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Green Dragon Tavern

Green Dragon Tavern

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Downtown Boston, Boston
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    James G.
    "The lobster roll and irish curry fries were both really great."(4 Tips)
    Brian S.
    "Cold beer 🍻 with great bar food 🍴 and tons of history."(2 Tips)
    Jacob F.
    "... we do know the Sons of Liberty hung out at a place called the Green..."(2 Tips)
    Allen V.
    "Do not get the Green Dragon Brew!"(2 Tips)
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  • Craig D.heart icon on user image
    Craig DesmaraisSeptember 24, 2014
    Historically significant tavern in Boston. The original Patriots of Boston are said to have met here to discuss plans for the Tea Party. Now get your drink on and soak up the history with a pint!
    Upvoted Mar 27
  • Fluying ✅.
    Fluying ✅August 28, 2017
    Original location was on Union street and a frequent meeting place for the Sons of Liberty. Its name comes from the large copper dragon sculpture in the front and that oxidized, turning green.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronNovember 20, 2015
    The oldest bar in Boston. It's not the original place it moved over. But the history and lore is there. Great quotes align the bar. Bartenders are awesome. Great prices. Decent bar food. Good ol time!
  • James G.
    James GerlandJuly 5, 2013
    The lobster roll and irish curry fries were both really great. Skip the Green Dragon Brew, it's like bud light or something. Cool place, would come back.
  • Jim A.
    Jim AndersonJanuary 26, 2017
    Try the The Balvenie Double Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky - The Green Dragon has been fueling rebellion since 1687, long before Paul Revere drank here. #Boston #nevertrump (via @Foodspotting)
  • Rob F.
    Rob FarleyNovember 23, 2013
    We called and requested a reservation for 5:30pm and arrived at 5:15pm to learn that they don't take reservations! Great small lively pub with good food.
  • Samuel B.
    Samuel BachmanMay 24, 2013
    Friendly Irish staff and a great cover band on weekends - the Swinging Johnsons (at least when I lived in Boston). Good combination of college students and young professionals.
  • daniel k.heart icon on user image
    daniel kitchenerDecember 27, 2014
    The Irish Curry Cheese Fries are amazing. French Onion soup is a bit bland, but not bad. Seriously, though, get the curry cheese fries. They are fantastic
  • Brian C.
    Brian ChabotMay 20, 2013
    Great atmosphere in a beautiful, historis neighborhood, about 2-3 blocks from the original location. (The original was located about on the far side of the parking garage between here & Haymkt T stn)
  • Santia V.
    Santia ValerioMay 31, 2014
    A great pit stop if you're walking the freedom trail! Interesting history and good apps & drinks. Def try the blueberry shandy!
  • Allison
    AllisonMay 30, 2013
    The curry fries are out of this world, and the fish and chips are absolutely incredible! Great prices on beer and ton on tap.
  • Ray H.
    Ray HostetlerMay 28, 2012
    To really enjoy the place for its history and beer, avoid Friday and Saturday night. It just feels like a club then.
  • IWalked Audio Tours
    IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 13, 2011
    Referred to as "HQ of the Revolution." Original pub was located on Union St & established in 1654. Copper dragon outside front door turned green due to weather, thus its name. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more
  • Paul F.heart icon on user image
    Paul FilippettiSeptember 22, 2022
    Good night time spot. Like the local beer selection. Place just has good atmosphere.
  • Jessica A.heart icon on user image
    Jessica A.June 20, 2015
    One of the oldest taverns in america! Good draft beers and plenty of live shows.
  • Jacob F.heart icon on user image
    Jacob FordJune 25, 2015
    The history gets fuzzy about this place in particular, but we do know the Sons of Liberty hung out at a place called the Green Dragon.
  • Christopher S.
    I have to say the Green Dragon House Ale tastes surprising, a lot like Miller Lite! Not a Fan!
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithNovember 24, 2012
    In keeping with historic tradition, the owners of the Green Dragon apparently haven't cleaned the tap lines since the War for American Independence.
  • Clay M.
    Clay MountainApril 29, 2013
    Have the Sam Adams brick red beer...served only in Boston (delicious!)
