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    Great beer bar! It is cash-only, but an ATM is available in the ebtryway. Great selection of draft and bottle beer and local, regional and national brews. Many reviewers call this a "dive" bar. I wouldn't. Simple, yes. Not divey.

    Drink up, this place is great!

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    I made it a point to treck out here before the ballgame at Fenway and I'm glad I did.  While we had to get off of the T at Kenmore and get back on it going the other way (it was waaaay too packed to make it from the left side to the right side), it was worthwhile.

    They boast a pretty nice beer list with a bunch of "humor" interspersed on the menu.  The food menu looked pretty appealing overall and we shared a bowl of broccoli cheese soup.  It was super fresh with still crunchy bits of broccoli.  They also had a tempting looking "meat"ball sandwich using eggplant balls versus actual meat.

    They play some pretty good but obscure music.  It very much reminded me of a college bar in Seattle that might be next to a store that still sells CDs and records.

    The menu handily denotes which drafts are local and which are regional.  They also have nice non-Northeast options (Lagunitas, Anderson Valley, and a shout-out to CO proud Left Hand).  I had a great Clementine Witbier from Clown Shoes, Mayflower Summer Rye on cask, and (my favorite of the three) Sgt. Pepper by CBC which was a peppercorn saison.

    Outside, there were plenty of pedicabs standing by to take people to the ballgame.  Not wanting to get back on the train after being smushed like a sardine for nearly an hour, this was a really handy option.

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    This place is fucking awesome!
    They cuss all over the menu it's awesome.
    Serious selection of beers. The Good Juju beer was so delicious, it has a taste of ginger that hits the spot.
    They have an appetizer called The White Trash Cheese dip that is totally delicious but it's like $9, which kind of surprised me.
    Really awesome atmosphere. The bartenders are so dope.
    Love this place. If I'm ever in Boston again ill be going here.

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    Yummy food and beer. Cash only. They have an ATM in the front as you walk in. Small but great atmosphere. Bartenders are informative regarding the different beers and friendly to boot. Plan to come back and get down on some more food and drink.

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    Always, ALWAYS, take one of those bus/trolley tours of big cities you are visiting for an extended amount of time or have just moved to.  That is the #1 way to learn about the best eats in the city, which is how we discovered Bukowski.

    Nestled away from the rush of Back Bay, hidden in a parking garage, this yummy and well-tapped dive bar takes only cash, which actually works for the vibe of the place (I'm a credit-card only type of person usually, but cash-only works for me with Bukowski.)

    Their burgers are great (order 1 level more done than you usually do, I usually go med-rare... and the burger was a bit too moo-ey for me even) and tasty, fries are solid, and the beer selection is great.  

    Looking at other comments, it's interesting but I have not had a single negative experience with the staff and have visited maybe four or five times.  So, if you are craving a burger and brew in Back Bay, I would suggest Bukowskis.

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    This place is perfect- if and only if you know what you're looking for. Cash only, indie/alternative (and trust me, you're not going to recognize any of the loud music), the craft beer selection is something to be admired in comparison to other bars in the area. Sure, the bartenders aren't the friendliest, and while I sense their judgement, I also see brigades of tourists stopping in on their way to Fenway. They know their beer, local and cross country, and the pulled pork quesadillas won't leave anyone disappointed. Great for a quick stop.

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    Thus far, it's my favorite bar in Boston. Awesome beers selection, cool vibe, good tunes, and an unpretentious staff. That's everything I want in a bar.

    The menu was extremely affordable and had some really inventive takes on pub grub, but my girlfriend and I came here right after lunch so we too full to partake.

    Can't wait to go back when I'm in the city again.

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    There isn't much else to add that others haven't already said. Cash only, yeah you might think that sucks but there is an atm right outside the front door, come on. Crazy beer selection, I tend to stick with my usual but I would like to be more adventurous since they certainly allow for it. Haven't had the food here yet but from what I can see it looks pretty damn tasty. I haven't had a crappy experience with the bartender here, in fact, I really like him and think he's a pretty chill dude. It's a dive bar, if you're looking for intimate, personalized service I suggest looking elsewhere. Place is tiny and dimly lit, but again, you read the reviews, you should know this by now, and if that isn't what you're looking for, go somewhere else, it's fairly simple. I love this place because in the fancy hustle and bustle of the back bay, I can come to this place, sit at the bar and just have a damn beer!

