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Best Dive Bars in Boston?

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I've been reading a book on the best dive bars in New York over the past few days. Some really funny stuff! It got me thinking about dive bars in Boston; while we don't have nearly as many here as in New York, we do have some classic dive bars scattered throughout the area. A few that come to mind include the Newtowne Grille in Cambridge, the Sligo in Somerville, Maddie's Sail Loft in Marblehead, and Sadie's in Waltham. Also, The Alumni Cafe in Quincy, the bar at Fasika in East Somerville, and the New Brown Jug in Chelsea.

What other dive bars in the Boston area come to mind? Has anyone been to La Hacienda in Somerville? Murphy's Law in South Boston? The Orchard Park Grill in Watertown? I'd love to hear about these and other places.
(Posted on 8/28/07 by hiddenboston)

REPLIES:

cg wrote:
Orchard Park Grill in Watertown is a great spot for steak tips and wings, definitely the best in Watertown. The bar has been updated with new flat-screen TVs and has the best prices around.
(Posted on 9/27/07)

MLM wrote:
I still say downstairs at the Red Hat is an ultimate dive bar; it's a dingy basement whose focus is solely on their drinks and pub fare.
(Posted on 10/2/07)

Jay wrote:
I was in Boston the weekend (the Celtics opened their first game) and went to Murphy's Law. We got to Boston Nov. 1 about 10 p.m. and once we checked into our hotel we decided to go out and get a drink. We actually got lost and found Murphy's by mistake. (That is always how you find the best places.) Murphy's is great. The atmosphere and the bartenders are the greatest people in Boston. We closed the place every night we went. This is a MUST GO bar. If you do make it in tell Scott, Christine, Chris, Jay, and Seamus that Jay and his wife says hi. It is cash only but they do have an ATM. Play darts drink beer and enjoy!!!
(Posted on 11/8/07)

Eric H. wrote:
Tee Tee's in Walpole! There are more people smoking outside of the restaurant than eating inside. Tee Tee's consists of a narrow dining room and a separate narrow bar -- of course, separated by a narrow wall. It's a loud, not very attractive place with little decor, no-frills Durgin Park-like service, and very good food. I recently had a double-sized marinated chicken sandwich with cheese with amazing fries that was as good as any. Tee Tee's has a reputation for serving great steak dinners and amazing burgers. The bright, cheap sign out front is one of the last remnants of the "old school" businesses in Walpole center. Tee Tee's is indeed a "throwback" dive from another era that still packs a crowd!
- Eric H.
VisitingNewEngland.com
(Posted on 3/31/08)

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