Love, love, love it here! Excellent food (not just Irish), great prices, wonderful waitstaff, great bar, booths, or tables. I love when they have live music . They have people Irish dancing, or even "dance as you wish ". Excellent Halloween party, but buy tickets early, or wait in a long line. Costumes not required. I love that they always decorate for the holidays and seasons. It's really homey here! They make you feel at home too! Lots of friends come here with family for their Christmas Eve hours. Yes, they do open on Christmas Eve....with a smile on every face! This is a special place for any kind of person! Dress is usually casual, but come as you wish. In the good weather, the windows all open up!! read more

Favorite place in Boston for a pint, great food, and craic. Gets a bit crowded after dark so come early to share a pint and meet your new friends. read more

What a great place! Old school Irish Bar that was clean and welcoming. Our waitress was super lovely and helpful. We had beers, Guinness Guniess cheese, and a lovely pretzel. It was doughy, hot, and delicious. For lunch, we had fish and chips. They were perfectly made with a golden beer batter, and the dip was packed with dill flavor. My wife had the sampler with soup, Sheppard's, and chicken pot pie. She loved each and had leftovers. It was the perfect first stop in Boston on this trip. We'll be back again. read more

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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. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Guinness - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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? read more

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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! read more

Mr. Dooley's - Half Pint of Guiness - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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! read more

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This spot was a two-minute walk from our hotel, so we had to check it out. The first night we went in, there must have been a convention or something, as it was a complete wall-to-wall sausage fest! Nowhere to move, stand, or sit, so we left as quickly as we went in. The next night, however, it was normal: busy, but space to move and find a seat at the bar. We enjoyed the live music and the great Guinness pour. Didn't order any food, so nothing to say there. The bartender, while a bit gruff, was very helpful when some guys were trying to take the Guinness he poured for me. He softened up and we exchanged a little banter after that. read more

Extremely rude door staff. We are here on vacation and none of us carry debit cards because it is 2025. They apparently have a $5 cover for a dive bar which I do not understand but whatever, we tried to pay and offered to Zelle or Venmo and the bouncer said no it has to be cash and wouldn't let us in and was honestly rude from the start. read more

I don't normally leave bad reviews, but I was excited to visit this location. Unfortunately, the door man was super rude. I have never encountered such negative service. We asked about wait times and were told that because we asked wait times would be longer. Prior to this, the door man was yelling at everyone in line and was extremely aggressive. Did not end up going into this location because of this. Have travelled from Los Angeles and have never encountered anything like this. read more

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!! read more

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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! read more

Mr. Dooley's - Guinness - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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Good Irish pub with live entertainment. Outdoor seating is available, but I don't recommend it. They had one of the better plates of Bangers and Mash that I've had stateside. My wife enjoyed the Mac and cheese dish. Overall a god experience read more

I came here on a Wednesday while on a business trip and had a great time! The bartenders were awesome, and the atmosphere was even better. I highly recommend everyone stop by this place -- you won't be disappointed! read more

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

I got the Irish sampler and my husband got the fish and chips. We both loved our meals. We shared and tasted everything. We started with loaded nachos and these were amazing. They were loaded so much we had stuff left that we ate with our forks. Very impressed and our waitress was actually Irish. read more

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. read more

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This place is an easy walk from the harbor. We found space at the bar and ordered the fish and chips as well as a pretzel with cheese sauce. The batter on the fish was light and tasty. The pretzel was great and the cheese sauce was the perfect compliment. Would definitely come back. read more

We loved the food, the drinks and the vibe! What a fun place! As we ate, we watched the locals coming in after work.... A loud happy crowd! read more

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Cold outside? You will experience the best Irish coffee here. Our bartender Kat was fun and pleasant! We had the best laughs (and Guinness beer) too! Can't wait to visit Boston again! read more

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The pretzel here is so GOOD the only reason to come here the other food is just cafeteria style. Also if you're trying to eat here (don't know why you would) it is SO!! Loud service was good though ambience was not good at all. read more

Went to this place for our last night in Boston and it was a great experience. Bangers and mash and beef stew warmed us up and tasted delicious. Prices were wry reasonable and the waitress tonight was on top of everything and very friend. It got pretty loud but overall we enjoyed the ambience. Very good experience read more

Immaculate vibes, great for a late evening meal, not great for chatting. We were looking for a late dinner in the financial district and I'm so happy that Dooley's was the closest open kitchen. The friendly community bar was filled with folks of all ages and all were there to listen to live music and have a great time. The food was alright and service impeccably quick for how packed the pub was. It's much too loud for conversation, but absolutely worth a relaxed evening concert. read more

