Great local pub!! Great history here! Architecture was awesome!! Great vibe inside! I had the Rueben sandwich with fries! Fire!!! Also ordered the pretzel with beer cheese. The Downeast cider on tap was awesome! Our server, Michelle was awesome!! read more

The Black Rose - Pretzel - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We were looking for a quick bite to eat after checking into our hotel across the street and the food here hit the spot! Fast and fresh food that exceeded typical pub quality. The lobster roll, tho overpriced as always, was delish, as were the more traditional selections at the table - a reuben and chicken strips. Both were served hot and tasty! Service could be improved through menu knowledge and more frequent check-ins. Great pub ambience. Live music was setting up, which is a treat for a weeknight! read more

The Black Rose - Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cool Irish pub with a good beer list, and some decent pub food. They have live music on occasion. I stopped by during a busy time of the day just to grab some food and a quick drink. Service was great, the staff from the door guy checking ID to the bar tenders were friendly and helpful. If you're looking for something to eat there's a decent chance you can get a table or spot at the bar without too long a wait like you'll come across at most restaurants in downtown Boston. read more

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One of my favorite pubs in Boston. No frills just great drinks, ambiance, and pub food. Christine is my favorite and she cracks me up. I hope to see her during marathon monday! Also great pub food! read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great Experience here real no nonsense kinda place with fantastic live music and atmosphere. Fish and chips were really good as well . Loud and lovely. Service was fart quick too for how busy it was . Thanks to all the staff. read more

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Found this place after looking up Irish pubs and one of the reviews called it the Fenway of bars so I checked it out. I was seated quickly but it took awhile for my waitress to stop at the table The place has the Irish pub looked nailed down. Jerseys on the walls lots of pub stuff and multiple soccer games on the TV. I ordered a shepherd pie it was good but watery so it was more like Shepherd soup. It's not bad to visit I wouldn't order the shepherd pie again though read more

The Black Rose - Shepherd's pie - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went here on a visit to Boston. It was a fun place with live music and an excellent traditional Irish menu. I had a Reuben and fries and it was very good. Service was friendly. Nice historic place with a great vibe and location. read more

The Black Rose - Inside - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We caught a late dinner here. Weather was beautiful outside and we could still catch the live music. Kitchen closes at 10 and we slid in under the wire and had great food Sheppard pie, super creamy clam chowder, lobster rolls - all excellent read more

The Black Rose - Lobster rolls - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place was by our hotel and seemed very popular so we decided to check it out and have dinner. We went in and it was a 45 minute wait. We went to the very crowded bar area and ordered drinks. The service at the bar was quick with being how busy they were. We were buzzed for our table. We got a great table by the stage. Not right next to it. There was a table between the stage and us. The first waitress checked on us then disappeared. We waited awhile before our order was taken. Eventually another waitress came over and helped us. She was great! I noticed the first waitress left. I ordered onion soup and the lobster roll and my husband got the trio. The soup was delicious and the lobster roll was ok, nothing to brag about. The trio had great flavor. The music was fun (Frank Ryan). He interacted with the crowd. We enjoyed a shot of Jameson and my husband had Guinness. This was a fun pub. Even though there were 2 birthday parties going on in this tiny pub, the service was great. I felt bad for the staff and anybody who had to squeeze by them but the staff was very friendly about it. read more

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Great Guinness. Server really hustled too and did a good job. Food was just ok we had the fish appetizer and potato skins. Not bad just not a lot of flavor. read more

I ordered a beer by having the bartender surprise me and they made an excellent choice! The interior of this bar is so beautiful. If you have the chance, do a little wander and admire the floor carvings and the bar. I asked one of the workers, (Sean I believe? He had a long grey beard) about the history of the building and he was a delight to speak with. They had live folk/irish music starting at 9 and that was very enjoyable too! read more

Let me start by saying -- my husband absolutely loved this place! We visited The Black Rose on our first day in Boston and loved it so much that we came back a few days later. During our first visit, we ordered a few drinks -- a shot of Jameson, a Guinness, and a martini -- all excellent. We started with the Corned Beef & Cabbage Spring Rolls, which I'd highly recommend. For our mains, we had the Fish and Chips and the Irish Spice Bag, and my husband couldn't stop raving about how good everything was. We even picked up a Christmas ornament from the gift shop to remember our visit! Our server was from Switzerland and had such great energy -- super friendly and made the experience even better. When we returned a few days later, we tried the Irish Coffees and both the hot and cold lobster rolls -- and honestly, we still can't decide which one was our favorite because they were both amazing. The Black Rose has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and it quickly became one of our favorite spots in Boston. We'll definitely be back every time we visit the city! read more

