It is crazy how quickly a neighborhood can transfrom in Boston (or any other city, I imagine). It wasn’t too long ago that the Seaport/Waterfront area of Boston was mostly rundown warehouses, and now it is one of the most popular destinations for a night out. The addition of the convention center, hotels and the […]
Category: Beer Bar Review
Olde Magoun’s Saloon, Somerville MA
When I first moved to Boston it seemed like there were two kinds of bars. The first catered directly to the college crowd, with unimaginative drinks, loud house music, and hammered twenty-somethings looking foolish on the dance floor. The second was the Irish pub/sports bar with local games on the TV and a predictable beer […]
Beer Bar Review: Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport, ME
I have been a Boston resident for the better part of the last decade, but I was born, raised, and attended undergrad in the great state of Maine. My parents still live up in Maine and I have strong ties to my alma mater, so I make somewhat frequent trips up north. These trips often […]
Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall/First Frost Ale
Harpoon is established as one of the preeminent craft breweries in New England. Their IPA and UFO series of beers are staples at nearly every bar in Massachusetts and beyond. Harpoon is currently brewed in two locations, Windsor, VT and on the Boston Waterfront. The Boston brewery recently opened up a large beer hall where […]
Beer Bar Review: Stoddard’s Pub, Boston
Bars featuring throwback themes, extensive and inventive cocktail menus, and local craft beer are all the rage right now, so it isn’t surprising to see a new bar that focuses on all three trends. Stoddard’s Pub, on Temple Place in Downtown Boston, covers all of these bases and more. Stoddard’s is located in a building […]
Beer Bar Review: The Gallows, South End
After watching the duck boats roll down Boylston Street to celebrate the Red Sox resounding World Series victory, my lovely wife and I met up with a few friends. We eventually ended up at The Gallows in Boston’s trendy South End neighborhood. The Gallows opened in 2010 and has been serving a rotating and seasonal […]
Beer Bar Review: The Local, Newton, MA
The Local in West Newton aims to be a neighborhood favorite, a place where people living in the area can get together with friends and grab a drink, a snack or a meal with a focus on quality and affordability. Word has clearly gotten out, every time I’ve gone the place has been packed and […]
Beer Bar Review: The Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Somerville
The Kirkland Tap and Trotter is the brand new restaurant from Tony Maws (Craigie on Main) that recently opened in the Union Square neighborhood in Somerville. The theme of the restaurant is a rotating menu of fresh dishes, focusing on local, fresh and seasonal ingredients, with many making use of their hardwood grill. The price […]
Beer Bar Review: Five Horses Tavern, South End
When I first moved to Boston about ten years ago (and it makes me feel really old writing that), there were few bars that prided themselves on extensive beer selections. You would usually find a selection of macro-brewed light lagers, typical imports, and a few selections from Sam Adams and Harpoon. The explosion of New England microbreweries and interest in craft […]