While working in Boston, I decided to visit some local spots to perform at the comedy open mic.  A local Boston comic suggested the Tavern, so I decided to stop by.  Last night was my first and last visit to the Tavern at the End of the World which is a bummer because I really like the name, it's a cool little bar and they have a parking lot in the back  (and I LOVE free parking). Â
The place is small - two long rooms that may hold at most 75 people standing around. Â The bar seats about 12-14 and there are a few tables in both the front and back rooms. Â The volume level was doable and there was a nice crowd on a Wednesday night. Â Sometimes it was hard to hear the comedy show in the back room due to the noise level in the front room but it wasn't terrible or a constant.
I didn't order any food, but I saw a lot of it from where I was standing and it looked decent. Â
Why didn't I enjoy myself at the Tavern? Â Well....I was the only black person there. Â This is not a problem for me because often I am the only black person in a lot of places I go. Â But I felt like it was a problem at the Tavern. Â I was very uncomfortable with the glances I kept getting and when one of the comics told a black joke that fell flat, I saw several people glance at me. Â (Comedy unspoken rule: If the black person laughs at the black joke, it's not racist. Â But if they don't laugh, it is. Â I didn't laugh. I didn't think it was racist, just not funny.) Â Now, maybe the weird vibe wasn't because I am black, but because I am not a bar regular. Â But other reviewers were not regulars and they had positive experiences here while I did not. Â
To relax and shake off the weird vibe, I decided to have a vodka tonic - my go to bar drink that won't get messed up. Â And I prefer Stoli, which I did not see. Â So I asked the male bartender if he had Stoli and he said yes, and proceeded to open a bottle of Absolut which I HATE. Â So I stopped him and he said that it all tastes the same. Â Now...this is when my good breeding had to come into play because that pissed me off. Â He'd already been abrupt when I'd ordered, which I understand is how the Northerners behave toward each other. Â But now my delicate Southern feathers were ruffled because if I had said that Guinness was the same as Bud Light, I'm sure my butt would have been kicked. So while I'm thinking how to say kiss my grits in the nicest way possible, the female bartender saw my face and stepped in. Â God bless her. Â She asked if I would like Tito's vodka, which I like but a lot of bars don't carry. Â She is why this review is two stars instead of one. Â If not for her, I would have left right then, comedy show be damned. Â Instead, I had two vodka tonics and watched some Boston comedy. Â
All in all, it wasn't terrible and no one growled at me, but being an upfront person, I'd rather you growl in my face than snarl at my back.
If you are into the following things, you will dig this place.
1- Delicious homemade gastro pub food that ranges from a salmon salad (sizable portion of salmon for a completely reasonable price) to a lamb burger with german potato salad (think whole grain mustard instead of mayo) to curry, to their version of a panini called toasties and so many things in between...it's always difficult to choose what I want because I've never been sad about my decision
2-The best soup that I have legit ever had. Most of it is dairy free, and you would never know because it's been pureed into such creamy perfection.
2-A huge craft beer selection. So many tasty ones to choose from!
3-Super friendly staff
4- A comfortable and welcoming atmosphere
Honestly, I cannot say enough positive things about this place. You should probably just check it out.
Tavern at the End of the World was kind enough to host a Dyngus Day celebration for all us Polish (or displaced Buffalonians) out there. They ordered plenty of Polish beer and had a nice spread of Polish sausage and pierogi for us to eat. The food was really good, and I am interested in coming back to taste some of their regular menu offerings. The beer selection is also very impressive. The employees are all very nice, fun, and attentive.
The bar itself is sort of small, but they make great use of the space they have. It's in a strange location, but it's quite accessible from the Sullivan Sq stop (about a 5 minute walk). I had a great time here and I will most likely return in the future.
4.5 stars
I can't give 5 stars for the experience, but I bet if I came back here, it'd earn the 1/2 star. They house a diverse selection of drought and bottled beers (wheat, Belgian-style, pale ales...everything!) and the food was delicious (calamari and fresh mozzarella salad). The atmosphere feels like an authentic Irish pub: dark, great live music, lively.
It's definitely in the middle of no where, but worth the drive/walk/cab ride. There's free parking behind the building!
