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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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

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

The live Irish music and drinks were good. My wife got the Spinach Salad which she said was pretty good. I got the Reuben... it tasted like it was prepared the day before and reheated in the microwave. I had my wife take a bite to make sure it wasn't just me and she said it was the worst tasting Reuben she's ever had. I wouldn't go back for food, but the music was cool. read more

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

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

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 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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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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Held two clients dinners at this iconic spot. The Guinness's and Jamesson's made frequent appearances. Fish bites and fries (chips) were delicious. Friendly and attentive staff and Rugby on the big screen were a welcomed sight. If you're looking for a proper Irish pub with all the ambiance can't go wrong. read more

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

Great food service and staff. Loved the live singer as well. Large portions and great food!

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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Our server was so sweet, loved her! Buffalo cauliflower, big pretzel, drinks, Caesar salad, Greek salad, Boston cream pie, and bread pudding all great. read more

The Black Rose - Downeast Cider - 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

Had the Guinness and it was a bit watery compared to the ones we had in other pub. Still delicious though.

Awesome Irish pub with all your typical beers plus a large selection of food. Their Guinness stew, onion soup, clam chowder and chopped salad were delish! The highlight is the standup bass and acoustic guitar singing duo that truly make this is a great experience! Lots of locals plus visitors singing along having a good time. Plus a couple TV screens to check out the games Safe fun environment with some cool merch too if they have your size. Friendly hospitable service too! A great Irish pub! Highly recommend! read more

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a classic fun and lively Irish pub! This place was packed on a sat night with bruins fans but the service at the bar was still very welcoming and fast. They had downeast on tap which I enjoyed but I didn't try to food so can't speak for that. I also really liked that there was live music playing. It's definetly loud and a bustling atmosphere that's not for everyone but I enjoyed it for a quick drink with friends as a first stop of the night. read more

The Black Rose - Downeast cider - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Just reviewing the Guinness here: A very average American pint of Guinness. Lots of bubbles in the head and it was barely better than a can of Guinness you can buy for $2-3. For $10 and all the rave The Black Rose got, I wish it was better! Servers, overall bar vibes, and clam chowder were good though, no complaints there. read more

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

Definitely a cute Irish pub with friendly staff that are from Ireland, which made it even more unique. We stopped in to get out of the cold for a hot toddy, and it was perfectly made. We would definitely come back to try some of their menu items which had a bunch of Irish classics. read more

The Black Rose - The perfect hot toddy on a cold day. - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food. Family and I came here after a long day of traveling. Was seated immediately which was awesome. Server came by and took our order and continued to have great service throughout. Food was out of this world. My other half and I both ordered the fish and chips and our daughter ordered the chicken tender basket. We all enjoyed our dinner and servings. Great portions. More than any of us could eat. Cold drinks and they kept them full. The decor was definitely an Irish flair that was so unique. Beautiful and very relaxed and charming. Worth going if you're in downtown Boston. Thanks for a great evening. read more

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

We tried to go to Mr. Dooley's but it was too loud and had no tables available so we ended up here. I'm glad we did because we really enjoyed it. We sat outside and really enjoyed the cool weather. My husband and I spilt the clam chowder and Irish sampler. Everything was so good and flavorful, the only thing was the temperature of the sampler wasn't very hot. Our waitress was kind but didn't check in very often. read more

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

Felt genuinely threatened over a tip. The bartender became openly aggressive and confrontational when he decided my tip wasn't good enough. Raised voice, hostile behavior, and zero professionalism. I don't live in the U.S., and where I'm from tipping isn't an excuse to intimidate customers. Completely unacceptable and reason enough to avoid this place. read more

Touristing around Boston yesterday, my beloved, decided he wanted lunch at an Irish pub. The Black Rose was close. It had reasonable reviews so in we went. My irritation began with how crowded the bar is, I use a walker and the tables were so close together. It was very difficult to move about the room and access our table without having to move furniture. I realize for the rest of the world this is maybe not an important point, but if I have to move furniture in order to get my seat, that's a problem for me. Then the waitress wasn't listening and brought me the wrong order. I ate my lunch anyway, it was OK not great. Then I needed to use the restroom. The identified restrooms in the Black Rose are up three stairs. It is extremely difficult for me to move up a stairway. I had to leave my walker struggle up the stairs into the bathroom back out again. When I complained about this lack of ADA accessibility to the waitress , asking her if ADA access was not required in Boston she laughed and said oh I'm so sorry the sign on the first floor bathroom has fallen down. It's the bathroom for handicap and diaper changing. And then she laughed again. Maybe she was nervous and embarrassed anyway I asked her to pass it on to management and get the sign put up so that people like me would not have to struggle to use the bathroom or be unable to use the bathroom she just looked at me. I realize for 99% of the world this is all no big deal but for me it's a problem. Fortunately, we don't live here. I won't be going back to the Black Rose, but just wanna express my unhappiness and frustration with the service and management of the pub. read more

Didn't eat anything but had Guinness and bushmills watched the people walking by, great place to figure out where to go next read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such quick service and delicious food! We came here as a last minute lunch and although it was busy, our server was prompt and quickly served us our orders right after we ordered, we were quite surprised with how fast they came out! Both of us tried the Irish trio and it was the perfect little bite of shepards pie, bangers and mash, and Guinness beef stew. We also tried their lobster bisque, which was very sweet, but tasted so warm and delicious on the rainy day. Their stew was full of flavor, as was the shepards pie. The mashed potatoes were creamy and a great complement to the rest of the dishes. We really enjoyed eating lunch here and would definitely try some more off their menu! read more

The Black Rose - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I like a good Irish pub and this is one of the best I've ever been to. My friends and I decided to try this place for dinner. Ambiance was nice and easily better than the other pubs we've tried in Boston. Waitstaff was friendly, attentive and fun to talk to. Food was phenomenal. I started with the Celtic Chicken Sandwich. Chicken was grilled tender and juicy. Cheddar cheese was a nice touch. Both the sauce and onions were infused with the flavors of different types of alcohol. Wonderfully delicious. French fries were nice as well. Next came the bangers and mash, which I've never had before. Sausages melted in my mouth. Mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth. Gravy was absolutely savory. It was almost too rich, but I loved it. Finally I had the bread pudding. Chocolatey and decadent. Again the chocolate sauce was flavored with alcohol and the bitterness kept the desert from being too sweet. Genius. All I can say is, the Irish really know how to eat. Full recommendation if you want to check out a famous Boston pub. read more

When in Boston, it is necessary to visit an Irish Pub. The Black Rose was a true Boston experience. Located near the Aquarium, it had a lively atmosphere without being so noisy it wasn't enjoyable. While they didn't have live music when I visited, they did fawn have live Irish music. I came in a busy Sunday so I had to wait a a bit to be served but the server was friendly and checked on me frequently without being overbearing. I had the Irish stew and, to be honest, when it first arrived I was a little disappointed in the size of the serving. But it turned out to be the perfect size. Thick and meaty and served with two soft pieces of garlic bread, the stew was glorious. It had big chunks of beef, nice size potatoes and carports with a thick broth. I ended up so full I didn't have room for dessert. But I will definitely return when I can. read more

This restaurant is always a crowd pleaser. Amazing food. Great service. Awesome atmosphere!