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Name: The Pour House
Address: 907 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02115
Telephone: (617) 236-1767
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.60

The Pour House

907 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02115

(617) 236-1767
Store is closed

The Pour House Menu

Greenar Sides

Blue Cheese Steak Salad*

Pour House Salad

Caesar Salad

Greek Salad

Taco Salad
Soups-n-stuff

Homemade Mac-n-cheese

Real New England Clam Chowder

Fire House Chili
Awesome Appetizers

Nachos

Nachos Grande

Nachos Pollo

Chicken Fingers

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Buffalo Tenders

Chili Con Queso

Simply Cheese Sticks

Mexican Skins

Bacon-n-cheddar Skins

Popcorn Shrimp

The Mexi Muncher

Pour House Sampler
Just Wing It!!

Teriyaki

Buffalo

Sweet 'n Sassy

Jamaican Jerk

Thai Peanut

24 Mouth Watering Wings
Pourfect Sandwiches

Turkey Club

Colorado Club

Hot Turkey Manhattan

Pour House Tuna Melt

Roast Beef Manhattan

Grilled Cheese
Super Subs

Da Bomb*

Hot Pastrami

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Breaded Chicken Tenderloin

The Day After

Chicken Parmesan

French Dip
A Wrap

Philly Cheese Steak

Buffalo Chicken

Blackened Chicken Caesar

Chicken Ranch

Veggie

Honey Mustard Bbq

Oriental Chicken
Our Tips Our Tops

Sweet 'n Sassy Turkey Tips*

Sweet 'n Sassy Steak Tips*
Border Bargains

Giant Burrito

Tostadas

Soft Tacos

Southwestern Scrod

Fajita Dinner

Chimichanga

Quesadilla
Stately Burgers

Massachusetts

Vermont*

Wisconsin*

North Dakota*

Pennsylvania*

California*

Idaho*

Hawaiian*

Kansas

Texas*

New York Pour Boy*
The Chicken Coop

Fresh Grilled Chicken

Bbq Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Teriyaki Chicken
Burgers & Chicken

Buffalo Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken

Blackened Chicken

Jamaican Chicken

Healthy Meal suggestions for The Pour House

Greenar Sides

Blue Cheese Steak Salad* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pour House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Greek Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taco Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups-n-stuff

Homemade Mac-n-cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Real New England Clam Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fire House Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Awesome Appetizers

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos Grande [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Tenders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili Con Queso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Simply Cheese Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mexican Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon-n-cheddar Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Popcorn Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Mexi Muncher [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pour House Sampler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Just Wing It!!

Teriyaki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet 'n Sassy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jamaican Jerk [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thai Peanut [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

24 Mouth Watering Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pourfect Sandwiches

Turkey Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Colorado Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Turkey Manhattan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pour House Tuna Melt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roast Beef Manhattan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Super Subs

Da Bomb* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Pastrami [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Cordon Bleu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breaded Chicken Tenderloin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Day After [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Parmesan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
A Wrap

Philly Cheese Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Chicken Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Ranch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honey Mustard Bbq [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oriental Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Our Tips Our Tops

Sweet 'n Sassy Turkey Tips* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet 'n Sassy Steak Tips* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Border Bargains

Giant Burrito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tostadas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Southwestern Scrod [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chimichanga [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Stately Burgers

Massachusetts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vermont* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wisconsin* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

North Dakota* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pennsylvania* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Idaho* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaiian* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kansas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Texas* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Pour Boy* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
The Chicken Coop

Fresh Grilled Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bbq Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Cordon Bleu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Teriyaki Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers & Chicken

Buffalo Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honey Mustard Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jamaican Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Naika C.

Went there with my boyfriend one Saturday. The burgers were good and they were half off. They had some good music playing. The only Downside is that it's kind of small, so it's best to get there as soon as possible before it gets packed
(4)
Stacie S.

RUDE staff. Bartender gave our party dirty looks, including while she was whispering to her fellow co-worker. She then proceeded to call over a security guard to check my friend's ID even though, in order to gain entry to the bar, it had to be SCANNED. Also, played the same song twice in five minutes.
(2)
Krisha C.

The good: Huge portions, cheap prices, and divey as hell this is Boston in a bar (kinda). The nachos are about $8 and so big you could split between a party of 5 and be satisfied. Once I saw a group of 4 guys try to take it on and they were unsure of how to proceed. The bad: The burgers are dry and pathetic looking and the vegges that come with the buffalo tenders taste like dirty water. It's similar to a hooters with his the servers have to dress and the food isn't compatible to the fine dining if back bay but if you're on a budget and downtown this is a solid place to hit up. The ugly: This place gets packed after 10 on a weekend night and the crowd of drinks on Boylston hustling between the other bars can good rowdy so be aware.
(3)
Christie L.

Great Happy Hour deals 6-10PM Wednesdays- 1/2 off chicken sandwiches Thursdays- 1/2 off Mexican Saturday- 1/2 off Burgers If you are ever in the area and looking for something cheap and filling in the evening, this is the place to go. A good beer and some cheap food? Yes please. I've only come on a Wednesday and Thursday for happy hour. The food was alright, but I would come back for their 1/2 off specials. Really cheap and affordable for a student in the area! A full meal for only $4?!? Nikolai K. and I tried the Jamaican Chicken and Blackened sandwich which comes with a side of fries each. It was just okay, nothing special. The fries were pretty good. Another time I tried a burrito which was also nothing super special, but great price during their happy hour deals. I've heard really good things about the burgers, especially on Saturdays when they are half priced. I would def come back to check them out.
(3)
Vincent H.

Decent bar for groups of friends to visit with a nice variety of beers on tap... Although you'll occasionally get someone chatting to you if you sit at the bar on a random Tuesday about life. Bartenders are chill and drinks are fairly priced!
(3)
mindy l.

Came from brunch, love the divey, cozy ambience. Seat yourself. Food is delicious and cheap and the service was really fast. The Creamsicle drink is really good and I got the Poor House Omlete. I loved that it had a good kick to it. I look forward to coming back.
(5)
Jeremy S.

The Pour House is awesome. Don't get turned off by the appearance of this place as the experience along with the food is pretty dang good if you ask me. I have been here several times for beers etc... And have also experienced brunch here a couple of times and boy is it delicious. I would recommend digging into an omelette of some sort for brunch or ordering the mountain of food known as their nachos if you happen to be there mid day. You will not regret either. The interior of this joint is a bit dated and dirty, but the food, service and beer selection more then make up for the interior. Highly recommended. Pros- Food Service Atmosphere Brunch Portions Beer selection Prices Drink on your way to Fenway Cons- Messy A bit dirty interior wise Can get really crowded
(4)
Annie S.

I've been here for brunch, dinner, and drinks. Refreshingly cheap food and drinks. Conveniently near hynes convention center and the 1 bus. there's a downstairs area- sometimes they have fun events/promotional things on weeknights
(4)
Babak G.

A good place to experience. If you don't expect a very high quality food and prefer to have good beer and hangout with friends, this location would be good.
(4)
Elizabeth C.

Excellent food, large beers and great value for the price. Really liked the Philly cheese steak wrap and the kids loved the sliders.
(4)
Rejena C.

I love this bar! it gets packed enough to make for an eventful night, but not so packed that you feel suffocated by all the drunkies. There's an upstairs and a downstairs, but we spent most of our time downstairs when we were there. I went to this bar for the 2015 superbowl and it was the perfect spot. Being in Boston, I was afraid all the bars would be swamped with Pats fans, but this was just the right amount of rambunctious. We even got a solid standing spot where we could all see the tv! Good food, cheap beers, & good people.
(4)
Mark S.

Heard about this place from some coworkers. Came here with a group of coworkers. It is located across from the Hynes Convention Center. It is a typical All-American pub atmosphere. The food is very fairly priced. For lunch, I got the diablo flavored steak tips. They were DELICIOUS. I was tempted to go back another day for seconds. It was that good.
(5)
Rebecca C.

I love this place. There a funky vibe here and so many random decorations on the wall. It is a fun place! There is a photo booth, A hook game towards the back , bar seating and booth seating. The servers here are super attentive and the bartenders are quick to get the drinks out. I love that the drinks come in large mugs! They also have interesting redial drinks. Pour house serves brunch as well as a normal full menu. This place is awesome for late night too. Lately my coworkers and I have been coming here. At first I dragged them and now they all seem to want to go before I even ask! It's worth it!
(5)
Rachel J.

We came here because we were looking for a cheap place to get drinks. We didn't stay long but it looked like a fun place. I took a look at the menu and it's definitely bar food but it could have been decent. Pour house won't put you in the poor house (get it)(that was terrible)
(4)
Darlene K.

I've been in the Boston area searching for a good fish and chips dish to no avail. Did a little sightseeing and stumbled across Poor House (Boylston Ave). I must say hands down while on my visit this has been some the best food I've had while I was here. I ordered fish and chips, a cup of clam chowder (with bacon; which was amazingly GREAT), a side order of fries and chicken fingers.... All for a LOW cost of $27 bucks! It gets no better than that, GREAT FOOD and inexpensive! Oh and the Boston Iced Tea (with Titos vodka) is incredible. The service was also awesome.
(4)
Monica T.

Taco salad and chicken wings. It's what you would expect. Service was quick but not particularly warm. It's a bar with food. Nothing spectacular.
(2)
Simone H.

Came here seeking shelter from a cold rainy monday and a happy hankering for french fries. The Pour House, upon arrival is your typical college/post-college location with a healthy low price range tap list and and appropriate pub food. I was happy to find this after being sticker shocked for the first week from my move from Pitt to Boston and chowing down on some good and belly happy carbs which came toute-suite. [yay :)]
(3)
A. C.

(6/13/2015) We stopped in for drinks while meandering on our way back to the hotel (OK, it was a bar crawl). It's a wonder everyone in Boston isn't an alcoholic (or are they?). Asked for a draft beer and it came it was 22 oz., no options, no questions asked. It was nice and frosty, but seriously huge. Drank it of course, price was just fine, I think it was something like $11, I think, I did drink the whole thing. Got a local wiess beer, it was crisp and cool and fruity. Interior is divey, dark, sticky, garish blue and pink lighting. It's one long bar, so not all that conducive to mingling, but if you've got your group, lined up along, works just fine.
(3)
Mandy W.

My go-to hang out spot with my friends. Very chill, laid back, sometimes chaotic atmosphere (depending on the hour). I like seating myself but it can be hard sometimes. Service can be a little slow sometimes but the decent sized, cheap, and delicious food make up for it.
(4)
Chris S.

Don't go here if you're with someone who gets a little boisterous when they drink. I went with a couple of buddies and, to be fair, we had all had a few drinks already, but none of us were anywhere near drunk enough for the bouncer to even second guess whether we should come in. One of my friends is the type that gets a bit loud when he's had a few and he was in that mode Wednesday night. We went to the Pour House in search of a burger and he said as much as we sat down, "Man I can't wait to get a good burger!!" The waitress, for some reason, immediately went on the defensive telling him that he would "get his chance" after she took care of other customers. A little rude, but fair enough. (I could easily see someone saying the exact same thing in a playful way, but this wasn't playful, she was being rude about it) When she came back with a massive beer for him (if someone is too drunk for you to want to deal with, why the hell would you continue to serve them?!?) my friend said, again probably a bit louder than he should have, "oh good, now can we order, I am starving!" To which the waitress responded that she would not talk to him, only to me and my other friend that was there with us. Friend 1 was obviously a little offended and said, "are you serious?!?" The waitress's reply was to flag down the bouncer and say, "I can't deal with this!" The bouncer, doing his job and not really knowing the whole story, came over to see what was going on and try to calm Friend 1 down. Sensing that this could easily turn into a situation where we would be asked to leave, Friend 2 and I called an audible, I paid for the beer, tipped the waitress more than I really should have, and we all left. We took a short walk to another restaurant, had a pleasant dinner without any issues, and called it a night. I know waiters and waitresses don't like to put up with excessively drunk, rowdy people, but while my friend was a few sheets to the wind, he certainly was not at a level that would normally illicit that kind of response. It's a shame, too, because based on the menu the burgers looked like they were probably pretty tasty!
(2)
Mel C.

5 stars for the brunch 2 stars for the "weekend hangout spot" The brunch here was undeniably delicious, in that greasy spoon way. I got the ground beef, home fries, eggs, breakfast dish, and also the sweet potato tater tots. Both tasted like it was straight out of a classic diner! I like that they leave the paper towels and condiments for you too. Bottomless cup of coffee was good as well. The waitress checked in a few times to make sure my cup wasn't full which was much appreciated. Weekend hangout spot.... Boylston St isn't really where you wanna go on the weekend anyway. But The Pour House, with its 30 minute lines in the summer, is REALLY not worth it. They have a basement area which maybe is more fun. But all in all it's an awkward setting, a long line, and an environment that isn't worth it. Go to Whiskey's next door and stuff your drunk face with cheap pizzas.
(3)
Shirley V.

When I head out to the Copley area, I just HAVE to stop by pour house for a cup of clam chowder. The place makes amazing creamy clam chowder that I just can't get enough of. The food prices are cheap and affordable and decent sized portions. I'm not a beer drinker, but I heard it's pretty cheap too. This place is self seated and always have a nice crowd going on so sometimes seating is a bit tough.
(4)
Alex G.

Terrible experience Tight seating with minimal waitresses Bartender was extremely rude Wouldn't suggest it. Food was decent otherwise this place gets two thumbs down
(1)
Janet H.

I absolutely love greasy, artery-clogging foods along with my beer. Not to mention, big portions. Here's the perfect place. Oooh... how I'm craving Pour House's nachos now... Super cheap beers and food here and ginormous portions!! No wonder we're facing an obesity epidemic. Treat yo'self. Three of us split the nachos and didn't finish half of it. That's how big the portions are. Tip: Don't sit near the door in the winter time... it's SUPER cold.
(4)
Misty S.

When I was a starving early-20's lass, new to Boston, I loved the Pour House. Cheap beers (22oz Harpoons for $6), Cheap food, lots of specials, easy to get to on the T. Now that I live in the burbs and can afford nice things, a place has to be really spectacular to make me come into the city to go, and the Pour House isn't that place. Don't get me wrong- it's fine for what it is. The service is good. The food and beers are cheap and plentifu and not greatl. Good place to watch a game (and downstairs is known for being a Syracuse bar), but that's about where it ends for me. I won't make any special trips to go here, but don't mind meeting friends here if it's the only option.
(2)
Ann J.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Pour House has one of the BEST brunches in Boston! The menu is fantastic with lots of options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Full of pancakes, waffles, french toast, and traditional bacon and egg options, there is something for everyone on the brunch menu. FOOD - the portions are HUGE and the prices are cheap. -Last time I went, I ordered the Pour House Benedict and it was more than satisfying. The slices of ham were huge and the home fries were cooked to a perfect crisp. DRINKS -Always order the mimosas. They give you a mini bottle of champagne so you can make your drink as strong as you want. -One of my friends likes to order the Dreamsicle and despite being one of the most feminine looking drinks ever, he swears by it. ATMOSPHERE -There is one reason I refuse to give Pour House 5 stars and that is because is no hostess. This is a huge problem for me because finding a table becomes increasingly difficult as it gets closer to lunch time. I have actually left the restaurant because people have come in after me and found a table just because they were standing in the right place. I now only go to Pour House brunch if I can make it there before 10 am. BESIDES BRUNCH -Pour House is a decent weekend bar as well. They offer huge beer mugs for $4 which is about as good as it gets in Boston. There are also 3 other bars right next door which makes this a fun area to bar hop.
(4)
Steven S.

Crapy student bar. Don't even think of going unless your in school. It's full of northeastern students who look like they are fresh from high school. You won't find me at this bar any time soon.
(2)
Ben K.

Pretty average pub and grub. Menu is large with a lot of options. Food was good but nothing revolutionary. Service was a little lacking especially considering that the place wasn't full. Overall, a nice bar, but pretty typical.
(3)
Andrea B.

After a week that was stressful in more ways than one, I needed nothing more than some good, cheap apps and drinks with my sister. And The Pour House worked perfectly for that purpose. Twenty-four dollars for a huge platter of nachos with chicken, two gigantic beers served in gigantic mugs, and bacon ranch cheeseburger sliders with fries. Not bad, I say! Not bad. And while all the food may be cheap, it certainly wasn't lacking in quality or flavor. The nachos were fantastic. I really liked that they weren't greasy at all and that they came with a generous dollop of sour cream (which I am kind of obsessed with). The seasoned grilled chicken that we had added for about 1.25 more was very tasty, too. However, I'm not such a big fan of beans, so I was glad to see that they were primarily on just one side of our nacho mountain. I also highly recommend their burger sliders. They're served on the most delicious buttered buns... Swoon. It was definitely a case of love at first bite. The fries weren't bad, either. Just the right amount of crisp, exactly how I like them! Service was okay. It was a Friday night, and they were busy. But I was disappointed that our server didn't come by more frequently to check on us. We probably would've ended up ordering more drinks if she had!
(4)
Kurt M.

Cheap beer, cheap food, and friendly staff. The beer's not horrible, but it's not top of the line. Same with the food. It hits the spot, but won't win any awards. And sometimes that's all one desires. The problem with the Pour House is that they often attract loud, obnoxious bros. So, go early on Saturday or Sunday mornings, or any time there isn't a major sporting events (or any Boston sporting event, for that matter), and then you're golden, Pony Boy.
(3)
Julie M.

A must-go! We had combo of lunch and breakfast orders and all were super yummy. Prices were very affordable and service was friendly!
(5)
Mallory C.

We came here after leaving a mediocre event at Lir, AND because Lir had no low tables that were accessible! Two doors down we found the Pour House that even had buttons on the door that even WORKED. Mega bonus points! We stuffed ourselves silly with delicious bacon cheese fries and got decent sized drinks for less than $10! The sliders were awesome, and I love that you can mix and match. This place definitely has a divey feel, but the service was great, and it was nice for a random "we're young in Boston," night out without feeling pretentious. We will definitely be back here this summer!!!
(4)
Dave D.

It was my first time in Boston, and we were looking for a brunch place with a reasonable menu and drink menu. We were recommended this bar and we were mostly impressed. The drinks were big 22oz, and the food portions were also large, while the price was fairly slim. Our only issue(s) were that there was no host. (sit your self) meaning, we had to walk throughout the entire establishment trying to find a place to sit? what? Why not hire a hostess to arrange the seating? Also, when we looked up the menu online it advertized that the bloody Marys and mimosas were $3.50... however, upon actually dining.. the menu was different. The Marys and Mimosas were only $3.00 off after ordering from the "piglet" menu. All in all. Cheap prices. Weird service.
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Jim S.

Came here for Bunch/Breakfast with friends. The food was very good, worthy of four stars. The Hash Benedict was excellent. The waitress was nasty and bitter from the minute she reluctantly came over to wait on us. The hostess was jaded and seemed unhappy to be employed here. This restaurant is surviving based on a great location and a good menu. A service overhaul is desperately needed.
(3)
Ryan R.

Went here to watch a baseball game and sat at the bar. The TVs are pretty good here but the bar stools are not the most comfortable. For food, we ordered the chicken tenders and nachos. The chicken tenders themselves were decent and a good amount. The nachos were also absolutely MASSIVE but did not really hit the spot for us. The food is great value but I guess you get what you pay for. That being said, the beer is decently cheap and the service is pretty quick and friendly. They have some specials as well that are worth checking out on certain days of the week.
(3)
Rebecca W.

Awesome Saturday night deals on burgers. Definately my favorite time to stop by. Cheap beer with a good selection. The nachos are great piled with toppings and four people had all they can do to finish it. The sliders are always a hit, pulled pork sloppy joes mini burgers and chicken park. The Texas burger is my favorite piled with bbq sauce cheese three patties and bacon. The fries are crispy and delicious. This is a great stop for some great pub food.
(4)
Jt B.

If you are looking for a solid and cheap brunch, this is your place. They serve all the typical brunch staples plus much more. I had the hash Benedict, which was great. Hollandaise was spot on and the corned beef hash had big chunks of corned beef. They were certainly not cutting any corners. The drinks were great too. You can get large mugs of beer and bloody Marys or a mimosa with your own bottle of champagne. The staff and bartenders were friendly and attentive. All around it was a great experience. They do have an interesting seating policy. It is first come, first serve. So if it is really crowded its very difficult to get a table.
(4)
Christine T.

Good spot for cheap, yummy eats! Large beers and friendly staff! Good starting point for bar hopping in Boston!
(4)
James H.

Stopped in for memorial day breakfast. Great, friendly service. Food was excellent, relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Seems like a lot of the places in the city take good service for granted. The pour house does not.
(5)
Lisa G.

If you want a lot of cheap food and drink, you can get it at The Pour House. This place seems to always be packed both upstairs and down. College aged crowd. Lively atmosphere. Dark. I was there during a World Cup game, and had an okay time. Nothing really standout about the experience. The food (breakfast) was just okay. The service was fine. But I wouldn't be a regular.
(3)
Greg P.

Cheap prices don't make up for horrible food... Located on Boylston St., the Pour House caters to inhabitants and visitors of Back Bay looking for cheap pub food and an abundance of beer. Grimy, dark, and musty, the Pour House reminds me of the fraternity basements of my college years. The allure of such an atmosphere gets old quick unless your are absolutely hammered. The service is helpful and prompt. The real issue here is that the food is terrible. No one expects haute cuisine in a pub but the food should at least be reasonably edible. I ordered the Manhattan turkey sandwich which was pretty much sliced turkey between a bulky roll, cut in half, and drizzled with gravy. No stuffing. Just a little mash potato and some watery cranberry sauce. The gravy was so salty it was almost inedible. The turkey was overly dry. My friends ordered a side of sweet potato tots which were a bit underfried. I didn't try the buffalo wings but my friends left most of them suggesting they were not great. I wouldn't come back to the Pour House under any circumstances. Local students may find the atmosphere fun and the food cheap. I can definitely say that the food is terrible and is probably over-priced given the poor quality.
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Stephanie T.

Surprisingly delicious food for a Boylston street bar. I have come here often for both dinner (the nightly discount specials are a great value) and brunch. Brunch is by far my favorite meal here, tons of great options and the bloody mary's are huge! Gets a little too crowded for my liking at night for the bar atmosphere, but much better than several of the other options nearby.
(4)
Melanie W.

The Pour House is, more often than not, my standby for when I can't decide where to go, am broke and want a decent meal. I've always had a good time, always been happy with my meal and always found it to be reasonably priced. This past Thursday, I went here with a friend and had the sliders with the dipping sauces -- delicious and definitely more than enough for one person. (If you're reading this and considering the sliders, I'd get two instead of three.) Our waitress was also really sweet and brought everything out quickly (not to mention, was quick to refill my Diet Coke every five seconds -- thanks!)
(4)
Aakriti J.

This place is fast and cheap. The pints are quite inexpensive but the food isn't that amazing (I had burgers) but it makes sense since it's more bar than grill :3 still a good place to go if you want something cheap and filling or if you wanna just go for some drinks
(3)
Robyn B.

A review for their BRUNCH: so good and so cheap! Pumpkin pancakes! And the bloody marys are massive.
(4)
Dionne B.

Food at a great price. My husband really liked the clam chowder. The sweet tater tots were good. The dippers were excellent. Liked that I could order all different in one plate.
(4)
Leigh R.

Listen you mother truckers. This is the best place to come after the thurd shift. It's good. People are awesome. They'll give ya bacon to shove in your tomato juice.
(5)
Jake B.

Excellent food, great selection of beer, and friendly staff. It's in a good part of Fenway and has a good atmosphere on several days of the week. The food is really great for the price.
(5)
D h.

Stationary stools, round diner style. Good classic wooden rail. Wide wooden box footrest. 20 or so stools Good, mostly rock, some punk, music. Slightly punk vibe, definitely some outcasts hang here. Game sound during bruins game. Plenty of hdtvs, good place to catch the game Long and thin. Small tile floor. Bar back is three sections, classic bottles and mirror, kitchen, than more bottles. Opposite bar is a large brick wall with Clydesdale mural. In front of mural are booths. Restrooms marks by big red balls. Tons of old server trays decorate the walls and ceiling. Lamps over booths. Low lighting. Mostly younger crowd. Front windows overlooking boylston. Bartenders are very good, though beer pours the same, they make most mixed drinks by hand. Enough beer choices, but I wouldn't call it a craft beer mecca. Though advertised on an old sign hanging from the ceiling, miller high life is not sold on tap. Back room with many more booths and seats. Looks like there was a downstairs, but never made it there.
(4)
Nisreen G.

How have I not written about my favorite establishment in the back bay yet? How? Shame on me. Utter shame. Pour House is one of those few places where it feels good to be a college student / on a tight budget. They're somewhere between a dive bar and just a regular hangout with a long bar and few tables up front and a more restaurant style room in the back. On the weekends they open up the basement which has another bar and music. I've yet to travel down there but the line is usually ridiculous so someday i'll make the trek. One of my favorite things about this place is their lack of regard for portions. The nachos ( only 10 $ for the everything on it style including chili and black beans) actually feed about 5 people comfortably. That being said, if your only going with one or two friends do not be ashamed to order them anyways, they are delicious and topped with all of the best things in life. Jalapenos, black beans, chili, sour cream, tons of cheese, lettuce, ect. The wings are another fun plate with several different types ( buffalo, jerk, bbq) also available for around 10$ and easily shareable with tons of friends. Plus beers on tap are under 6 for a talllllllllll glass and bottled cider is equally cheap. Mixed drinks are more in the 5-9 range depending on your style but I've never had to really break the bank after a night here. Things to note: - On weekend nights the music is reaaallly loud. Top 40's galore. Sing out loud and be reassured no one will notice. Well except for your date / friends. - They recently changed their menu -- I didn't notice many price changes but they did vary some of their weekly offers - Every day of the week between 6-8 (?) they have a different section of their menu half priced. Meaning you can get three tacos for 4$ or a burger for 3$ if you play your cards right.
(5)
Francisca W.

walked in, looked at, and ignored, until someone (just about five staff later) was kind enough to point out that we were to grab our own seats. would be nice if they could put a sign up front, you know. found a booth in the back, got our drinks and food moments later. the wings - primarily the reason why i was back - were no longer sold at the bulk price tag like years ago (i guess it's understandable, inflation and all). quality...was ok. they're probably still cheaper than any other restaurant on the block, but since it's less of a steal than before, there's just a bit less motivation to return. the back section was a bit too overwhelming and stuffy too, with the beat up booths and wall-fuls of mural, decor, or what have them.
(3)
Janelle W.

Is this a fun place to go with your friends on a Friday night? Yes. I highly suggest checking out the lower level which I didn't even know existed until the second time I went here. It's a little more lively, more dance-y, and more of a typical nightlife environment if that's what you're looking for. Now, some of the staff here need an attitude adjustment. A lot of them look miserable to be working here or get easily annoyed. I went here last month with 5 friends and after a few drinks we wanted more food (drunk munchies, anyone?) to which the waitress didn't seem too happy about. Um, more food, higher tip, amirite?!! Another time I went with one other friend. We ordered dinner and a few drinks and then were joined by two other friends who sat with us but didn't order anything. After they arrived, our waitress didn't come back for 45 MINUTES. I must have looked absolutely ridiculous in my half-intoxicated state, waving my arms frantically trying to flag her down so my friend and I could pay and go down to the lower level, but I was desperate at that point. I'm planning on going back but don't expect to feel all that welcome by the waitstaff here. On a side note: The lady's room is teeny-tiny. I'm 5'1" and 112 pounds and I had to walk into the stall sideways, then do a little fast pivot maneuver to make sure I actually got in. Yeahhhhhh. Just a heads up because it's even trickier to squeeze in there once you've had a little bit to drink.
(3)
E F.

Very affordable breakfast ! Friendly staff . I also visited during lunch and had their 2lbs of chicken wings! Just one order of chicken wings is enough to feed two people!
(4)
Shannon M.

We do brunch at the pour house on Sunday's. Three times in a row. It's cheap. It's delicious. It's seat your self. It's great. They have good specials like five dollars off a mimosa with the purchase of a piglet. I really enjoyed the house special egg scramble and huevos rancheros. My boyfriend really liked the eggs Benedict -- but he is working his way thru all of them and he has liked the original the best. I have never been there late at night but I've heard it is just debaucharious. Which is fine with me. Service is usually pretty good. No complaints. It's a dive bar with brunch. Love it.
(4)
Tina L.

We are visiting Boston for a week and so far, four days into our trip, we have went to Pour House for three meals. This place is awesome! Try the Jambalaya or the roast beef Manhattan. The service is great and the prices can't be beat!
(5)
Harlan K.

This review is specifically for the brunch, but for a drunken weekend out on a town Pour House serves as well. But the brunch. Prices this low at a brunch are virtually unheard of within Boston, and the quality far exceeds what you'd expect to receive in their basement level seating. You owe it to yourself to stumble here while hungover and order yourself a creamsicle and a Super Homefries. It is perfection on every level.
(5)
Michelle L.

My friend drove down from Dartmouth for the weekend, and Pour House was one of the places nearby the hotel for breakfast according to Yelp, with a pretty good rating. For a Saturday morning, lots of young people were there presumably following graduation or prom celebrations the night before. Seat yourself, so we were luckily able to snag a booth that cleared out downstairs as a couple was leaving. I'm not a mimosa or Bloody Mary type of gal typically (and itemizing alcohol on my expense report is a pain) so those did not appeal to me. Upon first skim of the menu, I went for it -- the French Piglet. Three slices of french toast (6 pieces when cut in half), house potatoes (homefries), a thick slice of ham, two slices bacon, two sausage links, two eggs (scrambled), plus orange juice. I enjoyed it but couldn't finish the sausage and potatoes. Maybe if there was a next time I'd have gotten the pancakes. The meal was under $10 and the juice probably around $3, so not too shabby! My friend had the corned beef hash which looked great too. A cool stop for cheap eats to start the day, although I didn't get to come back and check out the bar crowd during the rest of my stay. Next stop: Pour House Sacramento.
(3)
Joelle K.

I've been to Pour House many times. This place is totally no frills and the downstairs is borderline dingy. The decor is eclectic to say the least. This is a good place to stop in for a cheaper food and drink option for the area. The food is all standard bar food, but they do have some good deals. Bartenders and servers have always been friendly.
(3)
Jasmin V.

I have only come to the Pour House for brunch after a long 12 hour night shift at the hospital. One of the only places to open at 8am for brunch and serves alcohol! Exactly what we need after work. It's surprisingly busy at 8am and there is usually a line of people waiting outside. PS. Dear Pour House, we get out of the hospital at 7:30am so it would be so awesome if you change your hours to open at 7:30am. Just a thought. I always get the mimosa or pourmosa (cranberry juice instead of orange juice). They give you your own little Cook's champagne bottle good for 1.5 drinks. -Corn beef hash: Okay like any other place. Definitely not homemade. -Super home fries: This is my go to! Bacon & sausage with eggs and cheese on top of home fries! So much food & caloric intake but so good! *Metered street parking. Be sure to pay those meters! Also look to make sure you aren't parked in a tow zone! My coworker got towed before!!
(4)
Chris L.

There are some bars that have become staples in my Boston drinking adventures, and McGreevy's is one of them. Small? Yes. Fun? Heck yes! I can't recall a time when I didn't have a blast with friends during a great night out at McGreevy's. It's a relaxed place to go for drinks and enjoy good company, and frankly, that's all I ever want to do when I'm out. Slightly anti-social, but I've accepted it. Their prices are decent, so I don't have buyer's remorse in the morning. #score It can get a bit tight both upstairs and downstairs, but I usually go with people I like, so no biggie. My one issue with McGreevy's is the music. Oh, the music! They play an eclectic bunch of tunes, but it can be a little too scattered. It will transition from dancey music to 90's classics to country in a matter of one drink. Sometimes I don't know what to do with myself. If you're deep in conversation and laughs with friends, you'll be fine for a night out here!
(3)
Nancy H.

Mmmmmm, brunch. Gotta get that super homefries and hash benedict to satiate the hunger inside on a Saturday morning, if you know what I mean. When you walk in you're like a predator looking for prey, "Where's the next free table?", and before you even know it instinct takes over and you pounce on that next open table. Thankfully, the waitress has your back if someone else tries to take your table, while she's doing her thang. The super homefries, ooowee, homefries, bacon, sausage, cheese, and toast on the side, wait and two eggs on top how you want it. Can't get no better than that. The hash benedict? Fancy you ask, because the onions, tomatoes, and peppers in the hash makes you say, "Bene". While the hollandaise sauce is the right kick to top it off. This is how you do brunch. We out.
(4)
Kitrina D.

I came here with a few of my friends for dinner. The food and drinks were definitely not expensive, and there were a ton of options. However, our service wasn't the best, and it wasn't the best food. It was good though, and I would definitely recommend it for drinks and appetizers.
(3)
Melissa F.

I've been coming here for almost 10 years and I haven't written a review yet!? Blasphemy! I'll try to keep it short and sweet. I used to come here almost weekly when I was a broke college student for half price Mexican night (mmmmm tacos). Kept coming back after I turned 21 and realized that they also have cheap beer in addition to cheap food. Love the apps, love the sandwiches. Their nachos are some of the best in the city...no joke. They're absolutely massive and still only around 8 bucks. While I don't come here weekly anymore, I still make it a point to drop by when I want to grab some drinks after work with friends, or I just paid rent and don't want anywhere expensive haha. Their brunch is fabulous as well. The Pour House goes on my must visit spots for Boston
(4)
Courtney S.

Cheap beer. Cheap, mediocre food. Ok music. Trashy bathrooms. Not a bad place to stop in a grab a beer. It is dark and could use some more lighting but I think they were going for the dark theme. The type of people you expect to run into in these bars are exactly the ones who come. But sometimes it's just the scene your looking for. They do have half priced food specials which make coming here for after work dinner and beers, pretty appetizing
(4)
Eunice L.

The burgers were pretty good - I got the Pennsylvania burger, which was great because I love mushrooms. My friend got the Texas burger which had three patties and also came with chips. It was a lot of food and it was cheap, we went on a Saturday night so the burgers were half price, but apparently you have to also get a drink for your burgers to be half price. Also, no one tells you this but you are supposed to grab your own seat when you come in. This being my first time here, I didn't realize that so I wandered around the restaurant until I saw a sign in the back telling you to seat yourself.The waiters/waitresses were very friendly though.
(4)
Sahara D.

My friend I came here for brunch and mimosas after reading a few of the reviews. Brunch wasn't all that, but the mimosa was delicious! I had the Hollandaised and Confused as I love Eggs Benedict, and the sirloin tips grabbed my attention. It wasn't all that great. The food was warm, not hot. The hollandaise sauce was a bit disgusting, did not taste like hollandaise, but a weird creamy cheese sauce (although I doubt there was cheese). The steak was a bit chewy. It also came with a side of home style fries, which were hard and rock-like. It seemed like it was old and was refried or something. I barely finished my food. My friend had the Hawaiian Burger. He loved the teriyaki and pineapple flavor of it. He didn't care too much for the fries as it was a bit soggy, even after he asked for it to be cooked well done. The environment was pretty good though for a pub like establishment. We enjoyed the music and atmosphere, and our bartender/server was attentive and friendly. Would go back mainly for the drinks.
(3)
Colette M.

Chill atmosphere and prompt service. Great place to relax and grab a beer with friends.
(4)
Ben S.

A typical, overcrowded, deafeningly loud college bar. I ordered a pastrami sandwich on my first visit and got hotdog meat on a dinner roll. It's decent if all you want is cheap beer, but the soul seeks more at my ripe old age of more-than-21.
(2)
Kathleen C.