Great food, excellent beer selection. There's only one TV, so don't go there expecting to watch a bunch of games, but the vibe is good and there's usually open mic comedy or live music or something else going on. I've heard brunch is very good, but I haven't been to it myself. Parking isn't a problem and service is pretty good
Review Source:This place truly is an oasis in the midst of lower middle income asphalt sprawl that is due west of Sullivan Square. The beers range between $3-6, and I call that a deal! They often have live music in their back room; the last time we went, we heard a pretty amazing band called House of Waters. Dulcimer, percussion, and bass guitar.
The food is tasty, too--I'd recommend the curry fries (ask them to add cheese!) and the lobster macaroni. Lobsters were practically swimming through my noodles! Plus there was bacon, and I hear you can't go wrong with bacon.
The decor of the bar reminded me of Brendan Behan down in JP, but brighter, less noisy, and easier to get a bartender's attention. Oh, and this place isn't cash only. I didn't ask if dogs were allowed inside.
All in all, a great find off the Orange Line!
How have I not reviewed this place? Been a half dozen times since moving to the Sullivan sq area. Such a cozy, home little pub. Beer selection is good, food is stellar (so many delicious toasty - read grilled cheese- options). Standard pub fare but done with care. Always something going on from comedy to live music. Can get a bit loud, but you can always seek refuge near the bar. A definite neighborhood favorite.
Review Source:Hard to say, we came in at about 1:00am because we were looking for food primarily, and an on-line search under "restaurants" revealed this restaurant is open until 2:00am. Â Since it was 1:00 ish already, we decided to head here to make it in before they closed. Â
When we entered, it looked like they were starting to close up already! Â No food was offered, and when I asked I was handed a little bag of potato chips. Â I asked about the hours, and was told that they hadn't gotten around to changing them on-line. Â We were able to have a drink but felt rushed and were pushed out by 1:30!
That being said, some pubs close their grill at a certain time, but it is difficult to know from an on-line listing when that is?  The blackboard menu looked interesting.  I understand it's difficult to keep up with changes in hours, but I'm hopeful that this correction can be made or the tavern can stay open until 2:00am. Apparently another reviewer had been told that they were closing early in the summer months to avoid fights, but there were no fights brewing on Saturday night when we were there.  We had three drinks for 25.00, which perhaps seemed a little pricy, perhaps to penalize us for coming in so late.  We ordered  two premium bottled beers and a mixed drink. I may be back there to see what it's like during earlier hours.  Then I will upgrade this review accordingly!
This is where the Vegaquarian and the Meat-Eater met. I guess sometimes to find love, you have to go all the way to The End of The World. ;-)
We've been back for dinner every year on the anniversary of that night we met. We always have a great meal there. There are loads of vegetarian options. The beer selection is outstanding. The bartenders are the best.
Because it's in Charlestown, it's open an hour later than the Somerville bars on weekdays. This place is always hopping from 1 to 2 a.m. if you're in Somerville looking for something to do at that hour - it's between Union Square and Sullivan Square and is probably only technically in Charlestown because of some gerrymandering.
They also have music, comedy, etc. A really great spot.
I want so much to make more little jokes about the name, but I will spare you. :-D
Highly recommended!
Tavern at the End of World is located right near Sullivan Square, at the edge of the Somerville and Charlestown line. It is a pub, and a great one at just that. They have a fantastic selection of craft beer on draft and in bottles and also a pretty solid food menu to go along with it. I've been there quite a few times and really wish I had discovered it earlier as I've only been going there for about a year but have been living in that area for almost eight.
Street parking is usually pretty easy to find in that area (I've never had problems) but you can also walk a couple of minutes from the orange T stop which is a few hundred yards away. Once there, you'll notice the modest exterior but I think that most, including myself, will be surprised by the inside. It is actually quite nice inside. Spacious, not cramped at all and very clean. It's cozy and simple, a perfect place for a pint or a meal, or both. The staff is friendly and very efficient and like I had previously stated, what helps them standout is their beer selection which I think is fantastic.
Their food isn't bad either. Actually it's pretty damn good, and a great value as well. Their most expensive item on the entire menu is $14! Unheard of. They have all kinds of items, and most of it is simple but well executed. Their Nepali curry fries ($6) and delicious steak fries and great for sharing. Their chili ($6) is hearty and delicious as are is their spicy chicken quesadilla ($10). Personally I'm a fan of their toasties which are grilled sandwiches - I've had their black forest ham and cheese one ($9) and it's delicious and comes with a side of fries. They have other variations of the toasties, 10 in total, and they go from having salmon on them to chicken and pesto. It's a solid selection either way.
