I gotta admit, this is my go-to neighborhood spot. It's a great bar and a solid pick for date night, to catch the game, or just grab a drink/bite with a friend. Despite the trendy/edgy appearance, Local has a great mix of people, younger and older, from many walks of life. The staff has always been friendly, even on very busy nights. They make a good burger and their apps are excellent - try the beer cheese pretzel, fried mac and cheese, waffle fries or buffalo chicken cheese dip, you won't regret it (except when you step on the scale the next morning). I haven't tried many of their cocktails, but I enjoy their rotating selection of local craft beers. They also had a special cocktail recently as a fundraiser for the Colin's Joy Project, so they do their part for the neighborhood and local families. No off-street parking but street parking is fairly easy because Day Boulevard is nearby. After dinner, take a walk around Castle Island and Pleasure Bay with that special someone! read more

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I'll start by saying that I lovelovelove the look and feel of this bar. It's very industrial chic without being foo-foo - like a more-square deep ellum, and in southie. So why just 3 stars? So I got the yellowfin tuna burger. And the tuna part of it was fantastic. But: ~there was only one piece of "eggplant bacon" and i couldn't taste anything distinctive about it in the sandwich ~the "onion marmalade" was totally an onion mayo (or maybe just straight mayo)? i haaaaate mayonnaise and felt a little crass needing to grab bar napkins to wipe it off the sammy ~i asked for the "wasabi pickles" on the side since i'm not a wasabi fan, but when i tried one, it didn't taste much different than a regular pickle. ~the fried plantains were a little too salty and i didn't think their barbecue sauce coating really went with the rest of the meal ~the english muffin was textured a little doughy against the rest of the burger Finally - the chocolate malt and maca shake I got to go with my meal tasted a little too whipped-cream-y and not very malted-milk-y. As a kid in the midwest who used to get rewarded for nail-biting avoidance in chocolate malts, I know a thing or two about a quality malt. This wasn't bad, it just wasn't particularly great. My friends seemed to enjoy their meals and looking around the table there were some things I might want to opt for next time - the venison carpaccio and the fried brussel sprouts looked a little more up my alley, and their atmosphere is attractive enough that it'd draw me back for another go if I were in the area. Overall: Not great. Not terrible. Lukewarm only on round one - I think their originality in menu listings exceeds execution, and I'd rather see them scale back a bit on the fancification in favor of making each plate component a little more congruous. read more

For a place that has "local" in their name, they sure didn't have many local beers on tap a couple months ago. 1 mile from Harpoon, and a few miles from the Boston Beer Company, and neither of their beers could be found on tap. They do usually have a few high quality micro brews on tap though. As a self proclaimed IPA aficionado, I usually look for new ones that I havent tried before, so first time I was here (2012) I asked for a suggestion and was unfortunately served the worst IPA I had ever tasted. The stools at the bar tables feel and look like the ones used in shop class back in high school. The current manager who came in within the last two years, has definitely improved this place. Still no local beers last I checked, but the service appears to have improved, and a better rotation of beers on tap. Food has been pretty good and I enjoy the nice casual ambiance. I hope the improvements continue. read more

Local 149 "used" to be my favorite spot in Southie....but they had to go and mess up a good thing. If you search this review page, you'll notice that their Hog Wings is a frequent recommendation. The problem is, as of recently, THEY CHANGED THE RECIPE TO THEIR SAUCE AND RUINED THIS MENU ITEM. These are no longe the hog wings everyone raved about. The succulent, tender sticks of perfectly cooked pork that melt in your mouth with the sticky sweet bbq goodness everyone has grown to love. The ones I would crave nearly weekly. No, they changed the MFING SAUCE!!!! WHY???? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHY?!?!??!?!!?!? I can't begin to tell you how disappointed I was when my order came. I immediately called the waitress over and told her there was a serious problem.... "No, they changed them" she said. ARE YOU EFing WITH ME, LADY? It was bar none the one thing on the menu that made this place worth visiting above everything else as far as I was concerned. Sure, they have great beers. Yes, the service is really good. The other food, definitely some dishes worth trying. It may not be the only reason, but if you asked anyone, it was the one thing you "had" to try there. The Hog Wings was definitely a top seller for them. So it defies logic, common sense, and business acumen that you'd go and FIX SOMETHING THAT WASN'T BROKEN. To whoever made this decision in management/ownership, you've made a grave and horrible mistake. If this was the 1700's I'd spread rumors to the townspeople of your treachery and evil witchcraft. This is THAT serious. Bring back the REAL hog wings! read more