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Service was great (thanks Amy)!! Had wonderful Irish whiskey and of course...a Guinness! The Spud Skins hit the spot. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fun atmosphere and of course my Guinness was delish! We shared the steak tips with fries and it was good, not great. Our waitress was very kind and service was good. Great location if you're looking for an old Irish pub to grab a beer. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such a great place within walking distance of almost anything in the downtown area. An Irish bar without a TV! The ambiance on a Tuesday night was nice and chill, and the service was thoughtful and prompt. I had bangers and mash with beans (imagine the kind that harken back to your childhood that was available in every grocery store) and brown bread. I also had a PBJ martini with was all alcohol (I definitely had a buzz after that cocktail). Everything was really good, and I did not feel rushed. I would definitely would return. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Bangers and mash - an Irish essential! - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very good Irish musician today July 5 th . Great songs . Bar has atmosphere I thought service was a bit slow considering it was not busy . Food looked good even though I didn't eat . read more

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

The food was very good, the vibe was okay, we were seated right next to the speaker for the live singer so it was a bit of a headache, but aside from that it was nice. The service was typical, especially for a busy place read more

Mr. Dooley's - Shepherd's Pie - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Date of visit: 8/26/21 This place was right across from our hotel, so it made for a perfect first meal in Boston and was pretty good, overall. And what better place for an inaugural meal in Boston than an Irish pub? The place wasn't very busy as it was pretty early yet and we were able to pick a nice corner booth with space for all four of us. I went with the clam chowdah, and it was okay, definitely heavy on the potato and light on the clam, but some additional crackers and it got the job done. Someone else ordered a plate of the Irish Curry Fries and they were actually quite tasty; flavorful without being oppressively spicy, and really perked up the fries as they were pretty uninspired when eaten plain. Our server, Kerry, was fair, she took a fair amount of time to get the check settled and then she brought one check after we asked if we could split it with two checks but was otherwise pleasant and attentive, bringing us a large pitcher of ice water. read more

Mr. Dooley's - Irish Curry Fries. Actually quite good despite the fries being a bit undercooked. - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was looking forward to some great bangers and mash, but this was a disappointing visit. The Dooleys ale was good. The Bangers themselves were on the dry side. The Mashed potatoes were so dry they were crumbly, not creamy. Came with a small amount of gravy. Unfortunately, the gravy was bland. I only finished half my meal, but no one asked if my meal was ok. Service was an issue in that there was one nice waitress running around crazy trying to take care of multiple tables while a manager and the bartender were standing around chatting. read more

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There is no better bar atmosphere than the one at Mr Dooley's. No TVs, no distractions, just pure and live music and lots of drinks. This place was packed and for all the right reasons. This place was filled to the brim with Christmas decorations making it easily the most festive bar I've been to in a long time. We grabbed a seat at a bar and then ordered a few pints of Guinness. There was a live band playing Irish sing a long songs as well as classic holiday songs. The pints were poured generously, which was great because we had to catch up with the regulars at the bar. The food was pretty standard Irish bar food complete with fries, sausages, bread, and soups. Overall an amazing atmosphere! read more

Mr. Dooley's - Irish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of the best pints of Guinness in Boston. Friendly bartenders. This place has no frills, just a pub to go and enjoy a good time with live music and a proper pour. They also have some great Christmas decorations during December. The food is nothing to write home about. read more

My friend and I ordered sandwiches for lunch. The Rueben came without sauerkraut, a major component. When informed, the waiter returned with a cold portion, which wasn't ideal. I ordered a turkey club which came with one small piece of bacon for the entire sandwich. Nothing was done to correct that. As soon as we finished the food, our table was immediately cleaned, the check was brought and a reserved sign was placed on the table while we were still sitting there. The whole experience was unpleasant. read more

Cute little pub. Older and quaint, definitely a "Boston" vibe. And we loved it! The waitress was absolutely superb, we loved her! Everything came out correct and hot. So much food we couldn't finish it all, but I wish we could have. This will be one of our favorites and a top recommendation if you're looking for a cutie place in Boston! read more

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I was only able to rate service and atmosphere, not food because we received NO SERVICE. We were in Boston for one night and I wanted to take my husband for a great pint of Guinness. We made the trek in the rain to Mr. Dooleys and sat at the bar. There were 2 females working the bar area where we sat for 15 minutes, trying to make eye contact to no avail. They just kept chatting at the one end of the bar, checking on some customers but never made it down to us. We finally just left and yelled thanks for the great service, as we left. If you want to go to a bar and actually get served, don't come here. read more