Boston - Somerville Boston - Nightlife

3 Beacon St., Boston 02143
617-576-0006

Trina's Starlite Lounge

The loss of the venerable rock dive the Abbey Lounge was a blow to scenesters. Trina's Starlite fills the PBR-sized void with a classy take on a lounge dive. Retro kitsch, southern comfort food and... read more

247 Elm St., Boston 02144
617-776-6896

The Burren

Sprawling Irish pub keeps it real. Doesn’t get more Irish than Tufts students puking alongside Somerville townies and reluctant Davis Square bicycle beards right? Deep red paint with tons of ... read more

75 Union Sq., Boston 02143
617-440-6022

The Independent

Reliable mid to upscale dining options in funky Union Square are hard to come by, so by default the casually sophisticated Indo is the go to spot. The restaurant is mostly an afterthought to the pu... read more

70 Beacon St., Boston 02143
thirstyscholarpub.co

The Thirsty Scholar Bar & Grille

Traditional Boston Irish pub with big retractable windows upfront airing out smell of fried food and spilled beer within. Stacked tv screens make it a crowded spot for big games. Locals, townies, a... read more

237 Elm St, Boston 02144
617-623-9561

Sligo

If it ain't broke, don't break it. Too many dive bars get an influx of college kids and decide it's a good idea to remodel the joint to please their new clientele. Oops, now you've ruined the reaso... read more

585 Somerville Ave, Boston 02143
617-623-9784

Razzy's

The best dives are the ones that look like they propped up an old bar in the middle of your grandmother's basement, then raided a yard sale for the most random décor they could find. That pr... read more