I've come here quite often with friends to have some good, cheap food. I love their onions rings; fried, crispy goodness. I like their burgers, usually get them every time I come. Their chicken sandwiches are very good, too. I've yet to try more half priced menu items, like the Mexican food choices, but I don't catch the right day/time. Reason why I chose 3 stars? Despite it being a bar, a small section smells like a public bathroom. But the lower level smells like it way more. Floors are sticky from spilled alcohol. I've actually tripped many times from their badly placed mats. Also, they could be more organized with customers. On days that the place is crowded and no tables free, they should give people a number based on when you come in order. I've had times when other people arrive way after me and my friends and they snatch up a table as soon as someone leaves. Plus, the music is extremely loud, making it hard to talk to the servers as well as my friends. I end up leaving with headaches every time. If they can fix those issues, I'd come more often. Food is good though.
(3)
Kelly K.

This place is awesome!! Karen is a great server! My coffee was never empty. The food is great! Eggs were cooked perfectly. Best breakfast in town and we searched! We're doing the Freedom Trail today and Brian drew us a map with pictures! Can't wait to come back here!
(5)
Jeff D.

I started going to the Pourhouse in 1995 when I started working at the Hancock tower. I recently went back with some friends after dinner at Fogo De Chao. The only thing I have to say is this. I get older, the Pourhouse keeps on staying the same. Don't ever change it.
(4)
Paige V.

Cheap and decent food! Was super excited to see they host a cornhole tournament every Thursday night. However, it's very casual, all done on one board, and cramped. Still fun and met new people!
(3)
Peter K.

Came here the night before driving to Killington for a ski trip. This place is very well reviewed on Yelp so I shall contribute only what I deem relevant. They give you the whole can of red bull here when you order a red bull vodka! They also carry sugar-free red bull for those calorie conscious imbibers out there. The bartenders are incredibly friendly and will chat with you when they're not busy. Their beers here are on the large side. This is, after all, a college bar. The mugs of beer, I would venture to guess, are about 24oz. rather than the traditional 16oz. They have many TVs to watch the game as well as Big Buck Hunter in the back. What more can you ask for as one looking to get drunk and have some rowdy fun? Here's to you Pour House. Don't ever change.
(4)
Britany M.

Review for their brunch- Spot on for an awesome cheap spot for a great brunch. AMAZING bloodies and INCREDIBLE for the price. Cornbeef hash, pancakes and specials are always spot on too. Staff is always friendly. insider tip, there are extra seats downstairs.
(4)
Emily R.

I went with 4 friends - one goes here for brunch all the time. Service was really, really slow the morning we went, and she said it had never been so slow for her before. Waitress was really awkward and a little pushy about things... but oh well. Food was pretty good - I split the pumpkin pie pancakes and super homefries (more or less a heart attack on a plate) with my friend. Probably the best part about Pour House was how cheap it was. For five people, I think we all spent a total of $10-12 each with tip. Not bad for brunch!
(3)
Amanda P.

Our waitress didn't not tell us her name and it smelt kinda funky when I first walked in. The place doesn't feel clean it has a sticky feeling. Food- C H E A P it's pretty good for the amount that you pay. This place is okay.
(3)
George T.

Made my Boston trip better. I was not a fan of Boston, but when I came into The Pour House it all changed. The food is very reasonable. The beer was cold and delicious. Very inexpensive. Keep in mind that the food is more of a "fast food" style (burgers/wings/etc.) Do not come here if you are expecting a fancy fish dinner. Our service was wonderful and the food was good for the type of food it is. I would go just to relax, come some beers and enjoy the atmosphere.
(4)
Alicia A.

Great place to go with a group of friends and drink beer !
(5)
Mary Grace T.

We stayed in the Back Bay area of Boston and absolutely loved it there! We walked by this place on our way back to the hotel and saw how it poppin' it was. Later on in the evening we decided to just go there to have a couple of beers and a GIGANTIC portion of nachos. The two of us barely made a dent in them! However, they were made of melted cheese, not cheese sauce. I like the sauce over the melted version because it gets cold and then everything starts sticking together- might as well have a taco. Stupidly, we didn't the Sam Adams Red Brick here. Cold beer, football, huge nachos... you couldn't want for anything else. I will definitely come back here when get back to Boston!
(4)
Monica L.

Small selection of beers, both on draft and bottled. Cocktails are hit or miss. Food is average/below average bar fare, but the bf loves the half priced burgers on Sat nights. (I do not like the quality of the meat they use. Texture was between sawdust and springy.) The brunch was surprisingly decent with a huge selection and massive portions/avg quality. Mimosas come with an individual sized champagne bottle, so as you keep drinking and adding, it becomes straight champagne lol. In short, this is your typical "let's get krunked on the cheapest beer possible and then order subpar food for when you're so sloshed, you can't tell the difference." Fellow foodies, you have been warned.
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Tammy T.

Literally would come here every Saturday back in the days just for the half off burgers. Of course the burgers are nothing to hype about, it was just so cheap for a HUGE amount of food. Specifically the Texas burger, omg. I could never fully finish it, there would always be at least two bites of the burger left while all the fries and chips would be gone. The last time I went, around last year, their portion has minimized . At times when I did try to go on a Saturday, I couldn't due to events where only 21+ people could enter. That was annoying. When it came to seating, we had to seat ourselves, that's just how it is. It has its pros and cons. When it's busy, everyone is trying to fight for the next available table, and people running up and down the stairs find one that's opened. The seats are also a little too tight for my liking. As for the service, it's not bad, neither is it good. But I'm looking forward to coming here again soon!
(3)
Marc R.

Good and fresh food! I have my lunch here almost every day!
(5)
Eric O.

Great bar food at prices unheard of in Boston. It's dirty, dark and exemplifies a dive bar, but the onion rings are great and the burgers are loaded.
(5)
Valentine S.

Cheap beer and friendly staff. Good place for having a drink with your friends !
(4)
Andrew P.

Great food and great prices. The staff are always quick to take your order and the food is prepared quickly. If you're ever looking for a quick bite to eat or a cheap night out with friends this is the place to be.
(5)
Maura N.

I went here for a late brunch with my friend on Sunday. The food and the beer were really good, no complaints! My experience was poor mostly because of my waitress/bartender. When we first arrived she gave us very dirty looks, and made sure to tell her fellow co-worker to double check our IDs (I'm 23, and very much allowed to be there). My friend went to order and she requested her I.D, which is fine, but after I put in my order she replied to me 'you and your friend can have whatever if I can see some ID's' in a very unnecessarily rude tone. Again I am of age, and allowed to be in the bar. She made us very uncomfortable and thus made the atmosphere extremely unwelcoming. She wasn't nice or accommodating and barely even smiled, yet she was very friendly and nice to all the other parties around us. I would hope the rest of your staff doesn't treat customers in this manner, but I guess I'll never find out because I will not be coming back.
(1)
Lou R.

As we continued our Boston bar crawl we stumbled in here. First off, many people may not realize that The Pour House is actually a corporate franchise that disguises themselves as a hole in the wall. Normally, I desire the hole in the wall atmosphere where there are sweaty cooks cursing and hurling insults at the customers and lamenting their life decisions. The bartenders in a hole in the wall usually are regular people who have outsized personalities and know that the reason customers come back to their hole in the wall is because of their homely staff. The Pour House is none of this. It is all a facade. This location in particular knew that the customer demographic are tourists and traveling business folk and they had ZERO specials during happy hour on a Friday. PBR was a wildly steep $4.85! You know you're in a corporate locale when they are nickel and dime-ing you and charging sales tax. That being said, I stuck around for a Harpoon Grapefruit Shandy IPA that was okay and passed on the food. Overall, I'd say that one is better off going to Applebee's where the corporate tiger isn't trying to hide their stripes. This isn't to say that people here or the staff aren't trying but I'd rather avoid coming here again.
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Nicholas U.

As everyone says. Cheap beer. Cheap food. Can't ask for much more. Staff was helpful and was always there to refill our beers. I only had the wings, but I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that price for how many wings you get. Wings were great, but not the best I've ever had, but I can't complain at that price.
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Chuck D.

The Pour House is one of those places where you can go, sit, and feel like a regular. They treat everyone the same, great! The food is good, and when you get your check you think to yourself, "Seriously? That's it?"
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Jennifer N.

Was shocked that they still had Sam Adams Winter Lager when I last went in, delightful appetizers which were on a special. Fast service at the bar made for a great night with friends. Different and cozy place with a truly amazing stairwell bring the place together.
(5)
Rebecca R.

We went for drinks because other places were so crowded and we just wanted to get in somewhere. The cocktail menu is pretty lame. I finally ordered a margarita and I was told they didn't use a mix. The drink was weak and tasted just yuck.
(1)
Melissa H.

Popped in for a beer last night. Great decor, friendly bartender, reasonable beer. Definitely a college/20 something crowd last night (Friday). Would totally have been my scene back in the day :)
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Ashley N.

I always have a good time here with a story to tell. Beers are of large serving size and different selections to choose from on tap. Very cheap as well. Plenty of seating for groups. I haven't had much of the food here, but will try one of these days. 3 stars because it wouldn't be my favorite place to go to, but a safe meet up location for a drink where I know I won't be disappointed.
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Quentin L.

I've been keeping The Pour House on my mental list to visit when their half price burgers are on the menu (saturdays 6-10pm) for my necessary meat intake. By 6 it was super packed and had to wait 10-15 to snag a table. They don't have hosts so make sure you're quick! I ordered the texas burger - three quarter pound burgers with bacon, sauteed onions, cheddar cheese, and tons of BBQ sauce all with a healthy helping of fries and chips 'n salsa. yeeehaw! That monster of a burger took me a few extra moments to digest (and I got some mushrooms on top of it) but it was excellent. +1 for the burger and +1 for half price! Grabbed a mixed drink on the side - they do 22oz drafts here as well! One thing the Pour House does well is the food - can't beat it for the price (half price or not!).
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Adam M.

Only restaurant that I've ever been to for two meals on the same day. Red Sox opening day 2014, Ring Ceremony day. Went to lunch with one friend in Boston, they suggested it. Went, got a big tall beer and some chow, and went to the game. 7th inning, wife gets a text from another friend we planned to meet for dinner that night. Wife asks where we can go. Friend suggests the Pour House. So back we went. It was great both times. I remember eating about 600 Onion Rings.
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Xia L.

I went here like almost a month ago with a friend but forgot to write a review. Anyways, this place is pretty decent. We found a table immediately and toook foreverrr to order. We end up getting fries, onion rings, and burgers. It was just aright.. the meat itself was just too plain and dried up.. and bacon was kinda hard... overall it was an okay experience. If you're hungry or maybe hangover and don't want to pay too much then this is a place to go!
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Brian Q.

Stopped in as a single diner grabbing a meal on a budget and Holy Moses did I hit the jackpot! It just do happens that Thursdays are half-priced Mexican night, so I got a delicious beefsteak chimichanga, with passable rice and brand, for something like $3.75. We're talkin' full-sized dinner plate for couch change. So of course I needed to add a tap beer to my tab: a big glass (2 pints?!?) of UFO pumpkin ale for $7. Even when things aren't on special, they're still relatively cheap, especially for this area of Boston. The place is your pretty typical old-school dive/sports bar, but the food wasn't bad, and the service was attentive and cheerful (I sat at the bar). (Writing all of this now, a week later, is making my mouth water...!)
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Pearl T.

Holy Brunch-amole! (That worked, right?) I got the pumpkin pancakes...a delightful twist to a traditional breakfast item! Topped with whipped cream, with a small scoop of butter on the side. Mouthwatering! He got one of the special items - Cajun sausage with eggs benedict on an english muffin with homefries. Hot damn. Best thing we've put in our mouths since...uhh... Anyway, we were about to order another one of the above for the both of us to share - not kidding - but brunch had ended at 3. Wah wah. He's leaving Boston permanently in a few days but we're going to go back soon. tl;dr: Brunch! Cajun sausage eggs benedict!
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Maximillian B.

I can't write enough great things about this place as I hold it very near and dear to my heart. When I first moved to Boston I needed a place to go to watch my beloved Dolphins disappoint me on a regular basis during football season. Upon a few repeated visits on Sunday during "blitz" (where they open up the downstairs and have EVERY game playing) I was treated as a regular, they knew exactly the type of food I wanted and the type of beer I ordered down to whatever shot or drink I wanted. Great people there! It gets the right level of rambunctious, but is always a great and fun time if you like to interact with strangers. Their draft beers have a large selection to choose from and they come in HUGE glasses which is fantastic, and reasonably priced! All of the food I have eaten has been absolutely delicious and the portions enough to satisfy a second me if I was taking another me out to eat. The wings are delicious, the burgers are huge and cooked perfectly, the nachos come in MONSTROUS proportions, even the onion rings come in heaping quantities, with perfectly fried cheese sticks, and some amazing sliders. I always look forward to Sundays at the Pour House as they have become a tradition for me!
(5)
David H.

Really great bartenders that were friendly and the wing tenders were delicious. If you want a harpoon this is the place to go.
(5)
Travis M.

Arrived with a party of 5 on new years eve at 2:30 pm. Place was moderately busy but less busy than a fri or sat night. Order some drinks and food. Appetizers did not come out until the main course. Obviously a demerit. Also one of our party's food did not get put in by the waitress since she forgot. The member of our party had to leave before her food came. Good thing they comp'd it. Overall the service was awful. The food was mediocre at best. The manager on duty's attitude when I complained was "my waitress can't be wrong". AVOID this place at all costs. Lots of better options at the mall food court across the street than here.
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Marykate H.

If I could give less than one star I would. I used to LOVE PourHouse, and have been coming here (brunch, dinner, drinking) for the past three years but have been disappointed the past couple visits with your customer service. Thought the first two times were a fluke (maybe something I said, maybe the waitstaff/bar tender were both having bad days) but it keeps happening?? I was with a party last night and the others noticed too? Not looking for a red carpet, just hold the eye-rolling and dismissive/condescending tone and we'll be great. We ALWAYS tip well?! We ended up leaving to go next door (whiskeys) and they were MUCH more receptive to our seemingly difficult burger and beer orders. Soften up PourHouse-- you're losing business.
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Kelsey M.

One of the best breakfast dives in Boston!
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Jaclyn S.

$8 for vodka/mix or a gin/tonic, $5 drafts. Good priced drinks and always packed. This place isn't ideal for dancing, but it does play loud music and has people moving their hips. There are booths all around the top and lower level which are pretty much always full with people just drinking and mingling. The place itself has a nice vibe as a boston bar, for young people/college students. They scan your ID, definitely 21+. I've never gotten food here but the mixed drinks are good and there's a good beer selection. The worst part about this place is the service. The bartenders look bored, tired, and annoyed - which totally kills your buzz (get it, buzzkill). You can tell no one really enjoys their job, which makes it hard to smile at them and get a frown/scowl back. Service needs a shape up.
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Stephen V.

It's a non yuppie bar in a yuppie area. I love it. They have a corn hole tournament in the basement on Thursdays. It's good fun.
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Matt G.

Doorman kept opening the door every 30 seconds letting in a blast of cold air for no reason, wings were dry and stringy. It's cheap, but not nearly cheap enough for what you get. With so many superior options nearby just spend a little extra and get a decent meal instead. FYI yelps menu is out of date.
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Makala M.

The food was good, a little cold but we were coming in at the end of brunch so almost understandable. The waitress however was beyond rude. And not attentive in the slightest. Her sour attitude spoiled the whole visit sadly. Won't be stopping here again on our trips to Boston.
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Joey M.

Your bar smells like urine. It's gross. **This review is from when I went there 4 years ago and vowed not to return... so take it with a grain of salt**
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Angel M.

I had the nachos with chicken. It was great!!! They weren't the BEST EFFING NACHOS EVER, but they were pretty good and the portion was way too much for me, which is saying a lot since I can eat. Also had sex on the beach & a grateful dead (a Long Island with a little extra blue somethin). Great drinks. The bartender added some raspberry liquor to the sex on the beach so it tasted different but still very good. Only paid $26 for this satisfying experience. Will definitely come back another time for brunch!
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Anna C.

Great pours of beer at 22oz. We ordered the 2 lbs of wings which came out to about 12 individual pieces. That took about an hour to get out. Also our waitress had a tendency to throw down anything she needed to give us. I would highly recommend sitting at the bar next time.
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Brian L.

Boom. Wednesday breakfast to cure the hangover from my friends birthday outing the night before. The Pour House hit the spot. Service was quick, food was decent. The lady's eggs had a green hue but I blame the blueberry compote on her pancakes. Chocolate milk was done right. Wish they still had the grapefruit shandy!!!
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Alex J.

The food was pretty bland and overpriced considering the quality. The drinks were pretty good. Would have given it maybe 3 stars except for the profoundly awful waitress who was downright mean and then made a racist comment to/about one of us at the table. Won't go back.
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Aidan M.

The staff here need a kick up the ass. Who leaves an inventory sheet with valuations on the bar countertop? They talk about issues such as customer complaints in front of other customers while the female manager is loud and annoying and hugging staff. The draft Sam Adams I had was nice and I like the bar setting itself.
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Gil P.

I was in town over the weekend for the Boston marathon and we stumbled upon the Pour House while wandering down Boylston after the expo. We had hit the jackpot. My buddy and I went there the night before and the night after the marathon. The burgers hit the spot. Single, double..didn't matter, they were good! We both really dug the vibe. We're definitely coming back next year if not sooner. I think the burger helped me get my new PR, on race day.
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Rob M.

The Saturday 6pm-10pm Burger Half Off Special with a purchase of a drink is by far the best deal on food I have seen. The burgers are huge, and for a price around $4, totally worth the cost. They also come with fries, so the entire meal came out to $6. The food also came surprisingly quick, even quicker than the Nachos Appetizer that we ordered.
(5)
Daniel B.

Extremely cheep dive. The burgers where ok but with half price (Saturday's) on the already low price there is nothing to complain about.
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John D.

You know, I've never been here on any other day except Saturday because 1/2 off burgers... Why am I giving this a 5 you ask? Because 1/2 off burgers. Where else can you get a 3-meat layered burger that's juicy at a non-fast food restaurant? No where in the Boston area that I'm aware of that's of this good quality. Lemme start off with the Texas burger, the biggest, most expensive beef burger that I'm aware of). It's only about $5 I believe and it's not the best most delicious burger in the world but you're paying for what you get. You get all of the perks that a normal burger would have, except the size obviously. It might be a little artery clogging but y'know it's okay. Maybe. I personally enjoy coming down to the Prudential area on a nice weekend to grab a nice burger. I wouldn't recommend going with a group of friends though, getting a table for more than 6 people is a little challenging. Table for 2 is best in my opinion. It is packed every Saturday that I'm here, especially during sport events. It's not Pour House's fault that it's like this, obviously. I'm not blaming them. Eventually I'll get a seat somewhere and I'll get my food in the end! Cleanliness is meh, but that doesn't deserve -1 star. It's a bar so I don't expect it to be spotless clean. It does get a little messy because it is a huge burger. The waitresses are really nice here and they check up on you asking how you food is, refilling your water, and some other things, but note this is on a Saturday night when this is packed. So A+ for them.
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Adam M.

Excellent food for a great price! I got the smother steak tips. Onions were cooked perfectly and steak was tender. Garrick mashed potatoes were served generously and seasoned well. Generous portions, great price. Attentive waitstaff as well. Highly recommended!
(5)
Mindy T.

Fun atmosphere, cheap beer and food. Came here to meet with friends after work for a few beers. The mugs are enormous and icy cold. Starving so I had to get a bite.. when I'm at a bar drinking beer.. I always want fried food. Ugh. Chicken fingers and fries please. I don't know what they season the fries with but they are sooooooooo good. I wanted more but of course I had to stop myself. Chicken fingers are good too.
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Dave L.

My experience here was so disappointing it inspired me to write my first yelp review. Came here for a quick bite to eat while visiting the Newbury st. area. Wish we hadn't. I'm not disillusioned enough to believe a dive bar like this was about to have 5 star food but I did believe that I should be able to find some decent pub fare or at least something worth ordering. I was sadly mistaken. I ordered the All-Star platter which was basically an appetizer sampler. These apps were the all-stars of the worst team you could put together. It consisted of two bacon cheeseburger sliders which had these little square patties which looked like they were previously frozen and were pink/ almost raw in the middle, sweet potato tater tots which also seemed not cooked in the middle and overall not good, buffalo wings soaked in hot sauce to the point they were inedible, and beer battered onion rings which admittedly I did like. It's sad when the best item on your menu is onion rings though. My partner in crime ordered herself a buffalo chicken wrap with the god awful sweet potato tots. She could not tolerate eating the wrap as it was drenched in buffalo sauce and contained 75% lettuce and 25% chicken. She also had the same issue with her tater tots. The food was cheap which made this fail of a meal not sting so bad at least. Service was ok but employees seemed more interested in interacting with each other rather than their customers, not that we cared as we would have been full of complaints about he disappointment of the meals. Seems like they have some good "specials" which might make the half-asses food seem like a good deal, unfortunately for us we did not make it on one of these "special" nights. Overall, this will not be a place we return. Too bad because I usually am a fan of dive bars and good pub food. This place would benefit greatly from a menu and bar make over.
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Matt J.

I don't know about the rest of their food, but breakfast with a Bloody Mary was pretty outstanding. This place is busy for a reason. I highly suggest a beer back, especially when Clemson fans are occupying the bar.
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Ummi S.

Funky scented restaurant that serves cheap beers and mediocre food. There are tons of TVs for sports fans but be sure to get here early on football Sundays. The bar located downstairs holds free cornhole tournaments on Wednesdays - a good way to socialize with new people and hangout with friends.
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Caitlin T.

Went here on Halloween night and had a great time. Their Halloween themed drinks were very good, my sister and I shared two of the party bowl drinks they had and enjoyed it a lot. Plus they were served in Jack-o-lantern bowls that you could keep. They also had these caramel apple shots that were delicious. One of the members of our party ordered a turkey club, which was good and the fries were excellent. The only negative things about the night can be chalked up to the fact that it was Halloween, so I'd love to go back on a quieter night and give it another shot!
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Kim R.

Cheap food. Beers. Pretty basic. Locals seem to love the place. I'd never choose it, but I won't turn it down if others want to go. I've never had any bad food but also nothing worth remembering. If you want cheap bar food on Boylston St., I think Whiskys is a better option.
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Mark G.

There's really no arguing with the pricing and service here. I've been in many times, at many different times of day, and it's always been great. The weekly specials, especially Burger Mania: 1/2 off burgers, Saturday 6-10PM are awesome. The huge beers, and massive Bloody Mary's (during brunch) are a bargain. The food is exactly what you'd hope for: large portions, quickly served, consistent every time. I was skeptical when I saw they served steak tips, but they were amazing. I can't believe I still haven't ordered the nachos, because they are truly impressive looking. I live across the street, and I'm really happy to have the Pour House in the neighborhood. When I was first starting out in Boston, I could eat here when money was tight and still get a great meal.
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Dorgana D.

Their burgers are out of this world. My fave is the Texas Burger. One delicious messy goodness. Yes it can be a messy meal because their burger is big and with lots of sauce. It's how I like it. Among their generously-sized burgers, they include tortilla chips in the meals. Not sure if they're included on all their menu items, but so far what I've order has them included. I like the atmosphere too. It reminds me of The Friendly Toast restaurant, another place I love. Five stars from me.
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Daniel H.

Went here for a couple of drinks and a late dinner with friends last night, and ordered the Philly Cheese Steak. These folks might want to take a field trip to Philly to see what a "Philly Cheese Steak" actually is, because what I got last night was totally off base. I didn't realize it was a wrap (seriously? Cheese steak wrap?), so I was already confused when it arrived but gave it a shot anyways. I had 3 bites before giving up on the wrap and sticking with the fries. Totally gross. The meat had broken down and became almost mushy, and looked pretty unappetiIng. The thing was greasy, too - which is normal for a cheese steak - but didn't have the benefits of a real bun to soak up some of the grease. No Bueno.
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Amy R.

I really like this spot. Cheap guilty pleasure food. Big tall beers for 6 bucks. Sometimes you have to wait a bit for a table and it can get really crowded but that's the way life works, right? Fun to go with a group of friends.
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Mike L.

This place rocks!!! Our favorite spot for great drinks, good food, friendly service and great management!! Top to bottom these guys do it right! Been here 3 times this week and will be back again before we leave Boston!
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Brittany E.

Cheap big beer, cheap food. Service is always fast ! Fun atmosphere! Nothing bad to say about this place !
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Nick F.

I couldn't not review Pour House. So many great brunches on Saturday mornings for such a cheap price, so many hazy nights on the weekends and a great time, and I was also able to bring my Aunt and Uncle here for lunch one day when they were in Boston. Such a great establishment! I hope you guys are around forever.
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Amanda P.

I wish I'd had this place in college. It's dirty, dingy, and the price is right. I'd been here once before and was rightfully cut-off when I tried to order another round of tequila shots (you can take the girl out of college, but you can't take the college out of the girl), so this time tried it out for brunch. It was busy, so my friend and I sat at the bar and had 2 orders of chicken n waffles and bloody marys. The bloodys were big, traditional, and delicious, the chicken was fried up just right, but the waffle was dry and burnt. I'll definitely go again though, because our bill was still under $25... a steal for Boston brunch! Next time I'll jump for an omelette.
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Sarah M.

I like this place. It has lots of beer options, and you can get them in these giant mugs. You have to come on an "off" day though, because otherwise you will never find a seat. Also, the menu is pretty much "every random thing from around the world we feel like making." So there isn't really a specialty. You could get a French dip roast beef plate, with a side of enchilada and maybe top it off with some Italian parmesan sandwich. That being said, they have specials though out the week (Wednesday is half price chicken sandwich day!). It's always a fun time and there is cheap food and cheap beer. I couldn't ask for more.
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Alexis C.

A friend of mine won a party for 50 people in the downstairs bar through a business card raffle. We went after work on a thursday and there was a good crowd of people both at the upstairs bar and the downstairs bar. The draft beers were reasonably priced and the party include nachos and hot dogs. The food was self serve and there was plenty. I was thrown off a bit when the bartender told my friend to throw the shells of the peanuts at the bar on the floor. She explained to be that there were easier to clean up that way but my friends and I agreed it felt very unnatural to throw stuff onto the floor. Overall, I had a great time and it was conveniently located for some of friends for post work drinks but I can't say I would go back for a sit down meal or for drinks on a date.
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Dee W.

This is a great place for cheap eats and good food. Most of the time. Wings were so-so one time and (since I order take out from them - often), sometimes the bar staff is less than courteous. Overall, not a bad place. Just not the best.
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Kelly B.

The prices were cheap for Boston, the food was ok, the waitress didn't want to serve us alcohol. I know you can't serve it until 10 in MA, but she was at our table at 9:57 so we tried to put our order in so we didn't have to start looking for her at 10 (a bridal party was coming in) but she came back at 10:03 to get my cousins ID. We just felt like she didn't want to serve us. But it was a neat spot none the less...
(3)
Treesa T.

Came here for our first breakfast in town and it was great! I loved my corn bread waffle and honey butter!!! And the chicken was very good too.
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Mike B.

I love this place! in the Back Bay this is an oasis of price sanity. The food is very good, the prices are great. Lots of specials too. Service can be a little indifferent, although in fairness when it is busy I think they are under staffed, but again for what the value is I am ok with that.
(5)
Alexandria L.

Bar area really does smell like pee & at 1 in the afternoon it probably shouldn't smell like that. Food is like college food, lots of fried options and extra cheese
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Robin Y.

One of my favorite bars in Boston just because it's cheap. I used to come here for lunch before I could legally drink, and I LOVED the mac & cheese and caesar salads. They have great deals that make it even more affordable. Once I turned 21, I came here with friends a few times and found it overwhelmingly loud and crowded. I guess I'm not really a bar person for that reason. I would avoid coming here on weekend nights, but would definitely recommend it during off-hours.
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Alex S.

Solid 4 stars for this place. Their brunch is to die for - specifically their pumpkin pie pancakes. We went on a Sunday morning (get there early because it's first come first serve for the tables) for brunch. I ordered The Pan Piglet -Two Blueberry pancakes, two eggs any style, two strips of bacon, two sausage links, a slice of ham and homefries. It even comes with a juice and coffee!!! They also have awesome deals throughout the week so definitely check this place out if you are on Boylston St and stuck wondering what to eat. Check out my blog (complete with pictures and childish humor) for the full review! thesuchef.org/2013/11/25â€¦
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Andy L.

Came here during my latest visit to Boston because I heard of their legendary specials and cheap food, but most importantly, I was craving a burger at the time and whatcha know, Pour House has 50% off burgers on Saturday nights. The first thing I see when I come in is a sign saying seat yourself so I found a spot at the bar and ordered a Pabst. I give them props for serving larger drafts (22 oz.) and I looked at a menu, eventually settling on the vermont burger. Since I just had fries for lunch that day, I wanted something different so I switched to onion rings as a side, and getting hit with an extra $2.25 charge for the switch. Within what felt like seconds but in reality, was probably several minutes, out comes my burger. I was wondering why my burger came out so fast but I took a bite and realized why it was out quickly- the burger wasn't really too hot, maybe lukewarm at best and dry. In my mind I figured that the cooks probably had made a bunch of burgers ahead of time and just left them sitting somewhere, waiting for the inevitable rush on burgers (it was pretty packed around 6 PM when I was there). The onion rings were good though but if I could do it all over again, I would have just gotten the fries. Still, when its all said and done, the prices here are cheap, the food portions are decent and best of all, you can't beat the 22 oz. drafts. My bill (a Pabst draft and Vermont burger with onion rings) came out to a little over $10 before tip. Can't really beat that anywhere so it looks like if anything, I'll be back for the food. Oh and definitely come early on a Saturday, especially if you're in a large group or want to get a table as opposed to sitting at the bar (which was what I did) as there was a wait when I left.
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Kelsey C.

I could be a snob about Pour House. Because Pour House is a bar so dive that it even has a funny-smelling basement. So snub it as YOU see fit, but do remember that a decent meal at Pour House won't land you in the poorhouse. My Wisconsin burger came with a puny patty and copious crumbles of bleu cheese that outnumber the crumbles of beef in the patty. The tiny slice of lettuce was sadly wilted but I just picked it off. What kind of a person gets a burger for the lettuce? And what kind of a person complains about a burger that's half off? $3 for a burger AND a side of the best straight-up French fries I've had in months? Plus $6 for a 22 oz. of Sam Adams or UFO white on tap? SOLD.
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Troy M.

We have only been in for breakfast so I cannot comment on anything other than that, but the breakfast alone was so good we returned the next day! They have a phenomenal selection, service was great, and I loved the divey atmosphere to the place. All around I would highly recommend for breakfast, may not be super-family friendly though.
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Emily R.

Oh Pour House.....when will you hire GOOD employees...I mean even DECENT employees would be fine. Its been a couple months since the last time I came for brunch. My party of 4 sat in a booth and maybe 15 minutes later a waitress...looking like she just crawled out of a drug den...came to take our drink order. Another 15....she brings us the drinks....but not the coffee...ok fine. Another 15-20 passes...we finish our drinks..she finally comes over and goes.." uhh have you guys ordered yet?"" No you moron we haven't. We order the piglet meals...I wanted my coffee included and she told me No, I should make my bloody mary included...so fine. ( STILL NO COFFEE) We finally ask another waitress (who looked more hungover than someone after their 21st bday) for some coffee...she brings it..YAY! Im going to say probably another 35-40 minutes and we get our food. YAY! FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD. Bacon, eggs, pancakes(not great), sausage. Bloody mary was very good too! (So we were there almost over an hour before we got food..just saying) Waitress comes over finally to give us coffee refills (never asks if we want more drinks) we all ask for a refill, she only refills one of our cups and wobbles away (prob to shoot up again, I DONT KNOW) Get the check after much nagging on our part. She doesn't discount the drinks or coffee like your supposed to get in the piglet. We ask her to fix it. She doesnt get it. She comes back and has taken half of the things OFF our check. Its wayy cheaper now. This is great and all, but really Pour House? Really? I would have rather paid full price for everything than deal with ANOTHER hungover, glossy eyed, slurring waitress. GET IT TOGETHER.
(1)
Joanna H.

Food is still cheap as hell. Came here for their Thursday 1/2 off Mexican dish deal. All their chimichangas, soft tacos, burrito, etc come with an additional side of rice and beans. It's a lot of food for $4. Definitely a quantity over quality sort of place. Warning: Pour House isn't where you should be expecting quality service though. They all have serious attitudes for no reason. Why? I have no idea. But again, it's cheap.
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Yasa E.

Whoever hates on pour house is a moron. I'm sorry. This is THE COOLEST dive bar in the city...but it's a dive bar. It's not a 5 star celebrity chef restaurant. It's a place to go and hang out and drink tall beers and stuff your face with cheap food, which btw is absolutely delicious for what it is! The service is spectacular. Jess, Brenda, Vickie and all the girls are phenomenal bartenders. It does tend to turn into a shitshow on the weekends, so proceed with caution. Oh and the best part is the hot dogs. Nothing is better than a yummy dog at 1 am after a night of drinking.
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Stan O.

Great place to go to watch sports... Stopped in on a Sunday and they had several football games on. Ordered chicken nachos... Warning, make sure you're hungry if you're thinking of ordering them... Huge plate of nachos with lots of cheese, black beans, chicken, and jalapeÃ±os... Quite good! Nice selection of draft and bottled beers too!
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Arti P.

I wish there was 0 star option.. Worst staff evah seen... They are filled full of insults for the customers .. Starting from the tiny looking Manager till the Bouncers and bartenders all people have the worst service ever.. Even experience that unethical Racism in those Bouncers ... I use to love this place like nothing.. But will never prefer to go at this Shithole anytime in my life! CHANGE THE NAME TO "THE POOR HOUSE" perfect and suits the place and ridiculous staff
(1)
Liz L.

Nice place to meet up for beer; nachos; and good burgers. Great service no matter what time of the day or night.
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Jeff G.

Big 'ol mugs of cheap beer. Used to love this place. They recently turned un-vape friendly, so sadly I won't be going back.
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Matt C.

Three things make The Pour House great: 1) Food Specials: Wednesday Night 1/2 Priced Chicken Sandwiches, Thursday Night 1/2 priced Mexican, Saturday Nigh 1/2 priced burgers 2) Brunch: $6 for huevos rancheros, do I really need to say anything else? 3) Beer at affordable prices Enter the pour house knowing what you are after and they will deliver. Go in with desires for luxury and you will be disappointed
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Lauren M.

Decent, lively bar with awesome food specials. My whole table ordered the dippers sample, a choice of three different sliders served with fries for only $3.99. By the time we ordered dinner (9:30) they were out of a lot of the different sliders. Dinner definitely wasn't amazing, but it was well worth the price tag and good for bar food. We shared the 24 wing platter, which was well worth the ten dollar price tag. A variety of flavors and crisped to wing-perfection! It's a good spot, I'd go back.
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Alexandra M.

Came here for lunch on New Years Eve and it was PACKED. There was one table downstairs that we got, so I suppose you should always plan in advance when you come. I got the huevos rancheros and it was really good--smothered in cheese, how could it not be? Everyone ate everything on their plates so thats a good sign! The one thing we didn't really like were the sweet potato tots, because they needed salt. Great drinks as well!
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Liz O.

