DeLux is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

1. DeLux

9.1
100 Chandler St (Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · South End · 18 tips and reviews

Anthony P.Anthony Popeo: Excellent for dates. Cash only but super nice setup. Great cocktails, solid beer selection. Service is a little slow.

Carrie B.Carrie Bevis: In mid January, the cozy dive bar was still covered in wonderfully tacky Christmas decorations. Solid beer and spirit offering

FunkMasterTeeFunkMasterTee: Divey Beers and Food, y'all! Come n get it!

Corner Cafe is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

2. Corner Cafe

7.7
87 Prince St (at Margaret St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · North End · 12 tips and reviews

Dave L.Dave L: Althea is great. This is a hidden gem of drunkenness!

Jacqueline D.Jacqueline Donohoo: Ray is the BEST. He works every weekend. His sangria is the bomb!

Karen K.Karen Kenyon: No matter what at this bar you are never the drunkest one! And that is awesome!!!

Bukowski Tavern is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

3. Bukowski Tavern

7.7
50 Dalton St (btwn Belvidere & Boylston), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 147 tips and reviews

Frank A.Frank Auer: Burger with peanut butter is fantastic!

Nicholas Adam O.Nicholas Adam Owens: Best dive bar in Boston!

Boston.comBoston.com: Not sure what you want? Spin the beer wheel, cross your fingers, and hope that you land on Port Brewing’s Shark Attack or Ommegang’s Duvel Rustico, rather than Coors Light. You’re stuck with it. Read more.

The Corner Pub is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

4. The Corner Pub

7.3
162 Lincoln St (Beach St), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Downtown Boston · 26 tips and reviews

David C.David Cunningham: Excellent beer selection! And always ask for some yum yum sauce for the French fries. So tasty.

Keith A.Keith Albee: Don't call Bobby "Weggie"

Matthew F.Matthew Fay: Cheap beers. Beware yuppies stay away.

Biddy Early's is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

5. Biddy Early's

7.3
141 Pearl St (at Purchase St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Financial District · 26 tips and reviews

David P.David Pitts: Great dive bar, pretty packed on Friday night. If you are visiting the area, don't miss it

Jarrod F.Jarrod Fleming: They say not to leave your dead hookers in here but they wont look in the restroom for them when you leave.

SpikeSpike: An inexpensive college bar that you will keep going back to. Mainly because it's so cheap, but also because it's awesome.

Murphy's Law is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

6. Murphy's Law

7.2
837 Summer St (at E 1st St), South Boston, MA
Dive Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The beers are cheap. The bartenders love to show off the "Gone Baby Gone" scrapbook (ask about it!)

Jag F.Jag Firerwalker: Good place to have a quite beer and not to be bothered

Rocco R.Rocco R.: Mike D. Best bartender in Boston hands down. Try Sweatpants Sundays starting at 7pm.

The Tam is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

7. The Tam

7.1
222 Tremont St (at Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Chinatown - Leather District · 81 tips and reviews

Cat V.Cat Verlicco: This is the perfect little dive bar tucked away in a convenient location with great cheap beer

SpikeSpike: Your classic New England dive bar; cheap drinks, gross bathrooms, and Big Buck Hunter in the back. Pow.

Jason B.Jason Bortle: Leave your whores at home and come in to enjoy cheap beer!

Porters Bar and Grill is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

8. Porters Bar and Grill

7.5
173 Portland St (btwn Causeway St. & Valenti Way), Boston, MA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Boston · 26 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Magnan: Right near the TD Garden. Great spot for lunch or dinner!

Al S.Al S: The Porters' Porter, made by Mercury Brewing Co., is the house beer and a very solid porter. Drink one (or many) before a Celtics or Bruins game. (Unfortunately, it's not available in the summer.)

schneidermike s.schneidermike schneidermike: Troeg's beer is one of the most underrated breweries in the nation. If they have Hopback (or other) on draft, give it a try.

Loretta's Last Call is one of The 9 Best Dive Bars in Boston.

9. Loretta's Last Call

7.5
1 Lansdowne St (at Ipswich St), Boston, MA
Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 23 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan Marchant: Chicken and waffles are amazing. Also try the Hushpuppies and the Full Moon cocktail

Jake S.Jake Smith: Catfish sandwich and loaded mashed potatoes were great, as was the fried chicken. Wash it all down with a Lone Star, the national beer of Texas.

Edward A.Edward Aaron: Line Dancing on Sunday’s and Tuesday’s. Great fun, beginners welcome. Where else in Boston can you do this? $4 drafts and great company. Worth a look!