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    The Ship Room

    4.2 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    The Ship Room
    Lisa L.

    This is a fun dive bar with lots of history (used to be a speakeasy in the basement, where Babe Ruth used to drink!). They have dollar drafts and free peanuts. Bartender Cheryl plays vinyl records on Turntable Tuesdays. They have live bands in the Ship Room, and the calendar is open. There's a pool table ($1 to play) and a couple of arcade games. They have Keno and TVs, but they are not too obtrusive. The crowd is really mixed - young and old, hipsters and not.

    Great bar don't have to be a hipster to be here

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    It's called the hotel Vernon though. Lol. But a great place good local entertainment most nights.

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    17 years ago

    When Worcester's Dive Bar and Nick's are too expensive or classy for the mood you're in. Free peanuts if you ask

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    11 years ago

    A great place! Friendly regular crowd. I have been going there for a decade. Great bar, great people!

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    Can't be beat. Perfect place- cheap drinks, good crowd, perfect ambience. Reminds me of my favorite bars back in Baltimore.

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    Ask the Community - The Ship Room

    Is there a dance floor there?

    Yes, in the Ship room where the bands play. :)

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    Of all the wonderful dive bars in the entire world, the Hotel Vernon (aka Ship Room) is by far the best!

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    158 Sports Grill

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    (11 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    The server was very nice but the food was pretty bad honestly. "Nachos supreme" had stale chips,…read morebarely melted cheese, olives and pinto beans with a side of cold queso? I hate to be that person so we just paid and left but the photo speaks for itself... margarita flatbread was also pretty bad. The sauce tasted tasted like salsa, and it had squares of melted halloumi on it? Looked nothing like one of the pictures I saw on Google reviews so I'm thinking they may have just ran out of ingredients yesterday. Even just the restaurant itself was pretty gross. Sticky floors, dirty plates and silverware given to us, dirty bathroom. Definitely won't be going back.

    This place has so much potential. Great space and the staff is awesome…read more The food is lacking unfortunately, we got the steak tips, burger, and mozzarella sticks. The steak tips were wayyy overcooked - we asked for medium and it was very well done. Same with the burger - very overcooked. The fries were very obviously from frozen. The mozz sticks were way too big. here are the tips to make this place way better: better cut of meat, don't overcook the meat. The burger neeeeeds a sauce! FRESH fries - from a potato! and make the mozzarella sticks less thick. Everything needs to be homemade... that's what makes customers coming back. Drinks were good but veeerrry sugary - make them not as thick... fresh & light is more like it I hope this place survives and takes my advice - it would only help!

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    Must visit if near Worcester MA.
    Must visit if near Worcester MA.
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    Worcester Beer Garden & Taproom

    Worcester Beer Garden & Taproom

    3.2
    (128 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    We had some errands in the area and were walking around downtown Worcester. There are many…read morenew/newer restaurant spots near City Hall. We were thirsty and looking for a quick bit, and happened upon the Worcester Beer Garden. It has very pleasant outside dining area, ideal for a drink and some interesting bar food. The menu options include dishes such as: Pierogis $11.00 Nachos $16.00 Quesadilla $14.00 Bavarian Pretzels $9.00 Pickle Chips $9.00 We opted to share a corned beef roll. I'd like to provide more detail, but their website menu page isn't working, and it's difficult to find a menu for them. Prices may not be up to date. We thought the roll was very tasty, albeit somewhat heavy. My beer was excellent, and the wine was cold and refreshing according to my co-diner. The waitress was excellent. It wasn't busy yet, but it was getting busier. They have games here (putting, corn hole, etc.) and on busy nights open up a pavilion area with a giant tv screen. We had a pleasant respite from the heat and look forward to returning to what they say is the largest patio area in Worcester. 3.5 stars rounded up to four for the venue and service on this visit.

    Easily 5 stars! The service was great, super friendly staff! The bar is cute with lots of beer on…read moretap. They have an amazing outside area with fires and casual tables. Everyone was just kind of hanging out separately but together, the only weird thing was the servers had trouble finding numbers of tables- but eventually they found us! It honestly was quicker service than expected. The food. THE FOOD. Amazing. I started with the soft pretzel and it was amazing. It was warm, soft, chewy and perfectly salty. It was a deep dark brown and very large. They served it hanging and with cheese and mustard sides. It was great. For an entree I ordered the chicken pesto quesadilla. Floored. It was crispy, and delicious. The pesto was really well balanced, and I love the sour cream and lettuce on the sides. This came with a side of queso too that was straight from heaven. We didn't get any napkins at the table so it was a little greasier than expected but overall great. This place is over an hour away from our house- and we are planning to come back just to eat here.

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    The Pint

    The Pint

    3.8
    (35 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Shady and dishonest. On July 6th 2025 I went to the Pint for…read morekaraoke. I've been there a few times, and the bartender remembered me and my drink. I gave him my card to hold a tab open. I had fun, sang a bunch, then decided it was time to go. Bill came to $42. I took my card, slid the slip back across the bar WITHOUT SIGNING IT and handed the bartender $65 IN CASH, and did not ask for any change back. Two days later, I checked my account. Not only was there a charge for $42, but another charge for $33. Ok, no big deal, the place was busy, mistakes happen. I called the number listed when I googled the bar. Had to leave a message. They don't have a website, so I went to their facebook page and sent a message via messenger. I gave a detailed account of what I drank, what the bill was, the last four digits of my card number, and the two charges despite my having paid in cash. They left it read, but did not respond. I contacted the karaoke DJ, who is a friend of mine and asked if he knew how to get ahold of anyone over there. He offered to stop by that night and speak to whoever was working and inquire about the situation. He reported back that he told the bartender there about it, and asked for someone to contact him. A week goes by. Crickets. I call and leave another message. I send another Messenger message. It gets read again, but still no response. I contact my bank and dispute the charges. I contact my friend again who again goes up there and asks for someone to get back to one of us. Nothing. July 14th I send yet another message, saying that I could see that the others had been read, and asking why they aren't responding. Interestingly, it does not show that it has been read. Left another message today. Such an easy thing to remedy. A simple apology and offer to correct the mistake is all that was needed. I tipped very nicely, was polite and friendly. I have never caused any issues there, and always treat the bartenders respectfully. So why couldn't they just call me back? Own your mistakes!

    Small local bar having a mix of regulars and pop-in clientele. It has a relaxed, nothing fancy or…read moredive-bar vibe with a selection of beverage choices and some table games. When busy it gets much louder, has a younger crown and seating/tables go very fast. With one small bathroom per gender be prepared to line up, plus go outside (no designated area) for smokers. Nice for a pop-in beer but wouldn't consider it a regular place.

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