Irish Restaurants in Boston

Eire Pub

Dive Bar / Historic Bar

Party Earth Review Since the early 1960s, Eire Pub has been serving up cheap eats and pints of Guinness to generations of unhurried blue-collar locals and even a few past presidents. Originally a gentlemen’s prestige bar – ladies were not allowed – the unassuming watering hole has since discarded its old rules, although the green marquee ... more

795 Adams Street
Boston, MA 02124

Liked By:

The Green Briar

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Party Earth Review A few hours at The Green Briar is kind of like being surrounded by family and friends who all happen to agree that international sports should be on the TV, Guinness should be in the glass, and bangers should be on the plate. Speckled with native flags, antique fiddles, and black-and-white pictures of patrons past, the ... more

304 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135

Liked By:

The Black Rose

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Reviewed by Jeanette J.

"If you're looking to enjoy a night of drinking Guinness and dancing along to some traditional Irish music, The Black Rose is your kind of pub. The McT ..." more

160 State Street
Boston, MA 02109

Liked By:

The Burren

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Party Earth Review Named for a rocky stretch of land in Ireland, The Burren is an authentic old-world pub featuring music from the homeland, hearty eats, and lively dancing. A worn wood bar and display of black-and-white photos create a homey atmosphere for the alternative types and hipster musicians who slide onto the benches around the ... more

247 Elm Street
Somerville, MA 02144

Liked By:

What’s better than drinking like an Irishman? Eating like one. With the multitude of Irish restaurants in Boston, it’s easy to find a cozy spot that serves traditional Irish dishes.

The Burren in Central Square has long been a favorite hangout for hipsters and locals in the mood to toss back a few pints of Smitwicks or Guinness while munching on crispy beer-battered fish and chips. Flirty coeds can even pick up a few authentic Irish step dancing moves from their neighbors while grooving to the live band that performs most nights.

On the other side of the river, the Green Briar in Brighton provides a rustic atmosphere where the clientele of young professionals and students can listen to the city’s longest-running Irish “sessiun” on Mondays, kick their heels up on the dance floor to the DJ’s Top 40 set on Fridays and Saturdays, play trivia, or catch any major soccer game.

Brogues abound at Dorchester’s Eire Pub, a bar frequented primarily by friendly blue-collar regulars and hardcore Boston sports fans. Strong drinks and home-cooked food at low prices lend the bar a homey feel, which is why many of the Boston-bred patrons have made the bar their second home for decades. Those not interested in watching the game can play a few rounds of Keno.

Even if you’re not Irish, you’re guaranteed to feel lucky as a leprechaun after you check out one of Boston’s authentic Irish restaurants. Odds are you won’t have to spend a pot of gold, either.