(617) 566-9014
1222 Commonwealth Ave
(Harvard Ave.)
Allston,
MA
02134
42.3503
-71.1308
Neighborhoods: Commonwealth, Allston-Brighton, Kelton Street
Great Scott
Last updated 7.30.09
What People Are Saying About Great Scott
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – More a bar with a dance floor than a dance club with a bar, Great Scott is an affordable, unpretentious place for locals to hang out or press themselves up against sweaty strangers. The atmosphere is decidedly Spartan: a few TVs, some video games, a stage and a dance floor. But that doesn't deter hordes of students and young professionals from making this one of Allston's most popular spots for live music and dancing. – – The Draw – It's a testament to Great Scott's popularity that on most nights a budget-minded, student-heavy crowd willingly forks over a…
01/22/08
Best live music venue in Boston
by AnnA75 at Citysearch
Boston proper has long been missing a mid sized music venue. Forget the other side of the river. The sound is amazing and the caliber of bands is outstanding (I think its time for Citysearch to rethink their description).
Long live Great Scott.
09/12/06
full service rock bar
by zensho357 at Citysearch
I like what this place has become. What used to be a big stinky frat house has been turned into a consistant supplier of locan and national acts. I has a pretty good layout for live music and still retains some spots for just standing around. The outside patio style area is kinda cool in that local rockstars can hang out and have a few pops in the natural sunlight. Amazing. the covers aren't too severe and the bevs are reasonable. Depending on the house DJ you can hear a pretty vast array of tunes from the PA. Great way to support your local wannabies and up-and-commings. get out and see some fresh band today.
- Pros: almost a winner every night
- Cons: tough to park
09/30/04
Great Bartenders
by jmdbarbuds at Citysearch
Not sure who claimed that Wednesday nights are "ladies night" or that the place is packed, but it definitely is not. It seems like a fun place to go on the weekends, the bar tenders are AMAZING and the bouncers look like they are about 12. But you will find every type of people from crazy college girls to scruffy men reading books at the end of the bar ;-)
- Pros: Bartenders, diverse crowd
The Details on Great Scott
Know Before You Go:
Patrons coming to hear live music shouldn't expect much more than cover bands and energetic local collectives, playing at conversation-killing volumes.
The Extras:
The bar doesn't serve any food; fill up beforehand or find yourself crossing the street for a bite from McDonald's.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, Alternative Rock
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
18
Smoking Permitted:
No
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