This is a great place to socialize, have dinner and enjoy a beverage. The hubby and I decided to drop in for dinner on a Monday night. The place was happening. There were a lot of young people by the bar just hanging out and having a good time. We sat at a booth and got waited on quite quickly. I am usually skeptical about eating at places like this, but it was actually pretty good. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and I was pleased that it came in a wheat bun! I was also pleased that it wasn't drenched in mayo. The french fries were quite delicious and crispy. Most importantly, I was craving a glass of wine but typically I would expect a stale or old glass of wine from a joint like this, but once again I was pleased that my glass of Merlot was fresh and pretty good. A solid 4 stars.
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Christina W.

Well this was my first trip to Boston . We arrived late to the hotel and the only thing only thing open was pour house. So me and my friends hopped in a cab and made our way there. We walked into a dimly lit almost empty bar. We sat down and patiently waited for someone to take our order. When the bartender arrived to take our order he asked if we would like drinks, I asked if they were still serving food and he said sure and brought us menus and let us browse. After he came back 15 minutes later my friend asked him what kind of oil they cook with cause she was allergic to peanuts. He went to ask the woman sitting by the entrance who looked like the manager. When he came back he said no peanut oil a little skeptically. My friend asked to just speak to the manager quick so he went to get her. THE MANAGER refused to get her lazy ass up to walk the 4 feet to our table. She shook her head glared at us and sent the waiter back. When he came back he said , quite condescendingly I might add, we use canola oil here but if your gonna have a problem you probably shouldn't eat anything. We're not gonna be responsible for you because you have an allergy and walked away. We sat at the table all wide eyed and our mouths dropped In shock. I have never been spoken to so rudely especially by someone talking to paying customers. We decided to ignore and try to order when no one even came back to our table for another 15 minutes. My friend went to get the bartender, this man mocked my friend and just kept repeating the word "absolutely" until my friend walked away. At that point we got up and walked out. We ordered room service which was better then anything we could have eaten from that dingy hopeless hole of a bar. The rest of Boston was great though!!
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Miranda P.

As we sauntered along the sweltering streets of Boston, searching for a cool oasis, my friend suggested we stop here. The second we stepped in the door, our problems began. Felt like there was zero A/C. And, the only table left was a tiny booth in the bad under a giant-screened TV. My order came out wrong and I tried to deal, but it was gross. Thankfully, our waitress comped it when it came time to settle the bill. The only thing grosser than the food was the bathroom. BOTTOM LINE: Keep walking. There are plenty of other places to eat around here.
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Jason B.

Great hang out spot, hidden gem here is the honey mustard sauce, it is incredible with the chicken tenders and the chicken sandwich .... i love getting the tenders here cause they have a texture that makes you reminisce on your childhood. Was here a few nights ago and the bartender was awesome she greeted me right away and really made me welcomed when it was extremely busy in there
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Cath M.

Came here after the ball game with a bunch of my coworkers... we were all dying from the heat... yup... 10 pm and it was still freaking hot! We wanted something to cool us down and to continue the good times from the ball game. Mainly: strictly DRINKS! Bouncer checked our IDs with a machine (1st time I've seen that...) and the place itself was eh... it was crowded for a Wednesday night... The staff... seemed like they didn't really like tourist / non-locals in the bar since our reception was very cold. I got a mojito... thinking it was going to cool me off... oh dear... the WORST ever mojito I've ever drank. It was disgusting! I ended up ordering a Corona instead ... it was that bad. After a beer... I called it a night. Didn't really get a good vibe... Try the Lir folks... better service and drinks!
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Lily G.

I have a love hate relationship with Pour House. They have delicious buffalo wings, french fries, AMAZING bloody mary's and perfect sized beers - the downfall is the fact that this place is definitely a dive.
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Jef S.

Coming in strong as #4 on my "Top Ten List of Places to Loot and Burn in Boston When the Revolution Comes". Slightly more disgusting than Clery's, but not as god-awful as Whiskey's. The worst aspect of this bar is the freakin' SMELL...like piss and old beer. Fellow clientele and service suck. Then again, I've never eaten here or visited on anything other than a busy Friday or Saturday, so don't take my word as gospel. If Liz D. is to be believed (and I do believe her), the Pour House makes up for those crappy weekend nights food-wise. But I'll never be able to get past that smell.
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Tayana C.

*sigh* They should call this place the outhouse. You won't find a picture of me up there, but there is no doubt that I am probably banned from that place. I've been there twice and saying that "I wasn't impressed" would be the understatement of the century. First time, the waitress put us right next to the bathroom. Well she might as well have put us in a stall with a urinal as a third member of our party. The smell of urine was so overwhelming that I had to check several times to make sure a homeless bum was not slumbering under our table. The food wasn't awful but the odor was the only thing I could actually taste. Fast forward a few weeks later and I get invited to go back. I believe in second chances so I went. We sat for an hour and still there was no food. When we asked the waitress, she went to the kitchen, came out & told us that she was sorry, but that she was new here and forgot to hit the send button on the register. Meaning that the order never even made it to the kitchen. I mean, new or not, she didn't think it was odd that she didn't have to go back to our table for an hour? I won't give details of what happened next but we didn't eat; we just left and had dinner at Uno's down the street.
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Daisy C.

This is really simple, I don't need two paragraphs to describe The Pour House. It's cheap (really cheap Wednesday and Thursday, half off). However, the food is your average "bar type". It's crowded, and it often smells. If you're a broke college student like myself, this is the place to go for some $3 chicken sandwiches.
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Terry C.

In my opinion, The Pour House is a dive bar. It is nothing fancy, always crowded but cheap for food & drinks for Boylston Street. I've been here a few times for drinks and have never really enjoyed it. However, we came here for some food the other night and it wasn't bad at all. We were able to find a booth at the back of the 1st floor and ordered some drinks. Our server was nice and attentive; she appeared every time a friend arrives to take drink orders and to make sure we are all set with drinks. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and it was good - lean pastrami with melted cheese. A couple of people got burgers and they said it was just ok. My friend thought the burger was too dry, and it was suppose to be medium. We also got 2 sides of mac and cheese to share and it was delicious. The Mac & Cheese was baked in a small crock bowl - gooey yummy cheese with rotini pasta. They also left it in the oven with just enough time so that there was a layer of baked cheese-y goodness on top...HmMmmMMmmm They have food specials on Wed, Thurs and Saturdays - half price on chicken sandwiches, etc.
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Sumaiya R.

Me and my friend went to the Red Sox game last Sunday so we were looking for a place to get Brunch that was not too far of a walk from Fenway. We settled on The Pour House after reading some reviews. We got here around 11:30 and the place was completely PACKED. I mean PACKED. This is clearly the place to come to when getting brunch around the area. We wandered around looking for seats for a few minutes and ended up going to their lower level- STILL NO SEATS. But hey I don't mind sitting at the bar. Me and my friend were not exceedingly hungry so we ordered toast, eggs, with a side of hash. The food was not bad, but not very good either. HOWEVER, what sold us were the $5.50 22 oz blue moons. We both ordered 2 of these and somehow managed to make it to Fenway in once peice for the game. Definitely a great place to grab a couple beers before going to a Sox game. I've never been here at night though, so that might be something to consider.
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Orville C.

Great little place for breakfast particularly if you want to have a beer with your steak tips and eggs. Although as with any bar I would always recommend ordering one level of cooking higher than you would typically order, medium-rare order medium etc. as I have found it never fails that bars undercook the order. But needless to say the food is great and the beer is cheap! And a full pint not the cheap stingy American pint that shorts you by 4 ounces.
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Katie W.

Love this place, one of my go to bars for a night out or for a good cheap meal whether it is brunch or half price Mexican or burger night. Dive bar scene without the smell of BHP and the beers are cheap! I think somewhere around $4 for a 22 oz Bud Light. Brunch I love here--cheap good eggs with surprisingly good hash and fantastic Bloody Marys, they are spicy which I love. Additionally their half price nights are what I really love. Mexican night on Thursday gets you half price anything guacamole or burrito. Their Nacho's are fantastic and HUGE. Saturday's are half price Burger night, and they have some surprisingly good options. My usual go to is the Idaho -- a potato skin with bacon and cheese served on a burger or Blue Cheese, Onions and Buffalo sauce. Down side--seat yourself which gets competitive and downright dirty when its packed.
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Stacy K.

Another establishment only blocks away from my apartment that I'd never been to until recently. Went for the Sunday brunch. It was crowded around 12/1pm-ish, but we got a booth quickly. There appeared to only be one waitress on duty, but she was mostly attentive, all things considered. We got our food quickly. I had the chicken and waffles which, even though I ate as two different courses (three chicken fingers followed by a cornbread waffle with syrup), was very good. The cornbread waffle soaked up syrup better than a regular waffle, which made it extra yum. M had a chili omelet, which he enjoyed as well. Coffee was diner coffee, but coffee nonetheless. Certainly not the best brunch I've had in Boston, but solid and inexpensive. I will definitely be back. Probably for these pumpkin pie pancakes I keep hearing about...
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Jason B.

I've been coming here since my college days, and nothing about this place has changed in the 218 years since then. The place still has the coolest Falstaff beer sign, cheap-ass tasty burgers, cheaper-ass beer, and good music playing on the jukebox. The fries are especially good, and they use real ingredients. Of course, parking in this neighborhood is a horrible nightmare, and I think their soundtrack is set to "random" - we heard a couple of songs twice during lunch... ...but if you want the cheapest burger and beer (that's worth eating) in Boston, The Pour House is the place fo' you.
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Mike W.

Great breakfast spot. I forget what the dish was called, but it was home fries. With a bunch of ish in it. It was a great meal I try to recreate on hungover mornings. Also, a great bloody Mary. Might have gotten food poisoning from the chicken nachos, but not sure.
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anthony L.

I really like this place. The burgers are consistently greasy, cheap, and awesome. The wait staff is usually really fun, and I like the seat yourself atmosphere (even though there's a long wait sometimes). Also the milkshakes are ridiculous! I get one every time! If you're lactose intolerant -- you're missing out.
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Mike K.

I like the Pour House. Seriously, I really do. You see 3 stars. Yeah, that's right, 3 stars. Let's find out why: Pour house is on Boylston a bit west of the Pru towards Hynes Convention Center. That's fine. I like Boylston St. Once you get inside you'll probably be met by some classic rock (quintessential WZLX music) and hopefully a table. I say hopefully a table, because food is a MUST at the Pour House. Plenty of good beer, a menu filled with options that are sure to make you salivate. The problem I have with the Pour House is the small group of out of place rejects by the bar near the bathroom. The last few times I've been have provided scenes of girls giving pseudo lap-dances to guys who think they are cooler than the other side of the pillow. Well guess what duuuude and corresponding "female", no one wants to see that. Go walk east on Boylston until you hit Exeter and go to Saint. This is not a dance club. I want to sit with friends, have some drinks, and eat some good cheap food. Anyways, before I submit this review I'm going to up it to 4 stars. The service is good, the food is good, why let some Dorchester or Southie fools who decided to "travel west" for the night gum up the works.
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Kimberley S.

There is nothing better on a Saturday evening than throwing back a few moderately-priced beers and downing a 1/2 price double kansas. Oh, pour house - you make me salivate. 1/2 price burgers start at 6. Get here at 5:30. It will be a mad rush to get a table. I feel forced to knock the pour house down a star because of the all out physical and psychological warfare you are forced to employ to get a table. Try downstairs; at least there's a (semi-) organized line. But still, I've seen some throwdowns from hungry patrons eager to get their hands on a nice juicy burger. Please note, if you try to squeeze in front of me for a table I've been staking out for more than 15 minutes, I will RUIN you. Otherwise, come on Mexican night when the Mex is 1/2 price and still delicious. If you have to come on a night when food isn't 1/2 price, you'll still be fine. Prices are still reasonable and food delicious. But the crown jewel of the Pour House is the brunch. While the homefries are a tad inconsistent, on a good day they're the best I've ever had. Between some over-easy eggs, bacon, and homefries you can get the most delightfully greasy brunch ever that will knock out any hangover. I love the pour house.
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Anthony M.

We didn't get food here so I'm only ranking it on the bar experience, but we did hear good things about their food and it did look good. The bar kind of felt like a club with Britney Spears and Taylor Swift blasting and a ton of people inside. A few TVs to watch any games that might be on, but it got too crowded to move around. We headed downstairs, but it was even more packed so we had a couple of drinks and took off. It was cool when we first got in and it was less crowded and you could hang out with people and move around, but it got packed quick. If you don't mind being packed in with a ton of people, you'd be fine.
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K G.

I like the Pour house at quiet times say before a game or a show in town where you can get there before the evening crowd breaks out. The food is cheap and fills you up and the drinks are fair. The service on these occasions is usually good. I have only been here once when it was "packed" and then it goes down hill quickly...but if you are in the mood and don't mind, it still works.
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Adam E.

Man, I used to LOVE the Pour House when I was in college. I didn't care that it was full of Wentworth dudes. Well, ok, I did a little but the cheap food took precedence. I even went so far as to introduce my middle-aged professor to this place (don't worry, it was all legal) and find him hanging out here on more than one occasion partaking in an afternoon beverage and sandwich. Adorable! Now that I'm a little older and wiser, my visits to the Pour House are rare. Still, it beats the freakin gross-ass Cactus Club or Whiskey's. At least it's a bargain and the patrons aren't quite as revolting as those other places. And the food really isn't that bad. Crispy chicken on a bun and a big glass of beer? It'll do. And you won't even spend that whole ten dollar bill.
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Meg C.

Dive bar in a shitty neighborhood? No thanks. Dive bar near Saks? Oh yes, I'll take one of those. The food isn't great, but it is super cheap, so that's okay. Still, the chicken fingers tasted like the ones at Friendly's, which ain't bad in my book. The beer selection isn't terrible either, a couple types of Harpoon and the standard Sam Adams seasonal were available. Service was quick and surprisingly attentive. The atmosphere was friendlier than I had anticipated, given the initial meathead vibe. Since there are no alcohol specials allowed anymore in Boston, they have insane food deals, like half-off on burgers (which normally are only, like, $3). They got me drunk for cheap on decent beer and for that they get 4 stars!
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Jeff S.

Definitely drawing a younger crowd, the regulars seemed amused as the risk management conventioneers spilled into the Pour House after hearing Rob Thomas in a private concert across the street. Friendly service, ice cold Coors Light and ample bar munchies compelled us to spend about three hours here. Need I say more? Definitely worth checking out.
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Sam G.

Calling this place a dump would be generous. Over priced drink, crappy basement bar and narrow dumpy upstairs coupled by douche bouncers. Go to Dillons for a much better time
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caley t.

I seem to be the odd one out, but I can't stand this place! I've never had the food, other than a few fries and onion rings, so I can't attest to it's quality. The atmosphere, however, sucks. It's always extremely dark inside, and a little dingy. When I walk downstairs to the bar I feel like I'm walking into the bat cave or something. Definitely not the place to get your spirits up or your party on... seems to me to be more like a place nights go to die. I will give them some props for the rejuvenator (alcohol, red bull, and gatorade all in a glass far larger than necessary), but that's about the only thing I can appreciate about this place.
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Frank L.

Just in town for a few days..looking for quick bite near convention center. Found Pours. Nice local atmosphere with very friendly waitstaff. Gotta try the sweet potato tater tots, as they were delicious. Also the veggie wrap with beans, rice, sautÃ©ed vegetables and fire sauce was very tasty. Planning to visit again tomorrow.
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Jason D.

Good luck getting in after 11 on a weekend. We gave up waiting and went to mcgreevy's instead and had a great time. Went back here during the day to see what the fuss was about, and was somewhat disappointed. The bar downstairs was definitely something I didn't expect. Overall it was just ok. Bar food we ordered did come out quick though.
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EricaLynn J.

The Pour House will likely never be my first, second, or even in my first several choices of pubs to frequent in the area, but it's not really a reflection on the establishment itself; it's just that the Pour House pales in comparison to its neighbors. However, within the narrowish confines of the Pour House, you'll find good food, good company, and good drinks. It is a friendly place and, while it can get quite crowded for the major sports events, it's an enjoyable place to share the good times with friends... or friends you just haven't met yet.
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Christine S.

This weekend my 15-year old cousin was in town for a Model UN conference with his high school. We had a three hour window to hang out Saturday morning and I wanted to take him out to breakfast. We walked all over from his hotel on the Common up Newbury and Boylston and everywhere in between. All the usual places - Stephanie's, VOX, etc. were all closed. I guess I'm not usually up before noon on a Saturday but EVERY place was closed! Poor kid's in a suit and I'm stomping him around the whole city. Anyway while sadly turned away from VOX, some random guys walking up Boylston yelled over, "Go to Pour House!"...so we did. I'd never been there before for food or drinks, and barely noticed it until now. But I'm really glad we went! Ambiance? Well having to seat yourself is NOT ideal. We were waiting for one table for a while, then some girl swoops in and said she was waiting for it. Not sure where she was hiding but she did seem genuine. Not efficient and can be frustrating. It won't be that much more trouble to the staff to properly seat people and make sure there's no "cutting." It was awkward waiting by someone's table as they paid to "save" our spot. Come on! The place itself is a dive, but a dive with character. We asked for silverware confused, but were pointed to a bucket of pre-rolled silverware hanging above our table. Napkins? No there's a paper towel dispenser built into the wall. Seriously. The food? Surprisingly great! I ordered a breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage. Total extravagance. The pancakes were delicious! Eggs? Pretty good! Sausage? Very good/standard. Coffee was a bit watered down, and the only sweetener on the table was Equal (I was horrified as I'm a splenda addict). My cousin ordered plain pancakes and he loved them too. The best part: The bill. Before tax and tip, our bill was $11.70. NO JOKE. It was actually hilarious. I threw a $20 on the table and left a tiny bit confused, a little dirtier than before, and extremely full in my tummy! Will definitely go here again, next time I need to recover from a hangover. Probably not with out of town guests though!
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Ross S.

I know this place is known for drinks and late night shenanigans, but I went here for brunch this past Sunday and it was great. I was looking for a hangover place to get a good omelet and a screw driver and this place delivered. Funky atmosphere, tatted up servers and cooks, kind of grungy and dark, but it added to the experience. I went with the philly steak omelet and a couple of screw drivers. I inhaled everything and had a nice buzz when leaving. I will come back for brunch for sure and want to see what this place is like at midnight on a busy night.
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Sara S.

Alright Pour House, bumping it up a notch. Your breakfast is pretty awesome. First of all, your Bloody Mary's are fabulous, huge, and only $6. Served spicy with a lemon, lime, celery stick, AND an olive? Fabulous. Secondly, you gave us each $5 gift cards when we ordered... that we could use for towards paying for our breakfast?! Considering breakfast is so cheap here, after using our gift cards, we only ended up paying the cost of our drink! Do you do this ALL the time? Despite the discrepancy in my order (I asked for A pumpkin pie pancake, singular, not a full order), they only charged me for one, and it was delicious! Very pumpkin-y! If I'm hankering for a cheap, no frills breakfast on a weekday, this is undoubtedly one of the best places to go in the Back Bay. Pour House, you're redeeming yourself.
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Marcy L.

I have often heard stories of the Pour House from my Bostonian buddies (supposedly the Tuna Melt is something to be sought after), so we decided to stop in for lunch after strolling around Newbury St. This place is an all-around sweet spot: *Five stars for decor cool-factor! Painted tabletops, tin platters on the ceiling, Definitely a 21-40 kind of crowd - but this detail works in my favor. Great location....but HARD to find good parking. *I had the opportunity to choose from either the Brunch or Lunch menu - while there was a great selection of breakfast options....my party was craving chicken. I selected the Taco Salad - HUGE! Filling and delicious with the house chili all cradled inside of a massive, flaky shell. *Mimosas in the AM - Yes please! I love that this place caters to adults who might want waffles or pancakes...as well as have a little somethin'-somethin' in their OJ (...or a huge stein of beer). There is a full bar at your fingertips. *Service was great - friendly service from a hip staff. *Prices are surprisingly low when considering how popular this place is. *I don't know if it was just the timing of my visit - but the playlist was PERFECT! All the best "sing it out with the radio" songs from the 90s. This place is casual and I enjoy that it caters to both the latenight crowd as well as to those who are looking for a place to have brunch (without screaming children or nanna readjusting her dentures at the table). Reminds me a little of the Friendly Toast - but that's all the way up in Cambridge. If you're near Newbury and are looking for a great brunch...totally swing by! I look forward to hitting this place up for some latenight action (and will surely update on Yelp after I do).
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christine c.

This place is as good as it gets. Food is what it is, pub food at a great price. Except, their menu is ridiculously huge! Sure to please anybody and everybody. Plus, 22 oz. beers in a frosty mug for $5? What's not to love? TIP: Try the chicken quesadilla. Half off (umm... $3.50?) on Wednesday or Thursday night? Yes please!
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Hyanna C.

If a greasy, cheap brunch is what you're looking for- Pour House is the place for you! This place had been on my brunch list for quite a while, so my boyfriend and I finally ventured in on a rainy Saturday. Though there is no hostess (and you have to seat yourself at a questionably clean table), a server promptly accommodated us. The brunch menu is VAST, though some dishes are repeated (cheating)- but overall satisfying with different specials and themes. My beau and I both did one of their "pig" combos (forget what the cute little names for them are), which included bacon, ham, sausage, home fries and and a Belgian waffle. The home fries were kind of dry, but the waffle was totally crispy and sinful. This is not the place for a high quality meal, but if a classic, old fashioned breakfast is in your market- definitely try Pour House!
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Kevin C.

Pour House has a huge basement which I like. They have a good selection of beers, but no better than most other fine establishments on Boylston. It's got the usual post-grad fratty customers, as well as some skeezier folk, but it's a good time if you don't mind loud music and mediocre looking women
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Leighann F.

Though it remains three stars, it's worth it to mention that The Pour House serves up a cheap, filling breakfast at a time when few establishments do. Though the service is no better in the wee hours, the colossal bloody mary's provide for adequate distraction! Though I don't claim to be a bloody mary expert, I can clearly explain my reasons for approving of this version: 1. Sheer size: one in the AM is more than enough, especially when you have a day of work ahead. When you're free and clear, then let the games begin! 2. Spice! Though I could use even a more bit of the hotness, you'll never be able to accuse this version of being bland. 3. Price: $6.50. There isn't much more that can be said here. Though it may never be your first choice, its always an option, especially if you're looking to fill up for less and get a little begin-the-day buzz on for cheap!
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Steven C.

One of my favorite places ever! Good food, great atmosphere, awesome service! Love the banana pancakes for brunch.
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Michael Z.

Great place for anything you are in the mood for. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, the Pour House has got it all. You wanna dance? Go ahead and dance, they have great music. Want to watch the game and sling some beers, perfect place for it. Been here only a couple times, and I always leave satisfied with my meal and the money that i spent on it. Great and affordable beers on tap, unbelievable wings to go along with it. The atmosphere is unique and attractive, they have exposed brick which is always a nice accent to any establishment. What I love about this place is that it can be whatever you want it to be. Whether its your go to dive bar, or your restaurant of choice, the Pour House can accomodate all.
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Stephanie R.

The Pour House is my Thursday after work spot. My coworkers and I love the laid back atmosphere. The food is great (especially on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday when some things are half priced). And best of all the beer is cheap which in this city can be hard to find. P.S. I know they serve breakfast which is on my list of things to do because I see people waiting outside of it every morning on my way to work.
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Laura D.

Oh Pour house how I love thee. This is a Boston dive bar at it's finest and they deserve some press. First, they have specials every single night. The prices are super low anyway but they even make them cheaper. The burgers are delicious. The turkey tips where perfectly done. The mac n' cheese is so yummy. It is greasy comfort food at it's finest. They have a good selection of nice cold beers. The waitstaff are attentive and personable. They are very crowded and loud on the weekends so we tend to go mid-week when we just need to get out of the house. If you try it out you will enjoy it i'm sure.
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Dan G.

This place is a fun hang out after work. Its trashy and has fairly good food. If you drop your business card in a raffle you could win a nacho and hot dog buffet whcih ive been to twice. Its cute and pretty good and totally worth it. Its great for large drinking groups and the bar staff is usually pretty much there when you need. My fav is when they serve you beers in beach pails. I've been here after work and for lunch, both times of the day are good.
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Alexandra T.

I love The Pour House!!! Whether you're here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a night out you cannot go wrong. The burgers are pretty good especially if you go between 6-10 on Saturday when they're $3!! I prefer the chicken which is half off on Wednesday nights. My favorite thing by far is the vegetarian burrito that doesn't seem like it would be good at a place like this, but is probably the best vegetarian burrito I've ever had. Everything on the menu is a great deal for the price, most of the staff is really nice and friendly. The beer selection is pretty good, seasonal Sam Adams, Harpoon etc. Nice when you don't want to pay a cover and just hang out although it does get pretty crowded. And I definitely recommend the nachos.
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Alex B.

I have stopped by here a few nights after doing some bar hopping. Food is solid an drinks are HUGE. Would give it 5 stars but there's nothing else to do but drink and eat... Wait a second what else do you want? (changing to 5 stars haha)
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Kevin T.

Visiting Boston for the first time in many years, this was the first place me and my friends went to after a long day of traveling. Suffice it to say, I was starved, any and all food would have sated me, and I was too busy catching up with friends to worry about the atmosphere of the restaurant. The one thing that DID stick out in my mind was how small the burgers were. It's a bar/grill place... aren't the burgers supposed to be huge, juicy, and dripping with grease? I guess I didn't read over the part on the menu where it told me that the New York Pour Boy was "2 quarter pound burgers topped with American cheese, sauteed onions, and crisp bacon". 2 quarter pounders... doesn't that just mean 2 McDonalds sized patty's? Sadly, it was, and though I was hungry, a little part of me was sad that this dinky little burger was my first taste of Boston. One benefit though...for the rest of the weekend, there was nowhere to go but up!
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Doug P.

The Pour House is a classic of Boylston street. If you are in your 20-30s you have stumbled through this place at some point (I know my friends and I closed this place out on Christmas Eve about 5 years ago). It's very casual and typical party bar atmosphere. The breakfasts are decent and really cheap. Nothing spectacular about this bar, but its a staple default bar for most of us who live boston
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John L.

The Pour House has some interesting character, situated within the bars of Boylston. It doesn't have the newness of a McGreevy's, the hip decor of a Dillon's, the restaurant add-on of a Cactus Club, or the really glossy wood finish of a Lir. But the Pour House has one thing that sets it apart: cheap, large beers. I came here for the first time in my life on the Fourth of July, 2008. I've lived in the Boston area for 2 years, and been to most of the aforementioned bars, but not to Pour House. Things I appreciated about the place: scratch tickets for sale, the large beers, and a good atmosphere. I haven't seen it on a busier night, so I can't speak to that, but overall it seems like a decent place to have a relatively cheap, large brew.
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Amy W.

I'm in love with the Pour House. It's one of the few places in the city where I can bring my parents, my best friends, my little brother, whoever - and know that all involved will have an awesome time. Lunch and early evening are just as much fun as late night. The food is absolutely delicious; I love pub food and this is definitely the best I've ever had, and some of the most affordable. Everything I've tried is so satisfying and flavorful - the nachos grande are especially mentionable, as they are spicy and fresh with quality ingredients. Where else do you find that at a neighborhood bar? The portions are massive so sharing with friends is the way to go. Speaking of going with friends, going a bit later in the day never disappoints. By now, everybody knows about the 22oz. mugs. Yes, they're amazing. I'm not a big drinker, so one mug of Blue Moon keeps me content for the evening, and the $5.75 price tag doesn't hurt. My friends are usually a bit more adventurous, and the bartenders are willing to please. I stick to my favorite employee, a lovely gentleman who has the flirtatious bartender persona down to a science and always makes my friends and I feel special and loved. During our last visit he mixed up an incredible Long Island iced tea for my roommate and only charged her like $4 for it. He's pretty much always present on weekend nights and is a major reason for our frequent visits. I'm sticking to my 4-star review for one pestering reason; I was at TPH the other night and noticed a rather disgusting "game" at the upstairs bar. Right at the counter, there is a touch-screen game where players have to find the differences between two pictures, and the photos are of naked women. I know it's a bar, but...really, PH? I thought you had a bit more class than that. I was just glad I was with friends and not family, because it was only about 7 o'clock at night. All in all, head to the Pour House if you want a laidback pub atmosphere with a fun crowd and fantastic food and drink. I'll see you there.
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SARAH E.

If you want cheap good burgers, and a beer, this is the place to go. The burgers a good value, and the variety is good, and a double burger with a beer will cost you around $12. Good value in my book. its a bit scruffy, rough round the edges, and the toilets have defintely seen better days, but the staff are friendly and the overall experience is fun.
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Alisha C.

I'm going to start this off by saying that I am pretty much a regular at this bar, not the creepy kind of regular who comes every single day and drinks alone, but the kind of regular who comes back often because there are so many things to love. Let's start with the atmosphere: I love the random kitschy decorations all over the bar, I feel that every time I go, I find something new that I haven't seen before. If you go for a meal, the food is decent and very cheap. The waitresses don't seat you, you just have to find an open table or wait around for one to open up. It is very busy for brunch. On the weekends, there is generally a line after about 10:30pm, and if you are planning on going downstairs once you get inside, there may be a line for that too. I tend to try to get there a little early so there is no line and go to the downstairs part of the bar. It is kind of a mystery as to what kind of crowd will be there. Sometimes they play great music and the people are very energetic and dancing, at other times no one is dancing but it is still fun. The music is always very loud, so you probably shouldn't come here to have serious conversations. I love the Pour House most for the interactions I have and the people I meet there. The Pour House never fails to deliver.
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Hugh R.

I have been a frequent patron of the Pour House since first moving to Boston three years ago. As you'll see by my previous review, I initially found the service sketchy, although that problem seemed to work itself out. After my two most recent experiences here, however, I assure you I WILL NEVER RETURN. Let me take you back about two or three weeks. It's a weekend, and out doing a bit of shopping, I decide to wander in for a sandwich and a beer. It is about 5 or 6 in the evening, and as often happens at this time of night, the PH undergoes a shift change. Unlike other establishments, however, they require you to cash out with the previous bartender and start a new tab with the 'tender who's coming on. Used to this, I don't complain. What DOES bother me, however, is that, in the 45 minutes to an hour that I sit at the bar, I NEVER ONCE SEE A BARTENDER OR SERVER after placing my initial order for a Pour Boy and a PBR. My food comes, but not once does somebody stop by to check on things or offer me another drink. So, quite reasonably, I get up to leave, leaving no tip and a nice little note with my email address on the back of the tab expressing my displeasure. I never hear from anyone. Fast forward to last evening (Thanksgiving). My friend has a friend of hers in town with fellow crew members. (They are pilots/stewards/stewardesses). We take them to the Pour House. I arrive early, order the standard Pour Boy and PBR, rethink my frustrations of a few weeks ago as the service is "okay," but then when everyone else arrives we make our way to two tables and it all falls apart. The service remains "okay" at best (the waitress appears to be new, to be fair, so I don't fault her), but shortly after 12 I find that my tab has been randomly shut down and I'm being asked to leave. Alright. So I go to the bartender and pay my $108 tab (Now I can drink, but clearly I did not drink 12 beers and 6 shots all by my lonesome; there are 8 people in our party...) and leave it at that. Except that when another member of our party inquires as to WHY this is so, and then asks for the second tab we'd opened, the manager starts giving him shit. Pulling the old 'roid meathead crap. Won't just give him the bill and let him pay, but has to play tough guy. I leave and wait outside, and by the time people start filtering out I can tell a lot more went down after I left. So what happened? Did they suddenly remember me as the guy who'd left the nasty note a few weeks back? Perhaps the neanderthal actor from the show Weeds didn't like my none too quiet comment about how he needs to finish evolving and had us tossed. Or maybe these douchebags were pissed they had to work on Thanksgiving. They tossed another guy earlier in the evening, and I swear he'd only come in to pick up a called-in food order. I don't know, but I DO know I'll NEVER patronize this dive again. Good riddance.
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Danielle L.

Adam is the best bartender ever!!!! And if you can get Masha as a server you are golden. I call Masha batman and everyone else should too. The sweet potato tots are probably the best thing on the menu. But then Again the nachos are bigger then my head here so you really can't go wrong to be honest. Breakfast is good but I do love $1 sliders on Sundays when I get out of work at 8 and it is my favorite thing ever after time and a half!!!! Always come to the pour house for lunch if you can.
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Annie B.

Food was ok enough for bar food. Service was friendly and a little snotty. Friend had bad tonic water and they didn't believe her until they tested it out themselves. Ran out of another friends type of beer. Foods very meh and the drinks were disappointing. Bar that runs out of beer? No thanks.
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Samantha G.

Of the Boylston bars I would say that Pour House is my favorite. They have a good bar menu and happy hour deals on some nights. The best part is that they have huge draft beers for $4. In terms of the vibe, on weeknights its pretty low key but fun. On weekends I have seen it be either super packed (you may have to wait in line to go downstairs) or kinda empty. It just depends.
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Danielle K.

I was in boston for 4 days and i went to the pour house three times.... 1. my boyfriend recommended it and we went in had a couple GIANT mugs of beer and some appetizers. mmmm.... listened to lots of good music and a couple really weird songs. 2. I went in by myself for a beer and made friends with the bartender and the guy next to me. 3. Brunch. mmmm. open face tuna melts get an A+, Omlet was sooo good, pumpkin pancakes were the the best i've ever had. AND cheap drinks again! All the servers were great, the atmosphere is really cool and the food is wonderful. oh, not enough for me dock a star, but the BF says they used to have guiness on tap for the $5 deal... not so much anymore, he was disappointed.
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Nikki B.

The best dive in the Back Bay. I always have a BLAST. The Pour House is awesome for sporting events, hanging out and inexpensive bar fare. The pours are tall. And dangerous. Beware.
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Aditi R.

For the brunch only... Like I mentioned before, I'd heard the brunch was really cheap and great but recently in the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to go back and try it out again and again, each time getting something new. Fortunately, I've found, the total rarely ever goes above 20...this includes brunch for 2, coffee/juice for both, and might as well throw a beer in there as well. In short, heaven in back bay. Huevos rancheros are amazing, as are their home fries served with many of their brunch items. Their home fries have the right amount of flavor and crisp and I've rarely ever found myself finishing a plate full of fried potatoes, but this goes by within minutes. Not one brunch item I've tried there has been bad by any means, instead it leaves me extremely satisfied (the bill certainly has a part to play as well :) ). On top of that the service is great. It's one of those places where you seat yourself - a concept I really like. The waiters are always great and polite, coming back to fill your coffee frequently. And the art on the wall can keep me occupied for hours - the place has its own aura and character and I enjoy it quite a lot. If you find yourself in the back bay area and dont' want to spend too much on brunch and have a very chill atmosphere, check this place out. Im sure you'll end up being a fan as well.
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nes o.

awesome, if you think drinking fruity drinks out of plastic buckets sounds fun and interesting. 2.5 stars
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A Z.

I love this place. Seating can be a real pain and the wait can be long on the weekends, but the food is really good. My personal favorite is the sandwich with the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. It's like a little Thanksgiving dinner for any day of the year :)
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Emily F.

I can't say much bad about a bar that serves 500 ml beers and burgers less than $7. They also have sweet potato tots, which are crazy yummy. The bad was the wait; took a super long time just to get a beer, the waitress kept saying she would "be right there". Otherwise, food is decent pub food, and like I said, a half-litre beer is always cool with me!
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Jillian R.

