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Bukowski Tavern

3.7 (772 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Dive Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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Moderate noise
Divey
Good for groups

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Georgette P.

Loved the vibes in here. Was staying nearby for a conference and just wanted a beer in a less fancy environment. Was so pleased this spot serves only beer and wine. No frills (unless you want some bar food). We had already eaten so beers it was. The bartender was friendly and helped my friend pick out some sours. I stick with the Hazy and wasn't disappointed. This just be a lore local spot later on in the evening because less than 20 min after we arrived the place was packed. Some good tunes on the speaker and an overall good time.

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Sean T.

My favorite bar in Boston. The staff are all amazing, and the vibes are unmatched. They only play records, and there's always some classic movies on the tvs. Food is great and the beer is cold! My only gripe is that it is definitely on the more pricey side.

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Tom S.

Gotta make a stop @ the Bukowski Tavern! Crazy local haunt that is unassuming, humble and just a good place to grab a beer with friends! They do serve food but we had already had apps at our last stop.

matt b.

I love this place! The fact that it's named after the great writer brought me in, but the friendly staff, chill vibe, awesome decor and excellent food are what keep me going back (though I do miss the vegetarian meatball sub!) Bonus, occasionally they'll have a vintage pop up and I got some sweet shirts! Bukowski forever! To All My Friends...

Andrew S.

This place is definitely a dive beer bar. There are no other liquors, including wine, but they will carry cider or selzers. They play early 1970's by spinning the vinyl on the record player and changing the album constantly throughout the evening. I had the bacon burger because it was the safe choice, plus the bartender suggested that was the best pick of the menu items. The fries were very fresh, but they are strict on the ketchup they provide in a small paper cup, more like a thimble. Serving was okay. They don't check up on you, and the place fills up fast with toursits looking for a cold brew. No complaints on the burger or fries. It's loud not because of the music but also due to lots of people socializing. I probably would pick another place to hang out in Boston next time.

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John B.

I came in here with a few friends on a whim! We were looking for a place to get drinks but didn't want to go somewhere too fancy in the area. Thankfully, this place fit the bill! It's a beer and cider-only joint, and they definitely have something for everyone here. The beer list is rad with tons of super cool and unique ciders and sours. There's of course your classic Guinness on the menu, too. I really enjoyed the vibe of this place, especially. It's quite small and packed with tons of character. There's stuff all over the walls, and hilarious chalkboard writing. The bathroom is decked out in tons of stickers. It's just a really fun bar with a divey vibe and great drinks. As I was sitting with my friends, I noticed they were playing a lot of Sufjan Stevens. I turned around and noticed they had a fully-functional vinyl record player behind the bar. So cool! Definitely, something I'm not used to seeing. All in all, this is a great spot to check out if you're a fan of beer and cider and are looking for something more low-key.

Halen T.

We are big fans of Charles so of course we had to stop into this dive bar. Cash is preferred and they have a great selection of beers. The food looked great but we didn't order any bc we had just eaten. We love a hole in the wall. The bartenders were nice and the music was good.

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Peanut butter burger was pretty dope. Food was hot and fresh when it came out. Burger patties were a lil sus but the beer was good.

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Glad you enjoyed your visit. Please come back again.

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Good local casual hangout kind of spot with reasonable prices and a very decent cheeseburger

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Horrible first impression. Sat down and encountered the rudest server ever. Left immediately!

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