Boston is a great place to visit and take in a local game. No matter what the season is, you can always find the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, Bruins, or the Celtics on the nearest television. Bostonians are big sports fans, and they celebrate in grand style. Check out these picks for some of the best area sports bars. Have a great brew and celebrate with the locals.
The Fours
166 Canal St
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.720.4455
http://www.thefours.com
The Fours is a Boston tradition. This famed restaurant and sports bar has been around since 1976, and they provide great food and service. Best bets include the “Bobby Orr” steak and cheese sandwich, or grab your favorite brew and munch on the buffalo chicken nachos. Take a stroll around the restaurant, and while checking out a game or two on the dozen plasma screen televisions, take a moment to admire sports history with all of the memorabilia and autographed photos. Sports Illustrated named this winner the best sports bar in America.
Hours: Daily 11am – 2pm
Beer Works
61 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617.536.BEER
Beer Works is located right across from Fenway Park. Convenient, huh? They have top notch food, and 16 microbrews on tap. The lobster quesadillas are original, and the burgers are thick and juicy. Better still, check out the game in high def, and enjoy.
Hours: Daily 11:30am – 1am
McGreevy’s
911 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617.262.0911
http://www.mcgreevysboston.com
McGreevy’s has been around since the 19th century. Established in 1894, it has the reputation as being America’s First Sports Bar. McGreevy’s offers two levels of fun and about a dozen high def plasma televisions, a jukebox, and surround sound. There are three bars so that you don’t have to travel far or wait in line for your favorite brew. Traditional Irish comfort food is the ticket here. Enjoy their authentic corned beef and potato croquettes. Creamy mashed potatoes swirled in cheddar cheese with a flavorful corned beef that is lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Between the beer, excellent food, and a game win, you’ll be dancing an Irish jig.
Hours: Daily 11am – 2am
Game On!
82 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617.351.7001
http://www.gameonboston.com
Game On! is an amazing sports bar and upscale restaurant that draws in the big crowds. Located on the side of Fenway Park, sports fans don’t have far to travel to enjoy more than 90 plasma and high def televisions, and a spacious outdoor patio for kicking it with friends. Go for the brick oven pizzas, the spicy buffalo wings, and the New York strip steaks.
Hours: Daily 11:30am – 2am
Boston is a sports fan’s dream. There are lots of places around town to have a great time and enjoy a game or two over a cold one.