Awesome spot with a great vibe and excellent choice of beers on tap. Appetizers are always creative and tasty: the fried pickles, & the tater tots w/quail egg were my two favorites. The fried chicken & waffles are SO frickin' good - almost makes me feel like eating Roscoes back in LA. Cool place to see and be seen in Southie, great change from the standard sports bar. read more

(score 1-100) - 80. First this was another Epic Yelp Event but with all the samples, I think I can get by-pass the recommended "organic experience" and give this South End hideaway a big thumbs up. The chalkboard tables are unique and for you artists types.. a place you can look excellent in front of your date The lamb meatballs are moist and delicately prepared and ever so mouth watering. The tuna tartare was spicy with the right amount of bite but not enough where you need to douse with a glass of water. The oyster bar or as the locals call 'the british bar" is excellent and it tasted fresh and was well prepared Local 149 was kind enough supply T-shirts for everyone along with shirt markers so that everyone could customize their own shirt. This was one of my favorite Yelptivities I've experienced and will probably wear my shirt out one of these days! read more

I like the ambiance and its one of the nicer places in Southie. But I thought the food was overpriced. $12 for two eggs, sausage and waffle? Come on... Go down to L street diner and you get better tasting breakfast for much much cheaper. I know they are "higher end" with their brunch but I wasn't impressed. I had their lobster egg muffin but it was $14 and very little lobster. read more

Local 149 - Lobster egg muffin - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've had 2 completely different experiences at Local 149. My first visit was during the soft opening. We walked in and the vibe was great, the music was not too loud and super hip (hello radiohead!) and the staff was incredible. We sat, we ate, and we loved it. Repeats here, but seriously, just get the chicken and waffles. It was so delicious, and a great bridge into a meal many up north have yet to try. I returned recently for late night grub with my girlfriends. We wanted someone chill where we could eat delicious meals. We walked in to an extremely loud bar. They were only offering a limited pub menu so we quickly had our second disappointment. The food we got was still good, especially the pepperoni pizza, but overall a let down after I had built up this menu so much. Service was pretty good, but nothing like my first visit. They were out of several cocktail items and unable to make a few of their signiture drinks too. Overall, this place is mighty fine. I love being able to walk to a more modern take on eating out in such an old fashioned neighborhood. I love the chalkboard tables, and the art. I'd like it to be much more consistent, however. read more

I've been to Local on many, many occasions, whether it's for an after work cocktail, late night snack, dinner or brunch. It's always hit or miss so I gave it one last try for Sunday brunch. I was pretty bummed with the experience. I ordered the breakfast burrito and had it changed for my dietary needs. The burrito came without meat as I had asked but after I ate half I realized it didn't come with cheese, avocado or sour cream (all which were listed as ingredients on the menu.. All of which I WANTED.) I sent it back in hopes to have it remade how its supposed to be. Instead it came back within 1 minute, on the same plate,(which had my half eaten burrito scraps), cold, but with a little avocado and sour cream squirted inside. They had simply opened up the remaining half eaten burrito, added what was missing and sent it back out cold and on the same plate. Gross. I couldn't eat it even though I was so hungry. The thought of some careless cook peeling open my food and slapping on the missing accompaniments didn't sit well with me. This was just my meal. My friends burrito was also missing the goods, the waffles were cold and the vegetable wrap was so small and served with a side of two half deflated bags of Lays chips and a fruit salad (aka some honey dew melon) What the hell Local! The one good thing was that the manager came over and apologized without asking to to speak with him. He comped my meal and gave me a $25 gift certificate which was super generous. But I used it on the bill but I don't plan on going back for a long time. read more

