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Great Scott
(Now Closed)Rock Club and Bar
Allston
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Jake SmithJune 30, 2014Rotating taps offer some great selection. If you're lucky enough to see one of your favorite bands here, you'll probably get the chance to buy them a beer afterwards. Choose wisely.
riley starshipJuly 10, 2015Intimate, small venue: perfect for seeing your favourite indie band up-close. Good selection of beer. Cash only!
Digital Tour BusOctober 31, 2012"Nice bar for live music. There is plenty of good beer on tap. Also, there is free WiFi and cheap food across the street, if you're hungry for either the internet or food." -New Cassettes
Great Scott books the only shows that matter in Boston. The staff is the best. The music is great. The beer is cheap. It's perfect.
The FeastJune 7, 2011Booker Carl Lavin does a very, very good job bringing in both underground indie bands and bigger acts. Shows rarely run more than $15. Go Friday night for their comedy show (7 p.m.)
Karoline ZJune 11, 2011Amazing place to see a show. Really small, so you can get up close, also big potential to meet the band before/after shows. Will DEFINITELY be coming back.
Boston PhoenixJanuary 14, 2011Quoth the Mayor: "The Pickle Back [a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice] is one of the greatest shots known to mankind. ... It’s been a staple of Great Scott for some time." Read more
Basically a bar with a stage but they book quality acts, the sound is great and they're serious about the draft beer selection.
Maya MukhopadhayaApril 6, 2018If you’re into intimate live music shows this is your jam! But be prepared, it’s cash only!
Vatche ArabianNovember 15, 2014Seen some great acts in this intimate venue, great sound effects as well.
You can purchase tickets with no fees 7 days a week after 12pm!
Elizabeth HDecember 20, 2009When a good band rolls into town here, definitely check them out. The venue is good and you can get up close. I saw Dungen, easily the best show I've seen in Boston.
- FavecastNovember 18, 2013Great Scott! Laughs and draft! Take a look at Casey's Favecast here:
Rub elbows with Allston's hipsterati. A great place to see a show -- music or comedy. Bring cash!
Probably the best draft selection for any rock club in the city!
Nicole DSeptember 25, 2011Place is an amazing place to see a show... Just dont go in the rainy season. Water was leaking through the lights in the bathroom. Yikes!
A stand-up comedy show, The Gas, runs every Friday night at 7:30.
Julian SheaDecember 15, 2010Great venue! Cheap drinks & awesome staff! Nevermind the never ending great bands rolling through!
rick waldronMarch 20, 2010The patio is dog friendly. The bartender will have water and treats for your four legged friends
Check out the website for show listings and advance tickets
don't miss out on the big shows! Buy in advance. Read more
Carrigan Denny-BrownApril 19, 2011drink your narragansett with a straw so you don't mess up the lipstick.
Come Christmas time, see The Scrooges play a kickass show here.
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