Brendan Behan's Pub

Whenever I think of the Behan I am filled with the warm, nostalgic sentiments one prescribes only to their most frequented hometown pub. 70's punk artist Jonathon Richman describes it best, "I've already been to Paris, I already been to Rome and what did I do but miss my home? I have been out west to Californ' but I miss the land where I was born. I can't help it." The Behan is the quintessence of the New England bar: dim, cheap, mahogany, Irish, apathetically welcoming, and a little rough around the edges. The bartenders are efficient and kind-- always down to have a chat if you find yourself desperate for a beer on a slow Tuesday night. The crowd is a diverse amalgamation of local punks and artists, young professionals, and older JP natives. The atmosphere emits absolutely no hostility or judgement and I mean it when I say everyone will feel welcome. The beer is cheap and the cocktails are usually pretty good and alcoholic (which I actually really appreciate considering the watery juice I am served at Charlie's). They don't serve food, but if you get the munchies just go across the street for some cheap chinese or pizza (Food Wall and Nemo's are both open until 1 or 2am) and bring it back to the bar. If the grey skies and fluctuating temperatures are testing your love of New England, go to the Behan for a little reminder of why this place is actually pretty cool.