could cut the big chunks with my spoon and root vegetables were cooked to perfection! read more

The Bebop - Hubby! - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a great place for live music - the Irish jam session was fantastic! Service was friendly, fast and helpful. Food was wholesome - everything tasted fresh made. Had the clam chowder (a cup was a meal in itself), the beef stew was tender and flavourful, Shepherds pie and tasty and served blazing hot. Definitely worth coming back to. read more

The Bebop - Bar decorated for Halloween. - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Warm and cozy Irish pub with live music 7 days a week. Most beer and wine with some cordials (no hard stuff). A few Irish beers. The Beef stew is fantastic, but it is mostly beef and not really any veggies. The bartenders are efficient and provide great service. Overall, a very cool spot to hang, eat, drink and watch some live music read more

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I've walked by this place a couple of times and my friends and I decided to go. We had a large group, 8 of us and I was able to make a reservation online. They had a large draft list and a pretty big menu as well. I was being boring and had the chicken tenders but all my friends' food looked so good as well. The chicken tenders were great. Our server was attentive and everything came out fast. They also have different music events throughout the week which I thought was really fun. read more

The Bebop - Chicken Fingers - Irish Pub Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's always a fun time at the Bebop! Have been a couple times for trivia (def reserve a spot or get there early because the space can be small and there's usually always a lot of people there) and I can say so far, it's one of my favorite trivia places! The questions they ask are a little more in reach than typical very niche obscure/ all about sport ones at other places! The ambiance is really cute with their lights and balcony space and they have live music playing all the time! Drinks are reasonably priced with so many options and their food is pretty standard but if you're crazy some Irish, it might be one of the closer places to get your fix! read more

Been here a few times already. Brought some friends here that didn't know about this place. A great place to hang out and listen to music. Servers are great and kind. Food is delicious. It's usually busy in the evenings so I recommend making reservations. read more

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I went here twice because I missed music the first time. It isn't a place that would blow you away but in my opinion the decor and vibe as well as the music (I would call it music themed bar) and tilted Irish, puts it different than so many replica bars you can see in Boston... I have traveled many at this point and I wasn't disappointed either time(aside from missing the music) *I did not eat but observed plenty of what looked like decent classic pub fare read more

I did not get the chance to be served in Bebop because of discriminatory policies that do not let Puerto Rican ID's in (even though we are a U.S. territory). The overall experience was horrible, even though I complied and was willing to show US passport, but still got denied. Would not recommend anyone international or from the US to go to this establishment. The only reason I was let in is because of we said it was a discriminatory policy to the white, bleached shaven head bouncer, but got denied any type of service. I have never received such hostile service in my time living in Boston, if I could give 0 stars it would be given to this establishment. read more

Came here during a music night, which was fun but it was very, very, VERY hot. I don't think the place had central air and if it did, it wasn't working very well. Food was okay. Drinks were okay. I think if I was still in college, I'd enjoy the vibe more but it was a lot for what was supposed to be a casual night out. Maybe I just wasn't in the right head space to fully appreciate it. I'll have to come back because I saw the cocktails menu on the wall above the door and I think that might change my mind. read more

Fish & Chips the best ! Celtic Music and the service was fine I really enjoyed it and I went alone read more

Great live music and pretty good food! Went after a redsox game and had a great time.

We were in town for Pearl Jam at Fenway, and The Bebop was right around the corner from our hotel (Citizen M). We stopped for a mid afternoon drink on Tuesday and the staff was so friendly, we stopped later the same day for dinner pre-concert. They had student musicians (Berklee school of music is across the street) playing both times we were there which was an added bonus. One girl's cover of Sarah Bareilles "Gravity" was sensational! We had the Guinness stew, clam chowder and steak tips for dinner and everything was delicious (and reasonably priced). Despite being busy with the show at Fenway, the food came out pretty quickly and the staff was on top of refilling drinks. The manager (Nori?) was awesome. Overall highly recommend, especially if in the Fenway area! read more

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Really cool bar featuring delicious bar food and nightly musical talent from local artists. Fish and chips plate was a great choice, service was friendly, excellent vibe, will definitely go back when I'm in Boston! read more

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