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    Mr. Dooley's

    4.1 (573 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Music Venues, Pubs
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MR. DOOLEY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Guinness
    Dil S.

    Sensational pints poured by native Irish bartenders - perfect temperature, head white clean as a whistle, perfect thickness and stays true throughout, bitterness somehow deleted, and domage like I haven't seen elsewhere. Classic Irish pub in city center - always a pleasure.

    Pretzel
    Danielle V.

    Our hotel was very close to this place so we stopped in for some food. I got the fish and chips and it was great! My friend got the pretzel and it was massive. The drinks were good as well. We sat a table where the windows opened up to the street which was cool as well. They have lots of live music which I love.

    Full Irish Breakfast
    Vahe A.

    Nice spot to grab brunch. We stoped here halfway through exploring the Freedom Trail. Had the Full Irish Breakfast, very similar to the English Breakfast, which I am a fan of. Paired with Irish Breakfast tea it was great. Well worth the money. I just wish the beans were warm but they were cold, is that an Irish thing?

    Half Pint of Guiness
    Ang F.

    Pro Tip: Have $5 cash on hand for cover and show up sooner, rather than later. Will need to revisit during hours that aren't appealing for drunk 21+ year olds. Guinness pours are optimal, very comparable to that of Ireland. Incredibly better taste than pours in different cities. The Locals (band) put on a great show!

    Pay attention to Sully's Sleigh and Kenny's Old Fashion.
    John H.

    I have frequented Mr. Dooley's for years. The regular customers are welcoming to weary traveler's like me. The Staff: Always friendly and attentive. They just make this spot shine and create the long-time following. The drinks are huge and cold. You get your money's worth with the food. Great quality and large portions. But it is the quiet details. They honor their fallen patrons with a simple, but meaningful, quiet tribute at the end of the bar. Wait! There's more. Look at the drink menu. The Sully. Made a small request, vodka should be Grey Goose. They loved the suggestion. Now about Kenny's Old Fashion: They get it. Very few bartenders are aware of Horse Soldier's history. Every veteran should have a bottle. I continue to be impressed with a place that provides value and reflects it's appreciation.

    Dublin Fish and Chips
    Jeff D.

    When we visit Boston, we always stop in at Mr Dooley's. I like dive bars and this is a great Irish Pub. They pour a proper pint of Guinness! Little know fact there serve more Guinness than anyone else in the states!! Cheers to That! I got the Chowder first, it was very good. Then the fish and chips, wow! Huge pieces of fish! Also very good! Stick around at night for some good live music! Those that live here know about this place, if you are visiting check out an authentic IRISH Pub! Cheers!

    Live music
    Brad H.

    An awesome classic Irish pub and 100% worth checking out. This spot was great, the live violin was amazing, and the staff were as friendly as ever. And they serve a proper Kilkenny Cream Ale that was amazing!!

    Guinness
    Ryan C.

    Just reviewing the Guinness here: A nice pint of Guinness that looked good and tasted right. Not to mention that the bar lady was very kind and seemed like a load of fun. The Guinness had a good head and good temperature. Definitely tasted good but still lacking something compared to the pints in Ireland. Will be back for another while I'm in Boston for sure!

    Deb G.

    Great Irish bar with above average bar food, great staff & live music. We love stopping in when visiting the great city of Boston. This visit we had the steak tips with Guinness Stout, delicious & highly recommend with a Guinness on the side.

    Trio of pies
    Gretchen H.

    Great music. Amazing well poured-int of Guinness and sample set of chicken pot pie, beef stew, shepherds pie. All yummy and fun. The vibe is great and noticeable difference in business once 9 pm hit. Fun spot that is worth the stop.

    Eggs Benedict
    Linda R.

    Perhaps the best Guinness in Boston. Not just according to me but according to many, including many visiting Irish gents and ladies. A classic Irish pub with a classic Irish pub menu. I have enjoyed many a pint here and many good meals. Today I had the Shepherds pie. It was flavorful but a bit dry. I did like the Irish brown bread that was served along side. Two at our table had the eggs Benedict and weren't very happy with them...too dry and not much flavor. The atmosphere was good- very friendly service. There weren't many people in the restaurant and the server made the rounds several times but we kept having to flag her down. It was kinda like she was making the rounds to make the rounds not check in on anyone. Slightly odd. Overall a great stop if you are looking for a legit Irish bar in Boston.

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    Great place to stop after work and get a quick Guinness. They also have live Irish music so the ambiance is great. Definitely recommend

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    Loved every thing about this restaurant . The Irish sample plate was a win win . Best pretzel and cheese sauce .

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    Been here for drinks quite a bit and always enjoyed it but!! Yall!! I got the sliders this last…read moretime. Let me tell you they've ruined sliders and maybe burgers in general for me forever. Tho I've never really liked full size burgers so always been a slider fan. Damn. Let me repeat, damn. Again, damn. Super simple but so so juicy and whatever sauce they are saucing on it? My mouth waters at the memory. They are decent sized and you get 4, plus a massive tower of also very good onion rings. The onion rings were good no complaints but after the sliders nothing was going to compare so I kind of forgot any opinions I had on them. Inside is cozy, staff are fun and great, reasonable prices and good vibes anytime I've gone in. And I'll be going in again soon bc damn. A few days later I was out with friends somewhere else and we got sliders and I was so disappointed now that I've known 21st's.

    Stumbled on this little place for lunch after visiting the State House and Athenaeum past lunch…read moretime the wife and I were hungry and thirsty! Place was not super busy and our server Izzy was on it...she seated us immediately and took our drink and food orders. We snacked on spinach dip which was pretty filling and ordered some cups of clam chowda! The chef put some southwestern flavor which I thought was fabulous, since we are from TX! We finished by ordering the plate of sliders and by far, the best pub sliders I have ever had! Everything we ate was amazing. Izzy was energetic and never let our glasses go empty! The building was historic and it felt like you walked back in time! We would go back in heart beat for sure!

    Mr. Dooley's - irish - Updated May 2026

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