Divey Awesomeness

1. The Lower Depths

476 Commonwealth Ave (btwn Charlesgate & Kenmore St.), Boston, MA
Bar · Kenmore · 112 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Cash only and tough to hear yourself think on a game day, but worth it for the tater tots and craft beer list. Get a hot dog with mango salsa and guacamole, or with mac & cheese (really).

2. Brighton Cafe

7.5
1597 Commonwealth Ave (Washington St), Brighton, MA
Café · 17 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Sometimes a weekend greasy spoon is what you need. Bottomless diner coffee, attentive staff. Try a breakfast sandwich on a croissant.

3. The Field

20 Prospect St (btwn Bishop Allen Dr. & Mass. Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Pub · Mid-Cambridge · 69 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: A great Guinness pour, delicious burgers. Go here if you're in the mood for an Irish bar. Bring cash.

4. Great Scott

1222 Commonwealth Ave (at Harvard Ave.), Allston, MA
Rock Club · 42 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Rub elbows with Allston's hipsterati. A great place to see a show -- music or comedy. Bring cash!

5. The Tam

7.4
222 Tremont St (at Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Chinatown - Leather District · 82 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Dive definition. Quite small and a little too neon-bright at all times, but it's still a top pick for cheap beers near the Common. Come here after a show, and bring cash.

6. The Avenue

7.8
1249 Commonwealth Ave (btwn Harvard & Spofford), Boston, MA
Bar · Brighton · 53 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Lots of $5 pint options, and their $2 Monday burger (add $1 for cheese; $1.50 for fries) is darn tasty.

Do Re Mi is one of Divey Awesomeness.

7. Do Re Mi

442 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
Karaoke Bar · Allston Village · 15 tips and reviews