This place is totally lame. Ordered a burger "medium well." Got some wet, gross undercooked mess. Service was sooooo slow. Low grade dog food twice, there will be no strike three. Seriously do us all a favor and close this joke. Ended up not feeling well but if you like spending the rest of the evening in the can then go for it. ! read more

Stopped by before heading to a friends house who lives close by for a party. I'm never in Southie but I've come to learn that there are a ton of cool new spots out here. I was waiting for a friend to come meet me so I sat at the bar. Super cute atmosphere, older'ish crowd and good vibe overall. I ordered a Duvel on draft and it was cold and perfect. We ordered a bunch of apps to share. We started with the oysters which are a hit. They were from Duxbury , big and tasty. We then ordered fried pickles, mac &cheese balls, smokey wings and shared the tuna burger. All were definitely tasty, the pickles were good but I was expecting more pickles than dough. Wings were good, had a smokey flavor to them and the mac&cheese balls had a great homemade sirachaca sauce which made them taste better. They were too fried for my liking but still good. Our burger was a bit delayed and we had to remind the bartender that we ordered it. He was waiting for our apps to get delivered first which is understandable. Thankfully he was handsome so it didn't matter :) The burger was my favorite. Juicy tuna burger on an english muffin with fried plantains!! yummy!!! I think everything was different and tasty and will definitely come back. If you in the neighborhood definitely check it out. Perfect neighborhood place to grab a beer and a bite! read more

Pretty cool bar. The place is not super big but whoever designed the place...knew how to maximize the space. Huge wrap-around bar with dining tables around the restaurant. Place was packed...so there was about 30-40mins wait for a table. Luckily, two seats opened up at the bar while we were ordering our drinks. Love the bar bites (written on a chalkboard) and menu options. Bar and food service was great and prompt. Ordered: Deviled eggs - 1.5 eggs - enough to get the egg craving out of the way Swordfish skewers - perfectly cooked and well seasoned Lobster coleslaw salad - least favorite dish, though it had a couple claw meat - the salad wasn't too well composed together Ahi Tuna sandwich with waffle fries - awesome sandwich - nicely grilled toasted bread with chunks of ahi tuna. Definitely, worth a visit back to Southie. read more

If you have a long list of taps, there's a certain amount of responsibility you bear for seeing that your customers use them wisely and get a beer they like, and ideally one that expands their horizons. So it was refreshing to see (whilst i waited at the bar for my friends who were still stuck at work) the bartenders and waitstaff at Local 149 be so diligent about proffering samples of things, if people were undecided, if their first choice was out, etc. A dribble of beer exchanged for a more satisfying purchase. Of course anywhere will probably give you one, but it's the concern about you being really happy with your beer that wins points with me. Outside of that, Local 149 is a really comfy place (albeit out of the way; one of those places that's most convenient by bicycle, really) to sit and eat and drink. A good list of taps, yummy food (i enjoyed the heck out of the fine example of bar pizza i had). Everything my colleagues had looked good, too. Sure, some might say this place is the sort of thing that's gentrifying old Southie, and it's easy to say 'cause it's not my neighborhood. But if it was, i'd go here all the time. read more

Stopped by here this morning for brunch since it was only a block from where we were staying. I had the Lobster Macmuffin while my girlfriend had the Local Breakfast. My breakfast surprisingly had more lobster than I anticipated (+1) and overall, the meal was good but the bacon it came with was a bit too overcooked for my liking. The Local Breakfast looked pretty hearty and I did steal a few bites and they all tasted pretty good. For drinks, we both had mimosas. I was going to have the "man-mosa" but they apparently do not carry the beer that they typically serve with it. The mimosas were good but for $10 a glass, it was definitely nothing special. Overall, it was a nice spot and I would probably try it out again in the future for dinner if I'm in town/area. PS. If I could, I'd really give it 3.5 stars. read more