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    We love craft beer and Bukowski's has an excellent selection.  Lots of options on tap - if you don't like what you see, check out their beer menu, you will definitely find something.  We had a great bartender, someone who really knew his beer and could make recommendations.

    We only ate sweet potatoe fries - they were great.  We weren't daring enough to try the peanut butter hamburger!

    It is a small place and is literally built into the side of a parking garage.  It is super casual, nothing fancy attracting people of all ages who just want a great glass of beer.  

    Remember to bring cash! (although there is an ATM if you forget).

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    Uggggh cash only. I know it isn't the end of the world, REALLY. But man...hate cash only.

    Other than that, great place to grab a few late drinks. The bartender was helpful in suggesting a beer and I liked the hole-in-the-wall feel. Will definitely have to try some food next time!

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    Bukowski has a really awesome selection of local beers, which usually change frequently. Every night you'll have around 20 to pick from, some of them on tap. It really showcases some of the great regional brews of New England. I've tried:

    -Framinghamer Baltic Porter
    -Smuttynose Robust Porter
    -Mayflower Porter
    -Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter

    These are all amazing. So yes, I am a fan of porter. And I'm guessing it would be very difficult to find a place in Boston with better porter. The food is great as well. The mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, burgers, all great. Waitresses are nice & friendly.

    A few things I don't like. It's cash only (conveniently enough, there is an ATM in the door). It gets a little crowded and loud in Fridays and Saturdays from 9-11 pm.

    If you just want to get drunk with whatever cheap beer, this is not your place. Otherwise, give Bukowski a try.

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    This place is cool. Good pub food and great beer selection. If I lived near hear I would surely be a member of the mug club. I look forward to drinking more suds here next time.

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  • 0

    Small, tight, friendly bar with a good atmosphere and A GREAT beer selection. I'll be back!

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    So, if you go to a bar with "100 draft beers on draft", and you don't like the beer you ordered, should the response be "I can get you another beer, but I'm charging you for this one. We're a beer bar, it not my fault you don't like it".
    Shawn was arrogant, considering I ordered and enjoyed their cask beer.
    Might I suggest the pour house, Whiskey's, or any other bar with bartenders who appreciate customers.

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    Meh. I liked two things about this place: the craft beer selection and the sample size pours, which are great if you just want to try a beer or be able to drink multiple beers without getting smashed. Otherwise, I hate the fact that it's cash-only, the small size (I felt claustrophobic), the surly bartenders, the noise level (the bartender gave me the wrong beer because even he couldn't hear what I was saying). Not really a fan.

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    Went here to check out the burgers last week. I had been in before, but the grill was down, so I decided to head back. The best thing about this place is its atmosphere. It is small, and tight, but that's what gives the place it's character. They also have a great beer selection.

    The burger itself was pretty good. I got the California burger, and although a little over cooked, it was still pretty tasty. I've had better for less, but its the atmosphere and the drink selection that will bring me back.

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    We stopped in around noon the day before St. Patty's last spring. The Bartender was mean. The beer was good. The nacho-style tater tots were heart-clogging. Next trip back to Boston I'll be returning. This bar would've made the Buk proud.

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    Cash only bar. Great food and excellent selection of beer. Place is a bit small, would not recommend a large group outing here.

    Try the sweet potato fries. They don't let you substitute regular fries with them so you'll have to order a separate side order.

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    It's hard to really add anything after all the reviews, but here goes: they have Ipswich Ale on tap, and while I will always revere Jim Koch for what he did for the craft beer movement, and while I love all of the cool shit Harpoon does for Boston and New England, the Ipswich guys are the ones who really hit it out of the park with their flagship beer in my opinion.

