The Bull Run Restaurant (Shirley, MA) Music Venue

How many bars can boast that they’ve been serving longer than America has been a country? The Bull Run Restaurant, opened in 1740, can make that claim. The rustic interior looks much the same as it likely did when Paul Revere made his storied ride, which some say could have passed the Bull Run.

But far from being old-fashioned, the restaurant is a bustling nightlife spot. Live music almost every night of the week attracts young professionals, older couples, families, and everyone in between, and music acts at The Bull Run Restaurant range from blues and rock to even some country. On warm nights, sophisticated groups drink cocktails on the patio and listen to a live band croon jazz favorites.

In terms of libations, a menu of farm to table cuisine delights locavores, and a list of craft beers satisfies beer geeks. Located in Shirley, MA, the restaurant is an hour’s drive from Boston, and parking is a cinch in Bull Run’s large lot. Although The Bull Run Restaurant is from the pre-Revolutionary War days, it’s hardly a relic – the lively crowd ensures that the youthful vibe remains intact.