Went there for brunch and had the French toast with crushed cinnamon life cereal and a caramel maple syrup, it was amazing. My girlfriend had the grass fed beef burger and thought it was very good. The pickled veggies on the side were delicious and different. The fries we a little greasy and over seasoned. We have been here two times now and the place is always jammed packed. Service is still flustered and working out the kinks. The vibe and decor and is on point. It is very different from your typical ABG/Beer Garden/Playwright. The pub and the menu is unique with a more intimate feel and more of a mixed crowd for all ages. Oh yea and the paintings are awesome. I am sure this place will crush it in the summer! read more

Best burger in town. Hands down. DELISH! If you are looking for a quiet, quaint spot in South Boston, this is not the place. This is one of those places you go with a bunch of friends after work. It's loud, it's rowdy. Sometimes you can't even hear yourself think. Is it a first date spot? I would have to say no because all you will be able to do is stare at one another and not talk! Anyway, the food is quirky and different. But tasty. The drinks are delicious as well. If you like the Moscow Mule, I hear they make one of the better ones in town. The tin cup however can only be used at the bar (apparently there is a shortage of them due to ppl stealing them! Not just here but all over!!) - Nonetheless, delicious spot in South Boston. BEST BURGER EVER! read more

I was so excited for a great place in Southie that isn't the Beer Garden or Playwright. I'm giving Local 149 three stars for a less-than-thrilling start, but hope to come back in a few weeks and upgrade to four or five stars, given the potential of this place. The service was not great - however, they've only been open for a few weeks and the place was PACKED on a Tuesday night at 7pm. We did have to to ask for our waters to be refilled a few times and the wine order got lost in the shuffle once or twice (not a huge deal). We all really liked our meals, but as others have said, the portions are pretty small for the prices. As mentioned, I plan to give this place another shot, but I'm definitely hoping for better service and a gradual lowering of prices. read more

Our table was sticky to the touch. We were brought water that was warm, no straws, had to ask for them and when delivered no wrapping on the straws. The service was slow, we think they may of been short handed. We both order burgers with fries, the burger was pretty good, the fries were awful, cheap frozen ones were served. Almost $35.00 for two glasses of warm water and two burgers w/fries. Won't go there again! read more

I was really looking forward to the brunch at Local 149 because I'd heard really good things about their food. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. We started off with a fruit salad that was just a bowl of honeydew melon and a few pieces of cantaloupe. I ordered the Lobster MacMuffin which was supposed to come on an English muffin but was served on a large hamburger roll. The one slice of cheese on the sandwich was very thin and added zero flavor to a a dish that was surprisingly very bland. My homefries were unseasoned and ice cold. My boyfriend ordered the breakfast burrito that didn't include the cheese, sour cream or the avocado it was supposed to come with. His homefries were also cold. The only good thing about the meal was the coffee which was REALLY REALLY good. The decor is cozy and it's fun to write on the tables with chalk, but I don't plan on coming back. read more

Service was awful, the food was honestly depressing. We ordered buffalo chicken nachos and they brought out cold chips with gas station squirt cheese on it and blue cheese dressing poured on top... then our breakfast was all cold and took almost an hour to get to our table. super weird experience I would not waste your money here read more

excellent as a celiac hard to fund places like this where everyone can find something i didn't leave hungry or sick try the flourless torte just need a gluten free indicator on the menu my gluten eating family loved the beer selection, pork belly burger, salads, burger etc read more

Local 149 - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If I could eat and drink at Local every day, I would. If you are a fan of unique spins on household favorites and craft beer, this is your place. Local boasts an impressive beer list and a unique cocktails to boot. But that's just the beginning. Their food menu is seasonal, and while I tend to get attached to some things on one menu, I always find a new favorite on the next. Local is also known for their Brunch, and I'm 100% on board with their Brunch menu and drink list, they're fantastic. The only difficultly in going to Local is they usually have a wait and you cannot make reservations on the weekend. Obviously that hasn't deterred me... the wait is worth it! read more

Came here for a casual Thursday dinner while on vacation with my husband. The service was friendly and attentive. Never had to ask for water or beer refills, the staff was always on top of things. Many craft beers, some local and some from all over the US... Our waitress was very knowledgeable and could make recommendations easily. Had the hog wings... They were delicious. Also had the local cheeseburger and the chef's pick off the cheese and charcuterie board. The burger was exactly what one would expect from a American local cheeseburger... Try the waffle fries, they are amazing with the right thickness and the perfect blend of spices. The board was a bit standard and was lacking flare and "wow" elements. The beer was however delicious. The main negative comment I would have is that it's a loud place... A bit to be expected from such a busy place. read more