    But don't limit yourself to one beer here. Do man up (even if you're a woman!) and have the bartender spin the wheel. And if you're like me be man enough to admit you were wrong to leave things up to fate if it lands on some icky Belgian banana-clove tasting junk and ask them to spin it again.

    Do come at least twice so you can get the burger with the peanut butter on it one of those times; it isn't that great but just sort of interesting enough that you should try it once. Then the other time you can get something besides a burger, because if memory serves they don't give you Heinz ketchup here.

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    Bukowski was a great bar. The location was just far enough from the beaten path so it was not terribly crowded. The beer selection was great and the burgers my girlfriend and I had were delicious! The service was quick and the server was friendly. As a soon-to-be resident of Boston, I will definitely come back to this bar/restaurant.

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    Love this Bukowski, bittersweetly a hefty handful moreso than its Inman Square brother. The tight quarters and clunky seating are easily overlooked once you realize Buk's, by nature, is a gnarly snug - rough, crass (with copious fuckery peppered through the menu) and intentionally unruly.

    My go-to meal: the Chili Cheese Mad Dog ($9) served atop a buttered, toasted bun (akin to sister legend, The Lower Depths), smothered with melted cheese and loaded with vegan bean chili. Like the Frank Tank I am, a second dog for $3 is a must.

    Like beer? They has it. Lots of it, with a bottle and can list that rivals any in the radius and a stellar set of rotating taps. And if you're a serious fiend, maybe you can grab a stein when a current member of the Dead Authors mug club kicks the bucket.

    No nonsense, loud as a punk-fueled jet engine and cash only. A real breath of plaid fresh off Boylston.

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    Perhaps this place is trying too hard to be a divey bar with insulting staff to keep up it's tough hipster image. (I mean, they do drop the f-bomb in just about everything they post on facebook.) Then again, this might actually be a for-reals we-don't-give-a-shit-about-you bar.

    What saves them is their excellent beer menu. One of the best. A must-go for any beer lover worth their foam.

    Hot tip: Try more beers by ordering a half-pint pour from the draft list.

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    The food was terrible and over priced for the portions (would have been appropriately sized if it were an appetizer). My friend was charged $9 for a 8oz beer. Pretty pissed; will not be going back.

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    What a great bar! Super casual and relaxed, and such a great hang out spot in the wee hours of the morning. If you're looking for a spot where you want to have a nice meaningful conversation with your buddies, don't come here. They blast the music and you can barely hear the person that you're talking to, so that's a negative. Other than that, it's got a great vibe and great beers. Any place that has daily "Fucking Specials" is ok in my book.

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    Beer selection was excellent, but service was not so friendly.  
    Food was surprisingly GOOD.

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    It's a GREAT pace if you want to try so many different beers.. they have over 135, and if you drink them ALL you get a DEAD POET MUG..  which is awesome cause you pay for a pint but it's HUGE and they store it for you.. Oh what a great idea.. The food was ALWAYS awesome also...  Being from the midwest I LOVE ranch on everything including myself.. Apparently Boston didnt get that memo, and not a lot of places even have ranch.. BUT THEY DO HERE!!!!  SCORE!!!

    Over all it's a great place to just relax and grab a beer.. Everyone is friendly and isn't that far away form the train either so just jump on and come on over..

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    Bartender Dan was a pretentious unhelpful prick. The bar would be better served hiring help who had some idea of what beer and food was on the menu. The experience was the epitome of Boston and east coast ignoranc
    e in the customer service field.

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    This place has gone out of its way to make me revise my opinion of it. In the last six months, every bartender has seen fit to smile, say hello, and be super awesome.  The servers have done the same.  The beer lines have been immaculate.  The food has been high quality.  

    Also: in one fantastic evening, the staff looked with favor upon my decision to inappropriately dance to George Michael at the suggestion of Nicole V., who promised me free beer upon the completion of said inappropriateness.  

    When the entire bar erupted in an impromptu dance off, I knew that my opinion of Bukowski had changed forever.  I can no longer be the grumpy old bastard that hates on this place.  I'm a fan.

