Bukowski Tavern

We stopped by this spot on our way to a Sox game as part of a bar crawl, but it became clear this isn't a sports bar. While the ambiance might be enjoyable under different circumstances, our experience today fell short. The service felt off from the moment we walked in, and the staff seemed a bit annoyed. That said, this might be a better place to visit when you're not in a group looking for a sports bar atmosphere.

I love this place! The fact that it's named after the great writer brought me in, but the friendly staff, chill vibe, awesome decor and excellent food are what keep me going back (though I do miss the vegetarian meatball sub!) Bonus, occasionally they'll have a vintage pop up and I got some sweet shirts! Bukowski forever! To All My Friends...

This place is definitely a dive beer bar. There are no other liquors, including wine, but they will carry cider or selzers. They play early 1970's by spinning the vinyl on the record player and changing the album constantly throughout the evening. I had the bacon burger because it was the safe choice, plus the bartender suggested that was the best pick of the menu items. The fries were very fresh, but they are strict on the ketchup they provide in a small paper cup, more like a thimble. Serving was okay. They don't check up on you, and the place fills up fast with toursits looking for a cold brew. No complaints on the burger or fries. It's loud not because of the music but also due to lots of people socializing. I probably would pick another place to hang out in Boston next time.

Gotta make a stop @ the Bukowski Tavern! Crazy local haunt that is unassuming, humble and just a good place to grab a beer with friends! They do serve food but we had already had apps at our last stop.

Was looking for a place to get food after 9pm. This establishment popped up, as it was near my hotel. And, not that I was looking for it, one thing that was highlighted was that they had a peanut butter burger. One of my favorites. So, of course I had to come here. The place is small and kind of dark. Luckily, it wasn't busy at this time at night and there was plenty of bar seats. Food wise, I knew what I was going to order (as stated above). I figured I would have a beer while I was here, too. They had a unique cider on tap, which was Blake's Caramel Apple Cider. I took a shot with it. I was not disappointed. As soon as the glass arrived you could smell the caramel. But, it wasn't overbearing in the taste. Again, a unique taste. Now, on to the burger. IF you never had a PB burger, you are missing out. You have a few side options to choose from and I went with a side salad for a $2 up charge. And it is a small portion. Worth the up charge? Probably not. The burger, itself, I think was a frozen patty. Didn't really taste that fresh. I got mine with bacon, and the bacon was cooked perfectly. And it had a perfect portion of peanut butter. The main downside about this experience was the customer service. It looked like there were 2 guys working, not counting the guy in the kitchen. But, they were more concerned about looking and playing vinyl than taking care of the customer. Oh well. Someone else's mileage may vary here.

Was extremely disappointed by the poutine tater tots which came highly recommended. But other than that, got exactly what I was looking for: good beer in a divey atmosphere. Loved the rock and punk music. Loved the wood everywhere and the low lights and being cheerfully served but mostly left alone. Also had a delightful chat with the bouncer (whose name I've now forgotten ).

No hard liquor license when I went, but they will do their best to accommodate beer, cider, and wine to your taste (I had an awesome Moscow Mule Cider). The "White Trash Cheese Dip" is a queso-adjacent hidden gem. Beyond packed on game days. Cute hole in the wall bar vibes.

We are big fans of Charles so of course we had to stop into this dive bar. Cash is preferred and they have a great selection of beers. The food looked great but we didn't order any bc we had just eaten. We love a hole in the wall. The bartenders were nice and the music was good.

I came in here with a few friends on a whim! We were looking for a place to get drinks but didn't want to go somewhere too fancy in the area. Thankfully, this place fit the bill!It's a beer and cider-only joint, and they definitely have something for everyone here. The beer list is rad with tons of super cool and unique ciders and sours. There's of course your classic Guinness on the menu, too.I really enjoyed the vibe of this place, especially. It's quite small and packed with tons of character. There's stuff all over the walls, and hilarious chalkboard writing. The bathroom is decked out in tons of stickers. It's just a really fun bar with a divey vibe and great drinks.As I was sitting with my friends, I noticed they were playing a lot of Sufjan Stevens. I turned around and noticed they had a fully-functional vinyl record player behind the bar. So cool! Definitely, something I'm not used to seeing. All in all, this is a great spot to check out if you're a fan of beer and cider and are looking for something more low-key.

Fun "hole in the wall" tucked away in Boston! Youthful service, good beer and pub food! If you are a Bukowski fan you will love the quotes displayed on the walls. Enjoy!