Best of Boston
Best Beer Bar
The Publick House
Brookline
No need to fix what’s not broken: In the increasingly bustling Washington Square section of Brookline, the Publick House celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, [...] read more»
2022 Best Beer Bar
Brewer’s Fork
Charlestown
As much as we’ve enjoyed the silver lining that was takeout four-packs with our wood-fired pizza, nothing compares to a beer — fresh from the [...] read more»
2019 Best Beer Bar
Lulu’s Allston
Allston
It lures lively crowds with a 50-strong draft list bursting with smart selections, buzz-friendly fare (ranch-dusted tater tots!), a raucous soundtrack, and a patio bar [...] read more»
2018 Best Beer Bar
The Publick House
Brookline
The monastic signage, dark oak bar, and arched windows make this cathedral of beer seem like a relic, but the Brookline stalwart has kept mindfully [...] read more»
2017 Best Beer Bar
Deep Ellum
Allston
At 10 years old, this Allston watering hole still fits the niche Max Toste and Aaron Sanders first set out to fill: a spot to [...] read more»
2016 Best Beer Bar
Lord Hobo
Cambridge
More than 40 beers on draft. Dozens of bottled selections. Owner Daniel Lanigan’s own line of lupulin-laced originals. And hyper-knowledgeable staffers who take imbibing very [...] read more»
2015 Best Beer Bar
Publick House
Brookline
Several craft-beer haunts opened this year, but our hops-loving hearts still belong to the Publick House. Draft selections in the triple digits and a phone-book-thick [...] read more»
2014 Best Beer Bar
Lord Hobo
Cambridge
To the pubs with rows and rows of taps: Quantity alone doesn't cut it anymore. Lord Hobo, by contrast, has all the variety and thrills [...] read more»
2013 Best Beer Bar
Lord Hobo
Cambridge
Bourbon-barrel-aged Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout on draft? Check. Smoked Maple Lager, a collaboration between Lawson's Finest Liquids and Jack's Abby Brewing? Check. Elusive cans of [...] read more»
2012 Best Beer Bar, Craft Beer
The Publick House
Brookline
This monastic pub is ;the place to earn an advanced degree in artisanal ales (or just keep pace with the craft-beer aficionados in your life). [...] read more»
2011 Best Beer Bar
Sunset Grill & Tap
Allston
With 112 drafts and 380 total beers to choose from, this just ain't much of a competition. Sure, other places offer great lists: The Publick [...] read more»