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We visited The Black Rose for cocktails and didn't eat. While the place was busy, we were still able to get drinks. The highlight was dancing to the live band. I wish they had a bigger dance floor or moved more of the tables to allow for more dancing, but finding a place to sit is nice too. Don't be shocked if you have to wait in line to get in. read more

We were in Boston in April for a concert and some friends recommended the black rose. We stopped in for lunch on a Friday. We were seated quickly and we were also waited on efficiently. My daughters had the burger and we had the pretzel and potato skins. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Portions were good sizes and the food was fresh, flavorful and hot. There is live music later in the day. read more

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This restaurant always had people waiting to be seated so I had to stop by while on my trip! I got the New England clam chowder and the Boston dip with a salad. Both were great! The meat was so tender and flavorful for the sanwhich. I definitely understand why there was a line. There was also live music since it was Friday night and the performer was great! This will be added to the list of local restaurants whenever I am in town. read more

The Black Rose - Fish sandwich - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My husband and I came here for St. Patrick's Day lunch and had a great time. We arrived around 10am and Florjan B., the nicest guy, was our server. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the corned beef dinner entree (very good). Great Irish coffees and Irish beers, amongst other drinks on the menu. They had Irish rock playing, followed by a live band. We had no wait arriving as early as we did, but there was more of a crowd when we left, around 11:30. A lot of cool merch for sale in the host section as well. read more

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Irish bar with many many whiskeys and scotches. Stop there for apps and a couple of drinks and had great service and a very fun time You walk inside and you feel like you're in an Irish pub read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a classic Irish bar in Boston and my personal favorite. Have been coming here for 25 years. Great Guinness and a great lively atmosphere. Comfortable spot though it can get a bit crowded. Live music is on quite often. Location in Faneuil Hall and is adjacent to North End if you want to pre game or post game dinner. read more

The Black Rose - A pint of Guinness. - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped by at 4:30 today with friends from Seattle. Wanted to sit and have a few pints. There were 10 empty tables inside and 5 empty tables outside. When we asked to be seated they said the tables are for eating only! I was quite annoyed as it is a Sunday pm. We are always trying to bring guests here but that stops today! The hostess and management are too blind to see, a good thing when it knocks. Needless to say, Ned Devine's right around the corner was much more accommodating and that is where we will be taking our guests from now on. So if all you want are a few pints at a pub, you may want to go elsewhere. read more

Pretzel was yummy, shepherd's pie was divine! Service was great. Overall - great atmosphere!

When you see a place is packed during the day and at night, you know it's going to be good. The food was delicious and atmosphere was great! Our server was very attentive and friendly. The Black Rose did not disappoint. read more

It was a rainy day & we stumbled upon this place, as the place we intended to go had an hour wait. It was around 5pm, there were 2 bouncers checking IDs. The place was packed! It looked like a great time inside. There was live music. I was with my teens, so we opted to sit outside where it would be quieter. The food came out so quickly! The fish & chips were fantastic. The Reuben was pretty good & the fries were crinkle cut with kosher salt- good. The Ceasar salad looked fine, not great- but this isn't a salad place. We'd go back again. read more

"Close at 2am" but won't let anyone in on a thursday at midnight. Seems a bit discriminatory against a certain demographic trying to enter tonight. read more

This is a stereotypical Irish pub restaurant, in the heart of Boston in the Faneuil Hall area. Drinks were tasty, but could be a little slow- not a huge surprise considering how popular it seems to be. I was happy to find they offered a hot (CT style) buttered lobster roll. Prices reflected lobster industry prices this season with a bit of a tourist "tax" built in, nothing to complain about. The roll was loaded with lobby meat, the bread was decent. I thought the butter was a smidge on the light side, but overall a really good sandwich! read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great Irish pub in Boston just steps from Faneuil hall that has live music every day. It's more of a bar than a restaurant, but the food was decent enough to satiate, especially after a few pints. After a 45 min wait for a table large enough to accommodate our party of 6, we decided to split up into 2 groups of 3 to get off of the cold, snow covered sidewalk. I honestly wasn't expecting great service, but I was happily wrong! We were immediately greeted w a smile, got our first round in minutes and the food came out fast and hot. Kids had wings and we split a French dip. Once again, the food was serviceable but they aren't hand cutting fries here. They have a nice beer menu with some local craft and an extensive Irish whiskey list. The music was lively and appreciated. It really added to the whole experience. Overall we had a great time and would go back but probably just for drinks and music. Probably a 3.5 if I could give 1/2 stars. read more

