Really nice historical stop to come in to visit for a drink! You can find your basic drinks here and some specialty historical thee cocktails too. Inside, it really has that historical look to it and you can visualize those in the 1800s sitting around having a few pints. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern is along Marshall St with all the other historic restaurants and taverns from 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. read more

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

The Green Dragon Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

While in Boston, you have to visit the Green Dragon Tavern. After all, this is where the Sons of Liberty secretly planned the Boston Tea Party and was the Headquarters of the Revolution 250 years ago. Most of their menu plays off of their historic connection. Their Beantown burgers are all named after a historical figure: Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, John Hancock, etc. Their cocktail drinks are also revolutionary themed: Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's ride. To drink, I got the Boston Tea Party and my friend enjoyed the Dragon Seasonal beer, and we got the chowder fries to share. My cocktail was refreshing and the fries were different. Not bad, but it wouldn't be my first choice of appetizer to get in the future. But it was good to try. When in Boston...! I thought it would be mainly tourists stopping in, but there were some locals who came for drinks and dinner too. So much history behind these walls. The ambiance here is quiet and low key and the bartenders were friendly and cheerful. read more

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After a terrible experience at Bell in Hand Tavern, my mom and I came over to The Green Dragon Tavern and the difference was night and day. We were greeted immediately and everyone was very friendly. Drinks and food came out quickly, and the atmosphere was exactly what we were hoping for while visiting historic Boston. What I really loved was that this bar actually embraces its history. There are relics and historical pieces on the walls, and even the placemats share the story of the tavern. It genuinely feels like a historic spot with character and charm instead of just another modernized bar. Highly recommend if you want good service and an authentic Boston tavern experience. read more

Amazing Clam Chowder!!! The absolute best we found in Boston!! Came in for dinner with our in-laws. Traditional Irish Pub type spot. Lots of cool american history regarding this bar -- but I was a little disappointed the server didn't elaborate or talk about it at all! When I tried asking her about it a bit, she seemed almost annoyed so I dropped it. So instead we googled it's history while waiting for our food. It was my first time visiting Boston, so I was trying the clam chowder everywhere we went and I absolutely loved theirs! It was creamy and more on the chunky side (I'm not a thin chowder kind of girl). Definitely will return one day just for that...but also the fish and chips were great too. Service was slow and a bit lacking..restaurant was about half full but perhaps they were short on staff... Took a long while for drink refills and food to come out. Server was not conversational/friendly at all...otherwise, we really enjoyed the food! read more

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What can I say except my kind of bar! Starting with the bartenders.....excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient! Now the food.....excellent delicious pub grub with an imaginative menu that pleases the palate. The place is where the Sons of Liberty planned the revolution! Nice old bar with a bunch of tables for dining/drinking. The crowd was great and the Spitting Vinnies were a great band. If you're into great old dives (I mean that in the best way possible) this is your place! read more

Ever wish you could flit back in time to the early days of our nation, drink a pint of bitter alongside people you'd only read about in your history books, and lose yourself in time? Well...you can't. But the nearest thing I've found has got to be The Green Dragon Tavern, in downtown Boston. I'm a West Coast guy, and this was literally my first visit to Boston (to meet up with a business associate / friend for lunch). And despite the fact it was crazy busy due to a local street market that day, it was the perfect place. Sitting in the Green Dragon, I imagined what it must have looked and felt like back in the late 1600s, with snow falling outside the windows, a fire burning somewhere in the common room, and a hot plate of stew with bread and beer on the table in front of me. What I ACTUALLY had was a plate of fish and chips that wasn't bad at all, and a couple of local porters that went down smooth and silky. But knowing it was the launching point for Paul Revere's famous ride, and that other founders of our amazing nation had been there as well...well, that's worth the visit all on its own. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Green Dragon is a wonderful tavern to enjoy a pint at while journeying on the Freedom Trail. Very authentic Boston along with being where the Founding Fathers hoisted a pint or two and talked treason..... I mean Revolution. read more

Shout out to Tyler our server at the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston; absolute legend! Made us feel like regulars from the moment we sat down. Great stories, great recommendations, and a vibe that made the whole night!! read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great find off the main streets of Boston. Near other popular places like Bell in Hand and Hennesy's. Close proximity to TD Garden and Phaniel Hall / Long Wharf. We tried the Irish Curry Cheese Fries which were excellent! The Irish Curry was semi sweet yet carried a small kick of heat that had you diving back in for more. The Green Dragon Brew, a light lager, was crisp and enjoyable. We then split the Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese: the cheese wasn't as melted as we would have liked, and the blackberry flavor was missing. However, the crispy bacon and jalapeños were more up my alley. With the windows open, we took the opportunity to sit "streetside," but the constant traffic of walking tours made it a bit uneasy to enjoy one's meal. Would come back again to try more of their fare. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Entrance to the tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The bar is such a great atmosphere and the server Tyler is awesome! He's fun and attentive and makes sure you're taken care of! The Bavarian pretzel was so good and the drinks (made by Tyler) were even better. We loved it so much we came back every night we were in Boston! read more

