- brick red
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- live music
- paul revere
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- Marissa CMay 2, 2017Really cool bar in a nice area. Judy the bartender was super friendly and welcoming. Had the crab cake sandwich n sweet potato fries which were good!
- Jess NaldoNovember 9, 2014Watching young 20-something's body roll to David Guetta in their banana, clown, and sexy nurse costumes (Halloween) at what is deemed the oldest bar in Boston. History at its finest!
- Stephanie CianchettiAugust 9, 2017Great place to sit by the open windows, have a few beers, and people watch. They have their own Sam Adams beer brewed specially for them. Very tasty.
- Jake SmithJanuary 22, 2014Go on a night when the Sox or Bruins are playing. Try to get a window seat and order a local brew. It isn't as historical as most would like, but it is an important piece of Boston history.
- PCMay 1, 2011Hang out in the back. Walk to the stage. Bang a right and grab a table. Get a waitress and enjoy a chill relax night. Cheap drinks. Live music. All around good spot. Enjoy and cheers.
- Jeffrey GilesSeptember 25, 2014Very cool. A bit of a modern twist on an old pub. Great appetizers though somewhat generic...i.e. Chicken Tenders, Mozzerlla Stick, etc
- OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017Bell In Hand Tavern was voted the Best Classic Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Boston. #daterschoice Read more
- Mike M.December 4, 2014One of the oldest bars or some nonsense. Good bar overall. Upstairs tends to be less crowded.
- Don FlowersSeptember 14, 2016Wonderful service and how can you not enjoy a Sam Adams Boston Lager in the oldest tavern in the US!
- Enrico ManaloMay 4, 2018Beautiful old tavern with a decent selection of drafts. Really great vibe in warmer weather when the windows are open.
- Todd KunaSeptember 2, 2013Great place to stop for a pint when you are in the mood for an Irish Pub. Service was great too.
- Mark SullivanOctober 30, 2018Grab a window seat and watch the tourist pass, if you are lucky you can photo bomb them.
- Lauren BatesNovember 18, 2016Tasty mussels and clam chowder. The view is nice, and you may as well have their namesake beer.
- Craig DesmaraisSeptember 16, 2014Oldest bar in Boston. Try to snag a window seat to people watch. Live music on the weekends upstairs.
- Monica CAugust 17, 2014Come in for a drink before heading over to grab a meal at Union Oyster House (which is right next door.)
- Live music and one of the oldest bars in Boston and the U.S. The Bell In Hand ale is made special for them by Sam Adams.
- Urban AdventuresJanuary 7, 2012Soak up the history and a pint during the day, and feel like a part of the revolution! Want to learn more? Join us on the Revolutionary Tavern Tour! Read more
- Brian Sticker 🎩August 15, 2016Great historical bar. It's the only place to drink Sam Adams-Bell in Hand beer🍻. Very friendly waitstaff. 8/10/16
- Cory O'BrienSeptember 10, 2012Grab a beer in one of the oldest tavern's in the US. On a sunny day with the windows open and a warm breeze blowing through, there's no better place to be.
- Sofia PapastamelosApril 10, 2015Solid place to go out in Faneuil. Not a big fan of the music video projector as it just gets distracting.
- Alexandre MunhozNovember 15, 2020Beer menu is disappointing. The internal make over destroyed all the authenticity of the place.. zero pub vibe. Feels like an airport pub.
- Mike CallahanJanuary 21, 2015A true Boston Tavern. Good beer selection and great spot to meet up after work.
- IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 24, 2011Opened in 1765 by Jimmy Wilson, Boston's last town crier. Building dates to 1844. Pub has only closed during Prohibition. Was originally located near current site of City Hall. More info in blog<LINK> Read more
- Matthew VelardeMarch 20, 2013Service. Yes. However, the clique does survive. Become a regular her and you will get the service that you should deserve. As an out of towner
- Mike FilicicchiaNovember 30, 2013Calamari was average, the spicy peppers with it were a nice twist. Clam chowder was truly excellent.
- Cristina CasasFebruary 11, 2017Too much fries with each food and only a little bit of fish. Too expensive in my opinion. Rip off. Beer for $8.50. and it's too cold in there. I don't recommend it.
- Dan MaynardMarch 31, 2013Try the Sam Adams brick red - one of a handful of bars that have this on tap.
- MassimoSeptember 9, 2014Food is okay, just okay. Like others have said before me, waitresses are slow. Crowd is comprised mostly of tourists. Historical value as the oldest tavern in the US.
- Go out for Karaoke Tuesday nights. There's a solid crowd of regular singers sure to knock your boots off.
- Steven GromakFebruary 17, 2013Came from out of town sweet spot live music hot chicks good beer specials
- Steve PayneMay 6, 2011Fish and chips was excellent. Great food, great service. Awesome historic atmosphere.
- Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011Oldest tavern in the US. Excellent barmaids and the beer selection is pretty decent.
- Buford BarnesJune 11, 2012Established 1795 by town crier. Continuously operated ex. Prohibition. Appears to be heavily and tackily renovated as another lame sports bar some time in the past couple decades.