They also have pizzas, salads, soups and a few other classic pub fare items like fish and chips ($11), Guinness stews ($13) and even Bangers and mashed potatoes ($12). If you have room for dessert, you can even get a Mars bar toastie for ($7) which I have yet to try but might have to next time around.
All in all, the place is great. It's unpretentious and they do four things well: their food, their beers, their service and their value. What more could one really ask for? And another great thing about this joint: you can hear one another in there - no loud music being blasted. At least not when I was there. I do however know that they do host various events so it probably does get loud once in a while, but never while I was there. :)
My uncle was in town and wanted to treat my sister @Tess A. and I to dinner. I had wanted to go here for awhile, and so we went. And it was great.
The crowd was an eclectic mix of the types who live in the area: hipsters, immigrants, business-types, and the old school working class. They all ate and drank in a beatific vision of the American dream.
I had a few beers and a toastie. The beers were similar to the ones you'd find at any local bar, but the toastie was great. My sister also had a toastie and also loved it. Finally, my uncle had the decadent seafood chowder and warned us not to tell his wife, it was so good.
Going here again, as soon as I find a nice young lady willing to accompany me.
Went for dinner on a Wednesday night. Â I was very surprised at how quickly it got crowded, but apparently there is some kind of entertainment every night, not just weekends. Â Amazing beer selection, fantastic attentive staff, and awesome pub grub. Â Their menu options are kind of fancy twists on dive bar classics. Â I got a Brie & Cranberry Toastie, which was delicious!
Review Source:A friend of mine lives near enough to this place to call it her local, so with maybe 90 minutes before going to see a movie in Revere, i said "sure, why not", when it popped up nearby. Â It's unassuming from the outside, but very warm and worn and comfy-looking on the inside, like a basic corner pub should be. Â
The menu is pretty basic (in a very English sort of way, although better than that low standard), but i was pretty darn content with my ham and cheese toastie. Â They have an okay beer list, even if they were out of a couple and a few were scribbled out, too. Â The food came out impressively fast, which was nice since we had somewhere to go.
The place got full (and i think there was a musician that space was being cleared for) as we sat and ate, and from what i could tell, the manager/owner sat a couple girls at a big table next to us with the understanding that they'd either have to move, or sit with strangers. Â Then when he came over to let them know this, they started flipping out at him. Â i suppose he could have handled it a little more gracefully, but i laughed when the girls said "You can't treat paying customers like this, I know newspaper reporters..." and he replied "Okay, then, you're not paying customers, drinks are on the house, finish them and leave." Â Anyway, both sides backed down and we got free entertainment.
My feelings about this place fluctuate rapidly. Decent bar food, hints of racism, intrusively loud live music & the best trivia guy going. Joe Trivia is perfectly self-deprecating, unhappy to be there and completely compelling. John Cusack would put on some converse, act depressed & play him in a movie.
I tried to stop in at 12:45 one night & was swiftly turned away which caused a lengthy boycott since they're open until 2:00. I later learned they've been closing earlier during the summer to prevent hot hazy late night fights. Boycott tepidly lifted.
I don't think enough can be said about an amazing beer selection with great service at an amazing price. Â
Wait it gets better. Â The draft beers are for the most part amazingly local, the fridge selection is unmatched. Â In addition to amazing beers the food here is out of this world. Â Totally a hidden secret if you wanted to stop in for a quick bite. Â
On top of it all the bar delivers as an incomparable venue for some amazing live music. Â The variety of bands is beyond the stretch of other local venues, while literally, almost every seat in the place is perfect.
The only downfall is the best quality. Â It is at the end of the world and I have hard time convincing others to meet here. Â Although I have to mention that everyone that has been convinced is overly excited about the next opportunity to head over to the Tavern at The End of The World.
Big fan of what's going on at the end of the world.
From the shoddy exterior, you'd expect an inside most decrepit, serving townies only and boasting chairs with tennis balls on the legs. Hey, it happens.
But nay nay! Immaculate, bright split-room with a bar on one side and a dining area-turned-live music scene on the other.
