The Best Sports Bars in Boston
- Boston offers several great sports bars.beer in beer-mug image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.com
For many, Boston is defined by its sports as much as its history and tradition. The city loves its teams and worships its athletes, so it comes as no surprise that it takes its sports bars seriously. Any fan looking to cheer among his sports peers has a plethora of options from which to choose, but a handful of establishments stand out as Boston's best to watch the game. - Voted the "Best Sports Bar in America" by Sports Illustrated, The Four's has a place in sports bar lore that is hard the argue with. Named for the numeral with perhaps the richest tradition's in Boston sports history (The Four's opened in 1976, the year Bobby Orr left Boston), the bar features a menu with selections named for the city's many sports heroes---favorites include the Doug Flutie, the Ted Williams, and, of course, the Bobby Orr. The impressive collection of memorabilia will impress any sports enthusiast---the customary photos and pennants are complemented by autographed balls and game-used jerseys. The Four's has the advantage of being located a block from TD Bank Garden, so expect a lively crowd before and after Bruins and Celtics games.
The Four's
166 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114-1805
617-720-4455
thefours.com - Those not looking to go downtown to watch the game will find haven in The Joshua Tree, a sports bar located a few T stops outbound on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston. An exceptional draw because of its several projection TVs, J-Tree (as its patrons affectionately refer to it) fills up for all major sporting events, especially those with consequences for any of Boston's college or pro teams. The menu offers some unconventional choices such as rattlers (think sliders, but with chicken) and the fireman's burger, which gets its name from it surprising kick. Sundays are a bit of a holiday at Joshua Tree, and you'll surely be able to celebrate---or commiserate---with a friendly contingent of football fans, no matter what team you root for.
The Joshua Tree
1314 Commonwealth Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
617-566-6699
joshuatreeallston.com - A few yards from Fenway Park is Game On!, a spacious and sports loving bar-restaurant filled with TV's and the fanatics Boston is tenderly known for. Two levels of seating and large food and drink selections have made Game On! a favorite neighborhood hangout. Televised college events draw in students for Boston-based rivalry matches, while throngs of Red Sox fans unite on game days. Because of its location, the bar is a perfect location for a few pre- or post-game drinks, but plenty of fans without tickets will stick around all evening to watch as the Sox play just next door.
Game On!
82 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA 02215
617-351-7001
gameonboston.com - A unique sports experience can be had at Boston Beer Works, a combination bar/restaurant/microbrewery just a fly ball's distance from Fenway Park. The two-floor establishment's uniquely industrial feel is supplemented by sports paraphernalia and a multitude of televisions. Beer Works brews its own beer, with a constantly rotating selection of seasonal brews in addition to a few year-round staples. It's a great place to get your sports fill while sipping a Fenway Pale Ale.
Boston Beer Works
61 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-536-2337
beerworks.net - The oldest sports bar in America, McGreevy's features three bars and two floors of game day excitement. There's something for everyone, as the bar offers Pabst Blue Ribbon 16 oz. cans as well as a variety of high-end beer and liquor. The upper floor provides traditional seating, while larger parties will enjoy lounging on the several couches and love seats downstairs. A menu that leans on the bar's Irish roots (plenty of meat-and-potato dishes) will suit your needs for any meal from breakfast to late night grub.
McGreevy's Boston
911 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-262-0911
mcgreevysboston.com
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