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“the best Irish pub in Boston”
The Bendan Behan Pub is no ordinary pub. It has been winner of the best Irish pub in Boston four times and referred to as one of the four best beer haunts in America by Interview magazine. It has also been named Boston's best watering hole by the Sunday Tribune in Ireland. The Behan, as it is fondly called by it's many loyal customers, is an authentic Irish pub, with no TVs or pinball machines, truely a talking bar. Besides a wide variety of wines, liquors and spirits, there is a large selection of draught and bottled beers, consisting of dark ales, sparkling lagers and rich stouts, including, of course, guinness. Entertainment consists of live Irish seissúns, rock 'n' roll and cutting edge alternative music. There is never a cover charge. Just a short trolly ride from downtown Boston, this pub is a must.
note: cash only! interior is dark with wooden booths and stools, making for a cozy but lively pub, but one where you can still have conversations with some friends. drinks were pretty good, with... Read more
1st stop after arriving in Boston. Feels like authentic Irish pub with dark smoked wood everywhere and cozy seating. Draught menu is very well rounded. Bar staff was friendly. Read more
True Score: 2.25 Stars Cash only, a loud dark, and crowded atmosphere. When we went the bartender wasn't all that friendly as we walked in and weren't a part of the local crowd. This is one of... Read more
Brendan Behan Pub
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
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