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    The Green Dragon Tavern

    3.6 (664 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE GREEN DRAGON TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Beer Menu - 4/2026
    Angela C.

    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.

    The fish n chips are prepared to perfection!!! Crisp, flaky, and delicious. Forgive me, but I did not take the take to get my server's name, but she was the best!!! Attentive, charismatic. and super knowledgeable on the menu. The establishment is quite historic with the different floors to embark on. Old, rustic, and the epitome of history.

    Lacy E.

    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!

    Jillian S.

    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!!

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    Christopher S.

    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.

    Bavarian pretzel
    Jamie S.

    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!

    Boston Clam Chowder
    Shanelle S.

    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.

    Table with view on street
    Andrew B.

    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.

    Ted G.

    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!

    Hot toddy
    Nathan D.

    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.

    Drink specials!
    Erin H.

    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.

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    Travis S.

    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.

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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

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    I love the history here, knowing that the roots of the American Revolution can be found in a tankard of the Green Dragon's Ale.

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