Used to go here every week for half-priced burgers on Saturdays! 6-10, every week. It's constantly packed on Saturdays and you might have to wait in line or fight for a table, but you'll get a decent and very inexpensive burger if you do. Atmosphere is like a dive bar or a sports bar... crowded and noisy. The crowd is mostly college kids and younger people. They have great breakfast, too. I've actually never been there late at night for drinks, so I can't say anything about what that's like.
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Stefanie M.

To complete the slew of "Epic Boston Trip '09" reviews, I of course have to mention The Pour House (not to be confused with the less than stellar pub in NYC with the same name). I went here with Simona S. and some friends and we enjoyed our $3 burgers. Oh, that's right, a kick-ass burger and fries for 3 dollars! On Saturday nights, from 6-10 pm, they have 1/2 priced burgers. I'd trek my way back to Boston for that sweet (or should I say "wicked") deal alone. It's best to get there early, because seats apparently fill up fast. Or you can just do what we did and bring along your Australian-born pal to charm a couple out of a four-person table with her adorable accent.
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Greenbean O.

My husband and I are big fans. We were here yesterday for brunch. I had the cajun and eggs. The andouille was not that spicy as I wanted it, but it was good. The screwdrivers were the business and the bartenders were very nice. One of our favorite places to hang out.
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Linda E.

Thursday Night: Half off Mexican food 5-10pm. Got a huge plate of chicken and steak fajitas with beans and rice for $5. I had a lot to take home for lunch the next day. Service is bad, but it was a nice cheap place to eat if Match is packed as usual.
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Kathy B.

We read good reviews about weekend breakfast/brunch. The food was good with great prices and a friendly atmosphere, however the service was lousy. We had to constantly ask for things....coffee/water refill, ketchup, etc.
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Heather H.

This bar served me well. Beyond the good bar food, when I asked they made me a chocolate shake laced with Kahlua. Rock on.
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Suzie S.

You know, I really do like the actual bar. I still haven't ventured downstairs, but the upstairs is great. Cheap beer and decent service if you can get a booth. Bit drafty if it isn't packed with bros and hos. Last weekend, however, I had an interesting experience with some of the other patrons. Whilst drinking my troubles away with some friends, one particular guido slash dudebro sat down at our table and started what can only be described as his mating ritual. Upon learning that none of us would be having sex with him that night, he became more than a bit hostile, calling us all whores and sluts for at least 20 minutes. This angel, a term which I use ironically because his name was Gabriel and he had a tattoo of a celestial being on his bicep (not even joking), absolutely refused to leave us alone, and we were only rescued when his sister pulled him away, apologizing to us. As the night progressed and we were getting ready to leave, I was bending over in the booth to gather my belongings and all of a sudden I feel hands on my hips. You guessed it, Gabriel came back for more of what I can only describe as abuse? rape? general douchebaggery? Whatever you want to call it, his harassment has basically ruined this place for me. I realize it isn't any fault of the Pour House that their patrons are assholes, but I can't think of it without thinking of him. Maybe I should've drank more to forget. And at $5 giant mugs of beer, I could have easily done so. Alas, such is my tale of woe. PS the appetizer platter is really good.
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Mariana M.

I have been coming here for years and this is by far one of my favorite places to get some good, cheap eats in Boston. Their burgers are great (I prefer the Vermont myself) - especially on half-price burger night, the nachos are HUGE and delicious, and the brunch here is always the perfect hangover cure for any debauchery that may or may not have taken place here the night before. I could go into so much more detail, but I'm afraid the inevitable overuse of the word 'AWESOME' will become redundant and annoying, so I'm just going to stop here and give The Pour House my highest recommendation. If you're in the neighborhood, whether it's for food or drinks, definitely stop by and see for yourself.
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Stephen H.

Go for a beer or two. Forget the food....just ok. Don't wait in line...really not worth it if crowded
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Cindy T.

Pumpkin pie pancakes! DEE-LISH! I was a little turned off and weirded out that breakfast foods was being served at a bar. But I guess that's the thing about Boston. I like that brunch is cheap, and pretty good. Platters are HUGE! I like poor people's food like corned beef hash. Add tobasco sauce and ketchup and I'm solid! Would rather go here than Beacon Hill Bistro! Yeah, I said it.
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Ryan H.

The Pour House is awesome. The best place to get lunch or breakfast! Cheap Food and 22 oz beers for less than 6 dollars... you can't beat that! The beers are a good basic selection. They have specials on food weekly and they open at 8am and ready to serve beer!! Beer and breakfast.... great morning after a night of drinking. This place gets crowded at night. So the best time to go is for breakfast and lunch or an early dinner before 6pm. GREAT PLACE!
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Simona S.

Okay for serious I have been here like five times and still have not reviewed this place. That is selfish of me and I am sorry. I'M SORRY, YELPERS. Okay, a few things: 1. Pumpkin pie pancakes. How did Pour House know that I will eat anything pumpkin flavored? How are they mind readers? So obvi totes I got them on my first trip here. I came for the pancakes and was not disappointed. 2. Cheap. As others have mentioned, they do half off burgers on Saturdays and half off chicken on Wednesdays and some kind of Mexican night on Mondays. I mean it's irrelevant to me because I come for the breakfast and I'm pretty sure nothing costs more than $.8.95. 3. Hangovers. At least the food is great for hangover-induced binges. I have not personally come here for that reason but I've heard it's excellent. Also excellent for bloody marys for a bit of that hair of the dog. 4. Grease. I like to watch my friends order the Pour Joe's Special (or whatever it's called) and the super homefries. Then I like to pick at their food because I'm not man enough to order it myself. 5. The coffee. It could be so much better. It tastes like watered down New Jersey diner coffee. I'll drink it because it's in front of me... but I'd rather not. My go to spot. Find me here twice a month. Don't say hi because I'll be too busy shoveling food in my mouth to say hi back. But acknowledging my presence is fine.
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Matthew C.

I have visited the Pour House on a number of occasions. Since I work at the John Hancock Tower, it has become one of my favorite places to go. Most bars on Boylston will charge between $5-$6 for a bud light bottle. At the Pour House you can get the same beer in a 22 ounce mug. It's a much better deal and when you plan to have 5-6 of such beverages, it's better to spend around $30 for the drinks rather than the $50-$60 you'll spend for 10-12 bottles at a neighboring bar. As for the food, I've gotten the wing platter, the burgers, the breakfast, chicken sandwiches, the Mexican food a dish with turkey, gravy, cranberries and mashed potatoes, and some other dishes. Everything I've ever had there has been good. And the best thing is, nothing on the menu is over $10. Or if it is, it's like $10.95. Definitely worth the money. And as it was stated below, Wednesday is half price chicken sandwiches, Thursday half price Mexican and Saturday half price burgers from 6-10. With this all said, I recommend getting there early enough where you don't have to stand in line to go downstairs. There are plenty of TV's to catch a game on and it's a great atmosphere to hang out with people. I've brought people from out of town there a number of times and they love it too. It's laid back, the music isn't too loud and overall is a fun time.
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Dave W.

Let's start from the top. Crazy Chicken Night (Weds 6-10) Half off. Mexican Madness (Thurs 6-10) half off all Mexican dishes. Burger Mania (Sat 6-10) Half off burgers! 22 oz mugs of beer for a 5 bones?? Viva la Pour Casa!! This place is a mad house on Thursday nights during the school year, weekends especially last call and especially, ESPECIALLY during last call. If there's a parade, sporting event or excuse to drink excessively i.e. St. Patty's or 3 day holiday forget about it unless you want to experience what Dante felt when Virgil first led him through the inferno...but instead of saving Beatrice you'll be trying to save your beer.
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Katie B.

I have to think of Pour House as two separate places. The first Pour House I want to talk about is the bar. I don't ever remember having a terrible time while drinking at the Pour House. The big beers for reasonable prices are great. When you spill an entire beer on your lap, it's ok, because they aren't that expensive. Only complaint is that it gets too crowded, but I mean that's the same with all the bars there so I guess it just comes with the territory. So now, I will discuss the food part of Pour House... I don't like to associate the two together because I see what goes down at night and I don't like to think that I am eating in the same place. I went on Sunday for brunch. I ordered pancakes because I was in the mood for something sweet... I was a little disappointed though. They were overcooked but too battery... it was strange. It just didn't taste right. Service was good, endless coffee was good and the HOME FRIES were fantastic being all cute in their little skillet. SO all in all, both places are good and of course I will find myself back there again most likely drunk and spilling another 22 oz on myself... maybe I'll just crash until morning and then I can have breakfast...
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Mykal D.

This has to be my second favorite "wings bar" in Boston ( the first being the draft in allston). I've been here many, many times at various times and various stages of my adult life, and I have never been disappointed. I'll setup a scene for you: Its any night of the week, you want a place where the food is good because you'd rather not be cooking, the game (pick one) is on, you dont have a ton of money (its the recession, remember), and you'd prefer to not leave the city proper. You will come here and fall into "Pourvana" The staff is always nice and the bill is also shockingly low considering this place is across from the Pru. You will stammer out past a few groups of barcrawlers and declare your night a success. Now if only the sox could have made it into october...
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Mrs. G.

Awesome decor! Large Beers on Draft! Great food! Great location! And did I mention it is CHEAP!? This place is awesome! Update to my last post! I saw a mouse while I was eating there....i couldn't even eat my food after. Maybe it came in from outside because the door was open? i hope....yikes. I let the waitress know but nothing came of it.
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L J.

Ate in the bar/dining area downstairs. The food was decent, but my party was seated near the restrooms, which smelled like the outhouse at a campground. Not exactly the "ambience" I was looking for with my meal..
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Eric F.

Went here for drinks with some friends and it's just another bar. Beer selection is the usual (Blue Moon, Bud, Coors, Guinness, bla bla), music's standard fare, two floors.
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Shaina P.

This is the only bar in Boston that I would consider staying late night (drinking the tall glasses of draft beer) until they kicked me out and follow up with brunch the next morning (bloodies, burgers - yes I would definitely eat a burger for breakfast - can't go wrong).
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Fat G.

So it was a Saturday night and I was spending time with friends, playing Rock Band and Magic the Gathering, when someone decides it's dinner time. Suggestions fly back and forth, and I'm in the middle, saying to myself, "Meh, I don't care where they eat. I is hungry." They pick this place called Pour House, which sounds kinda weird for a name but I go anyways, thinking it's a new place I haven't tried. Off we go... ...and walk to Boylston St. "I've seen this place before." It's about a block or two from the Prudential Center and also near the Trader Joe's. The outside looks like a typical bar, with ropes and a bouncer. It also sounds like a bar too, with typical blasting of music, TVs and chatter. If you're coming here for a quiet meal, then you've the wrong place. Anyways, everyone had taken seating on the main floor, so we went downstairs. One of the yelp photos for this place (the one with the #14) is a pretty accurate depiction of downstairs. Onto the dining experience. Considering it was only 1 or 2 people serving the entire downstairs that night, it wasn't that bad. One of my friends recommended we get the Texas Burger, seeing how it was Saturday night (they do some 1/2 off Burgers thing that I wasn't aware of). I got it and was kinda surprised at what came out. The Texas Burger ( 3 patties, cheese, bacon, pickle with BBQ sauce) comes with chips and salsa, french fries. I took a bite of it and really wasn't impressed. The meat was kinda bland, simply cooked but not seasoned, so I got some extra BBQ sauce to flavor it . After seeing the bill, I found out I was charged 35 cents for doing that...what a screwjob. The chips and fries were average as well. All in all, I'd take this place for cheap eats on the weekends and probably nothing else. Not really a good reason to come back, but at least you know now in case you were curious of visiting.
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A J.

This bar is great for hanging out with a group of people on a Friday or Saturday night. Drinks are cheap and the food is really good. Get there early enough to go downstairs before the crowd hits and you are set for the whole night. I love how the downstairs does not get crowded because I want to feel like I am at a bar, not a college frat party. The DJ last night was great, playing a mix of dance songs from the 80/90s (much better than the usual cliche ones) along with current dance songs so that you never get sick of hearing just the same overplayed songs you would hear on the radio. I also find the art on the walls here to be very entertaining...the pictures are so bad that they are actually good, such as the incredibly unproportioned naked lady in the upstairs dining room. Oh, and I cant forget about the cardboard Dos Equis man downstairs that you can fondle and take pictures with until the bouncer gets annoyed and takes him away. It is also cool that the kitchen stays open until 1:30. And if you dont want to go upstairs to eat, thats okay because they brought out free hot dogs downstairs at 1am!
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Michelle A.

The Pour House is one of my go-to dives in Boston - it's dim, cozy, cluttered atmosphere is perfect for what the bar is. Beers are big and cheap, their Bloody Mary is fantastic too. If you haven't been before, make sure you get brunch in your first visit...food is tasty and cheap. They have other food specials throughout the week, which is just icing on the cake since nothing on the menu is over $7 at full price. It's a dive so some of the food is passable, BUT they just introduced sweet potato tots to the menu which are so good!
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Rita K.

I might be partial to this bar because it's the first one I ever went in Boston, but still, years later, it is my go-to bar here. Good things about this bar include: cheap 22oz beers, $8 nachos that fed 5 people for lunch (and regularly fills me and a friend up with leftovers for dinner), half priced Mexican Thursday, half priced chicken sandwiches on Wednesday (though I prefer Mexican night), friendly staff, getting drunk cheaply and singing along to pop music from the nineties, and...nachos. This is not the place to go if you want to be classy, if you want to dance to club music, or if you want to be hit on by rich business men. But if you just want to drink, eat cheap food, and hangout, this is the place for you.
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Chris M.

The Pour House is a wonderful place. It serves bar/diner food, like boneless buffalo chicken, texas chili, and chocolate milkshakes - but it does a great, great job with all of them. So it's low-brow food done right. Simple, cheap, delicious. Try swinging by on an evening early in the week - it can be hard to get a seat, as it's still seat yourself even though the place is packed Thursday to Saturday every night.
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Alok C.

I thought to share this reviews for those who hasn't tried or even heard of this place. This 2 floor American style restaurant has lovely dishes and drinks to choose from and exceptional space to move yourself round. I came here with an best mate for brunch and it was a success-though that wasn't the tale to begin with. Why? We walked in around 1.30pm to find a fully packed restaurant with no tables on the top floor. However we were told by these cute looking waitress that there are more seating available in the basement- I just wish they warned us that there were football die hard fans waiting for us with open arms b/c quite frankly i got a shock of my life after got seated, hearing these loud yanks screaming my ears off (since there were 4 sport screens showing 3 different games) everytime there was a foul play/touchdown showing on the screen... Anyways that didn't spoil the brunch since what i ordered ( blueberry pancakes-comes in 3 slices) big enough to fill your tummy was superb and a glass of cranberry juice was too sweet so i just ask for a glass of water to add onto them. The waitress was very attentive and the service was great. Definitely come back again but please don't come when they are showing live games b/c quite frankly i left home with an earache!
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Annette M.

I LOVE Pour House breakfasts!! Mainly because they serve festively alcoholic beverages with your omelet or pancakes. By nature I am not a breakfast person but I have found a new love of this morning ritual. And, it is a fantastic way to end a night shift. I definitely recommend their bacon, egg, and cheese quesadilla (only served Monday - Friday), omelet, and, home fries (YUM!). However, you don't try to get those festive alcoholic beverages on Sunday morning until after 11am - because you can't. It's not the Pour Houses fault it is the stupid law in Ma. I have not tried it for lunch or dinner but they have a large menu and I am sure taste good too. The staff is friendly and see to work together really well. Definitely give it a try - especially for breakfast.
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Greg C.

I first went to the Pour House roughly 15 years ago and remembered loving the menu and the atmosphere. Fast forward to present day, I was very disappointed in my overall experience. My friend and I went on Saturday night. Upon arriving, we find out you seat yourself. That in itself had drama of it's own. After waiting for 45 minutes, we finally sat down. Our server was great. She was very attentive, took our order accurately, served time appropriate. The atmosphere was just pure chaotic, with the crowd and loud music. As far as my meal, I had the steak tips with rice. The steak tips were extremely small (bite size, even!) and the rice was hard. The only positive thing about the meal was my ice cold draft beer. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I'll remember this next time.
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Nicole B.

By far my favorite bar to go in Boston. This unpretentious crowd is hard to find around Back Bay nightlife. The people are great and definitely 5 stars for having so many booths for people to sit in, large mugs of beers for $5 and absolutely amazing food for ridiculously cheap prices. There is a downstairs so don't let the crowded upstairs fool you. Check the website before going to see which food is half price for the night, they usually have a promo for everyday. The grilled cheese and fries are a great late night snack and oh so cheap :)
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Charoline D.

Pour House, I've heard so much about your expansive brunch menu so why I came here on a Wednesday night is sort of a hideously long story that I don't care to delve into. Sometimes when your plans fall through, Whiskey's is jam packed with meatheads, and you start feeling like your knee bone is connected to the leg bone, and the leg bone is connected to the ankle bone, and the ankle bone is connected to the.....I'm not sure what you'd call a foot missing it's toes. Ankle bones connected to tha.....bloody stump(?). Sure. In any case, we ducked in here for a cocktail last night. We positioned ourselves in the downstairs bar. The game was about to start, I sort of hate televised sports and watching some guy in a rugby shirt who was "wiccan" in high school (but still has a tattoo of a pentagram between his thumb and forefinger) attempt to fit in with the "boys" yell out canned phrases like "Chyeah, you goin downnnnnn", but needless to say, aside from all the yelling, it seemed like a decent place to mingle. Our bartneder failed to acknowledge us for the first 5 mins that we stood in front of her, and with the help of a fellow patron we decided that in high school she earned one or more of the following superlatives : "most likely to succeed", "softball 2000 MVP", and Student Council Vice President. The prices were average, came to around $12.50 for a blue moon and a stoli blue with sprite.
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Scott B.

Until about 3 months ago I had never been to The Pour House but after going to another place in Allston and complaining about the potato Skins costing $9 my friends said hey let's go to The Pour House. I'm glad they did. It's my new favorite late night after the Bruin's game hangout with my friends. When we first went there i said let me see how much they charge for Potato Skins and it was like $5.95. The selection of beer is great the atmosphere is welcoming. it's a place where hipsters, thugs, yuppies and yeah dudes can all hang and just have a good time. They always have sports on and the waitstaff is always on top of things.
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John S.

Pros; Prices; very good to unbelievable. They have dinner specials on certain categories of meals from 6-10 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I can eat a large, filling plate, leave a tip, and be out for $6. Service; usually quick and efficient. Usually. Not always bright and chipper, and don't be afraid to call for service - it is a bar after all. But I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my meal. You also have to find your own seat. Don't expect hand-holding and you'll be fine, and I'll take prompt, efficient service over an ingratiating smile and tip-mongering any day. Quality; their good items are very good. This is not 5 star dining, but for the price, their good items are stellar. Some of their items are mediocre in quality and character - I wouldn't recommend their chicken sandwiches for instance, but if you're willing to do a little digging you'll find deals that can't be beat, particularly for the neighborhood. A note on atmosphere; Neither a pro nor a con - this place is a bar. You seat yourself, the place is dimly lit, and usually relatively noisy. This doesn't bother me, but it is good to be aware of. A note on beverages; It's a bar. "An eating and drinking establishment" as their sign says. I have never gotten any attitude whatsoever for ordering food and water - I think they're used to broke college students. Their booze is no pricier than anywhere else in the neighborhood...which isn't saying much. The food is a loss-leader against the booze, and, on occasion, I've paid more for my drink than I did for my meal. C'est la vie. Cons; Noisy; particularly in the evenings, when this place goes into bar-mode seriously, the lights go down and the music goes up. The bartenders control the volume, and sometimes it's grating. Crowds; again, evenings, weekends, and when midterms are over, this place can get so crowded it's standing room only. If there's a doorman on, and it looks crowded, don't be afraid to ask if you're going to be able to get a table. If he says it's crowded, and you're not in that mood, don't be afraid to go across the street to the pru, or wherever. Quality of food; For bar food, it's great. But it's bar food. Some items are pretty lackluster - the chicken sandwiches for instance. It's worth finding the standouts - the burgers are good, the chimichanga is exceptional, the nachos grande is excellent (particularly if you're their with a crowd).
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Paola C.

oh the many times I have frequented you, pour house, after many a drunken night to nurse the hangover with some lovely greasy (and sometimes not) food! the prices are great for college students, and I say this having been one and going there often. I would mostly come here with either a slew of polish friends after drinking too much vodka the night before... or with friends from northeaster (I myself was a BU girl) because it was the midpoint between the schools. either way, it never disappointed me. I have to admit... I've only ever had breakfast items here. and they're great! anything breakfast here works to your advantage and its served quite long. I'm looking forward to coming back here to try their eggs benedict since I recently got into those! Service is pretty decent for this type of place, selection of food and drinks is good and the quanitity is perfect! definitly another must if you're in Boston, especially if you're like me an dyou opt out of the breakfast option at the hotel you're staying at!
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Anita X.

The Pour House is pretty amazing. Why? FREE FOOD. that's right. free food after 1 - it's usually burgers or hot dogs but who cares? It's 1, I'm drunk, any food is good food. And if it's free? heavenly. I'd like this place even if they didn't give me free food. The beers are HUGE and cheap. The food is HUGE and cheap - and it's pretty good bar food..yummm nachos. The crowd is hit or miss...usually a mix of the two. But come with friends, drink enough so that people are less annoying/more attractive, then sober up with some (free) food and head on home.
(4)
Alexander H.

Pour House is amazing for a couple reasons. 1) Half price burgers on Saturday. It's a long standing fraternity tradition of ours to go down to Pour House and enjoy pretty delicious burgers for a steal of $3 or less. That's including fries! 2) Delicious nachos. For $6 you can get a huge pile of nachos piled high with toppings. 3) Delicious brunch that has a wide variety of breakfast foods from corn beef hash to waffles to omelettes to Pour Joe's special. 4) Big draft beers (22 oz) for a reasonable $5.50 a piece. Put that all together and you have one classy joint.
(4)
Paul L.

Liked the sweet potato tots. Liked the chowder and burger special on a Friday. Liked the friendly ladies who served us. The price of the beer - and no happy hour - not so much. Whatever. It was a nice, reasonably priced dinner and good time.
(4)
Tariq A.

Good food. Nice people. Good prices.
(4)
Travis E.

I work down the street so I tend to eat here once or twice a week. The meals are consistantly good. I don't often stray from chicken sandwiches or burgers, but I would definitely recommend trying the hobo stew if it is an offered special. Burgers are frozen patties, but dressed very well and I don't see this as a negative for the price tag. Nachos are typical, large pile of toppings all fused together with cheese, eat it quick or you'll end up eating a brick. Brunch is nothing special. What it comes down to is pour house offers quick cheap and GOOD pub food with friendly waitstaff and lots of big TVs. Their draft beers are the best I've had in giant frosty ice cold mugs. Best draft in Boston for cold refreshing factor. Choices on tap are limited but appreciated.
(4)
Raquel D.

The food here is alright. It isn't out of this world, but it also isn't very expensive, so that's that. Half-off stately burgers = excellent. $1 dippers = not bad. Got some moldy bread on a burger once, but they totally took it back and brought out a brand new one. Service is generally pretty awesome. Downstairs is a little more exciting than upstairs, but also a bit louder with the music. No complaints about that, though, as long as you're up for their crowd-friendly music mix. Linkin Park? Sure, why not!
(3)
Sarah C.

The worst burgers I've ever tasted. Ever. Two stars for the ability to pay with pocket change (as long as your pocket also includes some sacagawea coinage).
(2)
Zach S.

One of my favorite bars in Boston. Not only is the beer reasonably priced but if you get a table for one of the specialty nights you are made in the shade Wednesdays 6-10 1/2 priced grilled chicken sandwiches Thursdays 6-10 1/2 priced Mexican food Saturdays 6-10 1/2 priced Burgers I've never been there for brunch but I hear good things. It is near impossible to get a table if you are not there early. But the price makes it all worth it
(5)
Chrissy H.

I have to say, Pour House has never let me down. I don't go there expecting some phenomenal gourmet dining or earth shattering customer service. It is what it is. A two story bar, that sells BIG beers, with sports TV on all day, surly waitresses with facial piercings and tattoos up and down their arms, and greasy bar food. AND it's dirt cheap!!! Plus they have these specials on certain nights that are awesome. Like last night when I went, you could get 50% off of any chicken sandwich meal, just because it was a Wed night. They also have Mexican madness night and a burger night. Can't remember which nights they are though. There is seating upstairs and down, though beware that if there is a game on, things can get a little crazy, especially in the basement bar area. Unfortunately, last night being the first night of the World Series, my friend and I were tucked way in the back in the tiniest booth ever where it was hotter than hell. I guess we would have been grateful if it were winter because those front booths can get chilly when it's below freezing and the door keeps opening and closing. As for the food, my favorites are the burgers named after different states. My fiance loves the Sloppy Joe, if you happen to make it in on the right night. And I hear the Macaroni and Cheese is tasty too.
(4)
Michael G.

Large beers, great burgers, scrumtrilescent nachos...and all of it is cheap. Recently I went on a Saturday night, there was some kind of 1/2 price burger deal going on...so we ended up getting burgers for about $2.75 each. AND they tasted good! Yay!!!!
(5)
Alan C.

The food is decent, but when this place gets packed forget about getting any service. You seat yourself here, which is horrible when the place is full, this just leads to people circling around the restaurant and groups standing around awkwardly waiting for a free table to open up. Anyways, once you manage to find a table, prepare yourself for a whole lot of waiting. Where the hell are the servers around this place. It took a while before anyone came over to our table to give us menus and whatnot, afterwards the server disappeared. We waited for probably 15 minutes before she came back to us to take our order. Then we waited probably another 15 minutes before the food got to us. I certainly don't expect to be waited on hand and foot, but c'mon this was just a joke. But, as soon as everyone was done eating the server swooped in and cleared the table and came back immediately with the bill. Hmm, so it seems that they are fast and efficient...when they want to get you out of there. I've been here multiple times and its always the same. Can't beat the half-priced burgers on Saturday nights though, that's really what keeps me coming back here.
(2)
Jasmine S.

Let me start off by saying this is one of my favorite plases to go sunday morning after a night of fun.I may soon become a regular here. The food is pretty good I usally stick with the burgers. Drinks are strong and is in a convenient loction in the Backbay. I would rate it 5out of 5 but seating can be tricky sometimes .
(4)
Jen C.

I'm not writing about the half price chicken sandwiches or burgers, or their beer selection or atmosphere. Pour House gets 5 stars for having one of the BEST breakfasts in Boston. Surprising, yeah - I mean, who'd expect a dinky dive bar to serve good food? But hear me out: With the number of bad hangovers the Pour House generates, it only makes sense to have the best morning-after food to help you recover from them. French toast and omelettes are nice and fluffy here. But if you like pumpkin pie, the best things here, hands down, are the *Pumpkin Pie Pancakes*. Holy cow! Four melt-in-your-mouth light and fluffy pancakes that taste just like eating pumpkin pie, except you're not too full from gorging yourself on turkey to enjoy them. Ask them to top them with whipped cream... breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason, right? Good luck if you're concerned about your waistline. Just try to limit yourself to a half order. I dare you. Because once you start, you can't stop until all that's left is a sad empty plate where pancake goodness used to be. Oh man, I want me some pancakes right now. Real bad.
(5)
Rodney D.

I was recently back in the greater Boston area for a convention and everyone was staying at the Sheraton Boston which is located in the Back Bay area of Boston. Just one block up on Boylston St. was this great little bar called the Pour House. They were doing tall boy beers for $4.25 so we were hitting those up all night. The downstairs was also a lot of fun and having the two floors helped accommodate the droves of fraternity men that were in town at the town. There were a ton of local college students there and everyone in my group of friends had a blast. Check this spot out, have a beer, meet a girl (there are plenty) and enjoy your time at the Pour House!
(4)
Walt Z.

Always a spot to go with friends for good times. My latest memory of it was back around September with two friends, one of which started singing along to Rod Stewart's "Young Hearts" while downstairs. Good times (as previously noted). Anyhow, what could be said about this place already has. Good beers, good burgers. All reasonably priced. If I wasn't getting to feel like an old man more and more, I'd be coming back here more often. So someone should take my place.
(4)
Marisa W.

Cheap and good. We go there often for breakfast. The home fries could be a bit better, but in general the food is above average greasy spoon breakfast. Can't beat the prices. And the cocktails are solid. Service is usually good and the staff recognize and appreciate regulars.
(4)
Deepa C.

The last thing I remember about the Pour House is being turned away for belligerence. Whatever, it was my bachelorette party! But the times I actually got in, I had a decent time. I like that it is laid back, the prices aren't through the roof and you can get something to munch on if you manage to get a table downstairs. This was our fallback place whenever I was visiting from NYC because there was something for everyone. It has a decent crowd and is a nice alternative to Vox-y type places if that is not your cup of tea.
(4)
Adrienne M.

FACT: I've been coming to the Pourhouse for more years than I care to remember (hint: if counting on my hands I'd only have two left over). FACT: Upon entering, you will most likely be thrown into a fit of '90s nostalgia due to the fact their radio station is cosmically linked to the one I listened back in 1994 while growing up on Long Island. Listening to Candlebox, Spin Doctors and 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' era Chili Peppers will make you simultaneously wince and rejoice. FACT: The 1/2 price nights are the real deal. No 'buy one beverage get food half off', as I've encountered elsewhere. Wednesdays: half off chicken sandwiches. Thursdays: half off anything Mexican, which comes with some of the yummiest rice and black beans ever. Saturdays: half off burgers, which are best followed by one of their massive beers. There's nothing quite so attractive as doublefisting a New York Pourboy (2 burgers, bacon, sauteed onions and cheese) and a 22 oz UFO. Sure, the crowd can be young and raucous, but what do you expect from a bar slap in the middle of BU, Berklee, AND Northeastern? The minute I stop I coming here is the minute I know I've grown old.
(4)
Clifford T.

Typical bar-like atmosphere with mostly girl servers not wearing too much typically. It is good if you need to eat on the cheap as they have bargains for every day of the week. Grabbing a few drinks with friends is perfect for this place. Very college oriented.
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Nick K.

I've been in Boston for a couple of years now and hadn't checked this place out until New Year's last week. I'm not sure why I've been avoiding the Boylston bar scene for the more overpriced Fenway bars (closer to home), but The Pour House is great in my book. Some friends and I sat downstairs for dinner and a few drinks before heading upstairs to sit at the bar for the rest of the night and the food and drinks were great. Not the cheapest bar in town with some of the mixed drinks (my Long Islands were 8.25 and a little heavy on the coke and sweet and sour) but everything was delicious and the atmosphere couldn't be better. By the way, nominate the soundtrack mix artist for a grammy already...best soundtrack ive heard in a bar so far!
(4)
Theodore Y.

Pub food @ it's FINEST! Cheap beer!, Cheap FOOD, and cute waitresses, what more can you ask for? Always a great time there. The place is a sit yourself type of joint and is always a great place to grab drinks after work, on a lazy saturday, or just a nice place to catch a game. It's even more fun when u get the bill!
(5)
Amanda L.

There's a lot to like and hate about the Pour House. I don't like going on Friday or Saturday nights, because I don't like dealing with stupid college boys. But I'll gladly go any other time. They have some pretty decent deals during the week during certain times, like half off chicken sandwiches or $2.00 burgers. The drink selection is alright, they don't go really fancy or anything, but whattya expect. Don't expect a lot from the wait staff. They basically take your order and then forget about you. Especially if you don't order a drink, then you might as well not be there. But what can you expect for cheap?? The food is pretty decent, there are some things that are really good, and other things that I probably wouldn't get. But over all, pour house is great for a poor college kid like me
(4)
Albert H.

Best brunch in Boston? Are you kidding me? This was the most ordinary bar breakfast around that was a couple bucks less than the somewhat nicer restaurants nearby, and somehow it's the best brunch around. For the huevos rancheros the beans were not fully cooked - still nice and firm/crunchy. Hashbrowns seem to be frozen kind that are just dropped in the frier prior to serving. Service was just ok, and if this is the best in Boston then Boston is hopeless.
(3)
Adam B.

I enjoy this place. i really do. i usually come here after work, because im a 5 minute walk and i always enjoy a nice pint (they look like old fashion milk shake glasses) of Guinness here. the prices are standard if not a little cheaper because of their daily specials. you can get a 20oz of beer (the selection on tap is fairly good) for around $4. Thursdays are my favorite because its half off all Mexican food. nothing better than a chimichanga and Guinness while watching the sox. the crowd is pretty laid back and mixed. not too many "yeah dudes and dudettes". mostly Berkley students as well as the blue collar worker with a few regulars spread about. im usually here during a week day and i have never been here on a Friday/Saturday night. the only draw back is that it does get a little crowded if they dont open up the downstairs and there is a narrow path to get to the bathroom from the front of the bar. there have been a few times i have rubbed up against someone that couldnt hear me nicely say "excuse me". im not big into touching people that i dont know...
(4)
Willie L.

The Pour House is just your typical pub/college hangout. Selection of beer is not big, but at least they got Sam Adams seasonals, which is great by the way. The tex-mex food was okay. By that, I mean it's about the same as other places in the area, nothing special. A 21 oz. mug of beer is relatively cheap compared other places around the area. And they got 1/2 priced food nights too, which invariably draws in the rowdy college crowd. But if you don't mind that, you'll be glad to know that you won't have to break your piggy bank for a night out with friends. The waitress was especially friendly, considering that we were pelting her with questions on a busy July 4th afternoon during a Red Sox game. And she didn't even get annoyed! Food & beer selection = +2.5 stars Service = +0.5 star Price = +0.5 star I would give it 3.5 stars, but it won't let me. Since I am a rounder kind of person and I did have a lot of fun at the place, a 4 star it is.
(4)
S. F.

You want a classic bad-ass burger with fries? You want some of the best damn potato skins on Earth? You've come to the right place! I love this place; the food is great, the ambiance is pleasant, and the staff is always top-notch friendly. Unfortunately there's a few minor quibbles that detract from that coveted five-star rating. The place is "handicap accessible" which is, to say, honestly, it's not really. Sure, you can access the front of the place easily enough, but don't expect to see the rest. Also, it gets packed quickly, and there's not much of a system to getting a table. You'll often find one lonely looking man nursing a beer and using an entire booth to do so. I'd kick him out, but he looks like he's five minutes away from tears. Additionally, like any restaurant, it's possible to get lost in the end-of-shift-shuffle. One time a friend and I ended up stuck in the curtained section, slightly out of view. Our waitress left, and another one never showed up. It was a tad bit depressing. PROS: Awesome food, friendly staff, pretty damn inexpensive. CONS: Handicap unfriendly, BUSY pretty much all the time.
(4)
Chris B.

Kind of an institution, at least among college kids on Saturday night because of the half priced burgers, but I've gotta say, I don't really like Pour House that much. On Saturdays when there's half price burgers it's insanely crowded so sometimes you have to wait for over an hour, and then when you finally sit down I'm not quite sure the burgers are even worth the half of the original price that you're paying. The milkshakes however, are pretty solid. I've only been a few times on a not-Saturday, but I certainly wasn't impressed. One redeeming factor is the large amount of beer you get per glass, but I don't really have much else good to say unfortunately...
(2)
Cassandra B.

This place is okay for drinks at night but this review is mainly for brunch/lunch. This place has amazing brunch food, from waffles to sandwiches, and cheap mimosas. It's also a great place for a few drinks before getting to your destination on a weekend night.
(4)
Aretha B.