The menu is pub fare with more than a couple twists: organic chicken wings, lamb burgers and salmon toasties on Iggy's Bread to name a few. Beer selection runs the gamut from local craft (Slumbrew, Pretty Things) to rare and somewhat out-of-place imports (Abita, Three Philosophers, Crispin cider). Not complaining in the slightest - there's a sud for everyone.
Opted for the fish and chips ($11) and a side of curry sauce for m'chips. The former: thickly battered with no grip on the flaky fish, but quite enjoyable especially when slathered with the house-made tartar derivative. Fries are thinner cut russets, simply cooked and seasoned. Splash the London Pub malt vinegar or do yourself the dollar favor and get the curry - it's spectacular.
Service is prompt, and there were a lot of surprised "It's good!" replies to the mandatory round table of "How's yours?" Of particular note, Larry C gave two thumbs up to his Very Good Chili (so says the menu) and Andy B destroyed his simple cheeseburger.
A single, muted TV doesn't make for the best sports bar and solid food removes it from the dive running, but I'll definitely go running back after the next kickball victory. Food's right and the space is proper, plus free parking in the rear. Hip hop hooray!
This place is a little gem on this street in Somerville. Right off the T stop, a half mile from a random Holiday Inn, and sort of in the middle of nowhere there stands this Irish pub. My family and I staying at the local Holiday Inn walk in and get greeted by a full bar scene. We quickly get led to the back room to the tables. There is a small open kitchen.
We order a pizza to start (personal size), 3 of us get the curry chicken from the recommendation from our waiter (he let us know that the cooks were Himalayan and make it in house) and my bf went with the lamb burger. First, the personal pizza was on a pita of sorts and wasn't heavy at all. It was tasty. I don't necessarily think I'd order it again but, nonetheless, it wasn't bad.
The chicken curry was a wee bit measly on the portion size. It was tasty, with a bite to it but overall there wasn't a lot of chicken to warrant the $13 price tag. The lamb burger was amazing. It was big, juicy, meaty with a delicious creamy complimentary yogurt sauce. This was the real winner of the night. I'd come back for that. Also, the beer list. The beer list was extensive and local. This place is most certainly a dive bar type of place, loud, woody and brimming with a local scene. It also happens to have some pretty good food to boot.
I'm impressed random restaurant on a street in Somerville/Charlestown, near a Holiday Inn. Very impressed.
This was one of those places I'd heard about ahead of time and then when I went it was everything I'd hoped it would be.
We had drinks at the bar and then had dinner in the back room. It was good comfort food, they have a lot of good beers, friendly staff, and the people-watching was great- I swear the cast of Harry Potter was celebrating a birthday at the big table at the bar when we arrived (I definitely spotted Snape), and we were sad we had to leave before the band played because we could not for the life of us guess based on the appearance of the various band members what type of music it would be. It's just a generally cozy/refuge feeling kind of place. I don't often find myself in Charlestown but I'll definitely stop by here again when I do.
My husband and I were driving home from running some errands when we got a call from one of our friends who was at his contracting office in Charlestown, a place we were coincidentally only 5 minutes away from at the time. Â When we mentioned this fact to him, he told us to swing by to meet up with him.
His office is down the street from this tavern and so we decided to go there for a couple of beers. I was pleasantly surprised, having never set foot in here before.
Since it was late afternoon, there were only a few others in the bar and dining areas combined. Â It's a pleasant place with an Irish pub kind of feel.
Right off the bat the most  impressive thing to me was checking out the terrific list of beers both bottled and draft.  It's quite a collection of local, domestic and European brews with many things I'd never heard of nor tried before. Love that!
I Â went with the Rapscallion pale ale they had on draft.
I liked that it's a from a local brewery in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Â
We weren't hungry but I did check out  the menu and it looked both surprising and good.  I'm used to not finding much of anything I can or will eat on most bar menus.  Here, there was not only the more typical bar food you'd expect but also a few things veggies could eat.  That's a plus for sure.
There's a cool looking jukebox here with great selections. I love a good jukebox.
This place also has live music some evenings.
I'm only giving this place 3 stars because I haven't tried the food and I haven't seen what it's like when it's really hopping. Â Being there on a late afternoon with only a few other patrons makes it difficult to know how it all shakes out under more typical circumstances
For us, the service was attentive and friendly, the beer selections interesting and good, the prices reasonable and the atmosphere down to earth and comfortable. Â And hurray, there's a clean bathroom.
