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    The Draft

    3.1 (255 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Sports Bars, American

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    THE DRAFT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    DJ
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual

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    Dee C.

    It was cool finding this spot. I needed a bar close by and this has everything I need. Lots of t.v.s, good music, pool table, friendly bartenders. What I didn't like is while I was there these young patrons were playing a drinking game that required them to bang on the table. It was disruptive and no one stopped them. It was killing my chill vibe. I went there to relax that totally threw me off. I know that want people to have fun but if it's affecting the other patrons they should ask them to stop. So rowdy

    Grilled chicken sandwich
    Carlotta C.

    Went back here during phase 2, their patio is super nice and one of the only (if not the only in the Allston area). The drinks on tap were limited, which was disappointing, and the service pretty slow (and the menu is a shorter list, due to the present crisis I am assuming), but overall had a very nice evening in a very nice setting with friends.

    Kandice Z.

    This was actually a pretty fun place! The guests were great, and the bar tenders were very professional and attentive. There was definitely some kind of party event going on with trivia contests, but I was so drunk, and having so much fun that I don't even remember what happened. I just know I had great company, and had a blast! I was treated so well here as well.

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    Here is a clear description of what i experienced at this bar....i was exposed of personal information by the bouncer and then ghosted when trying to express my concerns to this bar. This is not a safe place for lgtbqia+ people

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    2 years ago

    This place smells worse than my unwiped ass. At least they have buckets of miller lite

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    2 years ago

    Awful bar, rude bouncers, watered down drinks, and almost every patron looked wildy underaged, shocked they're still in business.

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    3 years ago

    The place could be good but the asian bar tender "manager" worst customer service. He needs to be more polite!

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    4 years ago

    Probably one of the worst wings I ever had. 0 flavor and the chicken felt weird. The beer is cheap at least and younger crowd

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    4 years ago

    John, man behind the bar is great. Great place tow watch soccer or just chill made me feel at home. Now a regular

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    4 years ago

    The worst bar food I've ever had and the staff was awful to support that. My friend thought the food was awful after spending hours there

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    Ask the Community - The Draft

    Ia this a good place to watch sunday football?

    Yes

    What wing flavors does The Draft have?

    Extra hot buffalo honey buffalo salt and pepper bbq honey teriyaki Cooperstown Jamaican here Smokey chipotle honey mustard garlic Parmesan

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