Malachys

Dive Bar. I've been in here several times and the environment changes constantly. On the weekend, at night, it's a popular "young person" hangout with loud music and a DJ. During the week I've seen Irish folk groups singing. Note, there is NO food unless you want old chips or slim jims.

If you're looking for the quintessential no-nonsense dive bar, this is it. This is one of those places that I don't frequent enough, yet every time I step foot inside, I won't leave until closing time. The bartenders are always one step ahead of you and are never anything but awesome, especially Judy, a total sweetheart. They properly do what bartenders should do: dole out ice cold (and CHEAP) PBR drafts and generous shots of whatever your heart desires. Popcorn machine is a bonus, nice TV's with a constant stream of anything sports-related, and a pretty killer online jukebox make for a proper night of drunken fun.

The big draw is the entertainment on the weekends. There's never a cover, and the guy checking IDs at the door is actually a nice dude (unlike that fat piece of garbage and his leather daddy cop buddy over at the Beachcomber). And I cannot stress this enough, if you happen upon the right night when The Coalition is playing here, open up a tab and get comfortable, because they are arguably the best cover band you'll ever experience. They take your traditional classic rock cover sets and throw you habitual curveballs with stuff by the likes of Curtis Mayfield, The Roots, and even Amy Winehouse, nailing every one in the process. And luckily, Malachy's has a sufficient dance floor to efficiently cut a rug.

I digress, this is a bar review after all. Just give this bar a shot, especially if you want to have a good time in Quincy Center with none of the douchebaggery of the typical "Quincy Center bar". I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Attention: when the ugly lights come on, look away. Dark and gloomy type of dive bar. Good jukebox and townie crowd. I enjoyed it