I'm still dreaming about this place. I must come back ASAP. The meatball sammy's are amazing and the vibe is incredible.

A very, very funky bar! I'm relatively new in town, but I gotta say that the surroundings made me feel like I was about to be murdered. That being said, once you're inside the vibe is incredibly welcoming. The bartender immediately greeted us when we arrived and we had our drinks in our hands in no time. I only had a few beers, so I can't speak to the bartender's skills, but I definitely felt taken care of and will come back for more. The bar is decorated in taxidermy and old-timey vintage random decor so you're entranced by something no matter which way you're looking. They even have a functional jukebox! Where do you even see that nowadays?? They had a live performer as well which was a very nice touch. From what we heard from a fellow bargoer, it's a very safe bar for women who want a night out on their own, which is always nice to know. Definitely a Worcester staple. read more

Can you be a well known hidden gem? Great atmosphere both inside (steam punky) or outside (backyard vibe). Various styles of bands play, restricted only by size as a 4 piece is tight in the space allotted. Attentive friendly bartenders, even when busy. Fantastic food menu as long as you like meatball or sausage sandwiches, if you do you are in luck because they are the best in town. read more

AHmaaaazing dive bar. Bartender was super sweet, down to earth, and attentive. Decor and ambiance are exactly what you would want in this type of establishment. Best meatball sammy with perfect amount of heat and the bread is incredible. Just what we were looking for. read more

I was wavering about whether or not to give Vincent's the full 5 stars and then the meatball sandwich arrived. Basically just cheese and some chopped up meatballs in sauce served on thick slices of Italian bread. It's incredibly satisfying, kind of how I imagine my non-existent Italian grandma might serve one. Is it the best meatball sub? No. But its less than $6 and you can eat it in a classic dive bar while listening to great music or on their amazing back deck/garden/wooden shack. The bar itself is worth it, even if you aren't hungry. Yes, they have a terrible beer selection, but you come here for $2.50 gansetts (or $7 pint glass g&t's) and the experience. There is lots of taxidermy on the walls and Vincent's is always filled with an interesting crowd of Worcesterites. Sometimes the band scheduled actually plays, sometimes they don't, but there's no cover so you can't really complain. read more

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Wild and Crazy.Fantastical and Phantasmal. Tucked away in crooked little nook of Worcester's Grafton back ass, this place is a hub of yesterdays long forgotten. The walls, the layers of paint and all are just saturated with that "classic" feel. This place is probably hasn't changed since the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Jazzy, Bluesy, Funky, and Deep rock tune-age can be heard riding up on Vincent's and you know you are heading in the right direction... I've only been on a handful of occasions, sadly in the past few years. But I can say that Vincent's left a lasting impression on me as one of the last few places in Worcester,... wait ON EARTH that has this laid back and old school vibe to it. Its a tiny joint, but get this the live and almost always local musicians that play EVERY night. Good tunes from real people. I actually saw my old guitar teacher playing with his band here fora phenomenal show one evening. You can bring your drinks outside to the patio, that I will say is nothing special ( far better than Ralph's) but its like being in your own backyard, The drinks are strong and the beer selection is nice but not vast, but the bar tenders are solid. Also some great people. I don't feel weird coming here dressed like a hobo or dressed up. The crowd in Vincents is a nice mix, some oddballs and some fanatics, but all good folks. I settle right in nicely with my CC n ginger at Vincents, I've yet to try the infamous meatballs- but I hear they are also a splendor that none should pass up. read more

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Best Dive Bar in Worcester. Excellent meatball sub, the bread takes it to the next level. Fantastic live music, beefy cocktails and great atmosphere. It could be cleaned up a bit however this is what makes Vincent's, Vincent's. They also have a back patio with tables and a grass area to hang out on. The staff is very friendly. read more

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I stopped by Vincent's the other night and a good time was had by all. Dan Burke gave an amazing show (he makes me gooey in all my bluesey spots), the highlife was flowing like milk and honey, the energy in the room was good, and the night was immortalized by a string of pictures taken in their vintage photo booth. I went home smiling that night, and several other nights after leaving that place. read more

