Chelsea 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. Victory Pub

Neighborhood: East Boston

Ummmmmmm, no.    I've been here a couple of times at last call and can honestly say that the vibe in here just isn't good - they can probably smell…

3. 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…

4. 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…

5. 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…

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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. 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…

4. Matt Murphy's Pub

Neighborhood: Brookline Village

Matt Murphy's, a neighborhood pub in Brookline Village, is one of the best pubs I've been to in the greater Boston area.  Dark yet cloverful ambience…

5. 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…

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