Boston’s 10 most visited Irish pubs, according to TripAdvisor
They have pints o'plenty.
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Fact: Boston has a whole lot of Irish pubs.
Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, TripAdvisor released a list of the city’s 10 most visited ones. The travel site compiled the list using the mobile phone check-in data of TripAdvisor users between Jan. 1 and Nov. 1, 2017.
So without further ado, here are the 10 most visited Irish pubs in Boston, from least to most frequented, according to TripAdvisor.
10. J.J. Foley’s Cafe
J.J. Foley’s in Boston.
Patrons have been ordering pints at this pub since 1909. The family-owned and -operated spot serves up freshly ground burgers daily — order a bison burger, an Irish bacon burger, or build your own. (117 E. Berkeley St., Boston)
9. Solas Pub
Solas Irish Pub.
If you’re hungry for calamari, pizza, or wings after midnight, you’re in luck. Solas, located inside the Lenox Hotel, offers a late-night menu until 1 a.m. (710 Boylston St., Boston)
8. Black Rose
The Black Rose.
Fans of Irish music can get their fix every night of the week at this popular pub in Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, which hosts Irish musicians nightly and happy hour at 4 p.m. on most weekend afternoons. (160 State St., Boston)
7. Tavern at the End of the World
Tavern at the End of the World.
At this Charlestown pub, you can order an “Irish Toastie”: a toasted sandwich with Irish pork sausage, Irish bacon, an egg, and home fries. (108 Cambridge St., Charlestown)
6. Mr. Dooley’s Boston Tavern
Mr. Dooley’s Boston Tavern.
There’s an Irish breakfast for all appetites at this Financial District pub, where you can order either a half or full Irish breakfast. And its live music lineup includes bands from Boston and Ireland. (77 Broad St., Boston)
5. The Kinsale Irish Pub & Restaurant
The Kinsale.
The decor of this Government Center pub, which hosts karaoke, live music, and trivia on a weekly basis, was designed in and shipped over from Ireland. (2 Center Plaza, Boston)
4. M.J. O’Connor’s Irish Pub
M.J. O’Connor’s Irish Pub.
This modern Irish Back Bay pub has a gluten-free menu that includes soups, salads, (naked) sandwiches, and entrees. The pub offers outdoor dining during warm weather months. (27 Columbus Ave.)
3. The Landsdowne Pub
The Lansdowne Pub.
Located a stone’s throw away from Fenway Park, the Landsdowne Pub holds a Neighborhood Night every Monday with board games, live acoustic music, $1 oysters and sliders, and 50 cent wings. (9 Landsdowne St., Boston)
2. Shennanigans Irish Pub & Restaurant
Shenannigans Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Trivia buffs can attend this South Shore pub’s trivia night every Wednesday. The pub hosts bands and DJs each week, too. (332 West Broadway, Boston)
1. Doyle’s Cafe
The inside of Doyle’s Cafe in Boston.
You can order a homemade clam chowder at this Jamaica Plain spot, which was established in 1882 and bills itself as the first home of Sam Adams beer. In fact, guests can take a Samuel Adams Trolley Tour from the pub. (3484 Washington St., Jamaica Plain)
