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#130 of 172 Pub in Boston
#848 of 1,581 Restaurants in Boston
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West End
0.4 miles from North End
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Reviewed March 19, 2022

If you don't want a $17 martini or fancy Cabernet, this is the place to come and grab a beer before or after a game. No food, drinks only. They used to just take cash but they take credit cards now. Super value- drinks for...our group of 8 was $42. Glad to see they made it through Covid, alot of the dive bars didn't.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed September 14, 2019 via mobile

Let’s get this straight this is a Boston dive bar and I say this with the utmost respect. If you are looking for the latest craft beer or white claw keep on walking. But if you want to check out one of the classic Boston...bars before a Bruins or Celts game this is your place. The beers are relatively cheap for Boston and they have a pool table. You are in walking distance to the Garden and they have the longest bar in town.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed December 20, 2018

Nice location, sports bar right across TD Garden on Canal Street. Cash only, packed after games, and bare bones, deep-rooted kind of place loved by locals. Personally prefer a quieter and less crowded atmosphere, but it's fun to meet up here with friends to head...out somewhere else after a game.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed April 4, 2018 via mobile

We were actually looking for an old dive bar and found it. This place has been in business for 80 years so they're not about to change anything. We shot down ordered a couple beers from a gentleman early in the day and the place...was empty. 2 hours later the place was full. They're dependent on the sports that's happening around them. And I'm told for that area it's the cheapest drinks you can find so it does attract a younger crowd. All in all friendly people decent drinks but definitely not fancyMore

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed February 20, 2018 via mobile

This is the place to go before games at the gahden if you want to be with the real fans! Don’t expect people to be nice to you if you wear an out of town jersey in here! It is a grungy place but i...love it!More

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed February 5, 2018

Always a great spot for a quick drink and a little people watching before the game. Might seem a little crazy but the bartenders will get to you

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed January 4, 2018

We needed to get off our feet and out of the cold. Great little sports bar with good drinks and good games on the tube.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed December 6, 2017 via mobile

Visited for a beer after the Celtics game. It was busy which is to be expected. The beer was cheap. My bottle had a disgusting smell so I expect it wasn't very clean. It's ok for a swift one but wouldn't of wanted to stay...long.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed November 1, 2017

Sullivan's is crowded and cash only, but it's still my favorite place to grab a drink before anything going on at the garden. It's a great dive bar, beer is cheap, and it's convenient.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed March 25, 2017

i went there on a Sunday afternoon the too behind the bar were crying about not making any money i try to joke with them and they acted like too little girls north station was dead they gave me a drinker a hard time i...was not drunk they had 4 people in there in 4 hours treat me like bo-bo because they were not stuffing money in there pockets like on a bruins night this is a dive bar runet like one the mail girl bartenders have to go and not all the bartenders in there are like thatMore

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed March 20, 2017

We had a great time after a hockey game at the Garden. 10 of us were there, and since the bar is so long - maybe the longest bar in Boston! - it is easy to accommodate everyone. Enjoyed it and the people.

Date of visit: March 2017
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Reviewed March 18, 2017 via mobile

Near the garden, cash only- so be prepared and nothing pretentious...but plenty of Tv's and Boston memorabilia... skanky bathrooms and old style backless bar stools-but it's Boston and a decent pour on drinks -

Date of visit: March 2017
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Reviewed March 10, 2017 via mobile

My wife and I went their Thursday 9th of March 2017 to us the most important thing is a bar tender with a good personality who ever was bartender had zero people skills I got a beer it was fine and my wife got a...shot of Dr McGillicuddy they were OK left after are drinks won't be returning davidbrook208@gmail.comMore

Date of visit: March 2017
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Reviewed January 25, 2017

Great place for drinks pre or post Bruins/Celtics game. One of my favorite all-time memories with my Dad and brother post-Celtics game when Leon Powe went off for a career night and we celebrated with some victory drinks. Solid selection of draftt and bottled beer,...and when Crown Royal is considered "top shelf" whisky, you're in the right place. Love the old school long bar atmosphere.More

Date of visit: January 2017
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Reviewed January 17, 2017

"Sully's" tap is one of the best dive bars on the planet. It's a must for hockey fans. Just a narrow, but block long bar...with reasonable beers, good drinks and a pre-hockey environment that's second to none. Def more Bruin fans, but everyone is welcome....Pop a shot is still popular here...there are pool tables. It's a dive, but you won't be atmosphere before an event at the garden.More

Date of visit: January 2017
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  • Food: 1.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4