The Behan is an authentic Irish hole in the wall that offers a traditional seisiún every Saturday. The friendly atmosphere is buoyed by good music and colorful locals. Well-mannered dogs are welcome.. Read more.
The bar is a hidden gem that features a large stone fireplace with a wood fire and an Irish snug feel. A perfect place to have cozy conversations but the Gate's real treasure is the kitchen. Read more.
The Field has a community vibe and a Cork-themed Irish decor. Plus, at strictly 21-plus, the college crowd is nonexistent. Instead, it's an after-work hangout and meeting place for locals. Read more.
The Corrib Pub, in Boston's Brighton neighborhood opened in 1969. It is named for Lough Corrib in Ireland and attracts many natives of County Galway who have settled in the area. Read more.
The Snug is a pub/restaurant in Hingham that holds a traditional Irish seisiun every Monday evening. Read more.
Drink cocktails from Jerry Thomas’ 1868 book How to Mix Drinks, like The Deal Breaker which involves Wild Turkey 101, Campari, Grand Marnier, Amaro Montenegro, and a weird fascination with its mother. Read more.
The "House-Made Bean Burger" is one of our 25 best in Boston. A well-seasoned patty spiked with garlic and ancho, among other seasonings, this veggie burger doesn’t pretend to be beef. Read more.
Located a couple of blocks from the main drag of bars near Fenway Park, the Depths is a subterranean beer sanctuary. Work your way through the list (bartenders keep track) and you get your own mug. Read more.
Not sure what you want? Spin the beer wheel, cross your fingers, and hope that you land on Port Brewing’s Shark Attack or Ommegang’s Duvel Rustico, rather than Coors Light. You’re stuck with it. Read more.