The pour house is alright. It's like TC's except with a bigger bar food menu, with a more boring laying, more boring bathroom, and no big buck hunter. Not a bad place to grab a quick cheap lunch and drink... wouldn't dare come in here on peak hours though. The chowdah here isn't very good. Nachos are like a salt overload. My favorite thing here would be a large rum and coke. mmmmm.
(3)
John T.

Great drinks and bar overall for the kind of touristy area. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast but that's just my opinion. Good cheap burgers and fries.
(4)
Lauren V.

Ugh. This place is always way too cramped to be enjoyable. I can't believe that they are not violating some sort of fire safety code letting so many people into such a small area. The specials are good, but not good enough that I want to be at The Pour House.
(2)
Anna K.

Best brunch in Boston. Cheap mimosas and bloody Mary's as well as mind-blowing waffles, pancakes, and french toast. You have to fight the crowd to claim your own table, which is sometimes scary, but bring the right friend who is willing to brawl and you're in for an amazing meal. Drinks at night in the basement are also pretty cheap/good and makes for a chill night out.
(5)
michael c.

the pour house is my favorite place in boston. the staff is super friendly - bartenders, bouncers, managers, even kitchen staff. it's always been pretty easy for me to get a drink or food. the drinks are the cheapest around, and usually the largest. everything i've eaten at the pour house has been worth it, though not always perfect. i will explain. every wednesday night, all chicken sandwiches are half-price. on thursday, the same goes for all mexican food. on saturday, all burgers. a few times on chicken night, probably due to high volume, the quality of my sandwich was not amazing - but it was still worth the $3 i paid for that and the huge pile of fries. brunch is amazing. the waffles are delicious, as is the rest of the fare. one of my favorite things about the pour house: 1am snack time. free hot dogs and sometimes burgers! i can't think of anything bad to say about the pour house. i love it.
(5)
Thuy Tien L.

Hey come on guys, what's with all the hatin' on the college kids? We're really not so bad, and honestly, with the 30-something colleges in the Boston, you can't possibly avoid college kids unless you live under a rock out in the Boston Harbor. Plus, you were likely young and loud and poor once, so either suck it up or STOP GOING HERE. It'll help me get a table faster. Everyone else here seems to think this place is a dump because it's cheap with greasy but unimpressive food and bad service, but all these qualities make it the perfect place for college students to hang out. So me likey. Dinner for 3 bucks? Why the hell not? Lighten up, if you're looking for a posh bar, HELLO, you're in Boston, just take a turn and plant yourself somewhere along Newbury St. For the unprejudiced, come after 9! Seating is tricky because you fight for your own table, but after 9pm, they start checking ID's so the number of under 21s will be relatively minimal.
(4)
MichLee A.

Cheap, cheap, cheap, and more cheap -- especially if you come on a Saturday night for the 1/2 off burgers (which makes a massive dinner cost about $3). The ambiance is lively, young, and just plain fun. Huge beers!
(4)
Nick H.

DUDE! No cover, great music (Gangsta's Paradise? THE THONG SONG??), $5.50 for huge mugs of beer (I'm guessing 25oz?) is super win. DO IT.
(5)
tayla p.

My favorite hang out in Boston - it's cheap, low key and has a great location! The staff is all really nice and there's quick service! It's a great place to watch college basketball or just grab dinner with a friend.
(5)
Haley M.

Bleh. Alright, in all honesty I wasn't expecting much. But for all the hype I really thought I was getting in on a great spot for cheap pub food. Maybe I should have gone with a breakfast meal, those seem to get better reviews. But we went with nachos, which were so big they could have fed a small country and so not-very-good that I don't know if that small country would have even wanted them, really. I don't even know what to say about the rest of the food - it was so unmemorable, so boring, just...bleh.
(2)
Michael L.

This place plays music almost exclusively from the '93-'99 alternative station bracket, and for that fact alone it begins with *****. (That reminds me of how my grandfather used to put money on the table, and tell the waiter/tress it was their tip as soon as we sat down. Then he would look at them if anything went wrong, right in the eyes, and take a bill off the pile. If they cried, same thing. Oh Grampy.) Luckily, I needed to remove no stars. The service was prompt, and we were able to seat ourselves in a cute little booth in the back immediately. There is a half-priced food item almost every day, and I was able to choose from several chicken sandwiches. So it was $3 for food, even though it came with fries, and a tall draft was only $4. It wasn't the best food I've ever eaten but that's not what I was expecting. I was hoping for passable and it was better. The inside is decorated in an undefinable quirky style with paintings and random stuff. All I know is that I had a pleasant, brief meal and felt cozy and nice. Good times!
(5)
David T.

Ew... not going back there again. Heard so much good about this place from everyone i know here, but was sorely disappointed. maybe it was my mistake to go on a saturday, but from what i saw of the place, pretty much avoid like the plague! Dirty, crappy venue with bartenders that have really shitty attitudes. The place smells horrible, and there wasn't standing room for ANYone. Shots of house liquor are wayyyy too expensive, and it doesn't look like they have an amazing about of draught beer for a place that's called the pour house. i guess you could go for the meat market there, bunch of young people checkin each other out lol. Otherwise, don't expect to have a good time or a good drink
(1)
Frank L.

Pour House makes great burgers and decent shakes. But stay away from the Mexican food. Also do not go in a big group unless you're willing to go for an early dinner, or else you'll never find a table! First come first serve seating, and crowded. I hope you don't mind people staring at you waiting for you to finish!
(4)
Ricky B.

I love this place. What else is there to say? Ok, how about ICE COLD Pabst Drafts, delicious buffalo wings and the burgers are priced right and tasty! I wish I were 21 again! Thanks for letting an old man in.
(5)
Katie L.

I've been here twice so far, once for drinks and the second to try out their burger night. I have yet to be disappointed. A good burger with fries for $2.50? It doesn't get much better than that. Their beers are reasonably priced. A giant mug (probably a beer and a half) of PBR (not the best, but cheap) for $4.25 isn't too bad. Can't believe I paid more for my drink than my food but whatever... Pros: Good food, good beer, good service, great music Cons: Seating is limited and there doesn't appear to be any kind of system for it. So it's basically first come first serve. Either get there super early or come at around 7:30ish. Burgers are still half priced but the crowd is mostly gone.
(4)
Squirrel N.

Incredibly lame. I'm all for a chill dive bar but this place is just bad. The service is awful, unless you enjoy waiting forever, then catching attitude from a waitress that looks like a linebacker and later having to overhear about the drama with her co-workers as she ignores you. The food is disgusting, and it's funny that the meat in the burgers taste way different on half-price burger night. The 22 oz drafts will draw you in but you'll realize it's not worth it because the beer selection is as unimaginative as you'd expect from a backwards Sox hat wearing frat party. And don't even think about getting a mixed drink here. Bottom line: Bad food, AWFUL service, and depressing atmosphere.
(1)
Jenny F.

1/2 priced Mexican Thursday are my favorite. Can be hard to jockey for a table, but the service for food at the bar is super speedy too. Beans, Rice, Burrito = $3. 22oz IPA = $4-5. It's glorious.
(5)
Ingrid G.

Ended up here for lunch randomly walking around on a Saturday. They were busy. Food was good (cheap, stupidly cheap) Service was okay, they seemed to be a little short staffed. Overall, I'd go again.
(4)
Marie G.

love this place. i come here on a weekly basis for their half price mexican or sliders on sundays. sometimes its a wait for a table especially with a larger group but the food and service is fantastic so it's totally worth it.
(5)
Sarah S.

The only reason I'm writing a review is to share that I love their Mac and Cheese. It's my second favorite in boston, and I've tried almost all of the mac and cheese in this lovely little city....
(3)
Rick U.

As I write this, there are over 90 reviews for this restaurant. Hurray! When I first moved to Boston (1991), the Pour House was one of the first "local casual dining" places I ate at. Cheap burgers. Decently priced beer (back in the day, anyway). Good ambiance. During a conference, I brought some people there, and we ate in their downstairs eating area. Terrific! This is still one of my favorite places, even though I've long since moved away from the downtown Boston scene. I'm glad to see its vibrant reviews.
(5)
Meaghan S.

Thank you Pour House for being one of the only places in Boston that actually has STRONG alcoholic beverages. If you are in the mood for not-so-great for you, but tasty drunk food definitely try the "Around the World Wings" and other greasy assortments. The music is generally pretty decent in here, sometimes more edgy (good) sometimes collegey (bad). But overall I like this place. Cheap too!
(3)
Morgan F.

If you are looking for a cheap breakfast served late in the Back Bay -- this is your place! They have great mimosas and Huevos Rancheros among a HUGE selection of other breakfast foods served till 2 on weekends! This is your greasy, fill you up for cheap Huevos Rancheros. ATMOSPHERE: Its always interesting to see a dive bar like this lit up during the day, you can actually see all the funny beer paintings all over the tables. Although, its VERY VERY dark. Best for a day where you don't care what could be going on outside
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Caitlyn L.

(Very) cheap food, huge mugs of cheap beer...for that alone, the Pour House gets four stars from me. The service is only so-so and it's by no means a fancy place, but when I can pay $3 for a sandwich here that is MUCH better than anything I could ever hope to get at a fast food restaurant...yeah, you've won me over. The atmosphere is very student-oriented, but not in a loud and crazy sort of way (at least not when I've been). Downstairs would be good to watch a game (I haven't, but there are TV's everywhere) and upstairs is better to eat. And - my weakness - good mac and cheese.
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John P.

Its no fun being in New England when your the only one at the bar wearing a Phillies hat, and the Red Sox are beating up on your team. Then again I don't mind it, its good to represent. I had some Magners Cider on draft before we went to go see TMBG at the Berklee Center. Pretty Chill Place
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Susan D.

Alittle dank, alittle dirty, but overall a great college hangout. They used to have a Hawaiian Thursday night event in the fall where the malibu drinks are free with vacation giveaways. There is a whole spread of fried chicken tenders, nachos, fresh fruit and more. You needed to sign up and get a special card. Since then, I have lost the card, but wish to know whether they still have these events. Plus, the daily special half-off dinner entree is the tops!
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Tina L.

Saturday nights = half price burgers. And they are actually pretty good (a huge burger for less than $6??). They have good beer food too - like nachos etc. Margaritas are great here. Maybe it's more the fact that they come in a mug. The atmosphere is generally fun and yes...the cheap and large quantities of alcohol make it worth while to stop by if you're in the area. Wouldn't trek out here for no reason though...parking is a pain and you have to push people around just to get to the bathroom. Probably not my favorite bar in Boston, but I don't mind going.
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Nicole M.

The back of my old apartment faced the back of the Pour House, so yeah, I was a frequent flier here. Their half-priced midweek specials are fantastic, and their oversized beers aren't so bad either. I've eaten brunch here once, many years ago. Not the best in the city obviously, but not the worst either. I'm a little too old to go back here anymore on a regular basis but did find myself here a few Saturday afternoons ago. It was just as I remembered - young, smelly, big beers and loud.
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Nate R.

You can't beat a half priced burger and a TALL glass of cold beer with friends. If you are looking for anything other than that, this is not the place for you. Bonus: This can be a good place to sneak into for last call if you are at one of the bars on Boylston St. that close at 1.
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L D.

I've been going to the Pour House since I was a wee girl and my dad brought me here for burgers after a day of traipsing around the city. Things have changed (TONS) over the years and the food has certainly taken a nose dive (or maybe my tastes have changed in the past 20 years) but this bar has always been great for semi-large get togethers. Last night I visited the Pour House for yet another grad student event and, imagine my surprise, when I walked downstairs and it was completely remodeled into a Tiki Bar. WTF Pour House? Was that really necessary? It's AWFUL. They took a perfectly good, spacious bar and turned it into a completely tacky disaster, overcrowded with massive decorations. Ugh. I'll still give them three stars just because everything else on that end of Boylston sucks even harder. The big beers are awesome but they don't actually have normal sized beers (the 'small' comes in a cocktail glass, not a pint glass). The food isn't what it used to be (especially the prices) but it's passable if you tick with the simpler options.
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christopher c.

Probably my most visited bar in the city, total dive, cheap food, huge cheap beers, strong drinks, and it's always packed. The bartenders are friendly and fast, they take care of regulars and everyone is usually having fun. If you are older than mid-twenties and don't like loud music or binge drinking you might want to stay away...
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Tristan B.

I really don't need to write anything about Pour House really that hasn't already been said. Decent bar food (which is a lot for the Boylston street bar area, sadly enough), easy enough to get a seat, nice shakes, typical Boylston Bar (Patents Pending) shitty beer list (Sorry, I love me some Guiness, but Guiness alone won't save you). Service is passable, I don't remember anything absolutely outstanding above and beyond, but do you really need that kind of stuff? Avoid it during the SAWX games unless you want to be packed in like a sardine.
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Matt F.

Used to frequent this joint for their 32 ounce "Muggaritas." But they recently changed their sour mix, and the muggaritas taste like watered down margarita-flavored Kool Aid. Now this stink hole has no redeeming qualities.
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Jennifer N.

My friend had a birthday gathering here Saturday night. A handful of us arrived around 10:15pm and we didn't have a problem getting in. However, friends who arrived later had to stand in a slow moving line to enter the bar. Both the top and downstairs floors were completely packed. The only saving grace was that downstairs had a little bit more room to move around. However, there was yet another line to go downstairs. The door security had to wait until people came back upstairs in order to let people in the line go down. Needless to say, standing in 2 lines is not fun when all you want to do is drink. I guess the prices for drinks were decent. I got 2 beers and 2 mixed drinks for $26. The beers are huge! It took a while to get the bartenders' attentions though. The music was good and that's why we started the makeshift dance floor. Also, as people finished up their meals/snacks at the booths, we were able to take over the tables. This was a big plus so that we could sit and chat and store our coats. The security guys were really cute and super nice. I would totally come back to this bar.
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Becky M.

Ok, so I didn't go to college here and spend too many Saturday nights falling over in this place I think that's why I can like it so much now. I don't ever go "out" there but I've eaten there many times and the food is always decent and probably the cheapest I've found in Boston. It's pretty typical bar food but they do serve brunch until 3pm on weekends (good for people like me who don't get up too early after a night out...) The brunch is decent but kinda salty, lots of times that's what you want when you're hungover though so it works out... On Thursdays is mexican night for 1/2 price and Wednesday night is chicken for 1/2 price. You can get a ton of food for like 5 bucks. I take my friends there a lot when they come to visit because they are all cheapskates like me and enjoy good food for a good price.
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Megan M.

I've only been here for drinks and apps. The service is fast and friendly, and the apps were decent bar food. The decor is highly entertaining (including the graffiti-covered ladies room). Definitely seems to be a college scene, I can see myself having been a regular if I went to school nearby. I'm sure I'd head back if/when we're in the area.
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S B.

N'Sync and Backstreet Boys back to back ladies and gentlemen--this is what you are getting yourself into if you go on a Saturday night. Just like SO many other things in Boston, this place thinks far more highly of itself than it should. The glasses all smelled assy, three of the bouncers were complete whack jobs (e.g., loudly whining about their jobs), and what bar has a 60 year old police officer in it, just posted there chillin'? The place made me feel like a snob and I really like down to earth, relaxed, inexpensive places. Do NOT let anyone tell you this is a dive bar. It most certainly is not. A dive bar doesn't blast Lady Ga Ga so loudly that you feel like your eyes are going to explode. Just go to McGreevy's. Muuuuch better atmosphere, I promise. Better looking crowd, more mature, the wait staff are really sweet and friendly, and they don't blast Lady Ga Ga.
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Billy Su B.

first: POUR HOUSE- nice pun. ...but maybe you could POUR some cleaner into your VILE AND VOMIT INDUCING FECALICIOUS AND DEEPLY TERRIFYING bathrooms. being poor doesn't mean we can fight off germs. being poor does not mean we have superman for an immune system. i know i know, squat don't sit- that's a LITTLE challenging after like ..7 pbr tall-boys. CLEANER. try. so my first visit here was at seven thirty AM to have breakfast. it was almost as good as the man next to me working his way through what appeared to be the second zillion ounce beer of his morning. they must have some magical deals, i thought. i came back later to investigate. my reports confirm that you can have too many pbr tall boys to count [at which point you loose the ability to squat over afore-mentioned scary toilet] and still have change leftover, minus the motor skills to locate said change. that same night i had friends up from atlanta. i had a hard time explaining to them why the back of this place was hotter than where they just came from. they left the heat blasting but we ordered chicken wings before we noticed.. desert storm chicken wings. good luck with that poop house. i'll be back for more cheap beer i guess.
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Mihir P.

When a business serves its purpose well, it will get high marks from me. Pour House is part dive bar, meet market, diner, sports bar, and an intellect's hideout - and the Pour House does this effortlessly. All the parts meld seamlessly together. One thing that I always admired was the amount of food and selection the closet-sized kitchen turns out and offers. They have great burgers and wings and that's all I have needed to try. The booze is inexpensive even if you get a good call brand like Grey Goose. The bottled beer list is lengthy and varied. The staff is friendly and fast though some bartenders get caught up talking with their friends. If you are standing on a busy night, it is almost impossible to not have a brief bonding moment wth the people next to you. That's the type of crowd that hangs out there (rare for Boston I think).
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Andy H.

SERVICE: -3 stars FOOD/DRINK: 4 Stars I've been here quite a few times, and my last review was always a fair representation, but this time was noteworthy. I came here for a Sunday brunch and we sat in the back booths. Our waitress was by far in the worst shape imaginable. Definitely wicked hungover/ on drugs/ insomniac/ all three. She could barely speak, nor could she stand up straight. Here are some highlights: -Took us 15 minutes to get drinks, which were brought over by another waitress - Took another 15 minutes to get water, also brought by a waitress other than our own. - Our waitress visibly was visibly impaired: slurring stumbling, etc. - Our waitress drops a stack of empty dishes - Our waitress sprays windex on an already occupied table, showering them as she sprayed from 3 feet away, forgets to wipe it so they do it themselves. - Offers to refill my friend's coffee, but over fills it such that there was now a puddle of coffee on the table, she leaves without acknowledging what just happened. - Takes 3 orders for 4 people and walks away - We watched her spend 5 minutes at a table of 2 with a calculator trying to figure out how to split the check - We then watched her drop this check at the table next to the table she was working with, and this table happened to be the windex table. I think they moved to a different section after that. - Our waitress drops another stack of dirty dishes - We did order more drinks, but 2 of us got drinks and 2 didn't - Our check was incorrect, we were charged for things we did not receive Obviously everyone has a bad day, and this isn't the norm for this place, but it is really a HUGE oversight on management's part to not send this young lady home for the day and to allow her to serve people in her state. She nearly dumped hot coffee all over us. We told people taking our booth to sit in another area. The combination of this incident and the recurrent issue with overzealous bouncers who enjoy their jobs just a tad too much cause me to gravitate toward McGreevy's, LiR, or even Cactus Club before opting for the PoHo bouncer gauntlet. There's definitely a tactful way to run the front door and these guys don't have it. Yeah I'm a guy and you'd rather let girls in but guys account for 90% of the places income, so lets be professional.
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Courtney B.

Pour house was part of my pub crawl. I ended there with a vodka soda, which was delivered in a much larger glass than the other bars were handing out, and the service was super fast. I definitely recommend checking this place out. They have a cool, laid back atmosphere. We just chilled out and talked there. We weren't harassed by the bartenders or servers for not eating or drinking more. It was a great experience.
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Jess L.

What rock have I been sleeping under? Yesterday was my first time at The Pour House... Cheap and satisfying eats. Awesome breakfast (yummy banana pancakes). THE BEST bloodies in Boston. Served green beer for St. Paddy's day with a smile!
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Kabir H.

The Pour House probably doesn't deserve all five stars but I can't help it, I have a great time here. This is where I went in college.. real early, until they'd start carding at the door, which meant you could order drinks inside without being carded. (Disclaimer: That doesn't work here anymore. Don't be dumb. If you're underage and that desperate for a drink, there are plenty of hobos in Boston that will take care of you for a pittance.) This is also the cheapest bar in Boston. 22oz beers run the same price as pints everywhere else and the half price dinner specials will keep both your ass and your wallet fat. Some will argue that you get what you pay for, but a dollar here just goes further.
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Carrie S.

Can't complain with a place like the pour house. you go in, think that it'll be the shittiest food you've had for a damn long time but it turns out to be pretty good. it's not five star hotel quality, but who wants that crap anyway? the pour house is cheap, yummy, and loud. sometimes the loudness is pretty unbearable so don't go if you have a head ache. all in all, this place is a great, cheap place to eat.
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Morgan G.

Cheap and good food ($5 for a big-assed chicken sandwich & fries?!), good drinks, and everybody ALWAYS has a story that goes along with the Pour House. When I first moved up to Boston for school and my boyfriend from NYC came to visit for the first time (he went to Boston for undergrad), I took him to the Pour House. Upon setting foot inside, even HE screamed out "Ohmygod, THIS place!?" I'd recommend coming a lil early to beat the crowd that always ends their nights here. Even if you don't end up liking this place, you will definitely have a story to tell about the Pour House to accompany your visit! P.S. If you like margaritas.. go for the MUGGARITA! You won't be disappointed. If it doesn't taste good, there's enough in the mug to make you think it is.
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Danielle L.

Check out their website to see what day they have specials because you cannot beat 1/2 price burgers.. Large drinks are always good. My best memory of The Pour House has to be getting a booth for 4.. its first come first serve and we waited patiently and finally a booth opened up.. Myself and my boyfriend slid into one side of the booth and a random couple slid into the other side. We sat for a few minutes discussing who was there first and finally the other couple we were with just mushed the random couple further into the booth where the couple finally gave up the booth since there was seating at the bar for 2 and they weren't even getting food... I guess we were table bullies but booths = 4 not 2 when 4 people are trying to sit down.
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Christine K.

Great weekend breakfast...went today - nice laid back atmosphere, nice music and great food. had an omelet and pancakes everything was really good, hash browns weren't anything special but def hit the spot after a Friday night of drinking. def enjoyed the breakfast, it was inexpensive and tasted great and the waitstaff was very friendly!
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Jess A.

4 stars because of the college memories I have here. 4 stars becuase I recently went back and still had a good time. More good memories. I like beer, I like fries, I like to watch sports. Did this all here. Plus, when I was back it was about 110 degress outside, and we stopped in here to get cooled off and drink cold beer. You did not disappoint, dear Pour House. When I was in college I used to steal flatware from here. That still makes me smile.
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Katie Y.

I go for their Burgermania on Saturday night, which is when all their burgers are 50% off. Man, it's crazy in there! If you're under 18, you have to get in during dinner hours. You have to find your own seats or just wait patiently next to one. I'm not a fan of their frappes though. I can't imagine why they would go with burgers. They're nachos are huge. I got them late on a Saturday night when the Foggy Goggle stopped serving food.
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Christina K.

If all the other better Bolyston bars are crowded and have a line you will probably end up here. I have never had the food, the upstairs is way to squished, pretty much a hallway. The downstairs has some weird beach theme? Why? I don't know
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Jane K.

You gotta try the Chicken COrdon Bleu. A few friends and I stopped by for lunch after a 3hour episode at Filene's Basement's running of the brides. The food was more fresh (fries were hot!) cuz there wasn't like crazy amount of people coming for 1/2 price burgers. The breaded chicken, sub roll, with ham and swiss cheese combo just can't be beaten at under 10 bucks, including tax and tip.
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Lucy G.

Majority of my Pour House encounters have occured on Thursday nights in February at the tiki parties they had downstairs (mailbu girls everywhere!). Cheap enough drinks, good crowd of college kids/ after work crowd, and fun bartenders. Can't speak for their food or any other night of the week, but I have a feeling the Pour House is always the right choice for a good time
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Shannon D.

Burger + fries on a Saturday night = $2.50. Can't beat that. And they use real strawberries in the strawberry milkshake. Only wish we didn't have to stare people down to get seats.. cuz it's just that popular.
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Seth H.

Three stars because the food is pretty much what you'd expect... average bar food, but they don't screw it up, and its cheap, especially for Boylston street. An extra star because I love their jerk wings... fried crispy with no breading and dunked in yummy sauce.
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Heather Z.

Their specials are great - half off burgers on Saturdays, for example - but It's so hard to get a table. There is no system of first come first serve, so you end up standing next to a table and just waiting for people to finish. Its like trying to find the fastest line at the grocery store checkout. When I'm there with friends, half of the time we walk in and have to walk right back out. Its very disappointing.
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Joe L.

upstairs gets 3 stars. personally, it usually gets a little too crowded for me. despite the long bar, it usually takes forever to get a simple g&t. and if all the seats at the bar are taken, you're kind of s.o.l. downstairs gets 4 stars. it's a little more low-key. there's no windows so it almost feels like you're in some sort of underground cave. it's a square bar (quasi-tiki none the less), so there is plenty of room chill out and to order drinks. i haven't had the food in quite a while, but i prefer going here on the off-peak hours (weekend mornings) as it's probably one of the better places to get a pub-style brunch in boston.
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Mitchell P.

This bar is the best, its a great bar to meet up with all your buddies and have a good time. Food is good, like every day they have some sort of half priced thing on the menu, drinks are stiff, beers are big, just a good place to go hang out.
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Savannah M.

Let me just say I love the food from the Turkey Tips to the Wraps and My personal Favorite is the Mexican food. But don't get there past 10pm and ask for it. The cook is a jerk and he won't cook mexican past 10. I Left and went across to Cheesecake Factory just to get some because of the Jerk in the kitchen. The prices at Poor House are cheap but it's dark and sometimes dirty tables await you. Oh and I believe no credit cards.
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April B.

This restaurant had to be one of the highlights of our visit to Bean Town last August. We liked it so much that we decided that we had to visit a second time before leaving (perhaps it was even the last thing we did right before heading to the airport). Pretty good breakfast food in an interesting atmosphere. The restaurant had a lot of character - whatever that means. But then again, this is all from an out-of-towner.
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Arestia R.

I love brunch here. You're asking me, "What? They have brunch here?" Yes! It's true! Eating a mountain of french toast and drinking some darn good coffee without worrying if I'm dressed correctly because it's still the Pour House makes for the best hungover Saturday EVER.
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Bryanne R.

Brunch here is awesome!! The dinner food is good too. Beers are HUGE! My main complaint is the fact it's dingy, dark and cramped.
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Jane B.

Rather cheap food and beer, great place to grab a drink after work (or at lunch). Seems to me the more you drink the better the food. Downstairs can get a bit more rowdy than upstairs later in the evenings, but you get more of a "bar" experience there instead of upstairs which is more "restaurant"-like. UPDATE: Went here recently for a late dinner after work and things were pretty much the same as I remembered from a couple year hiatus working outside the city. Weekday specials can't be beat for price ($2.75 for a chicken sandwich!). Co-worker and I ordered a chicken sandwich, cheese burger, 1 LARGE beer and 2 vodka tonics and the total was just about 24 bucks - mostly due to the alcohol. Not shabby if you're on a budget. They used to do a decent greasy breakfast too - not sure if they still do, but it was great for after a night of drinking.
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Thana T.

They overcharged my friends credit card - by $100 dollars! What a mess..use cash.
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Mark M.

Man this place is amazing to watch some games drink some beer and order good food. The prices are reasonable and the wait staff are super friendly. Be sure to go down stairs (Tiki Bar i believe the name is) but they have TV's lined along the wall so every table is a prime table to sit at to catch a game or two.
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Josh V.

It's been a tradition among my group of friends to stroll over Harvard Bridge every Saturday and go down for a night at the Pour House. It's loud, it's crowded, and it's cheap. Half price nights tend to drive this restaurant absolutely crazy. I can't comment on the drinks they serve (under age, ha ha ha), but as dinners go, you can hardly go wrong with Pour House. Whether it's watching the antics of a friend attempt to consume two double Texas burgers (and succeed), cramming a burger the same price as fast food but actually worth the money into my mouth, or feeling your arteries clog up as you lie in the stupefying influence of your own full belly, I don't think Pour House has ever gone wrong for me. I suppose you should just know what to expect. What you will be getting is a long wait on every half price night - while Pour House's half price burger night on Saturdays used to be the exclusive domain of MIT's tEp fraternity, since then most of MIT and parts of BU have discovered it and it's never been the same. Plan on getting there early-ish, as early as before 6, if you want to promptly get a table. The food is not the best in the world - you get what you pay for, and everything is fast 'n nasty in construction. Despite that, the food arrives fast, tastes good, and even though quality of the burgers declines steadily through the night, it's worth it if you usually feel like eating a horse Saturday nights (I do!). Fans of a quiet night on the town, please note: Pour House is not attempting to be a family restaurant. It's not trying to be anything but a bar that serves cheap and halfway decent food. In that it succeeds beyond its wildest dreams. If you want a filling dinner for under $10, then go. Or rather, don't go, because I want to get in line in front of you.
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J. N.

If only the food was as great as the name of the bar, how many times can I say disappointing in one post? Ready? Go! We arrived in to our Hotel in Cambridge around 11pm starving and in need of cold, cold beer. We were surprised to find there were not many restaurants in the area that served food late. We asked around for a while and finally gave in to the Pour House - the only suggestion we were able to get from anyone. They had a fun beer selection, and a menu that had many Mexican options which was odd. We both decided to get burgers and were both very disappointed. The waitress was an awful word I won't use here and did very little to serve us, my boyfriend went to the bar to get us more beer after staring at sad empty glasses for five minutes. The food was really cheap, but not good. A very disappointing meal with disappointing service. Four.
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Rebecca H.

Meh. You know. It's a bar. With really no room to move around. And limited seating options. So, whatever. Go, don't go, I couldn't really care less. So, in summation, I'm basically neutral about this place. If you couldn't tell. It's okay, but there are plenty better (and cheaper) bars in boston. The upside is that they serve their beers in wicked big steins. The downside... this place is nothing exciting. Too loud to be a chill bar, too cramped to be a dance bar. Unless you're a JCrew polo and sideways visor wearing frat boy, or one of his faux Vuitton blond honeys, you could do so much better.
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Jarrod C.

Good beer, right price. Place was packed on a Saturday around midnight but we were still able to find a few tables. Good service, and the price was right. Will be back!
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Iska B.

I came here a lot back in the college years. Huge burgers for small amounts of money. It's difficult to get a table sometimes however at peak hours. The service is definitely mediocre and except to wait a bit for your food when the place is busy (but I suppose that is to be expected). Basically it's your average, overcrowded, filled-to-the-brim- with-college-kids burger place. However, if you're in the mood for cheap beer and screaming at the game on TV then this is the place for you.
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Mel V.

End a night here where drinks will be cheap and food will taste good to you. I enjoyed my finger food: buffalo wings, mozarella sticks, etc. I'm intrigued to read reviews about this place as a good restaurant for breakfast and lunch, I will have to try someday. The crowd ranges from college-aged to yuppies. Could be more varied but overall still makes for an interesting night.
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Jennifer B.

This place is amazing. There is nothing special about the food but the atmosphere, the prices, the service, everything else I love it. I come here every single Saturday for half price burgers. before I was 21 I would show up at 5:50 to beat the crowd but now that I'm 21 I show up at 8 and there is no wait. the staff are always happy and friendly and they have never messed up my order- ever. I have been going to this place every Saturday for more than a year and they never messed up my order. i love pour house. One time I went on a Thursday and it was still awesome.
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Anne F.

The Pour House has become my weekly brunch destination. Scrambled eggs, amazing hash browns, and toast costs a grand total of $4.55. And the frappes are out of this world.
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Eric B.

I come here for the large beers and sight seeing. I've never come here during the daytime so my only experiences involve random encounters with out of towners and tourists. They hear about the cheap food and drink and somehow find themselves in a place that is a good representation of college life in Boston. I can't give this place high marks although I can't give it low marks either. It's a pretty average place with decent food and drunk people that can't handle their alcohol. Always an interesting place to visit before going to the main event or between locations for a quick snack.
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K H.

The women's bathroom was squat-worthy and the crowded bar was just plain annoying. I wish they had some sort of trampoline vault thing set up so I could torpedo myself over the crowd that no matter how many times you say "excuse me" refuses to budge. Like I said... annoying. The bar should be in the back so us bigger spenders (aka the people who eat their dinners not drink their dinner) have a better spot. But the food was decent, even though I could never THINK of dragging more than 3 friends into the place.
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BF K.

pour house brunch. i'm not sure i need to say much more. maybe: weekend. downstairs. hangover cure. super inexpensive and huge bloody mary's. this was my sunday, every weekend, for a long time. coming here at night can be hit or miss- it's the sort of place you'll always run into someone you know, but it can be so packed in here at night sometimes that it's not worth the wait outside. just come back the next morning, grab yourself a table and indulge then.
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Dragony F.

Me and my friend Priya versus: a huge basket of beer battered onion rings, spicy buffalo wings, a Vermont burger, chicken and steak fajitas plus two (or was that four?) TALL pours of frothy beer. I think we ran out of space on the bar counter for our food. Who wins? EVERYONE! Because you too can go down to the Pour house and sit at the bar with a friend to down some no-frills but yummy bar food along with a gigantic glass of beer for less money than a fancy cocktail at the Beehive or some other "classy" joint... Oh, go on Thursdays - it is "Mexican Madness" night and all Border specials are 1/2 off from 6-10pm. Obviously, this is not gourmet food but hey, it is bar food and it tastes good with beer. The brunch is supposed to be really good too but I haven't sampled it yet (though, I hope to soon!) The bartenders are casual and really nice as well.
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Jess P.

First off, this place is apparently not going anywhere. The Foggy Goggle was indeed bought by the Dropkick Murphys and is being converted to a Red Sox theme bar (sounds questionable, but anything has to be an improvement, right?), but the staff informed me last weekend that the Pour House is staying. I was there with my friend who was back in town for a trip. We went out of tradition, since we both used to live right near there, and we'd get nachos and she'd steal sips of my beer before she turned 21. So we got beers, and one of their giant orders of nachos. We wanted black beans, but didn't really feel like the chili, so the waitress recommended the regular nachos and a side of the beans to save some cash. We appreciated that, and enjoyed our food, until the bill came, and there was a $2 charge for our request of "extra jalapenos!" (I like my jalapenos with a side of nacho.) And yes, they were generous with them, but c'mon! It was ridiculous, especially with no warning, and the waitress bordered on rude when I asked for clarification. I might have made a fuss if the service hadn't been so slow that it would have taken more time than would have been worth the satisfaction. -1 star for that and the boring beer list. I will say though that their brunch is decent (though nothing special) if you want something more basic and less expensive than what most of the neighborhood supplies. Corned beef hash hits the spot.
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Jennifer A.

This place is off the hook! My husband and I ate here for dinner and our bill came to $12! AWESOME! I had a GIANT Taco salad that had to be the size of my head. The service is incredible! I had barely finished my giant glass of water before there was another being placed in front of me. We also went here for breakfast on another occassion and the food is just great! They even have specials with half off food on certain days. Incredible place, if you can get a seat! The next time I head to Boston, this place is on my must stop list!!!
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D. A.

I have only had their burgers, but they are damn good. I enjoyed that they had at least some beer above and beyond the standard three. It always seems to be quite crowded, but perhaps I go at odd times.
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Jessica G.

Huge, cheap beers. Reasonably priced drinks. Good food. Overall, it is a college dive bar, but I love it. The atmosphere is great and the place is always packed...whether it is a Monday after work or a Saturday night. The staff is friendly and attentive as well. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.
(4)
Jennifer D.

Five stars for the generous helpings of beer. I heard that the nachos are huge here. However, my coworker and I each ordered a beer, and it was huge! It was a pretty lively environment.
(5)
Chase W.

