Boston's Best Dive Bar

Boylston Street “meet market” pleases area students with a popular singles scene and affordable bar food.

Reviews:

• “fast service, good crowd, decent music, 10 cent wings”
• “If your not from Boston, dont show up.”
• “Good Food – Terrible Service”
• “GREAT PLACE ALL AROUND FROM FOOD, DRINKS, AND SERVICE!”
• “Door Guys Act Like They Are Working A Hollywood Party”

Tips: Enjoy 10-cent wings at the bar, Sundays through Thursdays from 4pm to 11pm. Selected appetizers cost $2.50 on weekdays from 4pm to 6pm.

Whiskey’s Food & Spirits

Allston’s beloved dive serves as a second home for locals in need of cheap drink and a relaxed hangout.

Reviews:

• “allston, ma is the rippenest town.”
• “Dive at it’s BEST!”
• “PUNK ROCK JUKEBOX”

Tips: The bar’s cash only, so come prepared.

Model Cafe

Some of the Quincy Market area’s cheapest drinks can be had at this casual dive.

Reviews:

• “best deal in town”
• “Abominable”
• “Great deals on drinks….but wait, what happened to the “all employees must wash their hands…” sign"
• “Avoid at all costs”
• “Fantastic Starter Bar!”

Tips: Drafts of Bud cost $1, all day and every day.

Sissy K’s

Local jazz institution offers free live music nightly in upbeat, cramped environs.

Reviews:

• “It was an Experience!”
• “Rude”
• “A Rare Find in Boston!”
• “Ultimate Neighborhood Bar”

Tips: Wally’s accepts cash only, so be sure to bring enough.

Wally’s Cafe

Student-friendly hangout provides an inexpensive place to hang.

Reviews:

• “$1 Bud Light but 2 crowed”
• “young crowd”
• “Amazing!”
• “Great Affordable Sports Bar!”
• “bouncers are racists”

Tips: Those under 21 are welcome to enjoy the Avenue’s menu and atmosphere—but only until 8pm, when patrons must be of legal drinking age.

The Avenue Bar & Grill or email The Avenue Bar & Grill

Quintessential Beacon Hill bar attracts a loyal clientele with familial neighborhood-spot charm.

Reviews:

• “Reunion with an old friend”
• “Warm, welcoming neighborhood tavern with fresh beer and impeccable taste!!!”
• “The Sevens- that’s about how many clean glasses they have!”
• “Great Chowder and sandwiches, solid beer selection, true hometown atmosphere”
• “great little pub”

Tips: Meters along Charles Street are notoriously hard to find. Consider taking the T (Red Line—Charles/MGH).

The Sevens

Enduring Central Square dive delivers an eclectic alternative to the alt-music scene.

Reviews:

• “DO NOT GO TO OPEN MIC MONDAYS!!!”
• “Great Blues/Live music bar”
• “Best Dive in the city”

Tips: Make sure you visit the ATM on the corner before entering; the lounge doesn’t take plastic.

Cantab Lounge

Down-and-dirty oasis provides the stately Beacon Hill area with an infusion of rundown charm and youthful debauchery.

Reviews:

• “best dive bar in Boston”
• “The Best Dive Bar In Boston”
• “Best dive in town”
• “it’s a dump but the beer is cheap”
• “Great”

Tips: If you’re lucky enough to grab a waitress, tip her well and save yourself the hassle of trips to the crowded bar.

Beacon Hill Pub

One of the Quincy Market area’s most popular bars features plenty of food and drink options, plus live entertainment.

Reviews:

• “The Purple Sham-rock”
• “Superb atmosphere”
• “Great time at The Purple Shamrock”
• “So much fun!”
• “Absolutely horrible staff!”

Purple Shamrock

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