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    I have a ritual of just wandering around town when in a new place.  So while in Boston recently for a few days, I just hit the streets and started walking.  While out, I came cross Bukowski Tavern and my eyes lit up.  It looked like the kind of place I would have spent my time in another stage of my life.  It was divey and looked tiny, just my kind of place.  

    So, I was quite pleased when some colleagues decided to wander over after a stop at another place.  The location is bigger than it looks from the street, as it is much deeper than I thought it would be.  We grabbed a table and enjoyed some draft beer for a bit.  I can't comment on anything other than the bar because we only drank cheap beer (not sure why but at that point, I didn't care) and didn't eat.  But, I had a nice time.  

    It's cash only, so be aware of that before going in.  The menu seemed reasonable and a couple of colleagues who had eaten previously said the food was good.  So, I wish I had given the food a try.  Maybe next time I'm in town.

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    Disclaimer: review written from the POV of a Tourist from NorCal. TOURIST being key here.
    This place was our first stop after a few days spent in Minneapolis, stalking Prince.

    Gotta admit the name of the place (dead author's club) screamed "hipster" to me (having flashbacks of Vesuvio, the Kerouac hipster/tourist bar in North Beach). And, after walking around the surrounding neighborhood, I found that it was indeed thee only hipster bar in this hood... so, I felt a little bit at home - just a little. The bartender was indifferent with a bit of snark thrown in. Not that, that's a bad thing... just not very fun. The place was so hipster that they weren't even showing the Sox/Yankees game on their TVs. "Kinda shit is that?", says the Oldman. Oh, and it's not a full bar.

    So why the three stars? Their FUCKING menu specials, man! Yeah, I'm the dweeb that likes to sample hot dogs/brats/sausage from any and every damn place I ever visit. The dog of the week was Mac n Peas and Cheese Dog. Whaaa? Yes. A lovely grilled dog on a buttery toasted bun topped with a delicious Mac n' cheese with peas. Damn dog didn't even need any mustard! Now, that's saying something! I loved this stupid dog so much that I went back the next day to get another. It looks like barf on a bun, but is very, very tasty.... So tasty that I even ate all of the peas (which I usually hate). It wasn't just wicked good, it was HELLA good (just want to annoy the bartender in case she happens to read this) : )

    Sincerely,
    NorCal girl (much love to you, hipster bartendress).

    Peace Out

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  • 0

    A new friend invited me to Bukowski's for a pint...
    (who am I to say no to a micro brew?)
    Small & dimly lit, I felt as if I was entering...
    someone else's basement w/ bar & tables.

    I knew no one upon entering...
    and everyone upon leaving!
    If you like to your local bar to
    feel more like your living room,
    this could be your "Cheers."

    It's small enough to be inviting,
    and big enough to not get bored of the beer.
    I hear what the food lacks in Back Bay "class,"
    it more than makes up in Southern comfort.

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    Loved it! Cash only, great selection of beer, helpful and knowledgeable staff and a peanut butter and jelly burger on the menu? My kind of bar! Was a great retreat from the afternoon heat and the most fun I've had killing time before a flight in quite a while.

    Oh, I had a couple of the Wachusetts Black IPA's. I know black IPAs were more in flavor amongst beer snobs a little bit ago but I still heart them.

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  • 0

    Worst bar experience EVER.

    Judging by the great reviews of this place, I am disappointed that I feel more compelled than ever to write such a bad review, but quite honestly...it's the most justified review ever.

    After eating at sushi at nearby Haru, I took my Australian friend (new to America) to this bar.  This was the first time I had stepped foot in this place without having read any reviews. Before I tell this story, I want to clarify that I am beyond open minded in terms of new spots, as some of the best bars I've been to are truly holes in the wall.

    We walked in and saw that it was definitely a seedy dive bar.  No issue there.  We sat down at the bar and saw that there was a wide selection of beer on tap; most of which we had never seen before.  AWESOME.

