Model Café

The sil is such a vibe. It's a local dive bar through and through. It's got darts, arcade games, a…read morepool table, booth seating + high top seating, cheap drinks, the bar area when you first walk in is pretty low-lit (but then turn a corner and the darts room is a little toooo bright lol), apparently some nights there's live music in the darts room, anddd you get a cup of popcorn with your drink. So fun! Note: if you have an out of state license, you need a second form of ID.

The door man was super rude. Told us to never come back when we spent $90 on drinks. I don't think…read morethey like younger people in the bar. We weren't loud or obnoxious as one might assume. Very sad I had fun in here :(

Darts!

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Grainne O’Malley’s

4.3(124 reviews)

1.3 mi

Tried for late night drinks and had a great experience. Went back for a quick bite the next night…read moreand was not disappointed. Fun atmosphere. The servers were outstanding. A really well run place. Drink prices were low for the area.

Have visited grainnes several times now and each time I leave satisfied. The food is always fresh…read moreand delicious, the portions are huge. It's the perfect divey Irish bar and is always packed to the brim on the evenings. You really can't go wrong here

Shepherds Pie

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Sweet potato and broccoli bowl

The Washington Square Tavern

4.0(373 reviews)

1.0 mi

GREAT FOOD! A mix of American/UK Pub and Mediterranean dishes. Everything I've tried is delcious…read more Some dishes have smaller serving sizes than I'd expect, and others have way more than I would have expected. It's pretty small, which lends to a warm and noisy ambiance which is nice to feel a little cozier and livelier in the winter months. If it's busy time and there's no outdoor seating I'd say go for a reservation if you want to go for dinner. I have tried their late night menu but to be honest I was imbibed and my enhoyment may have been stilted because I was quite hungry! My friend got their like short-term speciality cocktail of a garlic bread martini, and it was actually good?!? I was expecting it to be repulsive but they even did that well. Staff is really sweet, met the man who either owns it or manages it and chatted with him for a while and he was really kind. All are excellent even when they are busy.

I so wanted to love the Tavern…read more Its a pub disguised as a restaurant. Though it does say Tavern in its name. First give away its not a restaurant -- they have no coffee or tea? None? Even a good pub has good tea. Next the noise level was about that of Park Square station at rush hour. You had to yell to be heard, and I am not deaf. Service was decent but certainly not great. Most of us had the baked cod with lentil and fennel. You received about 2 ounces of lentils and a bit of over cooked and tasteless fennel. The fish was decent though would have been better with a solid crumb topping. Pricing is aggressive even for Brookline. I would certainly come back for a beer with friends. I would not recommend sitting down for dinner.

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The Publick House

3.9(1.3k reviews)

1.0 mi

Late night dining for us...good to know full menu only till 10. But late night menu is fine…read moreBurger fries pretzel etc Cool Irish pub vibe decent food great service Good for large or small parties parking not bad but best to uber

I would rate the food much higher. The menu has gf items broken out and the burger I had was great…read morewith a decent bun for being gluten free. However, our experience was tinted by the service. when we showed up the hostess at first just ignored us although it was not busy. Talked to a fellow coworker for 5 mins in front of us and then told us we couldn't eat outside because they were understaffed. Or waitress said that actually they had plenty of staff. Usually they had 3 and today they had 4. Inside was humid. Guess the AC was not on yet.

Inside ambience

Mussels

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Front of Publick House Burger

Harry's Bar & Grill

3.9(369 reviews)

0.4 mi•Allston/Brighton

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

As someone who does not go to sports bars often, this felt like a solid sports bar. It was very…read morespacious, with both a section of seats at and near the bar and an upper level of tables as well. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and several different games were being played on the many giant TVs on the walls (3 different college football games, a soccer game, and Cartoon Network). The highlight here was the food. It was reasonably priced, not too greasy, and delicious. Special shoutout to the glazed Brussels sprouts (sweet, crispy, and soft on the inside) and the chicken tenders tower (crispy, tender, and a fun presentation). A lowlight here was how our drinks kept almost falling off the table. It was nice that the tables were smooth instead of sticky, but we soon learned that all drinks should be kept on tables that weren't slanted at all, since they kept slipping towards the edge.

