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222 Tremont St (Kneeland Street)
Boston, MA 02118 42.3583 -71.0603

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Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown

Hours:

Mon-Wed 8am-1am

Thu-Sat 8am-2am

Sun 12pm-1am

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What People Are Saying About The Tam

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In Short – Theatergoers meet Emerson students meet barflies meet drag queens in one of the city's most diverse and eccentric bars. A sign behind the bar says "A Classic American Neighborhood Bar," but there's no neighborhood to be found, just the boozy crossroads of the theater district. Need a drink on the cheap? Look around at all the signage on the wall, with certain pints costing $2 and selected mixed drinks coming in under $5.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/25/08

A bar that is *just* a bar in the middle of Boston

by vandim23 at Citysearch

This place is a glorious dive, an endangered species in and around the common. The drinks are cheap, the pours are heavy and the decor is tacky as it comes. Be aware though, the place is cash only so be prepared for that. It is the only place like it in that area, the mix of people is as broad as you can imagine and as far as value, the Tam is king.

  • Pros: cheap drinks, surly funny staff, cheap drinks, easy atmosphere
  • Cons: No food, cash only, very gross bathrooms
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/05/08

Best Dive Bar

by blanklyput at Citysearch

This bar was great, I'm so angry we didn't find it on the first night, because we would've stayed there until it closed. It was a great, great place to just hang out and be left alone, or talk to the people in there and shoot the breeze. Beers were much cheaper than anywhere else, like Cheers, or MJ O'Conners, at 3.50 a beer. We were only in town for a couple of days, but this place is definitely a top bar for me.

  • Pros: Cheap prices
  • Cons: None that can I think of.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/22/08

Fun Place to Go

by webbonator at Citysearch

My friends and I stumbled in from Texas and knew from the moment we walked in the door that this was a cool place. Patrick and Lynn the Bartenders were awesome and made us feel at home just like everyone else there. We were surrounded by a wonderful mix of folks and had a great time. The draft beer was cheep and cold and the conversation was lively. It felt like home. My husband is going to Boston on business and I told him he had to got there. Cheers from Texas to all at THE TAM!

  • Pros: Great Bartenders

The Details on The Tam

Know Before You Go:

The Tam accepts cash only.

Category:

Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Dive Bars, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

No

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