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An Tain

After Work / Arcade Games / DJ

Party Earth Review An Tain’s name may refer to a famous tale of Irish mythology, but fierce bloody battles and royal courtship are a far cry from what patrons find at this Boston dive – though the beer prices may well be worth an epic poem or two. Located on the fringe of the Financial District, the small venue sees a line of young execs ... more

31 India Street
Boston, MA 02110

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Grafton Street Pub and Grill

20s / 30s / Alternative / Bar / Brunch

Party Earth Review A Harvard Square institution for more than a decade, the popular Grafton Street Pub and Grill – named for Dublin’s famed cobblestone shopping district – is a buzzing neighborhood hotspot favored by outgoing local Harvard coeds, faculty, and young professionals. High wainscoting in cream and black, partitions of gauzy curtains ... more

1230 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

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The Asgard

20s / After Work / After Work / DJ

Party Earth Review Despite only being around since 2005, The Asgard has a homey vintage vibe thanks a whole mess of Ireland-imported décor and furnishings, some of which date back nearly two centuries. Of course, the local MIT regulars are probably more interested in the extensive craft beer list and the cheap wings than where the lampshades ... more

350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Doyle’s Café

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food

Party Earth Review Established in 1882 and featured in films including Mystic River, Doyle’s Café is the granddaddy of Beantown Irish pubs, a veritable wood-paneled time machine whose décor of antique clocks, colorful murals, period photos, and vintage newspaper clippings celebrate its long history. Waitresses slinging “chowda” in their thick ... more

3484 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02130

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The Black Rose

20s / 30s / Blouses / Brunch / Burgers

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

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The Independent

30s / After Work / Artsy / Bar / DJ / TVs

Party Earth Review A lively neighborhood watering hole with a loyal clientele, The Independent is a casual bar and restaurant where locals and young professionals gather for some good food and mellow after-work drinks, or even a bit of late night dancing. A warm décor of dark wood paneling, intricate wood carvings, and black booths – punctuated ... more

75 Union Square
Somerville, MA 02143

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The Green Briar

Ambient / Boisterous / Brunch / DJ

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

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Brendan Behan's Pub

20s / Artists / Bar / Beer / Cash Only

Party Earth Review Anyone looking for an authentic taste of Dublin in the heart of Jamaica Plain should head to Brendan Behan’s Pub, a laid-back neighborhood watering hole where it’s all about friendly chitchat and good beer. Dimly lit with a constant soundtrack of indie hits and rock classics, the tiny bar offers over twenty-five draft beers ... more

378 Centre Street
Boston, MA 02130

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Eire Pub

30s / 40s / After Work / Bar Food

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

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Ned Devine's

30s / Bachelorette Parties / Bar

Party Earth Review Located in the middle of Boston’s bustling Faneuil Hall area, Ned Devine’s is a mild-mannered pub and restaurant by day and an amped-up party destination on weekend nights. Tucked away in the corner of the busy Quincy Market building, this three-level local haunt is a convenient spot to grab a quick drink after browsing ... more

1 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA 02109

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The Burren

Alternative / Bar Food / Beer

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

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Tommy Doyle's

80s Music / Arcade Games / Beer

Party Earth Review A stone’s throw from Harvard University, Tommy Doyle’s is a multi-level pub popular with area students for its live Irish music and DJs, sports packages, and trivia nights. The ground floor, its walls lined with vintage beer signs and Gaelic knickknacks, is the cozy main area where hoodie-clad college kids and kickback ... more

96 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Boston Irish Pubs Overview

There are so many Irish pubs in Boston that you’d be hard-pressed to find an area of the city that’s devoid of one.

For starters, in Cambridge / Somerville, there’s The Phoenix Landing, The Asgard, Grafton Street Pub and Grill, and the Independent, to just name a few. Grafton Street Pub has been a Harvard pub staple for years and famous for their Sloppy Joes. Phoenix Landing meanwhile has all the trappings of a traditional Irish pub, but come 10pm turns into a raucous club.

Over in Dorchester / Jamaica Plain there’s Eire Pub and Doyle’s Café. Eire Pub is famous for hosting presidential candidates ever since Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton stopped here on the campaign trail and went on to win. Doyle’s was opened in 1882 and is considered the granddaddy of Boston Irish pubs.

In Downtown / Financial District there’s An Tain known for its super cheap prices and Ned Devine’s which rests inside the ever-bustling Faneuil Hall.

There are more Irish pubs all over Boston and most, if not all, serve up hearty portions of fish & chips or bangers & mash, frothy overflowing pints of Guinness, and plenty of sports conversation, which is usually the main focus of pub patrons’ attention anyway.