The Pour House should be considered an institution, but not for the food; like so many other Boston rights of passage, the pour house has remained mostly unchanged over the years for good reason. It does what it's supposed to do, very well. In saying that it's a dive, you'd be overlooking the carefully selected Corona signs and blackboards paired with beer specials and 20 year old grease crusted walls... Granted, I've only had the burger here washed down with some jagoonda (that means big) beers, but it was edible. Especially good with my mostly clean, beer glass brimming full of bud-suds paired up with some greasy fries. Would I want to go to the Pour House every weekend? No. Anually? Yes. I mean, it's almost as historic as the State House or Old North Church for peet's sake!
(4)
Andrew F.

Food was amazing and really cheap. I was stuffed. I would come here again and again.
(5)
Alison D.

This is a great place to watch a game. My friend and I stopped in to watch the end of the Red Sox game and were happy to find out that they play the sound of the game over the speakers. I forgot also how large and not expensive the beer is as well. I am just not a fan of bar stools that are stuck in once place, not very comfortable!
(4)
Justine D.

Went here after work due to it being one of the only bars in Back Bay thats affordable but we will not be returning. Ever. Worst service, excluding the management, that myself or anyone else in my group has encountered. The food was better than expected and the service was attentive. Then the night went downhill: Although we had all been served beers (we are well over drinking age) our table for some reason had been flagged to be accosted by a door man Quick Side note about the Doorman - By far the biggest tool I have ever met in the Boston Bar Scene who had the misfortune to think that rolled up sleeves are still cool. One person in our party had the misfortune of leaving his ID in the car and after being served 3 drinks each kicked him out. When our friend was making fun of him for his childish ways he stomped over like a 4-year old at his birthday party and proceeded to try to kick her out as well. We asked for his name and he refused and then we asked for his manager. The manager was really cool and understood how ridiculous the situation was. I still would have appreciated an apology and some sort of compensation. Never Again !
(1)
Marcus D.

I've been here twice. The first time I was drunk out of my skull before I got here (pregaming on the way in, drinking Jack and Coke out of a Coca Cola 2 liter bottle) and I remember NOTHING except for exposing myself to some nice little Japanese couple at closing time out on Boylston Street who had a video camera: "Bring this back to Tokyo." Whatever, guys, I was 21. And the second time I was talking to some girl from BC and my buddy came over to us and she threw a cup of ice in his face for no reason - he didn't even have a chance to make a stupid comment! WTF!
(1)
Jennifer W.

Aaahhh the pour house.... Ok granted I haven't been back in 2 years, this was my hang out almost every Saturday night for 1/2 price burgers (basically one of those frozen veggie burgers). I also am a sucker for the nachos! Oh and there is dancing if you drink enough!
(4)
chelsea h.

good, cheap beer- decent selection. foods wicked good. why take 2 stars away? the waitress i had the last time i went there was an obnoxious idiot who had no idea what she was doing or talking about- and could use a tip or two on how to provide good customer service. i will go back because were it not for her, the review would have been higher.
(3)
Mike M.

This may be one of those situations where I end up whining that a place that I used to think of as "my own undiscovered gem" has become very popular and therefore very crowded. I used to frequent this place, but my patronage has tapered off in the last few years. My most recent visit was something of a let down. I used to find the seat yourself nature appealing, no waiting and all that. Now it seems that you walk in, spot a group that looks as though they're about to finish, and hover around them until they do. The food here is better than your average burger place, but not much. The prices are phenomenal, especially for Back Bay. I can't imagine going back here though. The idea of trying to enjoy myself while being stalked by a group of kids in very tight cutoffs isn't very appealing.
(3)
Matt B.

I dig this place. It's no Deli Haus, but it's got a similar vibe (minus a ton of quirky), has better than servicable food that is cheap, cheap, cheap. I love the booths in the back, I always wanna sit back there. Somehow feels more divey and private, yet crowded back there. you may have to wait a while to place an order, but if you burger it you'll be eating in 5 minutes once you do. Sat is 1/2 burgers later the afternoon /night, and Wed is 1/2 chicken sandwiches. The food is not great by any means, but the menu is extensive and the relevent sauces are loud and well executed for a place of this ilk. Possibly the best music soundtrack of any eatery in greater Boston. Within 30 minutes you can hear Augustana, The Doors, James Taylor, and Ozomatli. Rawk on.
(4)
Santiago G.

This place was amazing. I went on Thursday for its Border Madness deal,. All of their Mexican dishes are half off between 6-11 PM. I had the Chimichanga, and it was incredibly delicious. The cheese and steak were rich in flavor, and crust of the flour tortilla was beautiful gold.
(5)
Hannah L.

what an over-stimulating bar. everywhere you look, there's something lit up and bright. crazy posters and beer paraphernalia on the walls, photos, promos, TVs... the upstairs is crowded, but seemed chiller then downstairs. upstairs you can get cheap like $3 sandwiches and sit at booths. downstairs is like a spring break shit show. it's tiki themed, and has huge TVs for sports watching. the whole tiki bar is quite fun and tacky, and you get huge heavy beer mugs for your huge beer. it was fun, kind of trashy, and loud as hell. i hate yelling in bars and i yelled the whole time i was down there. fun to watch games, but i don't think i'd come back on a normal night. maybe if i was wasted. a guy tried to pick me up there, and his pick up line was "are you drunk or just sheltered?" ha omg...the caliber of guys there is unreal.
(3)
MJ R.

this is far from america's greatest cuisine - but for cheap beer and cheap food you can't do much better.
(4)
Aaron M.

First off it's a pain in the ass to get a table in here most of the time, but if you are lucky enough to get a spot the food is well worth the wait. This is a great spot to watch a game and get some good contemporary pub food. For a bar the food is truly good. My favorite is the chili cheese dip with a burger. The beer list isn't over the top and the price on everything is just right.
(4)
Ashley J.

I love dive bars usually. I can be wooed to any establishment offering big good beers on tap any day. This place doesn't do it for me. Maybe it is the miserable parking in the area, maybe it is the group of people who go there. Not really my scene. I refuse to give a place 5 stars because the food is cheap. It is cheap cause it sucks. I thought the service was bad and slow. The typical meat head dudes at the bar smacking into me over and over again. The bartender I can never find. How good is cheap giant beers if I cant ever get one?
(2)
Jaime K.

I come here frequently before heading over to Sox games. Love the menu, LOVE the large beers and their mixed drinks are always tasty. I always LOVE the music that is playing in the background (great mix). And I LOVE the prices. Especially their specials, you just can't go wrong! The staff is always super as well. So if you're looking for some good bar-type food, big yummy beers, good service and great prices go to the Pour House!
(5)
Kim N.

Ah memories... many a drunken debaucheries have originated from here. Just an awesome bar to kick back with your peoples and down pitchers and tall glasses of beers--a classic American bar. I haven't had the food, but my friend raves over the cheap burgers.
(3)
Crystal R.

Pour House is one of those places that I frequent. Being a Back Bay Resident...its close, its cheap...and they have gianormous blue moons. That being said...more recently the service has been TERRIBLE. We arent just talking 1 time. We are talking Multiple here. and I continue to go back, hoping that it will get better but I think its just a lost cause. That being said...as far as beer goes, It would have gotten 4 stars...but due to service...only 2.
(2)
Mabel C.

This place is ok. I like the decor in here more than the food. I had one of the half off chicken sandwiches (Wednesdays), and I found it dry and nothing to write home about. I rather spend a few more bucks for a much better tasting sandwich. If I come back, I'll only go for the beer.
(3)
Kyle B.

this place has always had a good brunch, price is right and service is always adequate
(4)
Hilary D.

I'll start this review by saying that in the past two years, I'm not sure I've gone an entire month without at least one visit to Pour House. Cheap beers, tequila shots, standard bar food, and an uber-convenient location make Pour House a great destination for all. Mixed crowd - you've got college kids, young professionals, old townies, hipsters, frat boys, etc. Downstairs is big and has a little bit of room to dance, but I prefer to chill on a barstool upstairs...although good luck getting one. Drawback? If you're sitting on one of the barstools upstairs, it doesn't matter how far away you are from the door, you're going to get blasted by cold wind every time someone opens the door. Learned that the hard way this winter. Also - the bathrooms leave something to be desired. But, this has never stopped me from having a good time. In fact, I find the graffiti highly entertaining. Stop in sometime if you're in the mood to drink a lot of beer.
(5)
Matt C.

It's a weird, dumpy little place in Back Bay, pretty much typical Boston dive bar, crazy shit all over the place, strange clientele. Cheap beers though.
(4)
Justin R.

I love the Pour House. Deuce-deuce beers and a generally relaxed atmosphere? Yes, please. Sure the upstairs men's bathroom is easily the most disgusting 5x5 room on the planet (it holds 3 toilets!) and sure the downstairs isn't going to impress your out-of-town New York friends. But hello? 22 ounce beers? Hot dogs at 1am (for some law that apparently no other bar abides by)? Cheerful bartenders and waitstaff? It's so refreshing to actually feel welcome in a bar. Even the bouncers are relatively restrained in their dickishness. I love this place. It's my safety bar every weekend.
(4)
Lester H.

To me, this place feels to much like a TGI Friday's that landed in the city. My table wanted to watch sports, but they decided to change the channel to music videos. WTF is that?
(3)
Jay F.

Me likes me some Pour House when in Boston. Right on Boylston St convenient to my favorite place to stay, Hilton Back Bay, this place that looks just like a bar, and is a good sports bar by the way, is open for breakfast and what a great job they do. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am and CHEAP!! The breakfast burrito is awesome and the home fries are great. Good coffee and some creative concoctions. Banana Nut Pancakes are yummy and my favorite Hash & Eggs will clog your arteries just fine. Casual and down-to-earth local Boston hangout with no chance of running in to tourists. Enjoy
(4)
Trinh N.

Come here for breakfast. I know it looks like a dumpy bar, but they make delicious waffles. Also, get the mimosa. Negative: you literally have to grab a table when it opens. The servers don't walk you to one.
(4)
Alison C.

Single best experience here: watching my skinny, delicate, well-mannered friend sit down and consume an entire triple-patty Texas burger without putting it down once. The rest of the group we went with, sitting two booths behind us and out of sight range, didn't believe me when I told them. Like every other student, I go on Saturday nights for the half-price burgers. (In fact there have been nights when I've seen six separate groups of 5-20 people just from my dorm coming from or leaving Pour House.) Drenched in teriyaki sauce with a pineapple ring on top, the Hawaiian is pretty good, and the fact that it's two bucks means my broke-college-student-budget extends to a fantastic strawberry milkshake (which in fact comes out twice as pricey as the burger). If it's Saturday night around 6, be prepared to stand around in a tightly crowded mob waiting for a table for a while, and to be aggressive when you get to the front of the line/mob. Hey, it's part of the experience. I try to tip the frazzled but efficient waitresses well -- considering what they're coping with, they do pretty well. If you're over 21, I'm told getting there after 8 (when they start carding) cuts down on the crowd. I think the only time we *haven't* had quite a wait on a Saturday night was the weekend before Halloween last year, when the rest of our demographic had better things to do...
(4)
John F.

First things first- the beer is large. A 22oz. beer is a marvelous thing, and for $4.25? You can't go wrong, especially with Blue Moon Belgian Witbier on tap. As for the food, it's ok; I had the nachos, and it was more than enough for 2 and plenty filling! The atmosphere was meh. I admit it was a Tuesday night, so I probably wasn't experiencing the weekend rush, but even without it being packed, I imagine it's not all that great when full up. The bar doesn't have a lot of character. But it has big beers, which is good.
(3)
Margo M.

Pour House is one of my favorite spots in Boston. It has excellent food, for great prices. Check out Saturday nights-- half priced burgers from 6-10PM. They only thing that I don't like is that they have you seat yourself.
(5)
Katia M.

I freaking love the Pour House. Solid food with huge selection, great brunch, and huge, frosty mugs of beer. I'll go there solo for a quick dinner if I'm working late, I'll go there to watch a game, I'll go there for Happy Hour on a Friday. Whatever. It's best if you can find a barstool or booth because it gets super crowded. My favorite Pour House story is that I met "Scotty Smalls" from "The Sandlot" here. It took every ounce of my being not to say, somewhere in the conversation, "You're killin' me, Smalls," but I made it through pretending not to know who he was. Pretty funny.
(5)
Aaron G.

So breakfast stops getting served at 3 and we got there at 2:50. Expecting to deal with a reluctant waitress (understandably), Sarah was more than happy to rush our order in. I got the pancake supreme with banana nut pancakes that had a creamy butter texture. K got the philly cheese steak omelette, S got the home fries special (highly recommended). The environment is interesting, with eclectic 'flair' all over the walls. Side note, Sarah wanted us to get mixed drinks so we obliged by mixing half&half into each drink we got (cranberry juice turns a nice pastel color).
(4)
Greenwich V.

Pros: + Amazing service. I have very high expectations when it comes to service at a restaurant. The wait staff is always helpful, kind, and fast. We asked for a sample of one of their new beers on tap, and the waitress brought out a full glass for the table to sample. + LARGE BEERS. I don't think I can emphasize this enough. Definitely come here if you want to drink with friends and have a good time. + Good bar food. The bar food is pretty good and pretty inexpensive. Most days of the week, they have great deals going on. Cons - Crowded. The upstairs bar area can get crowded as the night goes on. Not too many people are aware of the downstairs area, or the backroom. It's still a pretty good atmosphere though. Overall, I love this bar.
(5)
mariam p.

Me and my two girlfriends came here last weekend for some food and drinks. We had such a great time. The staff was very nice and fun. The food was great and their drinks were pretty good to. They had a special on a 22oz mixed drink with vodka and red bull and some other special ingredients. It was very affordable and yummy! The place got really packed around 8 or 9 but the atmosphere was still great. Would definitely go back sometime.
(5)
Mike A.

Check this place out the morning after a night of tough drinking, great breakfast / brunch menu served till 3pm at very affordable prices ($5-6 omlett or french toast or whatever). They have a full brunch menu and bloody maries to help you stave off that hangover! The food is OK and waitstaff is FAIR but when you're hurting something awful from the night before this is EXCELLENT.
(3)
Zach T.

Probably my favorite bar of the area. Decently priced drafts, solid food (with great prices), this place gets crowded fast. Every night is a different special on food. Great place to hang out.
(4)
James W.

The girl at the front door was very polite, and immediately stopped to assist me. The older bartender, although initially nice, took 30 minutes to get me a drink (this is no exaggeration). By the time my drink arrived I had already had another bartender make me one. The older bartender was insistent that I pay for the drink that he took an eternity to make. I was on my way out the door for a dinner when he finally got it to me, so I paid and even tipped out of charity. However, it is not likely that I will ever return due to the overall cleanliness of the building)
(2)
Gregory L.

A solid restaurant/bar. I got a double bacon cheese burger for $6.95, and a 22oz New Castle Brown Ale for $5.95. The burger itself was a little bland, but not bad, and you can't beat the price. Good service, and a good atmosphere as well.
(4)
Jeffrey K.

Its like Whiskey's with a tiny drop of class. The upstairs can be nice with some couches to sit down on. The biggest problem is the ratio of chicks to dudes. Its basically an Oscar Meyer Weiner factory.
(2)
Sean E.

For the most part it's probably best to avoid this place. It's seems to be a magnet for loud college kids looking for cheap eats and cheap beer. But they do some things well. Say on a weekday or early weekend you're around Copley looking for some cheap comfort food -- this place will hit that spot. Things like grilled cheese or a turkey sandwich are well represented here. And for a place to watch a Sox or Pats game, you could do a lot worse. Back in the day before Tower Records become Virgin and I worked there, this was one of the go-to places for lunch. And I think if I still worked in that area it still would be. I wouldn't go here for diner -- but for lunch? Works for me.
(3)
Daryl S.

Doesn't look like much. Service isnt always great. But the deals are great, and dare you not to have a fun or crazy time here
(5)
Justin A.

forgot how much I liked this place. Went here last weeked for the first time in months. Got a booth downstairs with friends and just hung out all night. Great atmosphere and isn't too loud to have some good conversations, but also get into some raging action. hot dogs late night too. random, but so funny.
(4)
Joolz M.

I ended up here while fleeing from the meatmarket bar next door (or what seemed like was next door, haha) while visiting Boston a few weeks ago. This place is totally unassuming and totally my speed. I like a HUGE mug of decent beer that costs less than a bottle of crappy PBR in NYC. I also like the fact that I met some super friendly peeps here, which rarely seems to happen to me in NYC. Posh it is not. But I liked it anyway.
(4)
Beth M.

I have never had a bad time at the Pour House. Yes it gets crowded, but I always head downstairs and its a bit easier to move. The service is pretty decent for a bar. I never wait to get a drink...and they serve HUGE draft beers. The prices are cheap...which is always nice, and as a girl its nice to score a spot against the wall where there is shelving so I can put my bag/jacket down. This is a fun place to go to in a big group.
(4)
Kenny L.

Came here to have our after-class-grad-student-ethanol consumption. There's a downstairs bar area too if you can't fit upstairs. Their beers are big and the mugs are nice and frosted. We had the nachos and it wasn't too bad. I give three stars for the overall place and for having CLEAN bathroom (at least the top floor) at a bar, though I've been quite impressed with the overall cleanliness of Boston bars. Is it really that hard to clean after yourself and wash your hands...come on, people, work with me here.
(3)
Natasha A.

Fun times. Standard pub. I prefer the downstairs though it can take ages to get a drink. The place is better in the summer when the college kids are gone.
(4)
Hailey T.

We stopped by here after seeing it earlier in the day. Great decision. Love the atmosphere, the decor, set up, and staff are all great. Beer is always good, and at the Pour House it was no exception. Good selection. We shared the nachos, absolutely delish! But they were huge, and by that I mean, HUGE! We were there earlier in the afternoon, I'd like to return later to see how it is at night. Stop in and give it a try. I'll probably be one of the girls at the bar with a big smile on my face, Pour House is my kind of spot!
(4)
Maria S.

Just because of the sheer number of times I've stumbled into this bar, I have to give it 5 stars. Especially considering the cost, the food is great. Saturday is burger night, and at $2.50 for a good burger and fries it's unbeatable, especially considering that 1) it's Boston, and 2) it's Boylston. They have different 50% off a genre of food on most nights, and it's probably cheaper than eating at home. The beer, which is really cheap, will cost more than your meal. Try their mac and cheese and their grilled cheese on a cold day, which Boston will gladly provide you with plenty. They also make pumpkin pancakes year-round which are pretty darn good and (keeping with the theme of this review) cheap. The place is grungy and for years I have half-jokingly said the downstairs smells like feet. Watch out on bikini night--half the waitresses are in shape and half should never bear midriff. All in all, it's fun and cheap. Not a whole lot of mingling goes on, so go with a group of friends or get a table.
(5)
lori m.

i live a few blocks away, which is pretty awesome considering this is a great neighborhood bar with cheap eats. the service is good, they have great deals on food most days of the week and a glorious brunch with some bloody marys good enough to make you cry. dogfish head 60 minutes... that's enough for me to come back. that, and the onion rings.
(4)
Whytnee B.

I've been here twice for brunch. It's cheap, and the food definitely reflects that. I feel like it's a step up from iHop or something. But it does the trick when you're hungover and/or have the munchies!
(3)
Kristina D.

This is the first restaurant I ever visited in Boston, way back in October 2004 while on a business trip in the middle of the World Series. My coworkers, client, and I started here for burgers (it was 1/2 price burger night) and 22oz beers. We progressed around the area, also ending up at Bukowski on Dalton Street, the Foggy Goggle, and Boston Beer Works. Good thing Boston's last call is early--after getting booted out of Beer Works, we ended up back at the Pour House where I promptly ordered *another* burger to settle the mad amounts of beer circulating in my stomach. The next morning's 8:00 a.m. client meeting wasn't so pleasant, but I'm convinced that the extra burger plus my breakfast of Diet Coke put me in better shape than the rest of my colleagues!
(4)
Jenny M.

What else can I say about this place that hasn't been said. If you can get a seat here, any seat. Sit down and chow down.
(5)
Danielle W.

Luckily when I went I just missed the baseball crowd so Matt and I found a seat right away. We went for a nice brunch. We both ordered two black coffees and two Pour House omelettes. A Pour House omelette is simply eggs, chedder and a whole lot of chili. It was a good way to start the day with a kick. Overall, it was nice and the service was actually pretty fast and friendly but I think we just got there at a good time.
(3)
Christian H.

I freakin' love the Pour House. Ever since college. This place has such cheap food (people, we're not creating CUISINE here... we feeding cheapskates). Honestly... they have food specials during the week (like, think happy hour type deals but for food) and the burgers are pretty sweet (and cheap). You can drink tons of beer for very cheap here... anyway... noticing a trend? Cheap. Downstairs is a lot more spacious than the CRAMPED quarters upstairs, but it's all part of the charm. This place is such a keeper.
(5)
G. C.

Pour House is a solid staple of my night time repertoire. Whenever my friends and I try to decide on a place on a Thursday or whenever, but can't come to a consensus, usually the name "Pour House" is thrown out as a place to go first to figure it out there. Or, if we aren't really looking to do anything big, you guessed it, Pour House for drinks. The draft beers at this place come in big mugs so bring a big thirst or desire to get drunk quickly. There is an upstairs and downstairs to this place, as well as restaurant style booths you can sit in upstairs (if you can find any empty one). It's basically a ho hum bar that just happened to always become plan B.
(3)
Sheri N.

pub food at it's finest! this pub boasts tasty meals at the most ridiculously cheap prices. watch out for the daily specials and the hours where they honor an even bigger discount! the portions are huge! and where can you get wings under $5, or a huge sub sandwich under $6?!?!?? full bar, and great beers! this is a great for the college student on the budget, but still has a little more taste and class to succumb to endless nights of top ramen.
(5)
Kza W.

Great place...Great prices....Atmosphere is one that is good for all under 50 years old
(5)
Peanuts The Guinea Pig B.

The food is crap and I could care less. When I want to start my Saturday night off with a $2.50 burger and fries entree, I can't complain. Especially when a large pint of any of my favorite beers is $5.50. Yes you read that correctly. I just think to all the people who complain about this place- "What did you expect??"
(3)
Chris T.

To be honest - givens reviews I was expecting some fantastic burgers they turned out to be nothing more than pedestrian barfood. For instance something that was advertised as a sea of cheese turned out to be simply one tiny slice of processes cheddar cheese. highlight was onion rings and the fact that the bread was actually whole-wheat Atmosphere was nice and Jovial though.
(2)
Christina C.

I've gone to Pour House countless times over the course of 4 years (college). It's one of my favorite places to go hang out before a concert at Berklee, or just to relax after work. Pros: Wednesdays = 1/2 priced chicken sandwich + fries Thursdays = 1/2 priced Mexican Saturdays = 1/2 priced burgers + fries The booths are small and the speakers are always too loud, and milling around while trying to spot any sign of a free booth gets old some times, but what can you expect? It's one of the busiest bars in the area. Weekends are the most busy, so prepare to push through an entire floor of people to get to an even more crowded basement! I love them for their cheap prices, and the food is really good. Can't wait to visit Boston again and come here for the brunch!
(4)
Nicole V.

Yelp cliche #4 - Seriously, I haven't reviewed this place yet?! There are two things you need to know about The Pour House: nachos and beer I will start with the latter. They serve their beers in huge mugs. As many others have mentioned, there are always a few that are $5. Their other drafts aren't horrible, but you aren't coming here for the beer selection. You are only coming here to drink as much beer as possible in a short time period. This brings me to the second point: the nachos. These guys are phenomenal. There is cheese layered throughout a mountain of chips. Seriously, look at the pictures. Yes, if you get any meat you will get meat cascading down half of the pile while beans cover the other half, but you should be able to live with this. A friend and I split the nachos after multiple beers the other night and were sad about our nacho performance. I ended up taking them home because I refused to throw out that much food. I weighed them when I came home: two pounds. That's two pounds of leftover nacho goodness. Aye. Out of all the Boylston Street bars, this is by far my favorite. (Other honorable mentions for "things you should know about Pour House": Go downstairs. It is almost always less crowded and a better scene. Their mixed drinks are strong. No, they aren't cocktails. They are mixed drinks. And at about $7 for a vodka soda, a $25 bar tab will more than do you in for the night. They have sweet potato tots. I've never been for brunch, but they serve pumpkin pie pancakes. I need to go. Their food in general is better than other bar food in the area. Blood Mary's are also served in the huge mugs for $5. If you are there early in the night, the downstairs screen plays weird music videos. Week night and non-peak times are actually great music. There are a lot of odd decorations. Look at the ceiling.)
(4)
Sami S.

I had a great experience here! Everyone is super friendly and the drinks are delicious!
(5)
Julia M.

Good bar with decent, inexpensive food It's not high-class dining, but then again, it is a bar. I come here for dinner when I am looking for a cheap meal. Throughout the week, they have half-price nights on select menu items. Wednesdays, for instance, are half-price chicken sandwich nights. The place can fill up on Friday & Saturday evenings, so be prepared for a crowd if you visit The Pour House on one of those nights.
(3)
Hogan S.

It was a typical Saturday. Woke up at 12pm with a hang over. Crawled downtown to meet a friend at The Pour House. I sat down at a table for two and waited a while sipping my coffee. 10, 15, 30 minutes went by and he never showed. "What a prick," I thought to myself. But, it didn't matter because I was about to eat brunch and who could be sad eating brunch? No one. Well, possibly a masochist who gets pleasure from depriving himself of a well poached egg... Anyways, I'm sitting alone- minding my own business. A man sits down opposite of me at my table. He was a black 30-something year old man with beautiful long hair and a long scruffy beard wearing a white track suit. I said "hello" with an uncomfortable tremor in my voice. He smiled at me and waived his hand to get the waitresses attention. She comes over. He orders me the steak n eggs, he orders himself a stack of blueberry pancakes and a Bloody Mary for each of us. We get our drinks and we start talking. He tells me he has been traveling around the world ever since his father kicked him out of the house. We talked for a while. I told him I would pay for the meal and he could stay at my place for the night. He smiled with gratitude. After we finished our grub I went to take leak. When I came back- the table was already cleared and he was gone. I asked the waitress if the gentleman already payed and she was confused and told me I must of mistaken her for another waitress. I walked out a little buzzed from the two giant Bloody Mary's I had drank over the course of the meal. I felt satisfied as I walked to the T. The steak n eggs were phenomenal and I'm pretty sure I had brunch with Jesus Christ.
(5)
Chrissy T.

We were able to walk in and choose our own seats. The waitress was quick and the atmosphere was very chill. The restaurant itself is very Texan styled. I haven't been in the bathroom but my friend said it was pretty decent. Regarding the food, it was great!! the portions were huge and very a very low cost.! Sauces and utentsils were on the side of the table including the paper towels which were hung on the wall. I have nothing bad to say about this place! good stuff.
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Ronald B.

Good drink prices, good bar food menu and different specials during the week. Friendly staff make you feel like a regular. A great non-douche bar unlike most in the area
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Ashley S.

Hands down my favorite bar in Boston! Not only do they have super-cheap Sam Adams beer that they serve in 22oz. glasses, but they also have good, reasonably-priced bar food. My favorite combination is beer and nachos! So cheap and delicious. On Saturday nights, their burgers are also half price, so I pay around $3 for my veggie burger. On Thursday nights, they have half price Mexican food, and I can personally vouch for their burritos! I definitely was a regular when I lived in Boston, and now on my trips back, I always make sure to make a pit stop here. The other big plus about Pour House is that it's on Boylston right next to a bunch of other great bars and restaurants that serve drinks. It's by far the cheapest for food, so it's great to stop by before a night of bar-hopping. My advice is -- if you want to eat dinner, get there early. It gets super crowded with a mix of college kids and young professionals, so if you actually want to sit down without waiting for an hour for a booth, I would try to get there before 7.
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Kimmy U.

Calling all hungry college students on a budget! ~$3 for a good burger and deliciously seasoned fries? I'M DOWN. Come here on Saturdays when they have half off burgers from 6-10pm. I went this past weekend around 7:30 and there was no wait. You seat yourself, so don't wait for someone to give you a table. They have a pretty large selection of burgers with different toppings that all seemed to be named after states. I got the one with cheese and bacon (Pennsylvania I think??) and the bacon was so crispy and delicious! They give you enough lettuce/tomato so that it's substantial but not flowing out of your burger and spilling everywhere. They also have double (NY) and even triple burgers (Texas) too for those of you who come hungry or want a challenge. 2 friends finished the Texas burger, which has 3 1/4 pound patties, fries, and tortilla chips. We tried their sweet potato tater tots too, which weren't as good as their huge mound of fries that comes with each order, but it gave a nice variety. Even a glass of beer will be more expensive than your burger! I will definitely be back here, maybe to try some of their other specials. *They start carding at 9pm
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Sam C.

The concierge at our hotel told us about this place for breakfast so we decided to try it. We ended up walking out after we waited almost 30 minutes for our food, which was overcooked but cold eggs, rubbery pancakes and greasy bacon. The waitress was annoyed when we asked for more coffee, butter for our pancakes and water. When we told her about our cold eggs, the manager came over and told us how busy they were and how understaffed they were, offered to remake eggs but by that time we were done with the whole scene and left. Walked right down the street to the Starbucks and had better service there than at the Pourhouse. Don't waste your money or your time!
(1)
S A.

Good food, good drinks, reasonable priced. However the bar tenders could be a little friendlier.
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Lynn J.

The Pour House is a fun bar for the college set, offering cheap Happy Hour food, contests and prizes. TIP: The entire bar downstairs is ONLY OPEN FOR PARTIES. Put your business card in the hat box (on the wall by the stairs) to be entered to win a FREE PARTY SPACE for you + 50 friends. (Free Party = Free food of their choices: hot dogs, chili, etc)
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Kristine A.

I guess the best thing about this place is the "VIP" parties they have. They put out a spread but it's really nothing major (or anything I can really eat) like hot dogs & chili. The apple crisp dessert they had is good but super sweet. You get the downstairs area w/ other people who have won the same thing which is pretty cool. This is usually filled w/ the youngsters on the weekend so going mid-week is better if you want to stay away from the crowds unless there's a Sox game.
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Abby R.

Divey but not dirty place to hang out. Love their half price burger Saturdays. They're not the best burgers in the world, but they're good and they give you a big helping of fries with them. Beers are about par for the course, but you can get a big Blue Moon 23oz for like $5 normally so depending on what you drink it's not bad. It can get crowded, and whenever I go the waitstaff doesn't check on me much, but it's a pretty great place, good grub, good crowd.
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Michael N.

Okay, Pour House. It's a Saturday night. After a prolonged and idiotic lockout, us five blue-ballsed Bruins fans are gathering at your institution to yell and drink and cheer for the return of hockey. But ... there's a problem. Instead of the docile tones of Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley pumping through the speakers, we're hearing a mixture of "New Jack" swing and early-00's R&B hits, apparently off a playlist made by Wesley Snipes' star-struck parole officer. You don't want to put the game audio on? That's fine, I guess. I don't really get it. I mean, hell, it's Boston. We care way, way, way too much about our teams - but that's what makes us great and everything. But you don't want to put the audio on? Fine. That's your right. You can do whatever you want to do, as dumbasstic as it might be. But what wasn't cool? How about the bouncer / manager - the one who looks suspiciously like one of the minor villains Jason Statham would beat the shit out of in a B-grade action movie - coming over and sneering "Audio's not going on, guys!" at all of us, after we'd asked the very hard-working and nice bartender if the sound for the game was going to come on. That was really the height of douchebaggery, dude. If you hadn't said that, we might have shrugged, said "Fuck it," and stayed to watch and drink through the rest of the Kriss Kross / Bell Biv DeVoe tribute hour. That shit was the last straw. Luckily, McGreevy's - the place right next to Pour House - apparently had figured out that Boston people like their sports, and was pumping the game loud and clear through their own speakers. We gladly spent all the money we would have spent at your place over there. Your loss. Good luck getting any of us to ever come in again. Although, I will say, the experience did give me the opportunity to use the phrase "dumbasstic" in print. So, thanks for that, I guess.
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Gina B.

Never a bad experience here- the food is great (especially brunch), the beers and Bloody Marys are big, and the atmosphere is cool. Only reason it's not getting 5 stars is that some weekend mornings it can be tough to get a table.
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Eleanor B.

Went hear after a Sox game, it was just what we wanted - beer and bar food. Had the "dippers" (sliders with sauce), loved that you could mix and match the type. Not fine dining, to be sure, but good for the price. Really nice server.
(4)
Kevin V.

Incredible portions, great deals, awesome environment definitely a place to come back to, the draft beer is also a great addition, overall a great place to come and relax with your friends for a couple hours
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Tom D.

Tight, crowded, and generally pretty grimy. There's cheap beer though. Pourhouse is kind of like all the bars along boylston (minus a few exceptions like globe). They are really not worth going to but somehow you have that friend of a friend who pulls you here and you end up there for the night. You wake up the next morning and say to your friends that place was miserable, never going there again.....Only until some how you do. And the night is just as dull. Plenty of better options around like clerys, brownstones, globe, champs etc... Dont waste your time in this place.
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Amy B.

I am able to use a simple burger as a barometer of an establishment's food quality. Over time I have refined this simple test until I can confidently predict whether it is worth returning to a particular restaurant for meal #2. To my surprise, the Pour House passed my Burger Indicator with flying colors! My "North Dakota" double with sauteed onions arrived perfectly medium rare and dripping with grease. While it firmly fell into that class of burgerdom known as "bar food" (as opposed to the foie-gras-beef-marrow laced versions available for double digit prices elsewhere in the neighborhood), it was an exemplar of that class. And while bar food does not (for me) a dining destination make, I sure am happy to find a good version of it if the munchies strike me in a bar. Now imbued with confidence in the Pour House's food, I finally sampled their breakfast menu this weekend. It was, like the dinner menu, solid and basic. My corned beef hash with two eggs and hash browns won't go down in my memory as a particularly great meal, but it did the job of soaking up Saturday night's beer and leaving me fully and satisfied. I liked the hash browns especially, as they were crisp on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. As others have mentioned, the giant mugs of beer are another attractive Pour House feature. Their draft beer list isn't terrible either; it's got two Harpoon brews and at least one Sam Adams mixed in with the Buds and Miller Lites. At breakfast, the Pour House touts $3.50 Bloody Marys and mimosas (though my husband's Bloody Mary mysteriously cost $6 on our check--we didn't notice on time to ask). What I don't like about the Pour House is the volume and nature of the weekend crowd. It gets crowded, and the Pour House is quite frankly not appealing enough as a watering hole that I'm willing to wait in a line for entrance. Moreover, the people crowding the bar on weekends are college kids and newly graduated young professionals. For those of us a decade beyond that, it can be exhausting to spend four hours in a bar with that crew. Plus, the bar's cleanliness and general atmosphere are about what you'd expect for that target demographic, though again the situation is better at non-peak times. I'm sure you'll find me bellied up the Pour House bar again sometime soon, taking in a weeknight game on the tvs above the bar and sopping up the grease from my burger with a stray fry.
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Jeff R.

Thanks for not letting us in because one of our members had "dilated pupils" we waited only an hour in line, biggest pos bar in Boston, low class all the way
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Peter D.

I've been here several times, and does not disappoint. Great half-price burger deals on Saturday nights and a nice selection of draught beers, and Mexican nights on Thursdays. That's a whole meal for about $4, and with a pint make it $10. Great service as well, and relatively cheap for the area it is in.
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Damien S.