Harry's might be my new go to spot for a casual classic bar! Came here to watch a redsox game on a…read moreTuesday night and the atmosphere was lively but not too packed. Service was fantastic! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. We ordered the chicken tender tower and split it between 3 people which was more than enough - the tenders were so crispy, loved the fries and large quantitiy, dips were all fantatstic, and loved the fun presentation. I also had a apple cider donut downeast which they served with a sugar rim - so good!! Had such a great time and hope to come back and try other things :)

Traditional Wings

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Bar view.

The Avenue

3.9(459 reviews)

0.4 mi•Allston/Brighton

Full bar

Sports on TV

So the service is great. It's a small little kind of seems like a dive bar. They have a jukebox…read more They have great music playing we went in the middle of the day. There was like three or four customers just a bartender working so you have to cover the whole place. The menu is basically everything is à la carte but everything is very affordable. Total bar food but we got a veggie quesadilla that was actually delicious and I got the cowboy burger, which was great and my friend Tammy got a steak and a chicken taco, she liked them both very much. The server was very attentive. He made sure everything went well. The only reason they don't get five stars is we ordered a quesadilla as an appetizer and when we got our main courses he had and brought it because he forgot to order it. It was apologetic. He was super nice, but you know, obviously it's hard for a bartender to do everything but I would recommend anyone go through in the neighborhood and just want a cheap eat or a place to get a quick drink.

While the food appears to be reasonably priced, the portions are disgraceful. The burger was small…read moreand does not come with fries. The $7 side of fries (that I had to order separately) wouldn't have been enough for the pigeons hanging out at the table next to us, let alone an adult human. My friend's chicken tenders took an hour to come out and we were told the first batch was sent to the wrong table. When they did show up the waiter who dropped them off basically threw them at the table, not even serving the correct person. The tenders were also burnt, almost to the point of being inedible and the "side of celery" is one piece. The drinks are fairly priced and decent for the cost, but that's really the only good thing i have to say after this experience.

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BEANS!!!

The Last Drop

3.2(95 reviews)

1.5 mi

Ugh, I love the drop. Quirks and all! Since moving to the area it has become my new go to place for…read morea drink with friends. Everything is so reasonably priced for Boston. Unlike other bars, I don't find myself fighting and shoving to get a drink at the bar which is a huge plus. Even when basically empty is has the nice, cozy dive bar feel that I adore. My only complaint is that the dart boards aren't replaced as frequently as they should. There's nothing more frustrating than a good throw not sticking because the board is too worn!

Grew up around here and recently moved back so decided to try this place out. I thought it was more…read moreof a dive bar type vibe but when I went on Saturday night with some buddies it was basically a dudes-only bar. Lots of people in here but I don't know if the middle aged gay white bouncer outside the door wanted to fill the place up with only guys because the only women in there was those in a group of guys. Went outside at one point and watched him absolutely demolish this group of girls, full on screaming in their faces after they just walked up and handed their IDs over. Definitely a weird vibe. But if you're looking for an up and coming gay bar this could be the place! Drinks were pretty good and decently priced too!

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Brendan Behan Pub

4.1(206 reviews)

2.6 mi•Jamaica Plain

A cute Irish pub in JP! We got an espresso martini (which didn't come in a martini glass like I…read moreexpected) and a local cider. Both were delicious. The bar is cash only and they have an ATM outside. Outdoor patio was plentiful and had large communal tables. Seating indoors is plentiful as well. The pub was always busy everytime I walked by in it in passing.

This is probably the ideal Irish bar. It's not over the top with shamrocks and goofy shit…read moreeverywhere. Just a great taplist, free popcorn, bartenders are awesome. Everything you want in a neighborhood bar.

Espresso martini and cider

Beers on Tap

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The Tam

3.7(405 reviews)

3.7 mi

This is a place that is considered a local fave... or maybe a tourist trap with bartenders that…read moredon't know what the hell they're doing. I was in for a drink (Boston sour) and out as soon as I could finish it. Should be 3 main ingredients... whiskey, sour mix, and frothed egg white. It was heavily flavored sour mix. And cheap at that. No shaking (or even stirring) this cocktail. They seemed annoyed that even ordered it. And for $11- NO THANK YOU!!!! If you're visiting Boston-- don't waste your time. I'm glad I got out after 1 drink, and wish I didn't even waste my time or money.

Every time I go the tam is great. Service is actually very very good. The bartender let me sample…read morean Irish cider for st Patrick's day, which was kind of him considering they had been open since 8 am. The place is small and clean but still has dive bar vibes and prices. Great spot.

Vibe

Darty time!

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The Druid

4.3(685 reviews)

2.4 mi•Inman Square

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.