We have your list of the best 24 dive bars in Boston!
Boston is known for having some of the best local dive bars in the world. Whenever you have visitors from out of town, it is a MUST to take them to a Boston dive for that firsthand experience. What’s not to like? Ice-cold pitchers of beer (most of the time), your friendly neighborhood game of darts, jukeboxes, and that stronger-than-you-thought shot of whiskey, there is something special about a Boston dive bar.
Check out Boston Eater’s list of the best dives in Boston. In no particular order, here is our list of the best 24 dive bars in Boston!
The Tam
222 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
“The Tam first opened its doors, sometime during the 1940s, and has thrived as a blue-collar watering hole ever since.”
Fun Fact: The Tam made Buzzfeed’s list of 12 Dive Bars You Must Visit Before You Die
View website HERE.
Silhoutte Lounge
200 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Silhoutte Lounge in Allston is truly the ultimate dive bar experience. Pitchers of beer, darts, and a juke box, this is a Boston classic perfect for a chill night out.
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Beacon Hill Pub
149 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Trivia Tuesdays, Weiner Wednesdays, Kareoke Thursdays, live music + comedy shows on the weekend, the Beacon Hill Pub has it all
View website HERE.
Model Cafe
7 N Beacon St, Boston, MA 02134
Model Cafe is one of the best and oldest bars in Allston.
View website HERE.
Shannon Tavern
558 E 3rd St, Boston, MA 02127
True neighborhood bar, and home to one of the only bubble hockey tables in Boston!
View website HERE.
Sligo Pub
237 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
Sligo Pub is an iconic spot in Somerville known for its a laid back local pub atmosphere and is said to have the neighborhood’s oldest liquor license.
Irish Village
224 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135
This is a laid back Irish sports bar that has been a Brighton landmark since the early 1970’s.
Posted by Irish Village on Friday, September 19, 2008
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Eddie C's
34 Maverick Square, Boston, MA 02128
Cash only, pitchers of beer, strong pours, an analog jukebox! They also have live music and karaoke on select nights!
Posted by Eddie C's Bar on Monday, April 15, 2013
View website 34 MaverHERE.ick Square, Boston, MA 02128
Sullivan's Tap
168 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
Boston’s oldest sports bar, first opened in 1933!
Posted by Sullivan's Tap on Thursday, July 7, 2022
Sissy K's
4 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109
With dancing upstairs and a live band downstairs where can you go wrong?
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Toms English Cottage
118 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
Posted by Tom English's Cottage on Friday, April 8, 2022
Friendly neighborhood dive bar, cash only, darts and pool!
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Biddy Early's
141 Pearl St, Boston, MA 02110
“The Best damn dive bar in Boston” (according to their website)
The Burren
247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
Known for its incredible live music, this Irish bar will have you dancing and drinking beers all night! They have a friendly down to earth vibe, and it is the perfect place for a night out with friends.
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Murphy's Law
837 Summer St, Boston, MA 02127
Murphy’s law is an old school Irish Pub with great drinks and a cheerful vibe. This is a favorite spot for the locals to relax and have a beer.
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Posted by Murphy's Law on Tuesday, May 7, 2019CLICK HERE for website
Hong Kong
65 Chatham St, Boston, MA 02109
Hong Kong has been voted Boston’s best karaoke bar many times and is famous for their scorpion bowls, and teriyaki chicken skewers!
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Lansdowne Pub
9 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
If you haven’t been to Lansdowne for a night out with your friends, you should definitely get on that! With live bands, and great drinks, it is a great place to have a good time.
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Durty Nelly's
108 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109
They call themselves “Boston’s friendliest dive bar,” and they might just be right.
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Bukowski's Tavern
50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
Open since 1998, The Bukowski Tavern serves casual Americana style cuisine and a great selection of beer!
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Charlie's Kitchen
10 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Ground floor 50’s style diner, upstairs lounge, and an outdoor beer garden! This place has come a long ways since it was founded over 65 years ago.
It's a beautiful day for lunch in our beer garden!
Posted by Charlie's Kitchen on Wednesday, September 13, 2017View website HERE.
Mr. Dooley's
77 Broad St, Boston, MA 02109
This is a traditional Irish Bar, known for impromptu fiddle sessions! There is seven day a week entertainment here, I’ll cheers to that!
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Paddy's Lunch
260 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
The oldest family owned pub in Cambridge and winner of the 2012 Improper Bostonian award for Boston’s best dive bar! Don’t expect to go there for lunch though, but do expect cold beer and great company!
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Corner Pub
162 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02111
Family owned bar with great local craft beers, serving burgers and pub fare. They even have a jukebox!
Visit website HERE.
Croke Park "Whitey's"
268 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Cheap, strong drinks & free pool! This bar frequently makes it to the top of the worlds best dive bars. Read more about it from Boston Magazine
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Delux Cafe
100 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116
What sets the Deluxe Cafe apart from the other friendly neighborhood dive bars? Its DELICIOUS food!
View website HERE.
