Boston's Best Irish Pub

The crowds may fluctuate like the stock market, but this Financial District destination remains a comfortable, laid-back Irish-themed hangout.

Reviews:

• “can we talk about how hot julia is…”
• “One Stop Shopping”
• “Sat Nights”
• “Best Afterwork Bar”
• “Good Hangout”

Tips: The “No Yankee hats” rule, posted prominently above the bar, is indeed enforced—especially during Sox-Yanks games. Wear at your own risk.

AN TAIN

One of the top Irish bars in Cambridge, always good for a warm smile and a cold pint.

Reviews:

• “The Field is perfect”

Tips: Don’t bother asking to start a tab; the bar is cash only—there’s an ATM across the street.

The Field

Harvard Square’s largest Irish restaurant and bar serves up decent food and a lively bar scene.

Reviews:

• “Harvard Square find”
• “Great spot in Harvard Square”
• “Great night out!”
• “Great Service, Good Times”
• “favorite bar in the square”

Tommy Doyle’s Irish Pub

Boston’s most quintessential Irish pub caters to visitors and Guinness-loving locals alike.

Reviews:

• “Sadly disappointed”
• “Avoid being drunk”
• “Good Irish Bar for chatting it up”
• “Love the Mixed Crowd”
• “Not a fan”

Tips: It’s free during the week, but don’t be surprised to pay a cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays, when crowds are much larger.

Black Rose

Casual Irish bar sits on a quiet Back Bay street, shows sports on a big screen and offers dining deals.

Reviews:

• “Friendly service, great casual atmosphere, good food at reasonable prices”
• “Great Beef Stew”
• " pub crawler"
• “Holy Smokey!”

Tips: Wings (Tuesdays and Fridays, 9pm-11pm) and pizza (Wednesday nights) are free with the purchase of a pitcher of beer.

Crossroads Irish Pub

A Somerville standout: energetic Irish music, dancing and the requisite variety of Irish beer.

Reviews:

• “Great Irish pub”
• “Brings Ireland back to Boston!”
• “As Irish as it gets”
• “A Thursday night must.”
• “Best Pint in Cambridge…maybe even Boston metro”

Tips: Free wireless internet access is available.

The Burren

Fairly traditional Irish Pub presents Allston/Brighton residents a cozy, laid-back alternative to the area’s noisy bars and clubs.

Reviews:

• “A cozy neighborhood pub”
• “Great place to start the night”
• “Authentic and Fun”
• “MORE IRISH THAN IRELAND”

Tips: Mondays provide an alternative to the usual jukebox-provided tunes; DJs entertain the crowd with an eclectic assortment of tunes.

Irish Village or email Irish Village

A neighborhood landmark since 1882, and the spot where almost every politician smiles over a pint come campaign time.

Reviews:

• “Highly Recommend a Visit "
• “BAD service”
• ""
• “Worth a visit”
• “going downhill”

Tips: Stop by on St. Patrick’s Day for one of the area’s biggest celebrations (bagpipers perform throughout the day).

Doyle’s Cafe

Brighton Center’s most comfortable Irish bar offers young locals an exceptional hangout.

Reviews:

• “Best Irish Bar in Boston”
• “best pub in brighton”
• “good prices, company and music”
• “Best Pub In Boston!!!”
• “best live music in brighton. good food , good staff , good music, good craic”

Tips: Food is served until 8pm (6pm on Sundays), so show up early if you plan to eat.

Porter Belly’s or email Porter Belly’s

A quaint and often lively Faneuil Hall tavern, steeped in Yankee history.

Reviews:

• “Great Irish Pub”
• “Trying to do too things at once.”
• “Sunday Night”
• “They pour a great pint”

Tips: Don’t stroll in here expecting traditional Irish folk tunes; cover bands pump out classic pop-rock Wednesday-Sunday nights. The closest you’re likely to get is a mixed-bag Open Mic on Mondays.

Green Dragon Tavern