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Beacon Hill Pub |
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149 Charles St, Boston, MA, 02114-3252
Once rated the worst pub in Boston, this is perhaps a little extreme: There's plenty of competition.
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Pour House Bar and Grill |
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909 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02115-3104, (617) 236-1767
Formerly Boylston's version of neighborhood dive, now a great spot for drinks and inexpensive grub.
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Model Cafe |
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7 North Beacon St, Allston, MA, 02134-1901, (617) 254-9365
You're not going to find any Vogue models hanging around here; but will you settle for some Allston locals?
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Our House |
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1277 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA, 02134-3527, (617) 782-3228
Those looking to leave lounges behind for burger joints with basic brews can find solace at this easy-going, house-like hangout.
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B-Side Lounge |
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92 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA, 02139-1504, (617) 354-0766
If we lived in the area, we'd be here all the time. It's got attitude but it's also got heart.
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Brendan Behan Pub |
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378 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130-1876, (617) 522-5386
This small, dark Jamaica Plain pub is the pinnacle of neighborhood cool.
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Bukowski's Tavern |
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50 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115-3155, (617) 437-9999
A cozy little retreat that provides a hip bohemian yin to upper Boylston Street's high-priced shopping yang.
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Cantab Lounge |
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738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139-3308, (617) 354-2685
An alternative to the alternative-music scene, where regulars are loyal and newcomers welcome.
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Flat Top Johnny's |
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1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA, 02139, (617) 494-9565
Billiards with an attitude.
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John Harvard's Brew House |
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33 Dunster St, Cambridge, MA, 02138-5002, (617) 868-3585
Forsooth, this is a really good college-town beer hall with better-than-average grub.
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O'Brien's Pub |
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3 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA, 02134-1729, (617) 782-6245
The working-class neighborhood of Allston prides itself on places like this.
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T.T. the Bear's Place |
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10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, (617) 492-2327
Homey, feel-good club that hasn't lost its place among the best in the Central Square underground music scene.
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Toad |
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1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, (617) 497-4950
Local musicians and live music fans crowd this tiny bar for nightly performances, microbrews and good ol' Guinness.
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Abbey Lounge |
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3 Beacon St, Inman Square, Somerville, MA, 02143, (617) 441-6931
Its motto, "Cheap booze...rock 'n' roll," pretty much sums up this jewel box of a dive.
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J.J. Foley's |
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21 Kingston St, Boston, MA, 02111-2208, (617) 338-7713
This endearing downtown hole (for serious drinkers only) is one of those places that exist in a haze--a drunken haze.
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Kinvara Pub |
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34 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA, 02446, (617) 783-9400
An Allston stalwart with lots of music and beer, and a plenty of Irish voices in the crowd--a good sign.
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McGann's Pub |
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197 Portland St Ste 1, Boston, MA, 02114-1716, (617) 227-4059
The Irish are coming, the Irish are coming. Heck, they're here at this uniquely funky Irish pub.
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Plough & Stars |
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912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139-3041, (617) 441-3455
Feels like home, if home is nothing fancy and there are great musicians hanging about.
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Seven's Ale House |
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77 Charles St, Boston, MA, 02114-4621, (617) 523-9074
As far as Boston bar-scene goes, this one is as classic as Cheers...and definitely more authentic.
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Silhouette Lounge |
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200 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA, 02134, (617) 254-9306
The bar equivalent of a greasy spoon. That ain't a put-down--it's smoky, grungy, festive, dirty fun for all.
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The Dugout |
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718 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215-2423
An underground sports bar in the heart of Boston University.
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Wally's Cafe |
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427 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02118, 617-424-1408
You won't find many big names playing here, but the music is good and that's what really counts.
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