I really wanted this place to be better, but I am not a fan of this food. Fairly typical bar food, I tried the burger when we stopped by here last week and it was a little small, tasted ok, but was super greasy. I'm a huge fan of pickle chips/fries, so make an effort to always order them, and they were terrible! Waitress took forever to come back with our drinks and took us a long time just to get our food in, but she seemed to make up for that as the food came did actually come out pretty quickly. read more

This was a great little local place hidden in the south end. The pretzel was fantastic! Service was great! However the tacos and nachos were just ok. Glad we went because it was something different. read more

What a cool spot! The menu is all kinds of weird but damn good too! Bartenders are very attentive and very friendly. Local gets my approval! read more

I wonder if this place would be getting such great reviews if it were located anywhere else in the city. Yes, I understand that it fills a niche in Southie that no other restaurant has attempted to fill . . . but the service was sub par, the decor was contrived in a trendy "we're finding our working class roots" kind of way, and the food was downright bad. I was excited after reading the menu, as most things looked fresh and exciting. However, the food that arrived at the table was poorly designed and poorly executed. We ordered the Tater Tot Poutin, which I had never seen on a menu and imagined could be a fun and decadent take on the Montreal classic. However, what arrived at our table was a plate of glorified mozzarella sticks with a bit of potato baked in. I ordered the Pleasure Bay pizza as an entree. I enjoyed the whole spice mixture they sprinkle on the crust, but the pizza was slightly soggy and had too much cheese and too little everything else. My date ordered the cheeseburger medium rare and got a well-done brick of beef and incredibly soggy fries. Overall, a disappointment, but I can appreciate what they're attempting to bring to the neighborhood . . . now that they've broken the ice, maybe someone else can open a decent new american gastropub. read more

Went here for Sunday brunch. Coffee was good and I sucked my first cup down 5 minutes after it was poured in front of me. Also instead of sugar packets they bring out sugar in a little cup which is a nice touch. Our table shared the beignets which are fried dough balls covers in sugar and arrived warm to our table. Yums. I ordered the chicken and waffles which was okay. The fried chicken was good but I wish the waffle was more chewy. My sister ordered the egg white omelet which she said was bland but i told her that's what you get for being healthy. The service was good. our waiter was attentive and was able to swing extra fries from the kitchen for my brother in law's meal which he didn't have to do. Very relaxed atmosphere inside too. Overall an enjoyable brunch and I'll definitely be back! read more

Local 149 - Chicken and waffles - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved this place - so cozy with the fireplace on a snowy day. Kids portion of chicken and waffle was enormous. Fried Brussels sprouts, with many dipping sauces, YuM! Fried pickles are unique (think fried giardiniera) Loved the twist. My favorite of all was the Hog wings - Mac and cheese balls sit on a SPICY sauce. Cool chalkboard tables (beware drawing right where you rest your arms!) read more

This place is great! The food is absolutely decadent and delicious! I love the laid-back and clean atmosphere. The servers were friendly too! My friend and I split two apps and the chicken and waffles. The pigs in a blanket and mac n cheese fritters were amazing. We couldn't finish the chicken and waffles because the food is pretty heavy, but that was also tasty. We had G+Ts, which were unique in that they were made with Wire Works gin, a local liquor. But I definitely want to go back and try some of their specialty cocktails. read more

Very disappointing, and Very loud. Ordered two fish sandwiches ($16 each!) Expected a big chunk of fried Cod. Instead got a stingy piece of skinny, over-fried Tilapia - In South Boston! It was served on a Brioche bun, which was sweet, and had one big piece of iceberg lettuce on it. The rest of the plate was filled with pretty good smashed fried potatoes. But I didn't pay $16 for a plate of fried potatoes. The kitchen also "lost" our meal ticket, so we sat for 35 minutes waiting, and the bartender never even acknowledged us during that time. Maybe that's what happens here when you're over 45! I will not return or recommend. read more