Other than your own kitchen Vincents serves up the best meatballs in the entire city. Bread on the sandwich is thick, super soft with a nice crust. The live musicians never disappoint. Especially enjoy Big John Short on Sundays on the Garden. Although there's one bartender here with dark hair and his attitude and delay and consistent delay in service both suck. Best Irish Car Bombs around and eclectic mix of patrons. read more

Best dive bar in Worcester. Why? Good drinks, good old time tv, good meatball subs, good music, and a bartender who can sing David Bowie. What more could you want?? Everything you've heard about this place is true. God I love Worcester. read more

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Great subs! Awesome live music! Spot to find the best kind of people. Have always enjoyed but haven't gone back due to an unfortunate interaction with one bartender. I'm Just a girl in a wheelchair and a pup named sunny! Definitely miss hangin there! :) read more

Great neighborhood bar with a lot of character and the best meatball sandwich you'll ever have. Stop by in the summer and enjoy the backyard patio area! read more

Neighborhood bar that has the best meatball sandwiches, exceptional service and an everlasting loop of musical entertainment coming through the door virtually every night. It's great, a little divey, but really who doesn't like that feel. Awesome spot for some blues and brews. When you step into this place it's almost like you're stepping back in time and I like it. Check it out for your self. Great place to meet friends day for a drink or just stop in for a sandwich and a beer or cocktail. read more

Best best bar ever! Don't come here expecting bougie treatment because it's a Dive Bar. Other low star yelp reviews seem to be written by spoiled millennials (don't pay these reviews any mind). Amazing meatball sandwhich I order one every time I go! Great music and a good place to go and relax any day of the week! read more

This is a great Dive bar, it's dark, it's old, it's a place to hide out at. You must Get the meatball sandwich, it's Huge and delish! The bread is absolutely amazing and fluffy goodness. You can drink at the bar and be watched by all the stuffed animals around the place, plus they don't talk back. read more

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Meatball sandwich is as awesome as folks say. Thad, who mans the bar, is stellar. Ambiance is unique. Perfect place to tasting, and memorably, pass an afternoon. read more

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The meatball sandwich is amazing. This bar has a great vibe. Too bad I didn't have time to hang. Just passing through. Got the meatball sandwich to go. It took 2 minutes! Highly recommend this place. read more

Kick ass old school historic pub. Nice people, good drinks, great limited food. Can't wait to go back for another meatball sandwich.

Creepy. But in the most AWESOME way possible! There is a ton to look at as they have lots of weird taxidermy and collections of oddities. The sangria was great! I wish it wasn't in such a sketchy area though. When I went, they had a band, but this place seems wayyyyy to small to have a band AND as many customers as they did. We weren't able to sit and it was only 9:00. I can't imagine how busy it must get later. I'd definitely give them another shot, for sure!! The girls at the bar had the cutest, most tasteful uniforms I've seen in a while. Love the ties! If I had a bar- this is the kind of bar I'd love to own read more

Vincent's what can I say . After reading many articles and reviews I gave it a go . It was everything I thought it would be plus more. The bill came to $37.25 for 3 cocktails,2 sodas, cheese plate with sausage and a meatball sandwich we split . The cheese plate consisted of summer sausage, white cheddar,horseradish mustard and a sleeve of saltines. The meatball sandwich is what dreams are made of .There were giant delicious meatballs in awesome sauce between two slices of melt in your mouth fresh italian bread. The bartendar was super friendly and attentive. They do not have a drink menu but she'll make you whatever you'd like. Needless to say I will be back ! read more

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Oh my God!! What an awesome place! I was told about this place by a friend, wasn't sure what to expect. Then, I met the worlds best meatball sandwich...bread so soft I could fall asleep on it. And great prices on everything. Entertainment was terrific! I don't want anyone to go, however, unless they save me a seat!! read more

a great way to experience vincents is to ride your bike there with your big brother at 5pm and sit outside until 9:30 ps there's a bathroom in there!!!! read more