  • A.D. R.heart icon on user image
    A.D. RevelsJanuary 3, 2015
    Good atmosphere in a historic location. They have Magner's Pear Cider too!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian Sticker 🎩August 15, 2016
    Cold beer 🍻 with great bar food 🍴 and tons of history. 8/10/16
  • Snooty Waiter
    Snooty WaiterJuly 18, 2013
    Sits on a cool cobble side street in the north end and next two multiple little bars doing the same thing.
  • Guy
    GuyMarch 21, 2011
    St. Andrews Lodge of Freemasons purchased this Tavern in 1766. They used the 1st floor for mtgs, & basement tavern was used by secret groups, becoming known as the "Headquarters of the Revolution". Read more
  • Andrew O.
    Andrew OAugust 20, 2014
    Great irish pub. Try the shepherds pie potato skins
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CarrJanuary 1, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Classic Boston Irish pub with incredible history.
  • The Naughty Italian Chefheart icon on user image
    The Naughty Italian ChefOctober 19, 2014
    Great atmospherebut food... Fries were overcooked in old oil, served cold;the fish and chips was fried in cold old oil, the lobster roll was prepared with a baguette bread. Not great experience
  • Allen V.heart icon on user image
    Allen VoglianoJuly 9, 2015
    Do not get the Green Dragon Brew!
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BeachOctober 4, 2011
    Curry cheese fries are very good. A different spin on classic chili cheese fries.
  • Sofia P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosJuly 12, 2016
    Band was great and pub wasn't uncomfortably packed unlike some of the others in the area.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013
    Great place to have a cold Guinness after a trek through the Freedom Trail.
  • Sam M.
    Sam MertinsNovember 2, 2015
    It's moving to sit at the bar and drink a beer. Do it, if for just one.
  • J. C.heart icon on user image
    J. C.January 30, 2015
    Awesome burgers, cocktails, wine and beer.
  • The Hair Product influencerheart icon on user image
    Good place to grab a drink but good luck getting a table
  • Pete W.
    Pete WilliamsJune 4, 2016
    Boston Brick Red is awesome
  • Jon B.
    Jon BJanuary 28, 2012
    Some of the best fish and chips I've had. Love their cajun haddock too.
  • Jackie
    JackieJanuary 17, 2016
    This place smells like a hybrid of butt and chowder. Decently prices beers.
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MullDecember 29, 2013
    For anyone from Baltimore: the Dragon Summer Brew is pretty much exactly like Natty Boh.
  • Emily W.
    Emily WilsonJune 17, 2014
    None of my group of six liked the food. Good atmosphere & beer.
  • Sara F.
    Sara FMay 8, 2011
    My 2 favorite things about this bar...gorgeous host and very cool dispencer in the ladies room
  • Danny R.
    Danny RacecarAugust 30, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for Whitey. Tell him Blacky sent ya.
  • Jessica Z.
    Jessica ZielonkaOctober 4, 2011
    Curry fries were good. Ordered stuffed haddock, VERY salty. Went in October still only offered summer beer list. Solid tourist attraction.
  • Kaila M.heart icon on user image
    Kaila MazzyApril 23, 2016
    Yes yes yes yes yes. The dive bar of my life.
  • Katie R.heart icon on user image
    Katie R.July 20, 2014
    They SUCK. They didn't serve us water when asked AND the proceeded to not serve us anymore after we had a few drinks and were behaving. I've never been so insulted in a bar before in my entire life.
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SobocanJune 16, 2018
    Stop by for a beer
  • Mazda
    MazdaOctober 26, 2010
    Established in 1654 The Green Dragon was a favorite haunt of Paul Revere (Whom we consider a close Neighbor) and John Hancock (who’s brother lived next door!).
  • James C.
    James CNovember 22, 2014
    Drink a Sam Adams where he used to drink and start revolutions.
  • Ryan N.heart icon on user image
    Ryan NixonJuly 13, 2017
    Great scotch selection
  • Evrim G.
    Evrim GurelMay 25, 2013
    Try the lobster roll and Samuel Adamss Boston Brick Ale!
  • Dj Rob G F.
    Came for the History...had a Paul Revere burger with Sam Adams... Done, and done.
  • Alison W.
    Alison W.October 18, 2011
    Touristy, but still worth checking out. Grab the table in the window for great people watching.
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