This place is in a spot convenient to the Sullivan Square environs but is otherwise in a bit of an industrial, forlorn-ish looking area. Â I would definitely return though if only to try more from the cool beer list and have a nosh.
Hot Damn this place rules! Â
Sullivan Square is not known for its hearth and kettle atmosphere. Â From the Schrafts Building to the McGrath-O'Brien Highway, Cambridge St is a series of industrial buildings that would be better suited for a complex off of 495. Â But, lo and behold, this miserable stretch also houses a little piece of sunshine known as the Tavern at the End of the World.
Opened a few years ago by some renegades from JJ Foley's/Squealing Pig family, the Tavern features some fine traditional pub fare with an international flair. Â I highly suggest the BBQ Pulled pork sandwich with its savory sauce. Â There are still giant chunks of stewed tomato in there! Â The curries are delicious too.
For a place in Sullivan Square, the beer selection borders on the absurd. Â Rogue, Geary's,Victory... they are always introducing newer brews than the ones I always expect to see. Â Go here if you want to experiment with different types of beer without seeing a Budweiser anywhere in the place.
I must say, I appreciate a bar that seems as though it will be a dive but winds up having good beer and a surprisingly interesting menu. Â And given my personal preferences, I especially appreciate the $5, heaping pile of truffle fries. Â The bartender was friendly, the other patrons were pleasant, and I like the pub feel.
However, the truffle fries were pretty "meh" due to the lack of additional spices and a thin, plain texture. Â The beer selection was fine, but it didn't stand out, given all the bars in Boston with excellent beers.
Good place. Â If you're in the area, it's a good place to get a good beer.
I really don't know why this keeps happening to me?? Maybe it's because I'm attracted to the seediest of places? I walked into this place around 11:30 and I got awkward stares, which really is no big deal. Walked up to the bar and asked for a Bacardi and Diet, well I ended up getting a tequila and coke?? When I complained, the barkeep told me he thought that "all Mexicans preferred that crap" (I'm not even Mexican, but am Hispanic)... I go the message, sat there for about 5 minutes then left...on the way out some locals yelled "get the F out-of-here"...
On to the next dive I guess!
So I can't say I'm a fan, but there's definitely nothing wrong with this Sullivan Square pub. And for the area, it probably can't be beat. But this just isn't a place I'm going out of my way for.
I've come here twice now, both times to meet up with a friend that lives locally. First time we sat on the restaurant side and more recently at the bar. Both experiences were met with a good beer selection, some good sandwiches, and decent enough service.
As others have mentioned, on various nights you have to put up with various performances on the restaurant side- from comedy shows to live music- which in of themselves aren't terrible but Sullivan Sq is only going to draw so much talent. The bar side only has one tv, so if you're looking for a place to catch the game, you might want to move on.
All in all, a place I'll probably be back to, if only because there's nothing better in this forgotten neighborhood.
You get what you pay for. This pub lives up to its reputation for well prepared (not great) food at a fair price. It's a star in this rough location on a truck route.
The place is not particularly clean. It is extremely noisy, due to the hard-surface decor. Very difficult to have a serious conversation. I would not use this place for doing business, unless you like drinking beer while doing business. Something I don't recommend. Â
My favorite eccentricity is the urinal placed right next to the men's room door at an angle that could get you arrested for indecent exposure if someone opens the door while you're using it.
Walked into this place off the street for lunch during a business trip. Took me a moment to realize that this menu had some items you are not going to expect. I ordered a toastie I believe they call them and was blown out.
I had to catch a flight about three hours later. Took half the toastie home with me to Ann Arbor. Once Amanda got home I unwrapped it and had her take a bite. Her eyes lit up. It was worth smuggling.
I keep trying to engineer another business trip to Somerville so I can hit this place again.
A friendly, modest neighborhood pub with many small virtues, including decent food (including occasional unexpected Nepali flavors), an excellent beer selection, live entertainment, and a really good jukebox.