I was forced to come here only for the meatball sandwich. I HAD to try the meatball sandwich, I didn't really have a choice. So what did I do? I had the meatball sandwich....well, twice. Seriously, people talk about good balls, but Vincent's balls were probably THE best I have ever had. Why? They are perfectly spiced and the sauce too, both tasted just like my mamas (and my own somewhat). It's the real thing my friends, people who actually know how to make a real italian meatball! Next, they serve the meatballs on this really nice, thickly cut italian bread. The sandwich was freaking huge, yet I was still able to down 1.5 haha. The price is VERY good at I think $5.25 for the sandwich plus fiddy cent if you want cheese. Now, the rest of the place is very dark and dingy looking, but its actually not dirty at all. There are stuffed animals all over the place (real animals) which is fun to look at, and do have a look above the bathrooms. Its a place that you go to for lots of drinks, live music and the real thing meatballs. read more

Dive bar perfection. Cheap. Dark. A tad smelly. 80% male / 20% female clientele. As a bonus, they have sangria (cheap in both price and taste but still good!) and a really awesome backyard. Not sure there's much more you could ask for... read more

You'll know you found the place when you see the neon sign in the window stating THIS IS IT. This is my favorite bar. I've been in and out of this establishment for ten years. Vincent's has a very unique ambiance. There are covers from pulp novels adorning the bar top, stuffed and sometimes dressed animals are on the walls and everything about the decor has character including the kick ass selections on the jukebox. The drinks are top notch, made with care and you can get PBR by the can. Vincent is a very friendly guy and the same can be said for everyone I've encountered behind that bar. The place attracts a varied and generally very cool crowd of people. Take advantage of the outdoor seating whenever possible. And don't forget the meatball sandwich. read more

Vincent's is a small, dark place filled with taxidermy, a jukebox of doom, and a back patio that could have the best vibe in all of Worcester. They have live music and never a cover, but put a five into the hat when it's passed at the end of the night. The bartenders are all very nice, and attentive. I miss Danielle though, she was the perfect mix of sassy bartender, and strong drink maker. I hope she's working somewhere cool, insulting people who ask for sissy drinks. Now that we have the unimportant details out of the way, let's talk about their meatball sandwich. This sandwich is ridiculous. It's usually 2 meatballs and sauce between a couple slices of thick Italian bread. Seems pretty straightforward. Right? Little do the normal bar patrons know that the meatballs are hand crafted by a small team of ninjas who swoop in, and leave meatballs in their wake. It's an old recipe from someone's Italian Grandmother, and by god is it spectacular. If you go to Vincent's, you'll have a great time, damn near guaranteed. If you go to Vincent's, and don't order a meatball sandwich, well... I suppose you're allowed your mistakes. read more

Ah, the local. The kind of bar that you wish was about four blocks from your home, so that you could lurk there regularly. Dead animal heads on the wall, black and white pictures of Worcester's past, a collection of pulp novel covers, dark wood, laid back bartenders, and the drinks are solid. The kind of bar where you could order a Guinness, a Gansett, or a Gimlet with ease. The downside is that it is located in a strange part of town, behind a factory and below a hill. There may be only one way in and one way out. Which sort of adds an element of secrecy and charm. read more

Did we go to the wrong Vincent's or something? All the Yelp reviews here are what made me want to check this place out. Sounded really awesome. The ambiance seemed inviting enough, but the crowd sucked. It was tiny inside with nowhere to sit, but we didn't mind that. My group of 4-5 people & I walked in, stayed 5 minutes and awkwardly stood in a circle as the entire bar glared at us and gave us that look as if to say: "Why are YOU here?" The majority of the crowd was older (40+) than I thought it would be on the night we went. Perhaps that's why they made us feel so uncomfortable? We are all in our mid 20s. We didn't even order drinks, just immediately left to go to Ralph's. Maybe I went on the wrong night or something. read more

