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(617) 437-9999
50 Dalton St
Boston,
MA
02115
42.3471
-71.08522
Neighborhoods: Fenway/Kenmore, Fenway
Hours:
Monday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Last updated 10.31.11
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Dive Bars
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Happy Hour, Bar Menu
Bar & Club Special Features:
Beer & Wine Only, 21 & Over, After Work
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Bukowski Tavern
Featured Review
Eric Grossman
Contributor
The Scene – In a city full of Irish pubs and characterless pickup spots, locals cherish colorful, eclectic spots like this one. Upon entering the narrow bar, it's easy to see why. Visitors squeeze through a diverse crowd (usually seen nodding along to a unique soundtrack) to reach the bar, which serves one of the area's lengthiest beer menus. The atmosphere is completed by prints and murals of counterculture literary types (Charles Bukowski, Gertrude Stein and Anais Nin), as well as funny, friendly bartenders. – – The Draw – The majority of patrons come here to choose…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Can't decide among the dozens of beer offered? Bartenders are all too happy to spin the colorful "Wheel of Indecision" to help you make a selection.
- Know Before You Go:
- The bar doesn't have a full liquor license (beer and wine only).
- Save Money:
- Cash-strapped students, take note: weekdays from noon to 8pm, plain burgers and hot dogs are $1.69 each (add a buck for cheese or fries).
- Save Time:
- The bar's cash only--there's an ATM within easy walking distance just down the block.
11/06/10
NEVER AGAIN
by Cheesemonsterrr at Citysearch
Hello,
Can you ask your short-haired, bobbed brunette bartender to quit checking her phone next to the register, ignoring her customers, and then acting condescendingly when they are forced to wave her down for a drink after they witnessed her looking at her phone for 5 minutes straight?! If not, I suggest you get a decent bartender with a better attitude. Not only did she offend me with her repulsive demeanor, but she offended my friend, who ironically had suggested Bukowski's in the first place since he works in the area. And oh yeah, you have a great selection of beers, but unfortunately your staff took plenty away from that.
Sincerely yours,
Never again.
12/22/09
Beer Lovers delight
by SPDP at Citysearch
I go here for the beer,if you're a beer drinker you might want to find another bar, but if your a beer lover welcome home!
- Pros: Beers, good bartenders
- Cons: dirty dive, but who cares?
07/27/09
better have lots of cash, barfly
by FMuler at Citysearch
when i feel like a bigshot and wanna reward myself, i try one of each and swim home
- Pros: good beer choices, crappy food
- Cons: expensive
05/09/09
Decent Bar
by ElBombero at Citysearch
I went here on the strength of its reputation as a good dive bar. The bartender was friendly, and pretty quick with service. The burger I had was cooked perfectly. The reason I gave three stars...is that while it was a pleasant overall experience...it wasn't what the hype of the other reviews would have you think. It's not outrageously priced...but too expensive to be considered a dive. Food's good...beer selection is good, service is good......but I just didn't see what was memorable about the place.
- Pros: Beer Selection
- Cons: too pricey to be considered a true "dive"
12/31/08
Great food, specials, and a Ridiculous Beer Selection!
by harmonyb at Citysearch
This is a tiny, dark, wonderful pub... great for the beer snob. Happy hours offer buck burgers - and they're delicious!
- Pros: great food, expansive beer selection, food specials
- Cons: limited seating, cash only