Cocktails that demand a tab to be run, with odd change owed on a standard rail bev ($6.24, I believe). And yes, the bloody mary is a massive thing of legend. Aside from feeling like an everybar on Boylston, The Pour House brings two key differentiators to the table: a scantily clad InapproPirate who lives in the rafters, and their nachos. Eight and change lands a literal (and I hate the word literal) mountain of chips, cheese, beans, salsa, sour cream and chili to your gaping, likely drunken maw. Never seen anything like it, and probably never will. It's the harpy, siren and snipe of bar foods. Order while it's possible and be sated like never before. Seriously. It's amazing.
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Steph W.

So, let me say this. I was afraid to go here because I was imagining a divey bar with a lot of college students but actually I was surprised that the crowd was a mix. I was a bit perplexed by the crowd actually and couldn't quite pinpoint the average person who attends Pour House -- hipster to college to middle age to preppy. So, that was nice. The bar is a full bar but I wasn't impressed w their knowledge of drinks - I asked for a moscow mule and he definitely had no clue what I was talking about so I said, "do you have ginger beer?", nope! Maybe it is just me but I just thought this was a basic drink. I suggest you order a pretty basic mixed drink if you go here but then again I suppose this is more of a beer type of bar. Oh well. Coca cola it was. A friend and I came here solely for the nachos as we continue our quest to find the best nachos. The nachos were large -- we got the grande nachos that came w/chili and beans. However, there was some nacho segregation! Instead of the chili and beans both being spread across the nachos, each was on one half. Wtf?! stop the segregation! I want everything, topping and person to come together - including my beans and chili. The flavor was good but here is the downside of the nachos -- lots of soggy nachos, lots of having to sort of construct my nachos and no guacamole. But, there was a lot of nachos so they can easily be shared by 3 people but by the time you get to the bottom layers they may be soggy or all stuck together. Despite the bartender's lack of knowledge of my beloved moscow mule, I will say he was pleasant and friendly and even offered to take a photo of us w/our nachos after seeing us snap a pic of them when they were served. A good bartender really improves the overall experience. Finally, the playlist was great. I heard Nsync! I thought I was in middle school again...next up - Incubus! One of my all time favorite bands. Definitely eclectic and fun music. One bad thing about this place is it is seat yourself so it is a beat of a free for all with people lingering around like vulchers waiting to snag a seat. Yes, I am guilty, I was that person. So, be prepared to wait and throw elbows trying to get a spot on a Friday.
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Michelle C.

I haven't been to this place since back in the day.....ahhh, sweet blury memories of sticky floors and long waits to the bathroom. the food is super cheap...SIX bucks for mac & cheese w/ a salad! the mac and cheese was pretty good...a little onion soup bowl of baked super cheesy fusilli pasta with a salad. The best part was the baked cheese on top, yum!
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Adam G.

The Pour House is an excellent place to go for HUGE beers and some decent affordable grub. The menu is great for bar food but please note this is not a fine dining establishment. (You can see the microwave in the kitchen from the bar) That having been said, I don't care if they use a microwave because the end result is decent food that hits the spot. The daily specials are very easy on the wallet. (Terriyaki Burger and Fries for $6.99 or Burger with a mug of Clam Chowder for $5) Seriously, you won't find a better deal in the Back Bay. The service here is very friendly. The Pour House is very busy at night and they know how to handle the influx of hungry tourists and sports fans. I discovered this place shortly after the Boston Bombing and the energy and spirit were so fantastic. This place is my favorite hang out in the Back Bay now.
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Ambrose C.

I went to this bar twice, the first time was for drinks when I was a student, and I thought it was okay. The second time, I came with friends and I actually had the food there on a Thursday night and I thought it was not bad. On Thursdays from 6-10 PM, all their "Border Bargains", which are the Mexican dishes on the menu, are half price. So for example, if you order a Fajita Dinner priced at $8 on a Thursday night between 6-10 PM here, you only pay $4. Isn't that an awesomely attractive price for a really casual restaurant in the Back Bay area of Boston? Now that's what I call a really cheap meal if you decide not to order any alcoholic beverages with your dinner and decide to go for water. I ordered a Chimichanga, with beef. A Chimichanga is supposedly a tortilla wrap filled with meat and cheese, and it is deep fried. It is doused with sour cream and salsa, and comes with Mexican style rice and black beans. The Chimichanga is priced at $7.00, but since I came on a Thursday night, I only would have to pay $3.50 (yes, $3.50, which was great). The Chimichanga was pretty good, beef and cheese were tasty and chewy on the inside and the tortilla wrapping had a decent combination of crispiness and chewiness that made it tasty. I usually do not like beans, but the black beans were not bad, I mixed them with the salsa, sour cream and rice, and I got a somewhat tasty rice plate on the side after finishing the Chimichanga. Overall, I had a filling and inexpensive meal, and it was definitely a few steps above Taco Bell's dishes in terms of tastiness. As for drinks, I got a Samuel Adams Summer Ale, and it was a nice and refreshing choice for a somewhat warm day in May. The mug the they served it in was huge, the mug was (using really rough estimates) more than 23 cm tall. Some of the sodas are kind of expensive here for a restaurant. It's $2.25 for a glass of Coca-Cola. Since this is a really casual restaurant/bar, you have to seat yourself, and it can be somewhat difficult to find a seat if you come with a group at around 7:00 PM. The place also has a large basement with another huge bar and tables available if the main area gets crowded. I like the fact that every table has a box on the side filled with all the possible condiments you can use (such as Sriracha sauce and A.1. Steak Sauce) along with silverware and napkins, so you would not have to bother the waitress to get these for you. Service was sufficient and passable. Overall, I would not mind to come back here again for a good beer and decent food, as long as there's a good discount such as the Border Bargains on Thursday nights. So if you are out in the Back Bay area on a Thursday night between 6-10 PM, this is not a bad choice to get some decent "Ameicanized" Mexican food at a great price.
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Vicky H.

It's been a few years since I've been here. I must say, it must have been a slow night. The place was nearly empty. The guy that checked my ID just gave it a quick glance -- i don't think he was checking it at all, or maybe my old age is showing... lol. The drinks are pretty cheap and the food is decent. Their chili is AWESOME!!! :)
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Brett H.

Excellent all around. The clam chowder was good and the fish and chips were very good. For some reason, as soon as I got into the fish and chips, I felt extremely full which is odd but it happens. I wish it didn't because I would've like to have finished my meal but I couldn't go any further. Really good place and good portions too. Highly recommend.
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Chris C.

I want to start out by saying that I absolutely love this place. Prices and portions are both great. I'm 24 years old and work at the prudential mall. My coworkers and I have frequented this place for about 2years. I've never had a bad experience here with the exception of last night. Two men working the door on friday night 3/27/15 seemed more interested in conversing with each other than doing their job. One in particular (light skin, short, tattoos, probably latino) seemed to have a major attitude when I ( the customer) interrupted his conversation with the other guy (black guy) at the door and said "hey, am I supposed to give this (my ID) to you?" His back was turned to the street and when he turned around to look at me he had a look of disgust on his face. He took my Massachusetts state ID, looked at it and me for about 6 or 7 minutes and asked me for another form of identification. (My ID is VALID and without any scratches or creases). His question seemed very odd because I HAVE BEEN HERE MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT using that SAME Massachusetts ID and have never had a problem. I gave him my bank card with my name on it and he finally put my ID through the scanner. The black dude he was talking to opened the door ( more like cracked it) and expected me to squeeze through as if I wasn't worthy enough for him to open the door. I've never had such an AWFUL experience at pour house or any other bar in the area (whiskeys, paparazzi, max brenner, Joe's etc) I'm not sure why these men were so rude to me, maybe it's because I'm black and gay or maybe it's because they would rather NOT work on a Friday night. Either way, I probably WILL NOT be returning to pour house if this is how I get treated at the door. Thanks.
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Crissy H.

There are many places in Boston that you can visit, so please don't have this be one of them. I had a cheeseburger with a side of clam chowder. The cheeseburger was over cooked and dry and the clam chowder tasted like it was made by Campbell's. Eek - no thank you.
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Vanessa M.

Came here twice for breakfast during Anime Boston. Pros: The place is very quirky and I love all the creativity in the place. They have music and a game on, which I like. The waitresses are friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. The food was delicious. My omlet was cooked perfectly and I love that instead of bacon bits in my omlet, I got full slices of bacon in the middle...it was awesome, awesomely delicious. It was across the street from the convention, which was perfect. Prices were decent especially for Boston. Cons: It is a small place (I'd call it cozy, it wasn't uncomfortably small), and the bathrooms even smaller (the bathrooms were claustrophically small!! And filthy!!) , but such is Boston. The toast came totally dry, and the butter was no place to be found. The second time we came we told them to butter it and it was fine. All in all they get 4 stars from me. Will probably eat here tomorrow too :)
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Ben P.

This has become a regular stop for us when we are in Boston. Really fun atmosphere, always friendly staff, consistent food from a menu that absolutely wasn't written with your health in mind. Seriously, if you have heart disease or a history of it in your family, you probably shouldn't open the door. I mean, I do...but....you know... We go for brunch a lot and their bloody mary's are not to be missed. You can't because they are the size of your face. Really, with the booze and the grease, this place is a hangover cure gift wrapped.
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Gerardo F.

There are basically three sides to The Pour House: Breakfast/Brunch time, Night, and every other times. I've mostly come here because of their brunch menu., which is pretty awesome to say the least. The place is rarely crowded at that time of the day, so it's nice to get a meal then. At night, it gets insanely crowded, but rarely to the point that you will not be able to talk to other people. It is hard to move around, but not impossible. They allegedly have one of the best selections of alcoholic beverages in town. The rest of the time, TPH is a decent little bar that offers good food. Overall, I like this place. The waiters are very friendly and caring and people always seem to have a good time.
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Kelsey B.

Came here based on a friends suggestion for a bloody mary and was not disappointed. It was a nice Sunday afternoon and we sat at the bar, although the service was a bit slow (took about 5 minutes to be greeted at the bar) once we did order our food/drinks everything came out very quickly. I got an omelette with hash browns and toast and my friend indulged in the "super home fries" (or "super hangover cure fries"). The bloody mary was right on point, just enough spice and served in a nice frosty tall mug. The breakfast food was decent and cheap, nothing to complain about. Will defiantly be back to get my Sunday bloody mary fix!
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Jonathan B.

Typically I love this place. The food is great and they have amazing food specials day to day. BUT if you "win" a party for you and 50 friends, beware... and just stick to beer. Whatever liquor they're trying to push on you that night is completely watered down.
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Kacie M.

My friend loves the Pour House for their Saturday night half price burgers. As someone who doesn't eat burgers, I've never partaken. But they do have a filling $4 mac and cheese, so I don't mind coming out for the half off burger night. I know they have a couple of other specials during the week, but I've never been for those. Drinks are average priced and the service is good, though on a busy night it can be a challenge to get a table. I've been here in the fall and in the winter and both times it was pretty cold inside, so you might need to leave your coat on. All in all, a nice low-key experience.
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Annamarie T.

Cheap beer and great music, what else can you ask for? Stopped in for a Saturday night out and had a great time! Went down stairs for the tiki bar area and loved it, did have to wait in line to get down there, but the controlled the amount of people who went down there so once you got down there it wasnt to crowed which was great! And like $5 for a massive beer, can you say winning! Def someplace worth checking out for a good night out!
(4)
Sakshi B.

Favorite hangouts.. Even on weekdays doesn't dissappoint you. Music's always good and the weekly deals are to keep an eye out for!
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Travis A.

I have spent a fair amount of time in this bar/restaurant...for the longest time it was one of my top 5 favorite spots in Boston...not anymore. People change, tastes change, and usually a long with that, so does management. I am sure one of the things you might you ask yourself is"How do I know if this bar is for me?". I can help you with that right now with the "Travis Alex Quick Guide to Social Success @ The Pour House": This bar IS for you if like: 1. If you want a very engaging bar: A bar that will have lots of young trendy folk yakking about how much they love that iPhone photo they took of their bro boyfriend. Guys & Gals who yell in every area and bang on anything solid to bring attention to them. 2. Drunk college boys & girls: Mostly Ya-Bro's who will bump into you on purpose to start arguments to act tough because they have nothing better to do with Mommy's trust fund. Ditsy, petite females who say "OMG really?!" and "Like" every other word, who continue to talk about bad music and facebook all night. Every pretentious and lame ass hipster as far as the eye can see. 3. Modern Music: As in everything that is main stream garbage. Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Kanye...you get the picture...and it's very loud too, so if you don't like conversation (unless you go outside) and just starting at people, you can't lose. 4. Servers during the night who are all women: Ah Sexism...If you don't mind less then average service and just want to see beautiful 18-19 year old girls with tits, look no further! Good, engaging service is overrated this days anyway...seriously...just look at these tits you have in front of you. 5. Fruity drinks: No really though...every drink in this bar gets a piece of fruit...every beer, every mixed drink, even waters and sodas...this restaurant must have a Lemon, Lime, Cherry, & Orange tree growing on the roof in a hermetically sealed green house with as much bar fruit they toss around. If they don't, they spend more on fruit then they do on their beers and food. This is NOT for you if you like the complete opposite of above. In the defense of this Bar, it is one of the cheapest in downtown, which is few and far between with a lot of the over priced garbage around there...so if you are broke as all hell (like most of us), it's a nice stop to grab a tall, Ice cold Blue Moon (Where an orange should be in it!) for $5... As far as food goes...They have a weekday special called the "Meatloaf Stacker"...Hail to the Holy God of Carbs, this thing is fucking orgasmic! Mashed potatoes, house made gravy, a thick chunk of house meatloaf, Butter and fried Texas Toast, and 3 fat beer battered onion rings..AH.MAY.ZING! They also have a unique item which I have yet to see anywhere else: Sweet potato tots...house made, really sugary and comes with a nice sweet dressing to match them... The best time IN MY HONEST OPINION to go to this bar is Lunch between Noon & 2...quiet, not a lot of people, bar seating is usually empty so their is plenty of room to plop our fat asses down for a cold one with no worries of people annoying us. I will gladly stop in here again at some point, but I am not in huge hurry to do so.
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Jackie C.

This was a great find on Boyleton. We were looking around the city for another bunch place because its our favorite meal and you always need to have a list of great places to go. It was open Friday Morning when most of our brunch places were closed so that made our day! My friancee ordered the Piggie which was a ton of food! They mean it- PIGGIE! I had the french toast and it was amazing! The coffee is pretty good here but it gives me a funny after taste if I have more than one cup. The prices are amazing! Super cheap!
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Debby L.

I had a great time at this bar, mostly because it was the first spot we hit and were pumped up for the night. The atmosphere and vibe was great. College games were all over the screens, and tons of booths to sit in. There's a downstairs bar as well, but that is more stand up space than booths. There's a huge screen TV right when you walk downstairs and a center island bar. We decided to stay on the top floor with the more vibrant people and get a booth. We ordered a bunch of beers that came in the biggest glasses I've ever seen. My mug was about 2 full beers. They have Blue Moon but they don't have Harpoon IPA. We also ordered fish n chips. We hated it. The fish was absolutely dry and bad. The fries were mediocre, and I ate most of the fries so that I could finish my beer. It's the friday night special but I do not recommend getting this here. Fill your fish n chips craving elsewhere! The service was great and we had a great time, minus the fish n chips.
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Deborah J.

I went there last Sunday, I try pancaked with eggs and bacon. I like it but it wasn't amazing; the service was regular, I don't see this place as a brunch is more like a pub.
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Abbie M.

Cheap beer, good food, definitely worth a visit. Going out in this neighborhood can be pricey so it's great to find places that you can enjoy without cringing to feel your wallet shrink. Their burgers are cheap and yummy, they have a good selection on tap, the only warning is that it can get PACKED! We've also been in here when it's completely empty so, who knows. The bartenders always seem friendly despite the patron level. I've had unimpressive mixed drinks here though so stick with beer. A go-to for our group!
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Cici B.

BEST BRUNCH EVER!! Banana pancakes are to die for, hash browns-seasoned to perfection, sausage and bacon are great. Mimosas-mmm. Staff is friendly, and attentive. The TV's play all sports-which is great. Only thing is it's small-the booths, the bathrooms, and it's not well lit. Otherwise it would get 5 stars for breakfast. I've never eaten lunch nor dinner here.
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Jennifer C.

My rating is based on the food only! The food is great and cheap but the service is horrible! I have been to this place multiple times and have YET to have a friendly attentive waitress. I work in the food business myself and I think they're extremely unprofessional and rude. If you don't mind having to chase around a waiter to get you silverwear, refill your drink, or ask for condiments then I'm sure you won't mind this place one bit.
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Monique S.

I came here once and had a piece of ceramic in my mac and cheese. Yes, it was so hot, it broke into my food. Luckily I discovered it mid-bite and I did not crack a tooth or swallow it. So I will never eat here again. However, the drinks are great, and I have been here a few times for a drink. Nothing to write home about, but the price is right. The door staff is friendly and so is the bar. The wait staff (except for the visit above) is friendly and attentive. A great place to go get a drink without hurting your pocketbook.
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Adrienne T.

Ok, I've given this place a few tries before even bothering to write a review, and the outcome has been consistent- I just don't like this place. Period. You walk in, and yes, it's huge, but it's pitch black- like a haunted house, no matter if it's for brunch or an evening after work thing, pitch black. It smells like just what it is- a bar. I mean, I LOVE alcohol and everything about it, but I don't like a bar that smells like one. It's sorta like you don't want your fish market to smell like fish, or your sushi to smell "fishy". I went for brunch awhile back, and all I recall was not being impressed, even though brunch here had been "recommended". This isn't a "mixed crowd" place. I've been three times now, and each time I saw maybe six "diverse" faces in the entire place (trying so hard to be pc with my terminology here-ha!), including myself, and NONE visible on staff. My most recent visit sealed the deal: visited the downstairs area on "Red Sox Night". They had a tiny complimentary buffet of hot dogs (NOT beef, I assure you, points lost for that already), a pan of lukewarm chili and one of cheese whiz (also lukewarm), a small bottle of mustard, a medium bottle of ketchup, a small bottle of brown mustard, a paper cup of mushed up grated cheese, a paper cup of onion hunks, a jar of relish, some semi-stale nacho type chips with no tongs to scoop them out/up, and some kind of pie looking something in a big pan that went untouched all night. All that being said, sometimes I like bad food, this was one of those times, so it was actually all ok, except for the non-all beef hot dogs. Plus, I went, and was there to socialize and hangout with friends versus eat dinner, so again, all cool. What got me was the two little arrogant, NOT cute, twit bimbettes, behind the bar. These chicks had attitudes like you wouldn't believe, and again, they weren't even cute! Wth! I think they thought they were cute, though. Their service was slow, we had to literally lean over the bar, to the point of almost laying across it to flag them down, they NEVER smiled, just stone faced the entire time. I asked a question, same thing, stone faced reply. However, I noticed one of them interacting with other bar guests, and her attitude seemed different. I'm not going to pull any "cards" here, but sometimes things are simply as they are. If it quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. Whatever. Thanks for the $10 gift card I won playing trivia, Pour House. Don't know when I'll ever use it, 'cause I won't be coming back. Three strikes, and like the Red Sox ump says, "you're oooooooooooout"!
(1)
Bill Z.

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night and took advantage of their half-price burger special which runs from 6pm until 10. Specialty burgers are regularly between $6 and $8 for a quarter-pound burger, and $1 for each extra quarter pound patty. That's an even better deal at half price. I substituted a salad for the fries for $2.24, and you can also substitute sweet potato "tater tots" (which are quite tasty). The burgers were cooked medium well (I wasn't asked how I wanted them) and quite juicy, not greasy at all. So my overall opinion of Pour House has gone up a bit based on the good quality of their pub food.
(4)
Daniel Y.

Cheap fun place in Boston to catch a game. Go Sox!
(5)
Cass V.

The Brunch menu is great, food was good, great music, good ambience BUT The staff is terribly unfriendly and unhelpful for the most part. It doesn't help that they have a seat yourself policy which leaves customers to fight each other to the death for a table.
(3)
Annie C.

Food is really good and prices are ok. Unfortunately this place is really poorly managed. At brunch time there is no hostess so you have to wander around and creepily hover by tables waiting for them to finish. Also the service is very slow and they wipe off the tables while you are sitting, spraying smelly disinfectant in your face.
(3)
Laura G.

Is a good place, the ambiance is good and the prices are reasonable for the location.
(4)
Chantal G.

Ah, the Pour House. If you are specifically craving nachos (which I always am), this is the place to go. It's not badly priced, there's an okay selection of beer, and the nachos are piled high-- the way I like it! Not necessarily a place you would go on a date... But maybe a place to meet some friends that want to chow down on bar food. It's a little on the dirtier side, which isn't a problem to me, but I can see how there are negatives reviews. I also ventured over for brunch. Their bloody mary's are potent and their brunch menu is pretty greasy. Again, this is more of a after a long night/craving unhealthy food place.
(3)
Eugene N.

I was out in Boston for a conference and this place is located conveniently directly across the street from the Hynes Convention Center. Pretty cool local baaaww. Good service overall and a decent selection of beers on tap. Didn't get a chance to eat there so I can't say much about the food. The drinks were pretty standard and the bartenders were attentive and talkative. Given that we stopped by on Saturday afternoon so it wasn't too busy. We also came back on a Tuesday night and it was pretty packed... but we brought in about 3/4 of the place. The bartenders seem to get everything right and there was no line to hold us back. Very fast service and a good local spot for a casual beer. Recommended!
(5)
Melanie D.

Went her for the first time and got good service. I did not know what I wanted so I asked the bartender to make a fruity drink, he concocted a marvelous mixture where you could not taste the alcohol.
(4)
Helen C.

Tons of food at a very low price. I had their nachos and North Dakota burger, and thought I was going to explode afterwards. It was a bad idea to share the nachos between only 2 people.. should be more like 5. It's a fun, divey atmosphere.
(5)
Jelena Z.

Just like Main Street, I think there's a Pour House in every city. And, a somewhat irrelevant historical tidbit for you - Eleanor Roosevelt dubbed nearby Hingham's main drag "the most beautiful Main Street in America." The Pour House certainly isn't receiving any compliments on its looks but it's got size going for it. Yes, size. As in big Bertha, you're-so-heavy-my-arm-is-gonna fall off monster frosty mugs of beer. Initially, I purchased a small beer. 10 ounces, because I believed (truly) that I'd have just one and go home. Bartender: Miss - you sure you don't want a big one? Me: Thanks, but I'm all set. :::::::30 minutes, a HUGE beer and one sly Jameson shot elapse::::::: Outcome? I'm officially buzzed. Good times, Pour House... you're a helluva cheap date.
(3)
Cody R.

When I lived in Boston I would eat here every Thursday for half price Mexican food and every Saturday for half price burgers. For the Mexican I would order the chimichanga, it's not traditional Mexican but for the price you can't beat it. On burger night I would get the Texas burger. It's huge but amazing. Beer is cheep and atmosphere is fun.
(5)
Michael D.

UGH. Unless you like waiting an hour+ for your food in a crowd full of wannabe alpha males, do NOT go to pour house. ESPECIALLY when it's during one of their "weekly special" days (half off burgers on saturdays or half off mexican food on thursdays). Come here if you wanna be creeped on by gross guys or to get a semi decently-priced brew, but don't come for the food. I'm pretty positive I'll never set foot in this joint again. Terrible service, creepy patrons, and VERY plain food.
(2)
Mr S.

One of my favorite "go to" bars in town. Great beer, great staff and decent food. While spending much of my college years in town, the majority of my nights, I could always be found here! Prices are pretty cheap and the bartenders don't make too bad of a drink. When ever I visit I have always gotten fantastic service from the bartenders. The Pour House has two floors. The first floor is the entry level and the downstairs is, in my opinion, the best spot! Great place to put down a few drinks with some friends, celebrate St. Paddy's Day, and was an amazing place on that memorable October night in 2004!
(5)
Katie A.

At night this place is packed and a little difficult to get around. If you see a table, grab it, and never leave. If not, it's not that bad if you can find a corner with your friends. However the main attraction, at least for me, is brunch. A seat yourself operation where you don't have one server but you have the whole waitstaff checking out the area to see who needs to put in their order, get more water/coffee, more napkins, etc. So wait, why do I love the brunch so much? Bloody Mary's the size of a quart. Juevos Rancheros that are so, so, so good the knock your socks off. The coffee is pretty damn good and the atmosphere overall is just enjoyable. It's one of those unique, could be a music venue at night sort of places that isn't. It's just decorated really interestingly and puts me in a good mood. Every time I am in Boston I make it a point to go here.
(5)
Mike G.

Do you want great food, cool atmosphere and cheap all in Boston? This is THE place! Have been a couple times now and this place ROCKS! The basement is fantastic...staff is friendly, beer is cold and the food choices are abundant!
(5)
Regina F.

Very rarely do you find a bar/restaurant place that is good anytime. This place is it. I've been here countless times, for lunch during the work day, after work during the week and on the weekends, and I have not be disappointed. The service here is FAST. You're never waiting around for your meal or a refill on your beer (always a priority.) It's self seating, and the waiters do a great job at making sure everyone is being taken care of immediately. Another great plus, unlike most Back Bay bars, this one won't break the bank. Everything is fairly priced and they have these incredible tall beer mugs. This place is a reliable, fun choice: always a good time and never boring.
(4)
Jessica T.

I've been here a couple of times now. I used to stop in here to meet friends after work - when I used to live in Boston. Their pitchers were fun to share, and it was always such a relief to escape the cold and pile into an intimate booth and just get cozy. We stopped in here today for brunch, and while the prices are reasonable, their staff friendly (their waitress was quick to help us - despite the place bursting with lunch goers), and the brunch menu solid - it can get busy quickly (it seems to be a popular pre-hangover as well as post-hangover spot) , and the seating area can fill up fast. We debated staying, but squeezing into a four person booth - as a party of six, just seemed like a stretch - considering the variety of other lunch/brunch spots nearby. We left without eating here, but it was still lovely remembering the memories that were spent here back in the day, and refreshing to know - that not much has changed. Trust.
(3)
Anthony L.

Food is really good, service was great, tv volume was ridiculous.. probably lost some of my hearing.. don't go during football game unless you want to go def
(3)
kim s.

Haven't been back in 15 years but glad to know good food and good deal still there. Their Saturday burger special from 6pm to 10pm is the greatest deal in town by far!!!!!!! Anyone know a better or bigger or cheaper burger within 100 miles of this place please let me know. I'll be back soon here before the college crowd returns and overwhelms the place.
(5)
Kelly O.

How I've missed reviewing PH, I'll never know, but this is something that needs to be rectified stat. A staple in my life for the past 7+ years, this is the perfect place for a poor college kid, then a poor research assistant, then a poor grad student, and now a slightly-less-poor-but-still-really-frugal-thanks-Âto-student-loans young-professional. It's cheap, it's good, it's casual, it's in a central location... basically it has all the makings of a great place to meet up with friends. You will not be raving about the food itself, as it's pretty standard (although solidly decent, plus the menu's pretty big with something for everyone), but when you hear how cheap it is, you will likely change your tune... for the price, the quality is excellent IMO. Case in point, the $3.75 crock of mac&cheese- tasty, filling, ridiculously cheap, perfect. My favorite nights are the specials: Wed is half price chicken sandwiches- seriously, $3 for a grilled chicken sandwich with fries?-, Thurs is half price Mexican (good chimichangas, tacos galore!), and Sat is half price burgers, so mark your calendars. Even if you're not into solid cheap standard bar food, come here for the beer alone... a giant draft mug will only set you back $5.50, and they don't just have your generic domestics (hello Blue Moon and Sam Oktoberfest!). Of course, there are lots of downsides, if you want to call them that... it's seat yourself so be prepared to literally fight for a table, the service is really sloppy (but what do you expect), it's loaded with frat boys and ya dudes (the whole environment is like a frat house), and it's the kind of place with paper towels at every table and beer sloshed on the ground at all times (not necessarily a bad thing, but just don't come here dressed all fancy-like). But despite its flaws, I'm here probably every 3 weeks or so, I just can't stay away... see you tonight!
(4)
Tee O.

Never eveeeeeeeer again will i step foot in a pour house the hippie bartender with the grey ponytail was soooo rude for no reason thank you for a terrible first boston experience...
(1)
Major H.

I stopped into The Pour House with some coworkers while on a business trip. We were obviously from out of town but the bartender didn't hold it against us. There was a good selection of local beers on tap and the food was quite good. I chowed down on a veggie wrap that was pretty darned good. This is obviously a place where locals and out-of-towners feel at home and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone spending a little time in Boston.
(5)
Jen S.

When I FIRST reviewed this place, I was relatively new at Yelping and wrote a pretty sucky review. This one will be mostly better. First of all, when you go, if it's your first time, it's a SEAT YOURSELF place. Don't try to be polite and wait in the front for a server to come. If it's busy, a server might not even notice you. The seating can be a bit cramped, ESPECIALLY in the back. If you are there in the winter, sitting in the front = getting blasted with cold air. Sort of a lose-win-lose situation. Win because you'll be eating yummy food, and that's always a win, no matter what. Each table has a 'station' that consists of paper towels, ketchup, mustard, silverware, etc. So I've been here a number of times and have brought visiting friends here because 1) the food is good 2) the food is cheap 3) the menu is extensive and interesting 4) the vibe is good 5) the service is pretty fast. Their chicken sandwiches are all good. I say they're all good even though I've had two of them. But since two are good, all must be good. Don't you love my logic? The first kind I got was the blackened chicken. Yummy. I have subsequently gotten the buffalo chicken sandwich. It's better as a sandwich than as a sub, by the way. I LOOOVE their fries. All burgers/sandwiches come with a good pile of fries. Fresh and hot with a slight cajun/peppery taste. Mmm. I could go just for the fries. I found out about this place initially thanks to the Phantom Gourmet show.The episode was about great appetizer deals. The hosts said the Phantom raved about the nachos grande (as evidenced by the poster on their wall near the bar), but also said their 'around the world' wings are a great deal for the price. I've been wanting to try their wings, but I hear the wings come by the million (I love hyperboles) and I don't like leftover wings, so I can't try/review those until I can get like 4 other people who really just want to eat wings and fries with me. So. Until then, you must know I crave the thought of trying them. My husband is always happy with his burger. My friends are always happy with their meals. They have Mexican food, too- I have yet to try that, being since I am not the biggest American Mexican food fan (unless of course we're talking about Japapenos in Allston, that is some yummy Mexican!). They have Pepsi products :( but it's in a fountain styles, I try to tolerate it. It's better than sierra mist or dr. pepper , etc. Our last server was funny and practiced her French with my French friend. It was fun. My friend enjoyed that. Will return often and recommend this place as much as possible!
(5)
Duncan F.

Service is underwhelming - even when the place is half empty! I will definitely explore other local options on my next trip to the Back Bay.
(1)
Jade R.

BRUNCH REVIEW: *** first impressions say a lot -- we head on in, and it's packed. (The downstairs seating opens in 10 minutes..) We are waiting for a table, minding our own business. One of the servers tells us that there is a wait, and recommends us to go to Whiskey's next door --WHO DOES THAT? Why would you ever turn away customers? Management definitely needs to work that kink out. I would understand if we were complaining, but I was happily in my own little world. Anyway, enough with my little rant.. I would give 3 stars for the brunch food, it's cheap and gets the job done, but 3 stars goes for the shitty service - just so slow! Okay, I'm going to sound like a brat when I say this, but it really irked me: I ordered the western omelet, and the vegetables were not uniformly cut- there were some HUGE long, thick pieces of onion and peppers, and then some tiny ones. It was pretty unpleasant to go in for a bite and chew an inch thick piece of onion.. What to get: The nachos. It is a HUGE serving. We ended up taking two whole boxes of it to go haha.
(2)
Lauren T.

They served me raw eggs which I realized half way through my breakfast/ mid vomit. Still paid for them after informing the manager. I'm a local and I can promise I'll never ever go back.
(1)
Alan N.

Whenever I've been to Boston (which is never enough) I've always visited the Pour House bar / diner as my favourite place for breakfast. Healthy portions and by healthy I mean big, combined with cheery staff make this place a winner every time. Reading some of the reviews posted recently, I was interested to note that it's seen as a perfect venue by many for breakfast, lunch or dinner as well as somewhere to go for a few drinks. Can I break my tradition & visit at a different time of day? Oh well, any excuse . . .
(5)
Kathy D.

Our first pit stop for our bar crawl in Boston on a cold, cold night. Thanks to my friend, she lives right above Pour House! Now that is pretty awesome if you ever need a drink on a gloomy day. We ordered the seasonal Samuel Adams, which was a HUGE portion, to the point that I had to hold my mug with both hands. We had to get a SamAdams since we ARE in Boston! Our bartender was very friendly and patient with us. We sat at the bar, finished our drink, and left. We eventually returned an hour later since they were the ones that opened the latest, until 2am. We were hungry so we came back and ordered the sampler. That food hits the spot in the middle of the night, let me tell you. It came with mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, buffalo wings, and onion rings(which were probably the oiliest thing that I didn't enjoy as much). They have good music playing. The decor is dark and dive-bar-ish. I was looking around and it seemed to have a pirate-ish themed to the place. Pour House is skinny but long. It stretches out all the way to another back room. Good environment!! This was my top pick of bar hopping!
(4)
Evan A.

Walked here before the Sox game. Get the Fish and Chips! For $7 it was amazing. None of that pre prepared junk. Just real fish with a light batter, just how I like it.
(4)
Alex B.

Never really enjoyed this place for a night out but it isn't bad for a place where you can stop in for a decent priced beer. I believe they have free hot dogs after 1AM with the purchase of a beer which is nice so that you can get your drunk munchies on. I have frequented Pour House many more times for their brunch than anything. It is great to see that a place which is filled with belligerent individuals on a Saturday night turns into a place for a nice family affair early the next morning. They are well known for their bloody mary which is a great way to recover from a long saturday night. The food is decent (good corned beef hash and they have some pretty hearty breakfasts like huevos rancheros and pour joes special (ground beef, spinach, and scrambled eggs). I wanted to get the pour joes special without the onions but couldn't unfortunately. I have also been to their half priced mexican nights on Thursday which is a pretty sweet deal too. I cant say the food is spectacular, but it comes out quickly and is inexpensive. Service can get very slow here on a busy day.
(3)
Stephanie H.

service was lovely & location is superclose to the T. clam chowder & burger were very solid for the price. & i love that the portions dont overwhelm. great bloody marys. i heard the bloody marys were $4 but mine was $8. granted, it was extra spicy, still worth it, & cheaper than newbury street. im digging the 22 oz sizes for beer & bloody marys.! a good must try but im not aching to return.
(3)
Shelby S.

The bouncers here will treat you like less than a human being. So if you want human respect, you better off going pretty much anywhere else in Boston.
(1)
Frank J.