I'm a fan of Vincent's. It's off the beaten path, and has a neon sign out front. Inside is dimly lit, and small. But it has a nice long bar, and the drinks are excellent. Bartenders can mix you a nice classic drink or pour you a Guinness. Very unassuming place... Kitsch - something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste. Undiscriminating - that's how I would describe Vincent's. You will find all walks of life here, which is a good thing. No pretentious people and no people staring at you as you walk in. Some nights they have live music, which is cool, but it's a small place, so it's difficult to have a conversation. They have an outside area in the back, which is weird, because it reminds me of someone's back yard. Awesome meatball subs, and they have an old school photo booth! Definitely a place to get to, if you have not been already. read more

We stopped through here on Saturday, celebrating my twenty-fourth birthday the day before and everyone in our group loved it. There was live music so it was a bit packed around there but the outdoor portion was reminiscent of a backyard party. It had a really mellow and low-key feel to it that I have been searching for. They also have a juke box which I hope to return to use on a night where there isn't a band. I also intend to try their meatball sub because our uber driver on the way there was raving about it the whole ride!! read more

Fresh food!! Small menu but it doesn't matter because the news is so good, a comfy dark vibe .. good for a rainy night

I cant say enough about this place. $2.50 drafts, great divey atmosphere, friendly bartender willing to give a little history of the place, and a quiet neighborhood crowd. Everyone needs the meatball sandwich with cheese. This place probably hasnt been updated in many many years but if you like a dive bar like i do "this is it." read more

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Fantastic place, don't forget to order a meatball sandwich. Don't let the stuffed heads on the wall scare you away. Nothing but friends and friends you haven't met yet here. read more

Old school vibe, small and cozy and an excellent backyard area to hang out in. Great place for a warm Sunday afternoon and a great meatball sandwich. Bartenders are friendly and know their drinks. Inexpensive, delicious meatballs and wonderful atmosphere. read more

This is a very unique bar that features a mix of blue collar laborers next to well-dressed professionals who are looking to drink, relax and not be bothered by unwanted interlopers. The bar itself is dark with an interesting mix of taxidermy and pictures from the 20's mounted on the walls. The bar has the covers of old pulp novels embedded into it. They have a limited food menu but what they serve is no frills, hearty, and so far everything i've tried has been satisfying comfort food (ziti, meatball sandwich, and even a crackers and cheese platter complete with your own tube of Ritz crackers). The bar does have an outdoor area in back with a spacious patio and lawn. Not to mention the drinks are reasonably priced. It is denfinitely not the type of glossy, contemporary bar you find closer to downtown but still attracts many of the same clientele with it's relaxed atmosphere. read more

Rustic place to drink..no food. :) if you are a local and appreciate a small joint, this may be a place for you. I took my wife for a date night and is not a good match for that read more

I have an addiction to the Maker's Manhattans at Vincent's. It's a real problem. I just can't quit 'em. Love the outside seating, the funky bar top, the fairly surly staf, the juke and the live music. I could do without the ghetto bathrooms and the taxidermy, but I s'pose it's part of the charm. read more

Ok seriously, this place is definitely my favorite. Not only do they have a beer garden WITH GNOMES! but in the spring it is always spruced up with beautiful plants. I love sitting on the porch of that random little house out back. The staff is always pretty funny whether they're in a good mood or not. Drinks are cheap and usually pretty strong. The photo booth is so ridiculous but I use it and love it anyways. Plus the juke box has some awesome songs on it! There is no other place in this area with such amazing stuff on the walls either.. Seriously, a jackalope!! read more

Vincent's is definitely not for everyone. It is a bit of a dive (albeit with a lot of character). Just a very unusual place. They have a little back yard if you will with a flower/vegetable garden and a relaxing little area that you can sit and enjoy nature. It feels like being in a friend's back yard. Inside is dark with a lot of stuffed taxidermy and "oddities" adorning the walls. They even have a photo booth. On any given night, you will be met with a mixed crowd.. young and old, hipsters, business men/women, goth.. really you name it. They also have live music some nights which is always excellent. I recently brought a friend and she initially stated it was not for her, but now she always asks if we can go back. Go with an open mind. It is a Worcester landmark. Oh, and try the meatball sandwich.... literally the best I have ever had. read more

Greatest bar in the world! They make cocktails as good as W.C.Fields. You get to see some incredibly talented musicians play here. This place is Royal Tenenbaum certified babies! read more