Allston Bars

Good Drinks

1. Durty Nelly's

I went to Durty Nelly's bar with my housemates on a night that there was live Irish music. It sounded pretty fun. This place is small.  I guess you…

2. Franklin Cafe

Neighborhood: South End

A bunch of reviewers for this joint have complained about absurd wait times spoiling their night out.  But hello, this is *why* you don't go to a…

3. City Bar

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Two dirty martinis do not a dinner make.   That being said, the bartender knows what he's doing, there's a sexy vibe going on, and I had a fantastic…

4. J.J. Donovan's

I've been here twice; once in the early afternoon with my father, while waiting for my mother to show up, and once when my friend needed to find a…

5. Noir

Neighborhood: Harvard Square

Went here tonight (a Wednesday night) between 5-7 for the happy hour 5-4-3-2-1.  I got the cherry crimson drink for $8 and $1 of it goes to charity.…

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Nice Bartenders

1. Beacon Hill Pub

Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

We decided to come here instead of some nightclub because some ppl weren't dressed for the clubbing.  No dress code, no cover.  At midnight, there was…

2. Bleacher Bar

Neighborhood: Fenway

I watched a playoff game here this year and had a really good time. We had sliders, beers, potato salad and we were sat right in front of the screen…

3. Midway Cafe

Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

I have not been hear in about 6 years and was shocked to see  it is the same! The same great bands, the same annoying posers ( that i could care less…

4. Razzy's

This is telling: when I tried to look up Razzy's on yelp to write a review, I spelled it wrong. So I just gave up and typed in "dive bar" and Razzy's…

5. The Jeanie Johnston…

Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

Definitely an awesome dive bar and yes I can describe some dive bars as completely awesome and mean it.  I went last night for trivia night and it was…

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