Been here 3 times since the opening and it keeps getting better! We were in desperate need of a spot like Local 149 in Southie. I had been to the sister restaurant, the Biltmore, in Newton many times before and always wished they had a spot like it in Southie...so I was very excited for the opening! Not to mention it's walkable from my place. First off, the staff are amazing. I went on the soft opening and had the best service I've had in a while....not expected from a new restaurant. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, and you are never waiting for service. The decor and scene are cozy and perfect for a neighborhood joint. The seating is a little strange for some, only dining on the left side of the bar - but this allows for diners to eat in a smaller place. There's also a great fireplace and lounge area in the back. The food is fabulous - the menu, interesting and different. I wish there were a few more things on it...but I'm sure they will adjust it as it gets going. I have had the fried brussel sprouts - yummy, and the grilled romaine is AMAZING! The short ribs are plentiful and fall apart, the hash a nice compliment. The salmon was great, too. The chicken and waffles had a great hype, but I was not overly impressed. Their bar snacks rotate and are all fabulous. The only thing I would complain about is they don't have fried pickles from the Biltmore - they need to get them***! The beers on tap are great - also, the moscow mule is awesome and served in the cutest little copper cup. I have had one at the Russel Tavern in Cambridge, and it did not come close to Locals. They even shave the ice :) Haven't been here for late night drinks yet, but curious to see what the scene will be like. Local 149 is a welcome addition to the neighborhood...some are rating it low because of the unique menu, but if people are looking for burgers and wings - go to the beer garden. read more

I bought the Rue La La deal for this place and took my boyfriend here as a treat. We got a little dressed up realizing our normal attire of goodwill clothing might not fit in with the Southie crowd, and I was glad we did. The patrons are a little trendy (or douche-y, which ever way you read that) but that's not all too important. It was loud in there, they were very busy, and there was a "10 to 15 minute wait" even though we had a reservation. That's fine though. The hostess assured us we could wander off in to the bar and she'd come and find us. I suspect she didn't really have time to do that, and may have sat some people before us. We wound up waiting more like 25 minutes, but it was a comfortable place to be. I ordered a whiskey sour at the bar, and they made it with lemon juice instead of sour mix. MAJOR bonus. It was fantastic! This alone will probably bring me back here. We ordered the drunken mussels appetizer. Delicious, and I'm not a big seafood person. The mix of beer, orange slices and sausages in the sauce was really interesting. I got the burger for dinner, and my boyfriend ordered the taco salad. We had the awkward moment where the waitress naturally handed the salad to the girl and the burger to the boy. Haha. ("Aw yeah, burgers for da boys!") Salad was awesome, medium rare burger was disappointingly brown, but still tasty. Seaweed sea salt fries were addictive. Dessert was the deep fried peanut butter and fluff sandwich. Yes, it's as good as it sounds. We did notice the tables around us were served a little more quickly than us. This is all building towards something. Everyone working there was incredibly polite, pleasant, and welcoming. However, for the most part, they're all a little young. Most looked to be between the ages of 17 and 19. There's not much wrong with that, other than there will be the occasional flub that a more experienced restaurant worker might not make. This could also be due to this restaurant being relatively new. If you keep that in mind and be a little patient, you will have a good time here! read more

This place is the old Farragut House, which always enjoyed a fine mix of rude, accent ladened waitresses and drunk crooners for karaoke. Regardless, the new owners completely overhauled the place and you would never recognize it to be one in the same. They have a fantastic beer menu, with many that I have never tried. I went there for an after dinner drink and ended up eating there and thought it was awesome. A few weeks later, I went back with a group of four, and had a somewhat different experience. While the beer remained awesome, my friend was a vegetarian, and she literally had to ask them to cook something for her. She wouldn't find a single suitable option for her taste, which I felt badly about. I looked over the menu and agreed it was a bit eclectic for what the place actually is, but that doesn't bother me, so I never noticed it before. So all in all, great beer, and a good menu that I like; but it is limited and I can surely understand why someone wouldn't like it. Service is fine, and atmosphere is great. 3.5 stars, rounding down for price. read more