The Black Rose - Boston dip - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Seriously this is the 1st comment on the Black Rose. Great local bar, we sat next tp an older gent goes there 3 times a week Devin was great. read more

I was here for at least 10 minutes. Had to get my own menu. A family came after me. They got their drink order in, and the drinks came out. Got their food order in and still no one came to my table. When I got up to walk out a waitress finally came up to me and I told her I was leaving because no one would help. She grabbed my menu, said 'fine' and walked away. Definitely don't recommend. read more

We were looking for an Irish pub and found this place by our hotel with live music nightly. We each had the Irish Trio (sampler of Irish stew, bangers, and mash, and Guinness stew). Washing it all down with a Guinness and a cider of course. Great service and fun music. Very dark inside so be careful getting around the tight place. read more

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Love this spot. Whenever I'm in Boston I make it a point to save some time for a pint at the Black Rose. A classic Irish pub with high energy. Great staff and food. Friendly patrons. Feels like home even if it's not. Just a short walk from Long Wharf makes a great location to hit before catching the ferry home. Sláinte read more

Not as good as I remembered from my last visit in 1996, but it was very crowded so they must be doing something right. The live music and Guinness were good, but the food was just o.k. The mashed potatoes tasted instant which was disappointing. read more

We had a really good lobster roll a couple of months ago . This week they were terrible. Dry, no butter and cold bun. Place is too loud!

The Black Rose was one of the best places we went to in Boston! There was a live Irish band playing, and our server Camille was outstanding, so knowledgeable and personable. We ordered the fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and irish trio. All were delicious. Our daughter also had the potato skins starter and really enjoyed it. The food came out very quickly as well, and the drinks were awesome. Can't recommend the Black Rose enough! read more

The Black Rose - Irish Trio - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We got here at 8pm on a Wednesday (first Wednesday of September) and it was packed. We waited for a table to open up and after about 30 minutes we were seated! I didn't know they had live Irish music every day which was going strong when we walked in. It was very loud so we weren't able to hold a conversation when they were playing, but that was ok. We were able to order a late dinner which we were happy about since the kitchen closes at 9. We both ordered the Irish Trio and we were so glad we did. It included small portions of the beef stew, bangers and mash and shepherds pie! It was all so good! read more

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Wasn't super hungry so had the fish bites appetizer. Very good, the breading wasn't super heavy. Friend had the sausage rolls. They weren't as good as others she's had, but they were nice enough to swap the coleslaw for a full size salad for no charge. We would go back, especially to hear the live music they have every night. read more

The Black Rose - Fish bites - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This first timer had a great timer! lol. Atmosphere was festive. House was packed every time we walked by. We finally got a chance to get a table. The food was hot and fresh!!!!! read more

The Black Rose - Jameson wings were great - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Rich Irish vibe & food to match. Best tasting Ruben, house-made corn beef, imported Swiss on toasted swirled rye bread and delicious side of fries. My son enjoyed the chicken curry over basmati rice and said it was delicious, we laughed that curry isn't too Irish but still yummy! The friendly fast service was appreciated. And the authentic decor made it memorable. Plus a good option food and price close to the more touristy Faneuil hall. read more

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Been probably 15 years since I've been here, but still seems exactly the same as I faintly remember it. Somebody once told me it was where the black and tan was invented, but I couldn't recall the story. Just bar talk? Anyway, stopped in for a late afternoon refreshment and got my black and tan. read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My wife ordered the Rachel sandwich and enjoyed it. I ordered the Dublin Dip and it had to be one of the worst "French dip" sandwich's on the planet. Definitely a hit or miss place to eat. read more

The Black Rose - Menu 9/2025 - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

May 2025: For over 30 years, I've been returning to The Black Rose every time I'm in Boston, and it remains a highlight of my visits. Tucked in the lively Quincy Market area, this legendary Irish pub is one of Boston's absolute best. With live music 7 nights a week, the atmosphere is always electric, warm, and welcoming. Today's soup of the day was, of course, a rich, velvety Guinness - served as the perfect pint, poured with precision to form a creamy, frothy head that clings to the glass, revealing deep, roasted malt flavors with hints of coffee and chocolate in every smooth sip. The chowder? Damn great - thick, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The Black Rose nails the Irish pub experience with exceptional food and drink. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

The Black Rose - Guinness - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for some food in the afternoon, and the music was a good vibe. Portions were great and the staff was really friendly! Not much to complain about :) read more

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