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    The Black Rose

    3.5 (982 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BLACK ROSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Live music
    Loud

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    Pretzel
    Rosie P.

    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.

    Fish sandwich
    Crystal T.

    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.

    Corned beef dinner entree
    Maria B.

    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.

    Irish Trio
    Becky F.

    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.

    A pint of Guinness.
    Erin O.

    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.

    Fish & Chips and Irish Spice Bag (originally came in a bag!)
    Holly D.

    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!

    Adrizn V.

    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

    Irish Trio
    Adrian D.

    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!

    Kristy M.

    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!

    Boston dip
    Brian G.

    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.

    Of course
    John C.

    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.

    Deirdre C.

    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!

    Cool decor
    Jude B.

    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.

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

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    4.2(220 reviews)
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    I'll be honest, I was a little disappointed the second I walked in the door. I walked in, said…read more"Good afternoon everybody" and nobody said my name. Thought this place was where everybody knows your name?? Haha Seriously, we were on our way to the airport and unfortunately did not have time to try out the food. I was hoping to at least have a beer at the bar but again, was flying out of Logan International Airport. Looking around really brought back some memories of the show. Upstairs was a replica of the actual bar from the set along with a second gift shop. There is a small gift shop on the first floor. I look forward to visiting Boston again in the future and will definitely get a beer at the bar.

    We stopped by Cheers Boston to grab a bite to eat for lunch while exploring the city…read more Although the interior looks nothing like the actual bar from the long-running television sitcom, there is still something undeniably fun about experiencing a place tied to such an iconic piece of television history. The real establishment is the historic Bull & Finch Pub, which served as the inspiration for the exterior shots used in Cheers. Inside, the walls are filled with memorabilia ranging from cast photos to Boston sports history, giving the entire place a nostalgic atmosphere that fans of the show will immediately appreciate. It feels less like stepping onto a television set and more like stepping into a small piece of Boston pop-culture history. The food and drinks were solid, but the experience itself is really the reason to visit. If you find yourself in the greater Boston area, it's absolutely worth stopping by -- if only to say you had a drink where "everybody knows your name." .

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