They say there's no accounting for taste, though most folks will agree that if your tastes and mine are similar, then we both have good taste. This occurred to me as I scanned the jukebox at Charlestown's Tavern at the End of the World, a neighborhood bar/restaurant just outside Sullivan Square. I thought, "Classic punk, garage, British Invasion, soul: stuff I like. This owner has good taste." Then I noticed the mostly small-producer beer selection of a dozen drafts plus a Belgian-heavy 15 imports and nearly 30 domestics in bottles: eclectic and abstruse enough to satisfy a real beer geek. There's a comfy 12-seat bar with a TV, 14 seats at tables, and another 30 seats in a back room that features live entertainment (comedy, DJs, bands) a few nights per week and big-screen sports on weekend afternoons.
That back room also houses an open kitchen that turns out an equally eclectic, modestly priced menu drawing mostly from the British Isles and American bar-fare standards. Pizza is thin-crust, or rather two very thin crusts rolled together and given a char on the grill; the margherita ($8) actually tastes of fresh basil. Tuscan wings ($7) are an off-kilter idea: 10 deep-fried wings drizzled with fake-truffle oil and grated Parmesan -- better to stick with the classic Buffalo style ($7). Toasties ($7-9) are enormous sandwiches of excellent Iggy's bread grilled on a sandwich press, with options like a Cubano ($8) of roast pork, ham, cheese, and mustard. These come with excellent hand-cut fries. Burgers ($8-10) are substantial, tasty, and served on good rolls.
Given the owner's Belfast roots, I expected shepherd's pie ($10) of beef and lamb to be good, and was not disappointed. The batter-fried cod in a fish and chips platter ($10), with more of those fine fries, was likewise very fine. What I didn't see coming were the excellent curries ($9-11) of vegetables, chicken, or fish; it turns out the three chefs are from Nepal, which makes their beef kabobs ($10) and curry fries ($4) also a cut above. While the food here is more often satisfying than amazing, it's part of a whole package -- very friendly staff, laid-back and unpretentious atmosphere, terrific beer, good music, nice prices -- that comes as a welcome surprise in an industrial-looking neighborhood without many cozy alternatives. If your taste runs to places like Tavern at the End of the World, then I guess you have good taste, too.
This is honestly one of my favorite places.
I work a mere 100 feet form here at 56 Roland and was so glad when they were putting this pub up. The food is fantastic (i recommend the burgers and toasties), the beer selection is amazing (especially for lunch on a stressful day at the office) and the bar tenders are cute, talkative and knowledgeable.
An engineer and I, one day, took apart a machine, salvaged the aluminum and profitted big. What did we do with the money?
Well, we went to this little tavern next to work, got lunch, tied a few beers on and made some new friends with patrons and a bar keep.
Seriously, try this place out if you like delicious creative food or are into worldly and local brews!
Thank you, Tavern at the End of the World, for being my go to place!
Literally steps from the Sullivan Square T Stop is a world where Boston prices never existed.
Yet this place has all the fix-ins of an expensive gastropub: craft and local beers and an ever-changing menu of inspired pub grub.
Service can be a tad slow, as the bartender single-handedly serves the bar, front room, and back room. But even seated at a table, he doesn't bat an eyelash if you get up to order at the bar or to ask for the check.
If your sick of Boston prices, but are looking for a solid gastropub experience, The Tavern At the End of the World is your place.
What a change. I used to work in the area, and wanted to show my friend the shithole that used to be there. Â Went in a couple weeks before Christmas... absolutely nobody there. Dead. Â Big beer selection, although I am not a "beer snob" and prefer regular american beers (i.e. not microbrews).
Anyhow.... fast forward to March... I stop in with my girlfriend and the place is absolutely PACKED. Â There were a lot of people there, a strange mix of people, whatever... and a band playing. Â Big improvement from before... even though I love dive bars, I won't miss the old place.
Beer prices are reasonable, and it's the only place to go in the neighborhood, so a good place to stop in!
When you think of the area near Sullivan Square, you don't often think of cool places to hang out. What comes to my mind is a traffic congested area that's kind of sketch. Think purse snatchers and creepy middle-aged men from Everett asking if they can go home with you. DO NOT WANT! But turn the corner, walk up Cambridge St and there it is, a gem among rocks.
So I stop in last night for their open mike night that happens every Wednesday. I've been to many many open mikes to support a friend of mine who does stand-up. I must say, this is one of the better places I've been! The small room was full of people and a bunch of comedians. With an open mike you will get the expected inexperienced and those that just plain aren't awesome. Like the guy who got up there and talked about beating off for his entire 6 minutes. I really don't want to hear about your wang-in-hand addiction for your entire bit. But then there are others who have it down. They bring the giggles and belly laughs while you sip your bev and have a nibble. I was very pleased!
