Boston Irish pubs offer much more than just Guinness and other brews. These lively fixtures on the Boston bar and restaurant scene are where you'll also find delicious casual and affordable food including Irish favorites, some of the best live music in town, and in some cases, DJs and dancing as well. I'm going to tell you about 2 of the best - although if you visit Boston, you'll want to visit others as well.
The Black Rose is located in Boston's downtown Financial District, just around the corner from historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the oldest part of the city. For more than 30 years, the Black Rose has been serving some of the best Irish pub food in the city, along with Boston favorites featuring fresh seafood and local produce. In addition to being well-prepared, many of the dishes incorporate yummy Irish Cashel blue cheese, Irish cheddar, and best of all, Irish stout. Whether you order bangers and mash or local New England clam chowder, you'll enjoy your meal along with a pint or two.
However, the reason why the Black Rose has earned such a loyal following among Boston Irish pub fans is its live Irish music. Past performers have included diverse musicians such as the Clancy Brothers, flutist James Galway, The Chieftains, Liam Clancy, and even a member of U2. The first floor tends more toward traditional Irish music, with occasional sing-along help from the happy customers, while the second floor features contemporary Irish rock groups. Who knows what future stars you may hear there?
Not far away is Kitty O'Shea's Boston Irish pub, also near Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Kitty O'Shea's is part of a popular Irish bar chain, although its the only U.S. location. The attractive pub features gorgeous stained glass windows showing Irish scenes and has other decorative items from Ireland, but the food is decidedly American. You'll find a tasty assortment of nachos, wings, potato skins, mozzarella sticks, hot artichoke dip, and other standard Boston bar food, as well as an assortment of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a few standard entrees such as fish and chips.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, music transforms Kitty O'Shea's into a popular dance venue as DJs spin a mixture of Top 40, hip hop, techno, and house music on both of the pub's floors. You may not hear much traditional Irish music, even from the occasional live bands, but the high energy crowds appreciate the Irish hospitality at the bar.
These are only 2 out of the many Boston Irish pubs - perhaps a couple of dozen right in the city - that are an exciting part of Boston nightlife. Ranging from traditional to contemporary, they have something to please everyone.
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