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Historic pub with bar classics. Came here for an early dinner and we were able to get a table for four without waiting, though the place was buzzing. History took place here, as it was the meeting place of many revolutionary figures. The atmosphere is dimly lit but convivial. I had the Cobb salad without blue cheese for my entree, which was a solid mixture of veggies and bacon. The clam chowder was very thick and creamy; a New England classic for a reason. My friends got the fish and chips and seafood platter respectively. The serving sizes were generous and hearty. Credit cards accepted. Extremely limited parking available so I'd recommend taking public transport instead. read more

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Great little pub with an amazing story -- the history here is incredible (definitely worth looking up before you go). Inside, the vibe is cozy and lively, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is solid, classic pub fare at a fair price for downtown Boston. Drinks are well-made, with a great beer list and a surprisingly large selection of whiskey and spirits. It can get very crowded on weekends, but that just adds to the energy. I like to stop by about once a month -- partly for the good food and drinks, but mostly to soak up the history and atmosphere. A true Boston gem! read more

Beer came out lukewarm, and the hot dishes weren't hot at all--my bangers and mash were cold in the middle. Even my son, who normally loves fish and chips, wouldn't touch his. Service was slow with long waits just to place an order. The vibe inside is decent, but overall it feels like a tourist trap. Won't be back. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Table with view on street - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came in here on a wet day looking for a cool old pub and found what we were looking for. Neat space, nice and warm on the inside and plenty of seating. The patches from the peace officers and firefighters from around the county was really cool to see and recognize a few. Our daughter really enjoyed the large space for dancing. Grabbed a couple of pints, a lobster roll and some fried pickles to split between us. My wife also got a hot toddy which looked and smelled great. Lobster roll was okay, good size, and tasted fresh. The fried pickles were great, hard to go wrong with on a cold wet day. Staff was friendly and patient with our 3 year old and us. Cool spot to check out with decent food and a good drink selection. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Hot toddy - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Another significant piece of Boston's history! The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house used as a tavern and meeting place, the basement tavern was used by several secret groups and became known by historians as the "Headquarters of the Revolution". The Sons of Liberty, Boston Committee of Correspondence and the Boston Caucus each met there. The Boston Tea Party was said to have been planned there. The staff are great, after all they have had plenty of practice, and great drinks. Cheers! read more

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This is a really cool bar next to the oldest tavern and restaurant in the US. This place is actually way more fun than bell in hand. Lots of locals call this their watering hole. Great place to stop and drink before going to the Garden to watch a game. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Classic Boston Decor - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Wandering around, trying to figure out where to go and what to do next, I stopped in at the Green Dragon. The bartender provided some great stories about the original Green Dragon Tavern - it was Paul Revere's favorite pub, John Hancock stopped by a lot, as did many other revolutionaries. Unfortunately the original was torn down, but this location was built in the 1990s, so at least there's AC. Lots of dark wood inside, but plenty of seating both at tables and the bar. At the bartender's recommendation, I tried the Green Tavern Ale - the first brown ale that I really, really enjoy. Refreshingly good, you should give it a try. Unfortunately I ended up not having time to sample anything from their menu, though many classic pub dishes passed me on the way to their tables and looked really good. read more

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If Justin is working, you're in for a treat! The vibe is amazing and fast service! 10/10 would recommend! read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall, it was a pretty good experience, the Food was delicious, and I got the blackberry grilled cheese sandwich. It was perfectly fluffy bread with gooey Brie and delicious Swiss cheese, while for my side, I got fries, which were crispy and amazing when dipped in their ranch. The waiter was nice, and there was a whole bunch of cool stuff around the place, like authentic muskets, map replicas, etc. 9/10, but we'll say five stars. read more

I love the Shepherds Pie, the local draft beers, and the revolutionary vibe! Friendly and attentive service. I visit every time I travel to Boston. read more

This is a place for nice people. On a Friday just shy of noon, our history nerd friends said we needed to stop here as the Sons of Liberty hatched their revolution plans here. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome. We had 7 pp in our posse and we did a corner of the bar take over. The bartender was a smiling lord of the rings-tattooed mustached Bostonian who was happy to serve us. Quiet when we got there, but the inclement wheather brought others in. Friendly greetings for each group that arrived. Excellent atmosphere. Great service, great drinks. FAST. We also ordered food from the menu. Excellent. Came fast, was hot and tasted fantastic. Would recommend this establishment every time. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Monster selection of Irish whiskeys. - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ambiance is a cute Boston historical hangout with a full bar and a few tables right near two open air windows. Decent menu. read more

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First of all don't be mistaken into believing this is the original Green Dragon Tavern. The original one was built in 1654 & was a gathering spot for the Sons of Liberty as well as the Freemasons but burned down in 1832 & was rebuilt in 1840 down the street. Although it's not the original it's still 183 years old so we figured we had to stop in at least for a beer or two. We sat at the bar & placed our order of a few Beers & the Spicy Steak Ranch Salad which was outstanding & chatted with the Bartender about the history of the place. He's probably been asked those kinds of questions a thousand times but he did a good job of filling us in on a few stories from years gone by. All in all it's definitely worth stopping in for a drink or lunch just due to the age of the place but don't expect too much because they haven't done a good job of keeping the place look the way it did back in the 1800s. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Statue outside. - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After having some drinks at Union Oyster House only to realize they close at 9pm, we stumbled over to The Green Dragon Tavern since they open until 2am. We kept the night going with drinks here. It's a classic pub, which was pretty quiet on a Sunday night. Nice, chill spot to hang out. I didn't realize what a historic spot this is until afterwards, so bonus points for that. read more