I'm sad to say that I have not tried their food though I definitely will have to. You can see their open kitchen as they prep food for hungry mouths. The bartender was busy but I never had to wait long for a refill. I've been to places that have insane beer lists and crappy beer lists but this one was the Goldilocks of the all. They are just right. There is some variety but not overwhelmingly so. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is laid back. I wonder if its possible to leave here unhappy!
It may be too early to rave, but we checked out this place last Thursday and it was awesome. A nice little beer menu, heavy on the Belgians. The food was excellent. We had calamari that overflowed the large platter and was fantastic. I made the mistake of pigging out a bit, and after finishing my huge juicy burger felt a bit too full. Sleeeeppy....but the good kind.
Apparently there's comedy in the back room on Wednesdays and some seemingly random live music nights, but I think this place will really shine as a top-notch local. It's laid-back, but not lazy. The chef came out to talk to us about the calamari (excellent sauce, by the way), and we felt like it was really important to everyone there that we enjoyed our food and our beers.
I'll be back, and I'm dragging all of my friends.
I feel like it's like when girls follow a good hairdresser around, to follow a good bartender around to the next place he works. I know Timmy from The Field, he makes good shots, he pours a quick pint, and is always in a good mood, and listens to some of the best music I've heard in a bar lately.
I like this place. It's clean, it's nicely organized, and doesn't try to show off. On a Thrusday night or Friday night, I went in with my friend and we were able to chat with Timmy and be heard. The other patrons were your run of the mill hard working people - it wasn't run amuk with students and the like. The sidewalk did get a little crowded with all the smokers out there at once, but whatever.
I am sooooo excited for when I can roll in on a weekend and get a full irish breakfast *fingers crossed* let it be soon! Or go see a live band and eat dinner and relax. The bathrooms in this place are huge, clean and smell pretty.
In a cashewshell:
Belgian beer
Owner operator feel
Cozy atmosphere
Ironic vibe, unique and smart art choices contrasted with simple and rustic room styling (wooden bar, American flag)
Pretty pumped to write the first review about the Bar at the End of the World, because it kind of kicks ass. Â Sullivan Square is not what I would call a 'hip area with a lot of little known gems' but, this bar has changed that. Â
If you went looking for it, it would be hard to find. Â Its across from a small Dunkin Donuts (I know, I know, that doesn't tell you anything in Boston), and I've honestly never seen a sign. Â (They have a sign now.) Â When my friends from work would tell me to meet there I actually thought they were just making up the name because it is on the edge of our building so I was surprised to learn it feels like it is on the end of the world and it actually is on the end of our building. Â
From the outside, it looks like a dump...not because of the building, more because of the area. Â It is industrial and off the beaten path, and by off the beaten path I mean it looks like the path has been thoroughly beaten, Washington St. is pot hole city. Â
But, the beer is great, they have Duvel which I love and the normal favs on tap. Â They have lots of tables that you can seat a large group at, and until it goes discovered, my coworkers kind of own the happy hour. Â The only other people there are blue collar workers from the area.
I also enjoy that even though it is in the unposh Sullivan Sq. it does have some really smart artwork. Â The only thing I'm not really into is the huge American flag painting on the wall, it fits in with the rustic feel of the place but not with the other artwork. Â Otherwise, I think the genuine smart dive bar feel with a clean streak feel is really working for this place. Â Plus, a cool bathroom sign--always a plus. Â
The bartender/owner (I think) is friendly but so authentic. Â He looks like a 50 something who used to be the tough guy with a good heart. Â You know, the one who listens to Van Morrison and wears the same worn in jeans and hanes t shirt from when he was 35. Â I also know that one time when my work crew was happy houring there, he ordered a bunch of pizzas for them. Â Pretty cool, and business savvy. Â
FYI I think they are still waiting on a credit card machine, but he said it should be in any day. Â (Update: CC machine now.)
So, ya, I love this place and think it deserves some more patronage. Â So if you're ever around Charlestown...hit it up. Â
PS. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I wish they had food options. Â (Update: They have food now.)
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