    I proceeded to ask the bartender what his recommendation would be given that we had never seen many of these beers before, and instead of giving us a rundown or being helpful, he was quite rude and basically handed us a beer menu and told us to look at that.  The menu consisted of beer names but no information on the beer or where it came from.  Despite being a beer bar that clearly specializes in unique beers, he was rude in the delivery of everything he said. Despite this, I thought... No biggie.

    I then got a bit specific and said that I enjoyed wheat beer the most and asked him which one he would recommend.  He reluctantly stated which ones were wheat beer and I then chose one.  I noticed the hilarious menu which had swears all over it and spoke to my friend about how hilariously awesome this bar was and even took a picture and shared it on Facebook.  Being extremely laidback and open to that stuff, I laughed and thought "this bar is amazing"

    I spent an hour or at the bar buying a couple rounds and catching up with my friend.  Another bartender then walked by the taps and noticed one of them open and flowing.  Right after hearing her say that and before heading to the bathroom, my cheeky Australian friend joked and blamed it on me.  The bartender we initially spoke with heard his joke and then proceeded to accuse me and literally yell at me.  As a professional who has better things to do than randomly open up a tap just to mess with a bartender, I was totally shocked that the guy was accusing me and making a big fuss.  I swore up and down that I didn't touch the damn thing but he then proceeded to call me a liar.  I literally thought this guy must have been kidding and joking with me because it was beyond odd that I'd be treated like this anywhere as a customer who kept ordering and was keeping quiet.

    I asked him if he was joking (genuinely couldn't believe his treatment) and he said he was serious and continued to accuse me.  I told my friend who was pretty damn shocked himself but seeing as he's from Australia, he told me that all bartenders treat their patrons like shit. (Then again, those guys don't depend on a 20% tip)

    I sat in awe wondering why this bartender was such a jerkoff but decided not to let it ruin my night.  I continued to talk with my friend for another half hour and after the situation blew over (or so I thought), I then nicely said "hey dude, just to clear the air, I really didn't do that."   The bartender then proceeded to call me a liar yet again and angrily yelled and said "Your friend even admitted it!  You're a freaking liar!"

    I literally was blown away.   Again, what the hell?  I am far past my college days and although a minor thing, I've never once in my life been treated like this by any bartender, waitress or restaurant employee period.  This guy was legit pissed off and verbally attacked me with accusations over a dumb mistake he made.

    Then the macho door guy walks in and naturally takes the bartenders side upon hearing 2% of the conversation and proceeds to tell me to just get out of there without hearing anything.  I do not cause issues at any establishment I go to, nor do I argue with anyone... I walked out of there absolutely bewildered and angered.

    It's beyond me that any bar (regardless to whether or not they pride themselves on being "bad ass" and different from another), would treat anyone like that; particularly someone who is in there quietly chatting with a friend.

    Again, I have never in my life been outright treated like crap at a bar.  Perhaps during my colleges days, a bartender called me out on being too drunk or something but this time I was absolutely accused for something so ridiculous and was treated like garbage.  The way this guy said these things and operated there, was outright nasty.  He's clearly angry at life.

    I would never recommend this bar to anyone.  Again, the beer selection is amazing but what good is it when you have a horrendous bartender who treats you like a dog?  No one should have to be treated like that.

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    Yes, it's five stars.  For me.  Maybe not for you.  Let's run down whether you're going to love or hate this bar:

    #1 One of the best on-tap beer selections you will ever see.  What, 20 constantly-changing craft brews (plus PBR - cheap!) not enough for you?  That's cool; there's almost 100 different brews in bottles and cans available as well, from locally-brewed to all-over-the-world.  In short, if they don't have something here you'll like, you don't like beer (so what are you doing here?)

    #2  No jukebox.  The staff plays whatever they feel like, and they usually play it loud, whether there's 2 or 82 people in here.  The range of what type of music gets played will also probably boggle your mind if you come here more than twice.  Don't worry about it, just enjoy it and drink your beer.