Take a step into history! This small bar and restaurant is a must-stop on your Boston tour. According to their website, the bar was established in 1654; The Green Dragon was a favorite haunt of Paul Revere and John Hancock. Daniel Webster, the famous historian, ratified that it was indeed in the Green Dragon that the plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concord were overheard, thus starting the famous ride of Paul Revere. The food is basic pub fare. It does have fun, revolutionary war-named dishes. They do have gluten-free buns and can make things dairy-free. Since Massachusetts has a good allergy law, it is easy to navigate allergy-friendly options. I had the delicious Ruben. The fries are basic but crispy. They have a hard cider on tap, too. It's a fun spot for a quick lunch while you're downtown. read more

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Yes, touristy place but they do serve a very good Guinness. Classic Irish pub atmosphere with dark well worn furniture, very comfortable place to have a pint. Service was very good and very attentive. Our server was from Ireland so it was fun to chat about Irish places in Boston and Ireland. Tavern has great history for US and Boston. You will pay dearly for your pint but worth it. read more

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So cool sitting in a building that is this old. Beer was great. Had the biggest pretzel I have ever seen. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is still one of our favorite places to visit when in town. It's a great pub and is a solid choice for dinner even if you have a big group (we had 6 with us). Our service was good on our most recent visit and we really enjoyed our drinks (I had a nice local brew). My wife really enjoyed her clam chowder and I loved my fish and chips. It's a great place overall and one that I will continue to frequent every time I visit Boston! read more

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Fun and historic place to grab a drink in Boston. Make a trip around the corner to Union for amazing oysters too

One of the oldest bars in the area, where John Hancock and Paul Revere were known to frequent. This was really cool to see! The inside is small, and somehow we got 3 seats at the bar within 5-10 minutes of arriving. We only had drinks, but they were good. My husband had the Green Dragon Ale and enjoyed it. I got a whiskey sour with Bulleit and it was nice and strong. The bartender was so friendly, and he was a busy guy! I definitely recommend coming here, even if it's for a drink, or to pop in to see such a historical tavern. read more

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We popped in here for a rest and a snack. The vibe is so old colonial town which is what we came for. The waitress was so sweet and had the most amazing Irish accent it really made our night. read more

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Not sure why the reviews aren't good. The bar was great. The bartender was super friendly and the drinks were yummy. It is a very old establishment just like the bar across the road Bell in Hand. This bar has kept the look of its past which we really liked. My husband had beers and I had ciders. He also prefers a Blanton's and the price was so reasonable! It was twice as much at another place. I also ordered the fried pickles and mozzarella sticks- good bar food. I was not disappointed with either. I would recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink and a bite. read more

My bestie and I had popped in after a disappointing experience at another establishment and were delighted to order two espresso martinis from Tina, who was a breath of fresh air in Boston :) we love you Tina read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Paul Revere's Ride - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We're really not even picky people but we were pretty underwhelmed. It was rated #2 in the area, so maybe our expectations were too high. We got food and drinks and food portions were small for what we paid and bland. Again, we're not even that picky. We thought- maybe this place is more of a bar and food just isn't their thing, but then the drinks came and my pop was flat and the old fashioned was watered down. read more

While doing some solo exploring I popped into the Green Dragon for a drink and to check the place out due to the history of the Green Dragon. It had a really relaxing vibe and everyone was enjoying themselves. The bartender was very attentive and poured a great Guinness! While this isn't the original Green Dragon, I'm happy I was able to pop in! read more

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Great place with better history. The service was great and the ambiance was great. The green dragon tavern ale is a must. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Outside sign - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The house porter is a must try for porter lovers. I try Shepherds pie everywhere I go and this one is by far one of the best. Very cool historic feel and Chris the bartender was incredibly welcoming. Definitely a must when venturing down Bostons oldest street. read more

After looking all around town me and my friends from LA decided to give this place a try based on their reviews and high ratings. Location is located in old town Boston, across from multiple smaller Tavern/Irish pubs restaurants. I had their Boston Mash plate and was highly disappointed. The sausage was over cooked and the mash potato was not tasty. The beans were okay, they were Definitely not made from scratch. My friend had their steak plate and he had ordered his meat medium well, however the meat came out "charcoal burnt". We were very much embarrassed from letting all of our food go to waste, but the food was Definitely not something people raved about. No One had drinks except myself, I had their sangria and that too wasn't very tasty. Very water down and almost tasted like a Tequilla sunrise. The location of this restaurant is nice but the food and drinks aren't want this location is known for. read more

The Green Dragon Tavern - Sangria - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts