The Dugout

The sil is such a vibe. It's a local dive bar through and through. It's got darts, arcade games, a…read morepool table, booth seating + high top seating, cheap drinks, the bar area when you first walk in is pretty low-lit (but then turn a corner and the darts room is a little toooo bright lol), apparently some nights there's live music in the darts room, anddd you get a cup of popcorn with your drink. So fun! Note: if you have an out of state license, you need a second form of ID.

Appears to be a cool dive bar/hole in the wall/watering hole. You'd think they do reasonable prices…read morewhich they likely have, just not for visitors. Vodka Red Bull $16!!! So i asked the bartender if this was the "soccer tourist" pricing upon immediately getting massive attitude. "A can of red bull is $5" he said. So are you telling me you charge $11 for a serving of vodka? I call BS on that. Is this how Boston wants to be represented! Shame on you!

Darts!

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Grainne O’Malley’s

4.3(129 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great atmosphere, drinks were good, servers attentive- better than your average bar foodread more

Had to go in there again it was so good the first time getting the steak tips cause when you get a…read moregreat state tip it is amazing and there's come with mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley. See like oh my God this is gonna be gross because so many places when you get a vegetable medley it's just like something out of a bag or whatever but you could tell these were actually fresh. The mashed potatoes are freshly made. It's seasoned. It's delicious. The calamari was great again. Everything I've ever had. There has been phenomenal. My friend Tammy loved her salad. She got steak tips added to it also had the chicken sweet potato bowl, which is phenomenal everything there is great. The service is always impeccable. The people there are so sweet. They're always accommodating great place to try plenty of parking in the area if you were in the brightener Brooklyn area it's a definite destination.

Shepherds Pie

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Clam chowder

The Washington Square Tavern

3.9(376 reviews)

1.7 mi

I so wanted to love the Tavern…read more Its a pub disguised as a restaurant. Though it does say Tavern in its name. First give away its not a restaurant -- they have no coffee or tea? None? Even a good pub has good tea. Next the noise level was about that of Park Square station at rush hour. You had to yell to be heard, and I am not deaf. Service was decent but certainly not great. Most of us had the baked cod with lentil and fennel. You received about 2 ounces of lentils and a bit of over cooked and tasteless fennel. The fish was decent though would have been better with a solid crumb topping. Pricing is aggressive even for Brookline. I would certainly come back for a beer with friends. I would not recommend sitting down for dinner.

Nice outdoor seating here during summer. Employees are friendly, great service. The ambiance inside…read moreis a bit dark. Menu was nice but I didn't love the food. Sweet potato fries were good though. Small menu.

Steamed PEI Mussels with Crostini

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The Publick House

3.9(1.3k reviews)

1.7 mi

The beer is cold, the food is great, and the staff is outstanding…read more I left my debit card behind one night, and the team at The Publick House mailed it back to me. In a world where customer service is disappearing, that says everything you need to know about Publick House. I've been coming here for years, and the people have always been friendly and welcoming. It's my favorite spot in Brookline to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and, for whatever reason, I seem to have a pretty good track record of sealing the deal here. Five stars. Easy.

Burgers fries, beer and moule frites only. Lord help you if you order anything else like I did for…read moresome unknown reason (I should know better). Place has really gone downhill over the years and I keep coming back hoping but sadly it just isn't coming back. :( Cool neighborhood bar still, go for beers but not the Publick House it used to be.

Inside ambience

Mussels

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Front of Publick House Burger

Harry's Bar & Grill

3.8(373 reviews)

1.7 mi•Allston/Brighton

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

As someone who does not go to sports bars often, this felt like a solid sports bar. It was very…read morespacious, with both a section of seats at and near the bar and an upper level of tables as well. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and several different games were being played on the many giant TVs on the walls (3 different college football games, a soccer game, and Cartoon Network). The highlight here was the food. It was reasonably priced, not too greasy, and delicious. Special shoutout to the glazed Brussels sprouts (sweet, crispy, and soft on the inside) and the chicken tenders tower (crispy, tender, and a fun presentation). A lowlight here was how our drinks kept almost falling off the table. It was nice that the tables were smooth instead of sticky, but we soon learned that all drinks should be kept on tables that weren't slanted at all, since they kept slipping towards the edge.

Only got drinks here, and the prices were cheap, and service was fast. It was springtime but…read moresomewhat cold out and there was a mouse inside. I probably wouldn't get food here.

Traditional Wings

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Bar view.

The Avenue

3.9(463 reviews)

1.3 mi•Allston/Brighton

Full bar

Sports on TV

We were visiting my brother-in-law in Boston and spontaneously visited The Avenue for lunch after…read moregetting a coffee nearby. We weren't expecting much, but we ended up pretty impressed! We ordered a bunch of shareables like wings, buffalo chicken dip, and cheese fries with bacon, and all were tasty. Great drinks too, and very reasonably priced! We'll be keeping them in mind for future visits!

Younger crowd. Went here for a beer and ended up trying their crunchwrap, which honestly exceeded…read moreexpectations. Their taps are on a wall

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The Last Drop

3.2(96 reviews)

3.1 mi

Ugh, I love the drop. Quirks and all! Since moving to the area it has become my new go to place for…read morea drink with friends. Everything is so reasonably priced for Boston. Unlike other bars, I don't find myself fighting and shoving to get a drink at the bar which is a huge plus. Even when basically empty is has the nice, cozy dive bar feel that I adore. My only complaint is that the dart boards aren't replaced as frequently as they should. There's nothing more frustrating than a good throw not sticking because the board is too worn!

Me and my dad had a great time in the last drop whilst on our World Cup visit with Scotland. The…read morelast drop was our local pub to where we stayed and the minute we got in , Will(our Irish/Celtic brother) made us feel as welcome as can be and helped us a bunch with local info. Made us feel right at home. Brilliant wee boozer in Brighton. Great Craic. And a great reception. Nip in here for a pint. Thoroughly recommend it

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Brendan Behan Pub

4.1(206 reviews)

1.9 mi•Jamaica Plain

A cute Irish pub in JP! We got an espresso martini (which didn't come in a martini glass like I…read moreexpected) and a local cider. Both were delicious. The bar is cash only and they have an ATM outside. Outdoor patio was plentiful and had large communal tables. Seating indoors is plentiful as well. The pub was always busy everytime I walked by in it in passing.

This is probably the ideal Irish bar. It's not over the top with shamrocks and goofy shit…read moreeverywhere. Just a great taplist, free popcorn, bartenders are awesome. Everything you want in a neighborhood bar.

Espresso martini and cider

Beers on Tap

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Model Café

3.4(147 reviews)

1.6 mi•Allston/Brighton

Went to Model Cafe recently with some friends to watch a drag show called "Splash Zone". The…read morebartenders were really nice and quick. Drink prices not bad. Drinks were really tasty and I appreciated the hospitality. The facility was also great -- super cute overall. Bathrooms were really cool with the graffiti and the circular build of the bar was unique. Also really appreciated the show -- some fantastic entertainers and I had a great time! Will probably be returning if more shows are held here.

Decent experience here - a small bar that was dimly lit and mediocre service. Folks working were…read morenot the friendliest, but relatively quick with the food and drink. Their menu had a solid variety of drinks and bar food - we ended up getting some tots to share and they were okay, hit the spot and not bad with portion size. Overall, I probably would not come back as the vibe was just not my cup of tea, but if you're looking for a decent sports bar, this spot wasn't too bad.

Tots

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The Tam

3.7(405 reviews)

2.1 mi

Everybody needs a great dive bar -- this is it! The Tam is everything a classic dive should be: a…read morelong, well-worn bar with comfy stools, plenty of standing room, and that no-frills Boston charm that makes you feel instantly at home. The drink selection is limited (in the best way) -- no need to overthink your order here. The bartenders are pros who've seen it all; they're friendly, fast, and take zero nonsense. Service is efficient, the crowd's laid-back, and the prices are unbelievably good for downtown Boston. It's the kind of place that doesn't try too hard -- because it doesn't have to. I love everything about this bar. A true Boston classic.

This is a place that is considered a local fave... or maybe a tourist trap with bartenders that…read moredon't know what the hell they're doing. I was in for a drink (Boston sour) and out as soon as I could finish it. Should be 3 main ingredients... whiskey, sour mix, and frothed egg white. It was heavily flavored sour mix. And cheap at that. No shaking (or even stirring) this cocktail. They seemed annoyed that even ordered it. And for $11- NO THANK YOU!!!! If you're visiting Boston-- don't waste your time. I'm glad I got out after 1 drink, and wish I didn't even waste my time or money.

Vibe

Darty time!

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David W.

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13 years ago

The drinks were cheap; however, they actually tasted terrible. In addition, the bartenders seemed very inexprienced. Their attitude wasn't good too and made my group feel like s**t. read more

Andrew S.

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19 years ago

The Dugout? Should be called The Shithole, 'cause that's what this place is. You'd find me drinking in the dumpster behind this place before you ever see me back there. read more

Robert M.

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18 years ago

Old , dirty, hole in the wall bar. Old , dirty bartender. But the beers were ice cold, and he kept em comming, and that made all the difference. read more

Samuel B.

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18 years ago

Where else? Here. There is nowhere else. Mid day, skipping English class. One week before finals. Here? Yes. Nothing to be done. read more

Lisa S.

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3 years ago

Is this still the place to go after a hockey game? It was a looooong time ago. Where do the students go to hang with the players?

Kevin D.

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13 years ago

The bartenders are not nice at all.

Annie L.

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13 years ago

The atmosphere is terrible.

Caitlin G.

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13 years ago

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13 years ago

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The Dugout - divebars - Updated September 2026

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