J.J. Foley's
Boston, MA 02111-2208
Phone: (617) 338-7713
- Cross Street:
- Summer Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-2am, Sun 10am-2am
Editorial Review for J.J. Foley's – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Tucked away on a side street near Downtown Crossing, this cheap, comfortable and decor-free watering hole is a local institution for thousands of area workers. During the week, a mixed crowd of Financial District personnel and Big Dig laborers settles in after quitting time, while the weekends draw 20-somethings and the occasional group of students. As for the service, anything beyond a brusque smile is a bonus.
The Draw
With lots of seating and a reasonably priced, well-stocked bar, J.J.'s caters to the drinker in all of us. A limited bar menu (simple chicken sandwiches and greasy fish-and-chips) is served until 9pm, but most patrons opt for a liquid dinner. The beer selection is exceptional; this is one of the few bars in the city that serves Labatt's Blue (a crisp Canadian lager) on tap.
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Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking is catch as catch can. Neighborhood streets are deserted most nights; use caution when walking through Downtown Crossing after dark.
When to GoThis is one of the best bars in town for a nightcap. In contrast to most bars, the bartenders here won't kick you out until 2:30am.
User Reviews for J.J. Foley's
03/01/2007 Posted by jpbotcheller
The three people who posted before me, must have never been there to say what they said. The food is great, not completely my type of a place. I am more of someone who prefers a DJ to an old jukebox. The staff are good guys which explains why the place is always packed after work. If one of the owners get convicted, then of course boycott the place but in America we are still innocent until proven guilty. How do we know the plaintiff wasn't completely hammered and has no idea what actually happened.
Pros: Great prices, they stay open later than they have too.
Cons: Just another Irish pub-not much different from all the other bars in Boston
12/06/2006 Posted by fishbins1
I was overcharged more than what the menus stated. The staff is barely friendly to a new face. Perhaps a frequent customer gets better service, but I won't be going back.
Cons: Unfriendly staff.
