Harry's Bar and Grill

(617) 738-9990

1430 Commonwealth Ave
Brighton, MA 02135 42.3482 -71.1399

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Neighborhoods: Commonwealth, Allston-Brighton, Kelton Street

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 11:30am to 2am

Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 2am

Last updated 8.12.11

Category:

Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over, 18 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Harry's Bar and Grill

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – The only way the vibe could be more comfortable at this split-level pub is if the barstools were replaced with recliners. Patrons at this brick-red watering hole enjoy a low-key atmosphere, conversing amiably at a smattering of tables. Two plasma TVs broadcast sports around the clock, with music played at just the right volume for conversation. The singles scene picks up momentum on weekends, when fresh-faced coeds dominate the crowd. – – The Draw – Harry's peddles drinks and dressed-up bar food at prices that are easy on the wallet, even for the…

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Finding street parking that's not resident-only will take you until last call. Take the T---it stops right in front of the bar.
Know Before You Go:
As a trade-off for its 2am liquor license, Harry's isn't allowed to let anyone in after 1am.
When to Go:
If pool is your game, show up early or expect to wait. There's only one table, and at $1 per game, it's a steal.
The Extras:
The bar offers free wireless internet access.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Good drinks and fun
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Good drinks and fun
  2. Great little sports bar to check out if you live in the area and want to catch a game.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. The other times we've been there we've had great service and great food.
  2. The food is pretty good -esp the curly fries.
  3. Good, cheap food but not so great service
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The prices on the menu were very reasonable.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The other times we've been there we've had great service and great food.
  2. Harry's is a relaxing place with a friendly staff and clientelle.
  3. Good, cheap food but not so great service
value
100.0% positive
  1. Good, cheap food but not so great service
  2. The prices on the menu were very reasonable.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/28/08

Half price appertizers!?

by bostonfoodcritic at Citysearch

Was a good bar to go to after 10pm.. but they don't have the half price appertizer deal anymore. And the waistress is not gonna tell you that while you're ordering.. So if you're planning to go there because of the deal.. FORGET IT! They still have the $2 High Life bottle.

  • Pros: $2 dollars high life, walking distance to the green line
  • Cons: Just an average bar
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/21/06

Good, cheap food but not so great service

by odonnecf at Citysearch

The food is pretty good -esp the curly fries. Its also very reasonable, I got a burger for less than $6. The waitress wasn't at all attentive and had a lot of attitude.

  • Pros: cheap food
  • Cons: wait staff
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/28/06

You HAVE to try it!

by stoogegirlus at Citysearch

I've taken all my visitors to this place. There was one time when we had trouble getting service, but then again that was the last game of the baseball season and the waiter was just as enthused by the game as we were. The other times we've been there we've had great service and great food.

And they do have a few spots to park on the street. There are some right in front and on the side of it, and one side of Warren Street on the other side of the intersection is two hour parking. Not guaranteeing that those spots will be available, though.

BTW, just as a note, this place is not accessible. I've had trouble getting up those steps, and all the seats on the lower level are stools only.

  • Pros: great atmosphere, great food, convenient location
  • Cons: can be loud at times
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/08/05

Best local bar for food, drink and good company

by llskibum at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I go to Harry's once a week even if just for dinner b/c it's cheaper than going fod shopping! All of the items on the menu are reasonably priced (most under $10). My favorites include the tacos (comes with a huge plate of rice and beans) and the cobb salad. Yum. THe curly fries are also great. You can get a pitcher of Bud for $10 and all drinks are made great. Great margaritas. It's also a great place to watch sports games on tv. Ryann and George are the best servers there. On a warm night the cafe windows open up making it a great place to sit in the sun with a beer.

  • Pros: close to the B line, inexpensive, great food
  • Cons: occasionally crowded
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/30/04

no service?

by jelleric at Citysearch

We walked in on a lazy sunday afternoon, there were 5 people at the bar and nobody at the tables. We received our menus, but the waiter never came back. I asked the bartender where the waiter was, and he said "I am the waiter." I asked if he could take our order when he had the chance. He still elected not to serve us so we left. The prices on the menu were very reasonable.

The Details on Harry's Bar and Grill

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • friendly clientelle
  • highly recommend weekly dinner specials
  • friendly staff
  • great little sports
  • pretty good fries
  • good drinks
  • very reasonable prices
  • great food
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