4 days visiting Boston and this was the only bar we visited more than once. My guy bartending, Porphyrius, was awesome. He did a great job making us feel at home and on a day like July 4th where it could get rowdy, kept the patrons in check. Really enjoyed our visit.
Wednesdays, Colm O'Brien with the live Irish folk music. Well worth the visit, and Colm's been playing there for years and years now. Otherwise, it's just a small dive bar with the coolest back entry in Boston. Nestled by the North End
Stopped in for a no frills, non touristy break, looking for a quick stop to get off our feet and enjoy a quick drink ... was met with a rude bartender and extremely long wait to be served, even though the place was empty. Next time, we’ll choose the tourist trap rather than wasting our time trying to patronize a less frequented establishment.
Great bar. Stoped by at perfect time. Not fancy but got the job done! Thanks, hope to see you again.
Best hole in the wall there is in Boston. If you’re able to write a paragraph on a Google review, you have ill motives. If you want the bartenders to be nice, don’t be rude. Great people and atmosphere.
Horrible service! Read previous reviews. Not uncommon pattern. A great Boston dive bar?? Doesn’t mean you get to bad service with a $$ price. Keep walking! Trust the reviews.
We hit this place on two separate occasions during our stay in Boston. Friendly bartenders both times. Beers were cold and the conversation with the other guests were great. Bartender first night gave us some great tips for other cool places as well. Much appreciated.
My sister and I went to this bar upon recommendation. If I could give it a 0/5 I would. I am a server and my sister is a bartender. So we know about the service industry. Here, there was a shortage of everything, but mostly respect. We got to the bar, ordered and received our drinks. At the moment in which we decided to go to the restroom, there were no other women in the bar so we saw best that we accompany each other. While we were in the restroom, a group of boys arrived at the bar. Once we returned to our seats the bartender told us that we couldn’t go into the restroom together (understandable for men, not so much for women). But we apologized and assured the bartender that we just wouldn’t use the restroom again. Then, one of the boys at the bar threw ice at my sister. The bartender did nothing, let him stay. Another patron was the one to say something to the guy that threw the ice. Again, the bartender saw everything. My sister and I decided to leave. It is NOT okay to treat women or ANYONE like this. When I called the establishment my call was answered by the same bartender who claimed he had already “spoken” to these boys, and immediately hung up on me - and didn’t answer the other times I called to discuss this issue. I can’t believe that people still act like this and I truly can’t fathom the fact that nothing was addressed in that moment. This entire experience was absolutely disappointing and disgusting.
I went to Durty Nelly’s with some coworkers to experience an authentic Boston dive bar. The only thing authentic about the place was how incredibly rude the staff was. My coworker was denied entry because she couldn’t find her ID. She’s 39!!! We even showed them her birthday on Facebook and they didn’t care. I will forever take my business elsewhere. Nothing is worse than being shown that level of disrespect. Forever and always anyone who asks… “f.d.n’s”
This small little bar is a great place to get a Guinness and a good story from a local. The staff was quick and friendly.