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Wally's Cafe

427 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 424-1408
Fax: (617) 424-8340

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Wally's Cafe

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good social scene
5 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
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1 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)

User Reviews for Wally's Cafe

Citysearch (4), InsiderPages (3), Judy's Book (1), All (8)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/13/2005 Posted by hippyman

Let me tell you this place was a definate old school type of jazz club with the low ceilings and extremely diverse crowd. I was almost reminded of back in the day when Robert Johnson was making the deal with the Devil at the Cross Roads in Mississippi, when you have the bars with the jazz scene on one side of the street and redneck rock scene across the street. The Bouncers were twice the size of me and they really couldnt speak well but they were very friendly (I Dont know how they fit in the club without sitting down) The Bartender was great and so was the music. Hope you enjoy it there I know I did

Pros: Great Music, Good Price, No Cover

Cons: Low Ceilings, Packed

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

03/26/2005 Posted by stas

Arriving at the club on a Saturday night our group of 2 are told the club is full and asked to wait outside until people left. Meanwhile a group of 2, 4 and another 2 are let in during the 1/2 hour we continued to wait outside because the owner decides to let them in ahead of us. Needless to say we're never going back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/09/2002 Posted by bayern_munich

The Neighborhood might be a little seedy but dont let that deter you. Dark, Smoky and very very hipster cool....Wallys has great jazz music every nite(usually berkley students so you get great local talent). Drinks are average price. I dont really have any complaints other than it is a little too small, almost always cramped cause its so popular, but its size adds to its charm. A must visit. Everyone ive taken there has loved it!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/16/2002 Posted by greg

It may look a bit imposing with the big bouncers and shoebox inside, but it's a great local hangout. Where else can you go for live music every night? This place is a melting pot of local culture and no matter who you are you are accepted. Always a good time for a drink and chill atmosphere.

Pros: easy going, live music

Cons: small, imposing

Editor's Review

Local jazz institution offers free live music nightly in upbeat, cramped environs.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Wally's accepts cash only, so be sure to bring enough.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Dive
  • Live Music
  • Neighborhood
  • Bars
  • Clubs
  • 21 & Over

Parking

  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 9am-2am
  • Sun 12pm-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Cash

Music Types

  • Jazz
  • Blues

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