    #3  Food, late.  Yeah, this is a beer bar first and foremost but they didn't skimp on the kitchen.  All the standard pub fare plus a few surprises on the menu, and I've never had food here that wasn't good.  Sometimes it's the best meal I've ever eaten but that's usually when I've been drinking and am really hungry.

    #4  It's small.  I mean really small, like about the size of a large railroad car.  I like that, except when there's 82 people here; gets a little crowded.  I try to stay away on Friday or Saturday nights unless it's after midnight.

    Fun tip: Spin the wheel!  At least once.

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    I like this place, but unless I'm with a group who really wants to go, I'm more likely to head somewhere else.  

    I've never tried the food and I probably should, but this review is just for the bar.  

    Great beer selection and pretty good service.  Cash only, which blows, but sometimes that's a good thing because I have a better handle on how much I'm spending.  

    My biggest complaint is that the music is too loud - if they had a dance floor I could understand the volume, but every time I come here I lose my voice because I have to shout to have conversations.  

    Go here if you want a huge beer selection, but if you stick to the basic beers, there are better spots in Back Bay.

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  • 0

    A true Diamond in the Rough.

    1. only serves beer (HUGE selection- found a few from MAINE! woot woot!)
    2. very small inside with limited seating
    3. Nice friendly patient staff
    4. BANGING Mac and Cheese (so cheesy with buttery toast - def not garlic bread, its butter toast- with a TON of parm cheese on top of the macaroni, YUM)
    5. cool decor, very dark inside but the artwork on the walls is cool to look at
    6. cash only
    7. good specials and competitive beer prices.

    I got an Original Sin Cider , 12oz draft, for $6 and mac and cheese for $11

    Tips:

    1. dont come with a large group 4, 5, maybe 6 at most.
    2. dont be weirded out that it is pretty much in a parking garage
    3. CASH ONLY (going to say this again, bring your dollars)

    really great place to check out, reminded me of a lot of little bars in the old port in portand, me. really cool crowd where the locals mixed with the college kids that mixed with the tourists from the two major hotels next door.

    TVs on for sport games, background music and parking in the pay for parking garage next door.

    Only thing to make this better would be to serve vodka and i would have given them 5 stars. just beer and cider.

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    Bukowski Tavern was exactly what I was looking for in Boston. Between their extensive draft list with plenty of local options and their endless selection of bottles (ask to join the beer club, they have 130+ beers), this dive bar was perfect for getting out of the cold and sampling some of Massachusetts' finest brews. I'm sure they rotate their draft list, but here's an idea of what we had this past weekend: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7bq2nCYCPuvI5o2GCFRAeg?select=F1Z84DMJQrlfF9fuXc8AVQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>

    Tried the Pretty Things Jack D'Or and the Oskar Blues G'knight at the recommendation of the bartender. Oskar Blues was a little hoppy, but a little fruity with a medium body. Pretty Things is a hefty beer despite its lighter coloring, but was also a good choice.

    ~$6 a pop for a draft (some of the pints are standard size, some are 12oz, but I'm a slow beer drinker so I prefer smaller sizes so things don't get warm anyway). My friend had the Haverhill and the bottle special Cambridge Brewing Company Triple Threat.

    Bartender was informative about the beer selection, friendly, and chill. Whatever bar food they were making in the back (I highly suspect wings, and I definitely saw some sort of rib), smelled amazing in the way only good pub fare can. For those of you who are indecisive, Bukowski has a wheel you can spin for your drink selection. The only drawback is that this place is cash only.

    Also, total surprise to find out after visiting: Bukowski's made it to Draft magazine's top 100 beer bars in America! What a lucky pick!  <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdraftmag.com%2Ffeatures%2Famericas-100-best-beer-bars-2012%2F%23northeast&s=953e5c0501b205e076524afeb52d3387d5d4f11f331a1d01bfa112b7c835fb16" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://draftmag.com/feat…</a>

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    Bukowski's was certainly the best drinking-related discovery that I made during Fall 2011, and by "I made" I obviously mean "I heard someone mention it over and over again and figured it must be worth checking out" - and it was.

