Trillium Garden On The Greenway is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

1. Trillium Garden On The Greenway

9.2
Atlantic Ave (High St), Boston, MA
Beer Garden · Downtown Boston · 7 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hornfeck: Vicinity is a great double IPA. Try it of they have it!

Danny R.Danny Racecar: If you like IPAs, dogs, and pregnant women, this is YOUR JAM!

Drew M.Drew Milam: Yes, Trillium beers! And some select guest taps too. Place gets packed on prime nights, but it’s worth it to try a couple of Trillium brews. Food trucks are also usually present if you need a bite.

Rowes Wharf Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

2. Rowes Wharf Bar

8.5
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Boston · 4 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hansen: Night shift ipa.... it’s like a ipa light... pass

Taeho L.Taeho Lim: Nice, intimate spot for a low key night out with a friend or small group. Free snacks are a bonus.

Debbie A.Debbie Andrzejewski: Fred is the BEST bartender!!!

JM Curley is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

3. JM Curley

8.3
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 175 tips and reviews

Pat A.Pat Addams: ask for a deviled egg to be put directly into a pint glass of pale ale, do it!

Mik V.Mik Vance: Crazy awesome choice for a long lunch with New American food. Fantastic beer selection and a rotating menu keep things interesting. Take your colleagues here; they won’t regret it!

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Ask for the deviled eggs and a Hemingway Heat cocktail. You'll be very satisfied and very tipsy.

The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

4. The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks

8.2
60 Franklin St (at Arch St), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 30 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Holroyd: Their seared tuna salad is delicious, and the beer taps are loaded with unique & excellent choices.

Alexandra M.Alexandra Mottern: Amazing gnocchi and crab cakes

Tim C.Tim C: Food is excellent recommend Croque Madame

Porters Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

5. Porters Bar and Grill

7.6
173 Portland St (btwn Causeway St. & Valenti Way), Boston, MA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Boston · 26 tips and reviews

Mike P.Mike Pascoe: Got the Cubano pannini. Turkey was kinda cold, but the chipotle mayo made up for it. Recommend the Dogfish 90 Min. IPA on tap.

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.)

Bostonia Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

6. Bostonia Public House

8.2
131 State St, Boston, MA
Bar · Financial District · 47 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Pasta Vongole is both beautiful and fresh, as well as spicy — with perfectly done linguini.

Kristen L.Kristen Lewis: The bartender was great! Be sure to try the doughnuts on the dessert menu! They have a whiskey glaze -- yum!

colleen b.colleen bradley-macarthur: Cheese plate = orgasmic

Black Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

7. Black Rose

7.8
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews

Lee U.Lee Urban: Drink the local pale ale

Rachel R.Rachel Roberie: Live music, usually local talent, friendly staff. Try the hot apple cinnamon cocktail!

Mario C.Mario Candelaria: Drink the Guinness STFU & have fun!

Bell In Hand Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

8. Bell In Hand Tavern

7.8
45 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Pub · Downtown Boston · 127 tips and reviews

Marissa C.Marissa C: Really 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!

John O.John Oxner: Drink a pint where the founding fathers threw down while planning to overthrow King George.

Dew TourDew Tour: One of America's oldest taverns. Ah yeah, Paul Revere popped by for a pint during his famous ride. or that's what we like to think. Bottoms up!!

City Winery Boston is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

9. City Winery Boston

7.9
80 Beverly St, Boston, MA
Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 8 tips and reviews

Taryn L.Taryn L.: The Rose Sangria is really refreshing! Their meat & cheese tour is fantastic! The chocolate mousse with matcha crumbles was also really good!

Yoland B.Yoland Bator: The service is pretty good

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Come here for the wine. Food is pretty meh.

Granary Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

10. Granary Tavern

7.8
170 Milk St (at Surface Rd), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 76 tips and reviews

Boyan K.Boyan Kirov: Very good food !Staff is very pleasant, it get's busy but it has a very nice atmosphere

Lisa S.Lisa Stylos: Garlic sausage flatbread , yummy!

Kelsey O.Kelsey Ohman: They never, ever go wrong with the music here. Or the food & drinks!

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

11. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.4
45 School Street (btwn Chapman & City Hall), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Downtown Boston · 45 tips and reviews

Emmanuel P.Emmanuel Paraskakis: Great upscale place. Heart of Palm salad and oysters as appetizers were fantastic! Steaks and sides were nice but had way too much butter, so ask them to go easy. Service is great too!

Kristen C.Kristen Copell: Come into the beautiful bar and have a delicious sizzling steak with a great glass of red wine!

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Located along the Freedom Trail. Its a chain with consistently great steaks. Better than the Smith & Wollensky's here. After dining, cross over to the Parker House for Boston Creme Pie & some history.

Boston Chops is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

12. Boston Chops

7.8
52 Temple Pl, Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Downtown Boston · 3 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hadwin: Good steakhouse with wide menu. Impressive wine list. Some great value wines if you know your South Africa and Southern America producers.

AliAli: Good food and good service. Try the bone marrow.

Cindi K.Cindi Knell: Overpriced, undercooked and not worth the $$$$. $60 got me this. Salad was aweful. At this price should serve something better than french fries. Asked for med steak came out rare.

James Hook & Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

13. James Hook & Company

9.0
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 90 tips and reviews

Madison S.Madison S: Lobster Roll and Lobster Salad was phenomenal. Our server Mitch was also super friendly and helpful!

Gilt CityGilt City: Absolutely the best Lobster roll in Boston.

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Be happy.

The Corner Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

14. 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.

Nebo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Downtown Boston, Boston.

15. Nebo

7.9
520 Atlantic Ave (Pearl Street), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 36 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: "The misto fritto is an impressive platter of shrimp, calamari, and smelts, all perfectly fried." Reviewer Devra First also liked the polpettine, vitello milanese, and spumoni sundae. Read more.

Vincenzo B.Vincenzo Belpiede: Great place very modern looking plus the spaghetti alle vongole was really good! Looking forward to try the pizza when the forno will work again ;)

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: They have an extensive selection of gluten free items and take allergies very seriously