Love the menu here. I live within walking distance of Local 149 and love the great addition to the neighborhood. It's a welcome change of pace from the typical Southie bars. The menu is exciting and different, yet always has something for everyone in the group. The drinks are great and there's an eclectic beer list. A bucket of High Life ponies is win-win. If nothing else, they serve as a great conversation piece. Not enough bars serve high life, anyway! Fried brussels sprouts are delicious. The spicy aioli dipping sauce is perfect - I order them every time I'm here. They always do a special pizza of the day, too, which has never been bad. The burger is a great choice, too. I came here for brunch today for the first time and was happy to see that their fried chicken and waffle dish is on the brunch menu. An excuse to eat fried chicken for breakfast?! Sign me up. I've never had a bad meal here. Whether I'm looking for something on the lighter side, or looking to pig out on fried yumminess, I always leave satisfied. Huge fan of this place. read more

Local 149 is almost too "slick" for Southie, but that's what makes it fun to go to. It's a break from bars full of the beer & pub food scene; instead you get more bizarre, offbeat eats & drinks, like boston-based Bully Boy spirits, micro-brews from everywhere, friend pickles and fried chicken and waffles. Atmosphere is irreverent and hip; food is delicious but different; expect a busy place thurs-sat nights. Totally offbeat, disgustingly hip and trendy, friendly while being a bit snobby, it's a great place to go to feel like you are a hip city dweller but with just enough of that tougher edge of south boston that is missing from any restaurant near Newbury street. As much as I miss this corner's former restaurant the Farragut House, the neighborhood could have done a lot worse than this little gem. read more

Hit Southie on a Friday evening. Got seated pretty quickly. We had a grand spot between the bar and booths. The bar layout is charming. There's a good buzz and some fine decor. We went for the Friday special of Tuna burgers. The fries were delightful but the burgers were stone cold. They were meant to be seared but it was obvious they were left & forgotten about. The dreaded 'send back' was put into play. Personally, I don't do it but man oh man this was stone cold.The waitress was generally good but she was a bit miffed that we were sending them back and explained they weren't supposed to be piping hot but seared. But seared is seared and we were pretty confident these guys just got forgotten about. A fine dish once but alas now stone cold. She took them back. And to be fair... 2 new dishes returned with even fresh fries, and salad and the burgers were amazing...as we had expected to be. She didn't deal with it well initially but the kitchen got the job done and done well. Fair play to them for that. The tuna burger is a great option. I've had the cheese burger there before and it's a great one. They've a fine wine list. I had a winter sangria also. Very nice. read more

Local 149 is a confusing spot. The apps are great, the sandwiches/burgers are pretty good, and the main entrees are meh. The service is a struggle there. We've been 5 times and 4 times we've had issues. One time we got no service for 30 minutes, another hour food took an hour, and another our drinks took 20 minutes. For the most part, the managers have apologized and comped our apps which is, of course, appreciated. That said, giving away free stuff to make up for bad service only works if it isn't common practice. Eventually bad service will push out repeat customers, which is what happened here. I think we'll stick to the west side from now on. read more

Came here for brunch last Sunday. We were seated immediately by very friendly staff, and I don't know if it was that, or the bright sunlight streaming into the bar, but it felt good to be there. There are some really interesting art on the walls, and it was busy and had a great atmosphere. I had a house mimosa (it had been a heavy night), with the house smoked salmon. Just fantastic: tasty fish with bagel, onions, capers and cream cheese. I wanted to try the other half's local beef burrito but he scoffed it down too quickly. Apparently they have a sister restaurant in Newton, and I'm going to give that a try. Going to Local 149 makes me wish I lived in Southie! read more

Went here with friends during the week. The beer selection was great and the menu was very interesting. I had the chicken and waffles which was awesome! Everyone else enjoyed their food and beer choices as well. The decor inside was hip/southern which was a nice change from the typical Boston bar. P.S. Try the fluff sandwich dessert, you will forever be changed !! read more