    As many others have noted, it's a cash only place. Luckily you'll be able to tell where you ended your night when you inevitably wake up in shame the next morning because your large (and perhaps multiple) ATM withdrawal(s) will show up with the handy "BUKOWSKI BOSTON" detail on your bank statement.

    I've tried more new beers since first going to Bukowski Tavern than I probably had in the past 3 years, my friends have even started to accuse me of being a beer snob - I'm okay with that. The selection of drafts is constantly evolving and always has several interesting choices.

    The staff is great, especially because I like my bartenders to be no-nonsense, and you're certainly not going to have any BS handed to you here. The bathroom is gross, but what can you expect? It's a bar, it's supposed to be gross. As long as there is a working sink and a stock of TP I can't complain, and they seem to always meet these demands.

    Go to Bukowski's, drink a lot of beer, be jealous of the folks with mugs named after dead authors, maybe eat something with gobs of spicy cheese on it, and make some questionable (but fun?) life decisions. You'll like it, I swear.

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    Upfront warning: CASH ONLY
    2nd Upfront warning: Must be 21 to enter (even just for food and at all hours)

    And that's pretty much the only thing I considered docking a star for. But this place is fantastic and has become my go-to bar in the greater Back Bay area.

    First off, big shout out to the staff here. I think first timers here might be put off by the super casual attitude and the fact they don't sugar coat things but they're all really awesome and very personable, especially to the regulars (of which, there are a ton). However, if you're standing around, attempt to order a Bud Light, and then try to start a tab with a credit card, they're probably going to give an answer you don't like.

    The beer list here is amazing. Between the new (summer-2011) larger, cleaner, less intrusive tap lines/ well and the extensive bottle selection, there is easily something for anyone that loves good microbrews and beers in general.

    The food here is surprisingly good as well. The menu fits the bar very well, with hot dogs (the special dog of the week is almost always worth trying), burgers (seriously, get the peanut butter burger with bacon. seriously. do it!), and the housemade white trash cheese dip (omg more please!) they have the basics down pretty well. But they'll also surprise you with some tasty salads, mac and cheese, and pasta.

    So basically here's what you get. If you don't mind paying cash, if you can avoid the inevitable smell of the bathroom, and if you can get past the sometimes shockingly frankness of the staff, this place is a fantastic place to meet up with some friends, order a bunch of pub food and delicious beers, and just kick back and enjoy.

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    I've always been a sucker for the type of bar where I can plant my ass on a stool, chat with the bartenders and the dude next to me, and while away five or six hours drinking interesting beers. For that, Bukowski's certainly delivers.

    For the most part the food is an excellent example of greasy bar food. My favorites include the white trash cheese dip, the steak bomb (covered in the aforementioned delicious dip), and really any of the burgers, which arrive cooked to specification. Mac and cheese was delicious, but cold, so I've shied away from ordering it again. I also tried the infamous peanut butter burger; while it was tastier than I'd have guessed, I thought the PB overpowered the other delicious burger flavors, so I probably won't order it again.

    The beer list is glorious and features most of your favorite beers and another three dozen you haven't tried yet. I've been working on my entry into the Dead Author's Club, which has forced me to explore previously unknown beer sensations with mixed results. I've become fond of rye beers and Scotch ales, and curse the day the smoked beer hit my lips (like lox in a glass, I tell ya). I'm not quite halfway through my quest, so I've got some return visits scheduled to Buk's. I'm looking forward to when I win my mug and can more intensely focus on the rotating draft beers.

    Bukowski's is cash-only, which is not my favorite, but I appreciate their clarity about it. They must have sixteen signs letting patrons know.

    My favorite time to hang out at Bukowski's is in the late afternoon/early evening, before it gets crowded. Late nights on Friday and Saturday are a bit of a zoo and completely change the laid back vibe, in my opinion. I also find the bartenders like to crank the music when the bar gets crowded, and I'm just not fond of such loud music. Yes, I'm 700 years old.

    Oddly enough, if I've been working on my beer list for a few hours already, I sometimes don't notice the loud music.

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