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Porter Belly's

338 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: (617) 254-3300

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Porter Belly's

What Users are Saying:

  • Romantic
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(11 reviews)
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User Reviews for Porter Belly's

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/03/2007 Posted by bigno

the cook george is top notch and they have the best burgers! great drinks great people...great irish pub

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: none

3 Star Rating: Average

02/01/2007 Posted by ktmango

I heart Porter Bellys I think the dancing is incredible sometimes but only if its crowded. the jager shots are cheap

Pros: 100% fun 94 % of the time

Cons: dont take discover clsoes at 1 no photo hunt

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/20/2006 Posted by justrose29

NEW MENU in 2007! And new later kitchen hours. The bar has just been re-done including new more comfortable seating. Was already a great bar but the new renovations have only made it better! I can't wait to go have a pint!

Pros: Cheap beer, good staff, good times

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/19/2006 Posted by ocarruil

what can i say... this place is the real deal. a great place to meet friends, have a beer and bite, and great bands , most nights.. good guinness too...HMmmmmm

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/19/2006 Posted by shambambala

i've just invented a place where you can consume copious amounts of guinness..! a place where you can consume copious amounts of guinness... ? ???? BRILLIANT. so is porterbellies

Pros: music, food, beer

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/17/2006 Posted by chetbooms

This Bar offers so much to all age groups. If you want to be part of a "REAL" Irish Bar this is the place. Not a Factory produced tourist wanna be Irish pub. It's the Real Deal. Great atmosphere. Yes a lot of Irish Men during the summer months on vacation but they are just having a grand ol time. Weekends are packed year round with Live muisc Thursday thru Sunday with a mix of all ages and of course lots of young singles and college kids from the Brighton area. Never a cover Charge which is a rarity and beers are so affordable unlike downtown. The bands are always top notch and play great rock n roll. On the weeknights its a nice romantic and calming candle light pub to collect your thoughts and get out of the house. The staff and owners are friendly always looking to make new friends and really pull it all together for the coolest pub around. Its never a dull scene. Late night singing and dancing to bands on tables to acoustic nights with lots of great chatting to weeknights watching some of the best World Cup games and Red Sox games with friends. Don't overlook this Gem of a Bar! This is a bar where the person next to you buys you a beer just to say hello!

Pros: Drink pricing, friendly, Great live music

Cons: you may be forced to have to much fun and be really hungover

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/04/2004 Posted by sb_fido

Porter Belly's is always a great place to meet the friends for a few drinks. It's pretty busy on weeknights right around happy hour as all the local Irish boys are done with work for the day and looking for refreshments! The staff is top rate and the new TV screen above the bar is always tuned to the latest football match. The small size and cozy atmosphere make it a great place for a date too. You may even see one of the band members from the Pogues hanging around...

Pros: excellent staff, good guinness

Cons: Closes at 1am

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/2003 Posted by hcoord

This is hands down my favorite place to catch up with friends and grab a pint...especially when the Winter Warmer is on tap!

Pros: Atmosphere, Inexpensive

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/23/2003 Posted by cmwalden

This is a wonderful pub to relax and have a pint or few and a smoke. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the staff is friendly and helpful. Kitchen closes by eight, so get there early if you want to eat. Parking is also very difficult.

Pros: great atmosphere, friendly staff, inexpensive

Cons: difficult parking, kitchen closes early

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/07/2002 Posted by williamdakidd

The owners (really Irish) created this genuine pub in the heart of the up & coming heart of Brighton. Food is above "pub fare" but not into hoity toity. Tasty and inexpensive. This is a gem.

Cons: Food, Decor, Staff is great

Editor's Review

Brighton Center's most comfortable Irish bar offers young locals an exceptional hangout.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Food is served until 8pm (6pm on Sundays), so show up early if you plan to eat.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Pub / Tavern
  • Tavern
  • Food Served
  • Neighborhood
  • Late-Night Scene

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 10:30am-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • MasterCard

Recognition for Porter Belly's

2006 Audience Winner - Irish Pub

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