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Gastropub · Brighton · $$
Standard well-poured pint — the safest order at any Boston Irish pub
Bar · Downtown · $
Properly two-pour Guinness with a tight head — the test of a real Irish bar, and this one passes
Gastropub · Jamaica Plain · $
A perfectly pulled pint of Guinness, often praised as among the best in Boston for its creamy head and proper settle
Gastropub · Downtown · $$
Standard pour, slow-settled to a clean white head — the right benchmark for an Irish pub
Bar · Back Bay West · $$
Smooth, creamy pint poured just right—an Irish pub essential
A flawlessly creamy, expertly poured pint—often cited as one of the best Guinness pours in Boston
Gastropub · Brighton · $
Well‑poured, authentic Irish stout that reviewers consistently praise as among the best in Boston
Expertly poured, creamy pint served at the perfect temperature in a spotless glass
American · Fenway–Kenmore · $$
Classic Irish stout on draft—rich, creamy, and a pub staple
Bar · City Point · $$
The bar’s most popular drink, poured cold in a generous 20‑oz glass—ideal for watching games.
Properly poured pint with the two-part settling pour — the bar's standard order
Bar · South Boston · $
Stout draft around $3–4, frequently praised for value and generous pour
Bar · West Roxbury · $$
Well‑poured classic Irish stout—smooth, dark, and reliably executed
American · Jamaica Plain · $$
Classic Irish stout poured reliably, a staple in the pub’s atmosphere
American · South End · $$
Properly poured pint with the patient two-pour technique — the pub gets this right