The Pour House is great for one thing - the Bloody Marys. The Bloody Marys are delicious and on those lovely sunday mornings when I care more about downing properly done bloodys than what I am going to eat, I come here. They are large and have all the proper garnishes that somehow make it okay to get bombed during daytime hours. These would be a lemon wedge, an olive, and celery stalk. The olives taste a little wierd but their served in a drink so not a big deal. Another great thing about the Bloody Marys - their only $3.50 when you order one of their "supreme" brunch things. I believe they are $6 or $6.50 otherwise, not entirely sure. I did notice the last time I was there that the $3.50 bloody special said $4 on the menu but I was only charged $3.50, so it may now be $4. In any event, they are priced right. Once when I was there the waitress was trying to push vokdas other than their well (they generally recommend Absolute Pepper). I don't know if they charge more for this or not, I am curious, but I decline. The vodka is being mixed with tomato juice and spice anyway - I really don't think the vodka quality comes into play much, not exactly on the rocks here. Now for the food, and I have only had brunch food here (this place can attract sticky collar people at night so this is my day drinking spot). The food can be terrible. I mean they may have found a way to be worse than your average grease diner. I made the mistake once of getting their eggs benedict (it's a special, I don't think it is actually on the menu). I also usually judge the food quality of a brunch place from their eggs benedict because it's easy to screw up. The most difficult part is getting the hollandaise right. It can be great, or awful. I have had a lot of bad hollandaise, which is fine if it doesn't drown the dish, but it does here. Advice to the place - no need to change, you are who you are, but go lighter on the hollandaise so it's manageable. The eggs benedict is basically a thick slab of ham (not canadian bacon, or even a suitable substitute, bulk supermarket packaged style), on an english muffin with the poached eggs and doused in really gross hollandaise. Again, I understand proper hollandaise it hard to achieve but if you aren't getting it (they are not), go light on the sauce. So, my recommendation and solution to eating while downing bloodys sunday morning - stick with brunch things that you could make at 2am after a day long St. Patricks day celebration. I go with the pancake of waffle "supreme." The first bloody is cheaper and the pancakes and waffles are fine. I should mention that the "supremes" come with a meat option and they have managed to even screw this up. I always opt for bacon in these situations because I believe it to be the hardest to screw up, but their bacon was off the last time I was there. I don't know if they did the diner thing where bacon is continually added to a bacon mountain on the corner of the grill where it usually works but you can get bacon that is several hours old, or they microwaved it, or what, but ti was off. I would certainly advise against the ham or sausage option though. The crowd of this place is what you would expect on sunday morning, a lot of people there for the delicious bloodys, and some wierdos who don't drink on sunday mornings. I have been here during football season where it can get very crowded and you won't get a seat unless you get there very early, far earlier then I can get up on a sunday. On football sundays there can be a lot more debauchery, from my experiences especially in the basement (where there is another bar). It can be entertaining - brunch and a show. In conclusion, this place gets 4 stars for the Bloody Marys alone. I took one star away for the truely awful hollandaise, which a brunch place should account for. Eggs benedict really is the brunch food standard to compare places in my opinion. Whenever you are in the mood for a good bloody fix, and less concerned with the food, the Pour House stands among the best and I recommend them.
(4)
Mary T.

I popped into the Pour House for a quick bite; I chose PH for two reasons: (1) it wasn't too far from the bus I needed to catch and (2) it had a decent menu and decent prices. Some jokers up the street were charging $11 for a quesadilla - no way Jose! The bar is long and narrow, tables line one wall and the bar the other; there are also a few additional tables in back. I guess there's a downstairs too, but I missed it. However, it does explain the "Party on Down" sign, I spied. There's also a lot of stuff to distract you, as the guy sitting next to me noted, my "boyfriend" (sketchy old guy sitting on the next bar stool) was was cheating on me with the Megatouch. I grabbed a seat at the bar, maybe it was my location - sort of obscured by a set of taps - but it seemed hard to grab any bartender's attention. I ordered a Miller Lite and veggie burger for just shy of $12. They serve drafts in 22 oz mugs and $4.75 for a frosty beer on a hot day seemed like quite the deal. The veggie burger was decent, nothing special, but it created a nice base for the drinking I anticipated doing the rest of the evening. Pour House is nothing fancy, but good if you want a decent meal and cold beer at a reasonable price. Their specials are quite good too.
(3)
Sandy O.

So, I yelped this while standing outside the Hynes Convention Center craving some good breakfast with time to kill. This spot came up and I was like ... hmm ... a bar for breakfast? But I have come across stranger things ... so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, my initial skepticism is true ... don't do a bar for breakfast. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla with a side of home fries. Everything was just blah except the waitress, who was awesome and attentive. Kudos to her! Next time go with your gut instincts ... no bar for breakfast! (Unless you want beer and eggs)
(2)
Julie B.

Pour House is a pretty typical pub on Boylston and I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. If you've ever wondered why there is a line forming around 12:45 every night it's because they give out free hot dogs at 1 AM. I'm not sure why they do this but no complaints here - I don't even like hot dogs but am not one to turn down free drunk munchies. The beers are big and cheap which is always a plus. The bartenders have been pretty friendly and seem legitimately sorry when they have to tell you they've run out of hot dogs. I've came here for dinner a few times but don't remember anything too special - I think the chili was decent and I always love a boneless buffalo chicken wrap. Ladies, check out the writing on the bathroom walls - you'll find some strange quotes about vampires...
(3)
Catie F.

I don't normally give two-star ratings to places I would go back to, but the qualifying "meh, I've experienced better" statement along side the rating is a perfect fit. What the Pour House is good for: cheap food, cheap drinks, it's a place to go on a saturday afternoon when you're feeling lazy and broke. Or maybe a good place to go when you've already had a few drinks and have the drinking hungries coming on... What is "meh" about it: the food is super-meh. We had the nachos today and they came out fairly cold and were nothing better than I could have put together at home. The burgers are small and floppy on untoasted, grocery-store type buns. They don't cook to order because they can't given the quality of the meat. It's not bad or inedible, it's just not what I'd call good. Today we also tried the sweet-potato tater tots. They were alright, too. Atmosphere is laid-back and I like the roll of paper towels, cup of silverware, and assortment of condiments at every table. Prices, like I mentioned, are pretty low.
(2)
Jon W.

I created a Yelp account just to warn people against giving this bar any business or attention. The bouncers refused entrance to my friend for a reason they refused to disclose, making claims that were clearly unfounded based upon his behavior. The blatant discrimination I witnessed was completely unneccesary and egregious. Needless to say, until this bar instructs the bouncers to abide by the Civil Rights Act and respect all customers, I will not be visiting and will instead choose to visit bars that employ bouncers with at least some basic dignity.
(1)
Dave C.

This place offers excellent value for your hard-earned money. I went there twice during my business trip and had the tuna melt and one of their weekday specials. The portions are generous and the price is very reasonable, plus the food is pretty decent too. One of my coworkers ordered a taco salad, which was the biggest one I've ever seen. You definitely won't leave here hungry.
(4)
Mickiela M.

Stopped in for lunch time during my week stay in Boston..ordered the "chowdaa" & BLT..it was nothing short of amazing! Liked it so much I went back the following day for lunch :p My only complaint is the quality of service is not too great..our waitress was no where to be found throughout our meal & messed up on order, pretty bad :/
(4)
Dorian B.

Great Fish and Chips Awesome Beer Sizes for Cheeeeap! Good Beer on Tap as Well. Awesome Pub Atmosphere.. Wish There Was More Like These In Cali =/
(4)
Anya S.

The service was spotty and out waitress was a little strange. But it seems that the man was found of the place especially of the size of his beer glass, which was more like a biiiig mug! I guess this is your typical beer and greasy food hang out. We had the 24 different chicken wings plate for something like $10 and chicken fingers. Chicken fingers were a little too over-breaded for me, but the teryaki wings were quite yummy. They play good music, but way too loud and the bathroom was a little ....ummm dirty.
(3)
Ty A.

You know why I love going to Pour House? Because it gives me that warm feeling inside like I'm still in college and have no real responsibilities. The walls, tables, floor and probably some of the staff have seen it all and definitely show their age, but these things give it the "who the hell cares, I'm gonna have a good time" kind of vibe. And that's a vibe I can appreciate. Another reason why I love this place? I can go in, plop my broke ass right down at the bar or at a table and get a huge beer and some good eats for wicked cheap. It's no frills, no pretense, no bullshit. Just good, fun people and atmosphere. There's also a good mix of people at this bar - random people walking in off busy Bolyston St., college kids, post-grads that have an affinity for dive bars and nostalgic college experiences (like myself - this place is also super similar to my favorite bar at college, Chuck's at Syracuse University), regulars, and more. That's all I have to say. That's all I should need to say. Have fun and be young forever.
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Tina D.

Ah, Pour House. How I loved thy half off burger nights on Saturdays (especially being a broke college student). $9 for two burgers and a side of fries? Can't go wrong with that, right? Wrong. Just because you're gonna give 50% off on food doesn't mean that you can basically give up on the quality. The hamburgers are never cooked to order and are dry, tasteless, and cold. The fries aren't even hot either. They're pre-cooked to save time because they know a lot of people are going to come in for the half off deal, but it's not even worth the money! You have to seat yourself, but the tables are always full so you have to wait for a while, on average probably 15 minutes. This place is feels dirty and dingy. Oh, and the service you ask? CRAPPY. Waiters were rushed and didn't even check up on my party at all, didn't ask how we're doing at all and just asked what we wanted to order. Is that service that is worthy of a tip? No. Also, my glass was empty all throughout the 20 minutes of eating, no one came to ask if I wanted a refill or anything. I would have complained, but the manager was no where in sight. Overall, save your money and go somewhere else unless you want bad food with horrible, mediocre service.
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Trinity S.

Decent burger. Sweet potata tater tots! Yum. Big beers.
(3)
Ken G.

Fabulous people watching. Good food. Great if you are drunk on their really cheap beer or eating on a student's budget. Awesome staff, which leads me back to the people watching... They deal with all types and stereotypes very professionally. Barbies with daddy's credit card? No problem, as long as you have an ID. Med student types in scrubs who roll their eyes when asked for ID before presenting daddy's credit card? No problem. Chintzy old English dude with his boyfriend who tips pennies on the dollar? No problem, no ID, but you are paying for every round and not even given the option of running a tab. Older than college but in shape and well dressed? No ID, no questions asked before running a tab, and except for the waitress drinking beers at the bar between her side work whose eyes get wide when she sees you thinking you are a cop, no problem. The staff here sees everything, and they don't judge. They do their job efficiently and professionally, and they serve good food and beer at the cheapest prices you will find in the Back Bay. Go there, and tip your server or bartender well because, trust me, you are not as normal, or as different, or as special as you think you are, but they will take care of you regardless!
(4)
Jen K.

Rather than go upscale for brunch on Newbury Street, I decided to order breakfast at the Pour House which was always hopping when I walked by in the evenings with drunken revelers spilling out on the street. Late one night I saw a really drunk guy trying to impress the ladies walking by on Boylston Street with his breakdance moves. And yes, it was as funny as you are imagining in your head. The breakfast menu contained your basic pancake and egg options. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and it was a large serving of three pancakes with a cloyingly sweet blueberry compote and syrup. Service was just fine and the food was kinda what I was expecting from this environment. The best part was probably the atmosphere which reminded me of showing up at a frat house the morning after the party. Not to say it was messy or a wreck, but more the feeling that you really need to experience this place at night. Especially if there is breakdancing.
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Jason S.

Went in here for a quick drink and some food. Everyone so friendly, I ended up staying 4 hours. The staff was very cool
(4)
Saman S.

Here are the facts: Decent, inexpensive food. Tall beers served in frosty glasses. Fun atmosphere.
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Jack M.

Decent little kooky bar on Boylston St. Decorated inside very... oddly. But they have PBR ON TAP! Yay! This was a pretty lively bar. They have a downstairs area, but two guys were "guarding" it for no apparent reason. After they put up a single chain and left, people snuck downstairs. I wonder what's there? Gold? Money? Gold money? I didn't have any food, just beers. I liked the music that was playing. Good mix of old school stuff I like a lot. Service was all right. Some customers looked about as interesting as the walls here, but they didn't bother us.
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Mike D.

I have been to the Pour House a couple times after work for drinks and it is definitely a dive bar feel. There are a good amount of beers on draft and the food is decent. I also came once for brunch and the food was sub-par. It's a cool far for the area but nothing fantastic and worth making it a regular go to spot.
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J A.

DINNER/DRINKS: Lively place to grab drinks and/or cheap food. They have daily & weekend specials that blew my mind. Not many places on Boylston street in the heart of Boston where you can get a full meal, complete with a side, for less than $6. Standard pub fare with wraps, Mexican, burgers, mac n cheese, & sweet potato tater tots. Service left something to be desired. Our waitress took a long time between drinks to help us, & her demeanor screamed "I can't wait to get out of here." If you're young, looking to hit up a meat-market type bar that's packed with other singles, this is definitely a good place to come. The people you meet may not be from Boston, but you should have fun standing around like you're in a club packed in like sardines. BRUNCH: absolutely tasty food, good mimosas & large (& in charge) bloody marys, for a REALLY GOOD PRICE.
(3)
Joe L.

The food is mediocre at best, even for bar food, but the inexpensive prices push the review up from two to three stars. On a recent visit, two burgers, one plate of mozzarella sticks, and six beers came to about $60. There's a decent beer selection and they serve in 20 oz (I think, maybe 24) frosted mugs.
(3)
Rosemary H.

Decent food & (giant!!) cheap beers. Great when you're strapped for cash and craving some greasy bar food. Love the burgers (Saturdays are half-priced burger night!) and the nachos are fantastic. One downer is that service is really bad. I was here last night and the waitress forgot to put in my order. All my friends were served and then I just sat...and sat...and sat...fifteen minutes went by, and our waitress never appeared. Finally had to ask a kitchen staff member where my dinner was. Definitely worth it for the price, but don't expect the waitstaff to give any shits.
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Seth M.

The food's great. The drinks are plenty, and the place is populated. The Pour House is a real Boston landmark in my opinion and a necessary stop whenever in the area. Things are a bit expensive, given the fact that it's in the heart of Boston, but overall it's well worth the price. Go there for the hangover breakfast. *EDIT: I will never understand why I rated this 4 stars. Yes, it's a tourist sort of a 'landmark' bar, but it is nothing special. I'd rather avoid it unless you're going to get a hangover breakfast.
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M W.

Good beer & a fine Greek Salad. I was visiting and stopped in on a mid-afternoon midweek for a nice large Harpoon IPA ($5.75) with the above mentioned salad. Excellent and friendly service.
(5)
Joy Y.

The Pour House is the perfect place to channel your inner 22 year old. I fell victim to their super cheap and HUGE beers while doing a little day drinking and watching the SU game the other day. Not so coincidentally, I also fell in love with The Pour House. Sure my memory of the afternoon was a little foggy, but I certainly didn't forget the fact that the giant sampler platter and seven 22 oz. beers only cost $46. Seriously, it was like the deal of a lifetime! Not to mention their brunch items (who knew they even had brunch?!?!) looked awesome and I can personally attest to their deliciously spicy and very strong bloody marys (which definitely didn't hurt the aforementioned foggy afternoon.) I have no idea why I don't go here more frequently (maybe it's because I am not actually 22,) but I think I'll have to start. It is a super fun and cheap place--and I'm pretty sure that's cool no matter what your age.
(4)
Diane H.

This is a pretty chill spot. Wanted some drinks/munchies with my friend, so we came to Pour House, always heard of it, but never been. Sat ourselves down...eventually the server made her way over, we both got samuel adams, seasonal beer, $5.50 draft, but its HUGE...the glass is heavy! I'm a cool cat so I drank mines through a straw :P We tried the Pour House Sampler, it had chicken strips, onion rings, buffalo wings, and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks aren't very...good, the cheese wasn't stringy. Felt like they took it from a grocery store or something. The buffalo wings were aite, and the onion rings were good..but very oily. The chicken strips were okay. It's not mind blowing, but I had a good time just catching up with my friend and eating mediocre food. I liked my beer, it came with an orange slice so that was cool. I think it's a Samuel adams pub. Kinda wanna try the nachos next...stay tuned. Something i noticed was loads of people came in on their own..and had a booth to themselves..guess if you are alone, you can comfortably drop in here...and eat/drink, plus they have seats at the bar!
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Scott M.

Came here for brunch on Sunday. Very reasonably priced (especially for Back Bay), food was good (special of 2 eggs over-easy, steak tips, and Hollandaise. Yum). Drinks were good, and actually normal sized ($5.50 for a Captain Morgan in a 14 oz. glass). Bartender was very cool, all types of people in there (people-watching is awesome there). Definitely will come back for brunch.
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Anna T.

I'm a pretty big fan of the Pour House. Good bar/restaurant where they serve beer in pretty substantial mugs for pretty cheap, given the amount of beer you get. I've eaten the nachos here before, they are pretty substantial, I shared them with a friend and we didn't even finish them and I have been with friends who had other apps like the potato skins which they really liked. The service is good and the atmosphere can get loud, but it's not horrible, pretty typical for a popular bar. There is usually a line to get in on weekend nights but it moves at a good pace since there is also a downstairs bar which is a chill area.
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Dawn E.

Where the Pour House Succeeds: -Reasonably priced drinks. -Nightly food deals. -Warm, fun decor. -Ample room to spread out (assuming you beat the crowds in) Where the Pour House Just Passes: -Half-priced chicken sandwiches (Wed) are, apparently, also half sized. (Mind you, it's plenty and WELL worth the $3). -Food, in general, is good, but not remotely great or memorable. Where the Pour House Fails: -Service. -Service. -Service. I almost want to use the infamous "C" word in reference to our bartender. She managed to fo ALL of the following in one single evening: 1. Ignore us before the bar even got busy. 2. Scowl at use even though we were polite and used words like "please" and "thank you." 3. Complain about us loudly in front of other to barbacks when someone accidentally spilt a drink (despite the face that the spiller rushed immediately to help clean it up and apologized profusely). 4. Pay more attention to those of us who were male. I'm assuming out of some misguided assumption they would tip better. (FYI, they noticed and didn't, and the ladies also tipped less too on account of the wonderful service.) Mind you, that was still very little attention. 5. Speak to us while sounding annoyed and/or was just generally snide. I'm sure there's more. Frankly, this is was bar-none the worst bar service I have ever experienced. Because of this, I won't be rushing back to the Pour House any time soon.
(3)
Molly C.

If you want good hashbrowns, don't order brunch at the pour house..hashbrowns were a huge let down. Bloody Mary's however .. Delicious.
(2)
Brandon T.

I loved this bar its has a cool atmosphere and they have 22oz beers good place to get a buzz before a ballgame
(5)
Sam L.

I came here for the first time yesterday, Marathon Monday! A friend and I got there at 7:30a to grab a table to grab some breakfast and mimosas for the Boston Marathon. They can't serve alcohol earlier than 8am if you plan on doing this in the future (which I highly recommend: when in Boston, do as the Bostonians do...). The service was good, but obviously as the crowds came in for the marathon it was a little bit harder to get a hold of the waitress, but overall very friendly, and pretty quick. You can see the pictures of what we ordered, but it was mostly just pancakes and eggs, and a bunch of mimosas. Around lunch we got chicken nachos. The food wasn't great, but it wasn't bad, especially for bar food. They do have an extensive breakfast/brunch menu (they serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays). The prices were really reasonable for the food as well. The music they were playing at the bar kept on repeating the same songs...granted we were there from 8am until 2pm. I've never been here for the night/weekend-scene so I can't really comment on that. But on Marathon Monday, it felt like the beginnings of a Friday night. I would definitely come back again for Marathon Monday festivities, and maybe even on the weekend, though I'm not a huge bar/pub person. I'd actually like to give this place a 3.5 because I think that's more accurate, but I rounded up because service was pretty good, and it was a pleasant experience!
(4)
Shea W.

Pourhouse nachos!! To die for! Perfect combo with a cold beer after checking out the city! Fast, friendly service as well! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Becca M.

Visiting Boston for the weekend decided to try this place out. Nothing special about this bar. The drinks were good and reasonably priced. Food was below average. I would come in for a quick drink but suggest skipping it altogether. The bartenders were nice.
(3)
Pam B.

I can see this place on Restaurant Impossible. Walked in all empty tables have not been clean. Asked what beer on tap, waitress left off 3 including Sam's. Took our drink order and it took her twenty minutes to bring over two beers and a water. Ordered 3 burgers my friend asked for his to be cooked medium well, her response was "all burgers are cooked medium or medium well, I'm not really sure" oh Lord we should have left after that. Food was par at best. Will not be going back.
(1)
Steve M.

I had a blast watching my Bears win against Detroit (big whoop) last Sunday at the Pour House. The crowd was huge, with delegations from most NFL teams representing. The waitresses were friendly, outgoing and cute. When they saw us cheering wildly for the Bears they were quick to offer up congratulatory high-fives. Beer was cheap and our order of nachos came in a HUGE pile. What more do you need really? I don't live in Boston, but if I did (and I believe I could), I'd be a regular here.
(4)
Dela B.

When the opportunity presented itself to try out Pour House for my friend's 21st birthday, I was ready for it. I had heard a lot of good things about Pour House's nachos from yelp and a few random people so I was pretty darned excited. This review is going to be mostly on the nachos since that's the bulk of my memory. They weren't the most aesthetically appealing nachos mainly due to the way the ingredients were placed and the chips didn't seem home made, but two bites in, we were all hooked. It wasn't as big as the Sunset Cantina/ Grill and Tap behemoth, but it was also quite a bit cheaper ($8 compared to $13). The chili, guac, cheese, and pretty much everything on the plate was delicious. The quality and taste of the ingredients definitely outstripped Sunset's. The only setback was the most-likely-not-homemade tortilla chips. I prefer the hot, thin, freshly chips so the thick mass produced chip style sort of took away from the overall rating. Also, only having the chili on top made it run out a little too quickly (since it was delicious), but other than that, the layering/distribution was awesome. Even when we reached the bottom of the plate, every chip had cheese and toppings, and we didn't need to deal with the typical soggy mess that comes with ordering nachos. Other menu items were also pretty cheap and definitely above the standard pub-fare. Drinks were decent as well. They have a limited cocktail menu, but the ones that they had were enjoyable and had a good mix of liquor: juice ratio. I'll definitely be back after I've finished exploring the rest of Boston's nachos.
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Joe M.

A friend and I did a "burger tour" of Boston looking for the tastiest burger in the mid-range prices. We were both pretty sure Intermission Tavern would be the winner, but the Pour House blew that away. They have a number of different burgers named after different states, including one with potato skins on the top. To be honest, that is a novelty -- the potato skin dries out the burger too much for it to truly be good. But I've since gone back and the bacon cheeseburger is the best around. The prices are very reasonable as well -- was stunned by the low total on the check the most recent time I was there. As a measure of how good the burgers are, they have a number of items that I normally like to order, including an open faced turkey sandwich and a buffalo chicken sandwich, but when I go in, I can't pull the trigger on either of those because it just seems wrong to pass up that good a burger. Best Burger in Boston in my opinion...
(5)
Shannon L.

First stop in Boston and what better than to have breakfast early in the morning at a little pub. Surprisingly, everything on the menu is relatively inexpensive, most items costing less than $7. I decided to go with the Pour House Omelette (I'm a sucker for things named after the establishment) which is filled with chili and comes with a side of potatoes. I would say it's breakfast fare that you would make yourself. Not bad but not perfect. Homey but missing some qualities. The potatoes were flavorful but cut in really small pieces which means some were overcooked. The eggs were lightly seasoned with salt but needed more fluff. The chili had flavor but could have had more of a kick. Our waitress was really sweet and quick. They do seem a little older so it's kind of like your grandma is serving you in a pub; feels wrong in a way. Good place for a first stop.
(3)
Jim U.

Giant beers at cheap pint prices. Chicken nachos are also huge but not as great as everyone says. Lots of chips and not much else for the last few layers. Happy bartenders make the place fun. Good, inexpensive food in an area that has lots of over priced restaurants.
(3)
Kimberly T.

I've spent many a night (and afternoon) at the Pour House during my years in Boston, but recently decided to bring a friend there after her recent move to the Boston from the 'burbs. It was a relaxing and great night, good bar/pub food, awesome beers on tap, and not too crowded. Staff is nice and the location is super convenient. This place does get rowdy and crowded on weekends, so plan ahead!
(4)
Michelle P.

Went here on a Friday night after a Sox game. The food is typical pub/bar fare but portions were huge and prices were very reasonable. My husband and I got an appetizer, 2 entrees, two 22 ounce summer ales, 2 bottled beers, and two mixed drinks all for $65. This is unheard of where I come from (NY). To top it off, our waitress was friendly and even offered us a free shot since she poured one too many. I will definitely re-visit this place when I return to Boston! All in all a great find, my only gripe was that there was a drunk couple making out in the booth behind us and no one said anything to them. It was ongoing for at least a half hour.
(4)
Ashley L.

half price mexican thursday! the pour house is a great setting to meet up with friends and watch a game. the beer is over sized and so is the food so you really get a bang for your buck : )
(5)
mike r.

One of tyhe best values in Boston in this unassuming pub/bar on Boylston St. Solid pub chow that is priced like the burbs and they don't soak you too much on the drinks. More of a bar than anything so not really a place for the little monsters but you could bring them (don't expect crayons and coloring placemats!)
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Ziyan C.

Great low-key, casual bar/restaurant. I have so many great memories here from college - I think I've taken advantage of the 50% burgers on Saturday nights about a million times. $3 meal?? Hell yes! Don't expect anything fancy or posh. If you're from MIT, you're sure to run into classmates (and some TA's in my case). And enjoy the experience of having to seat yourself - i.e. finding a table that's almost done and hovering/lingering until they leave, then swooping into the table before anybody else takes it. Like I said, casual, low-key, and just an overall fun experience. Besides 50% off burgers Saturdays, they have some 50% off deal pretty much every night of the week. And their milkshakes are AMAZING.
(5)
Alex L.

Really very bad food. Mediocre service and smells of ass. But it is cheap so you get more really bad food for your money. I guess that's value somewhere. Convenient location.
(2)
Sarah S.

I've been here probably 4 times for drinks and late night fun only. Downstairs only too. Never eaten here or spent any time in the upstairs part. Some epic fun has ensued.. If you wanna walk out some horrible, over the top, dance moves this is the place. Always a good mix of people and there will probably be a group of them that are more drunk than you and dancing even more ridiculously. Bring your crew and get ready to feel like you're back in college!!! In a good way.
(4)
Olayemi A.

Great food (love the burgers!) and have had lots of fun there the few times I went at night. One of my fave bars (next to Whiskey's) on Boylston.
(4)
Heather G.

I get very very excited for the mediocre, greasy fare. I get excited for the search-and-pounce methodology for acquiring a table for food consumption. I even get excited for the opportunity, once I've found a table, to sit in the dark, loud, cruddy basement of this bar/restaurant (and the term "restaurant" is used very, very, very loosely). I get excited, friends, because the Pour House satisfies my greasy-pub-fare cravings, and does it for a grand total of about $3 (exaggeration, but only slightly). Enter: Grad Student Budget with High School Student food cravings. Something that comes with fries is almost always half-price, and it rotates depending on the day of the week. However, the real gem-of-a-deal here is brunch. Where else could I get a GIANT bagel sandwich with egg, cheese, meat, and veggies, WITH homefries for $5.95, with the option to add on a 22oz bloody mary for $3.50!? For under $10, you can have two-meals-worth of food plus the equivalent of 2 stiff brunch drinks anywhere else. It's a wonder I didn't hear about this sooner, as I assume it's an ill-kept secret that anyone under the age of 30 on a tiny food budget has heard. Bonus? As discussed above, finding a table can be stressful, and it's seat-yourself. This leads to entire gaggles of twenty-something-girls dressed in their jeggings and boots with full prom-hair and makeup huddling over your table, no more than two feet away, staring you down as you chew to attempt to rush you along. Where are your manners, ladies? How would you like it if I stood over you, glaring, encouraging you to pound your drink and stuff fistfuls of homefries in your face? Pretty rude. SO, the bonus is you have the perfect opportunity to take your sweet time, chew each bite the recommended 32 times before swallowing, and pretend these people don't exist. Try it, it's a lot of fun. Whomever said to kill them with kindness never had brunch at the Pour House.
(3)
Stacy H.

great vibes -- come early so you can grab a booth. great music -- hip-hop and top 40 great drinks -- cocktails cost around $7 come on thursdays for their half-off mexican food. their burrito is worth ordering, and you have to eat them with a fork and knife. their nachos are piled sky high, which was great, but the cheese was kinda meh. oh, and their sweet potato tots are the bomb.
(4)
D. E. W.

Great food, huge portions for a very decent price. We stopped here for breakfast while we were up in July and were not disappointed. The bathrooms are teeny tiny but it wouldn't stop me from going back :)
(4)
Nick B.

Pour House is one of the best bars in Boston. The atmosphere is great for going with friends whether its to have drinks or eat. They have ~$5 24oz beers in frosted mugs, and their specials are unrivaled. I recommend heading over on Saturday for half priced burgers!
(5)
Jess A.

Syracuse alumni owns the place I believe. We gather here to watch CUSE games. I just wish the place was bigger! Always busy- so you know it's good. They have special deals, like $3 burgers (with fries!) on certain nights. If there is a game on, get there earrrrlllllly. Huge glasses of beer for regular price.
(5)
Erin F.

Best cheap food in Boston, if you can survive the college student patrons. I can't really rag on 'em too much tho. I was one of those annoying undergrads at the Pour House myself not so long ago. Great then. Great now. The Pour House has the usual line up of beers (Sam Adams, Blue Moon, Harpoon, etc.). But they come served in these gigantic chilled mugs which give it a real hometown bar feeling. 22oz of cold beer. Yes, please! I've also gotten mixed drinks here before. Not bad. But when the beer comes in 22oz chilled mugs, it's a no brainer. And the best part is, they're priced about the same as you'd pay for a 16oz anywhere else. Now for the food. I always say that the poor house has the best "bad" food in Boston. It's not gourmet. It's messy. It's unhealthy. But it tickles the part of you that just wants to say screw my health, I'm eating that triple stacked cheeseburger with bacon, french fries, AND nachos! Food is also ridiculously low priced. Poor house does specials a few days a week. (1/2 priced chicken, 1/2 priced mexican, and the jackpot 1/2 priced burgers). **Expect to wait a long time and in no sort of line or anything resembling organization on these nights** There is no host stand. There is no line. People tend to wait like vultures trying to find a table that is about to get up. It's a sport, really. You'll most likely wait at least half an hour. And there is NO WAY you're gonna sit a big group. Brunch is also phenomenal in that bad but so good kind of way. Huge portions like everything else and cheap cheap prices. Combinations of pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon. So good. The only problem that I have with the Pour House is that it *is* a grown up frat party. And by grown up, I don't mean mature. I mean older, and possibly less mature. It is loud. It is messy. It is obnoxious. I frequently hate everyone in there. The staff are also not particularly nice. They pool tips. Less of a personal incentive. Also, the music is often too loud. In fact, I asked once if there was anyway they could turn it down (this was at like 7pm) so that we didn't have to yell. The server came back and told us that she couldn't turn it down because that's how loud the manager liked it. *shrug* I don't come here for the service. It's cheap and delicious.
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Richard K.

Many people would not agree with me that this is a 5-star place, but there's a few reasons I am willing to commit to 5. First, their beers are 22 ounces for the price of a pint anywhere else (although, they only have about 10 on tap, fairly standard, I wish they had more rotating lines). Second, the food is inexpensive and pretty good quality. They have specials Wednesdays (1/2 price Chicken), Thurdays (1/2 price Mexican), Saturdays (1/2 price Burgers), and Sundays ($1 sliders) from 4-10pm. Lastly, the service is very good in my experience. The only downside is how loud it can get, so don't plan on going out with friends for a quiet night at a bar like The Pour House.
(5)
Xavier M.

Probably I am not the biggest target of this kind of restaurants. I am not a fan of hamburguers but if I can get a good one, I am happy to enjoy it. With some friends we went to the Pour House last Sunday night. It was extremely cold outside, so a burguer sounded like a good plan. They had this promotion for 1USD small burguers, and for 3.75USD you would get 3 small burguers and fries. To start with, we tried to sit in an open table. The waitress, in a bad way, told us to move out of the table since she had to clean it (the reason was good, the manners not!). Then I got the bacon cheese burger, the buffalo chicken and the pulled pork. Nothing special any of them. As side dishes we ordered the "famous" macaroni and cheese (what is special about it?) and the chicken wings (much better in other places). Maybe if I go and get something else besides the burguers I would get a different opinion. However, this was my one time experience
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Cathy S.

I went here one night after the beer summit, and me and my six friends were allowed to go in. My girlfriend was right behind me and not allowed to go in. She'd had nothing to drink, and I'd had a lot. I think the bouncer is either discriminating or just plain stupid.
(1)
Amanda M.

Pour House is one of the only places I'm happy leaving at 2am after a Saturday night out and then coming back to at 10 on Sunday morning for brunch. Every Sunday we half toy with the idea of going somewhere else for brunch but without fail we always end up at Pour House because of the extensive, delicious and cheap brunch menu. It's easy to order a bunch of sides if you can't make up your mind, but there are also lots of really great full meal options. The brunch drinks can't be beat either... I am particularly fond of the Creamsicle and no matter how hungover I am from being at the downstairs bar the night before I can usually still manage one for breakfast. Most of the time we end up having to wait for a table but I don't even really care due to the fact that I am so in love with Pour House that waiting isn't even a hassle. Plus the fact that it's always crowded for brunch just shows how great it is! As a side note, if you want to watch a Sunday early afternoon football game, the atmosphere downstairs is PERFECT for that. They have a different game on every TV and you can just stand around and drink and shout at the games. So A+ all around, really.
(5)
Paula H.

Decent burgers. Good wings. Good Mac. Typical pub food and good pricing. Great dive bar
(4)
Alexandra L.

Aside from my friends, Pour House might be what I miss most about Boston. A perfect Sunday morning starts with a (late, of course) brunch here. They make a perfect bloody mary, and somehow I haven't found a veggie burger on par with their's. And don't stop with brunch-- come back at night for the absolutely amazzzzing nachos and great crowd/vibe! This is, of course, all dependent on if you can get a seat. It can be really tough, especially if the downstairs is closed. If you get there at a peak time, be prepared to hover over a table until someone gets up.
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Leslie P.

This is a great place for some quick bar food after a long day. It's a pretty awesome menu with a ton of selection. And it's cheap, which is great for the Back Bay. Even with the big menu, I don't know if I could ever order anything else but the Idaho burger. It is literally a burger topped with bacon-cheddar potato skins. What an amazing concept! (Just don't think about your diet and enjoy!)
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Liz L.

This place has the worst service I've ever encountered. I mean, I never really expected too much given the name and atmosphere... but it's ridiculous. Sure, the waitresses are hot looking... but there doesn't seem to be anything upstairs. I don't want to sound so harsh, but I mean, really. I've gone here several times. The reason I kept going back is the relaxed atmosphere, decor and dim lighting... or someone else decided to go here. I kept thinking maybe I should give them another chance... which I have... but never have I received good service (or even close to good). The prices - not exactly what you would think at a place called the "pour house"... $5.00 or something for grilled cheese. The last experience was a weekday night. Downstairs was closed. There were probably less than 30 customers in the whole place. It took us, literally, 35 minutes to get a Pepsi and one mixed drink. The waitress would apologize and then spend another 30 minutes at the register (no idea what she was doing) or chatting with a co-worker. I can't say I will try this place again. I think I've given 'em enough chances.
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Special O.

The Pour House is my favorite place in Boston to eat or drink. That is my review. I have been everywhere else. Just take it or leave it.
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Laura L.

I've been to The Pour House a few times when I would visit Boston and honestly, it's not all that great. I came here to grab drinks with a buddy of mine and service was relatively quick and it wasn't necessarily bad service perse, it more of an impersonal drinking experience there. Drinks were served robotically-- no chit chat with b between the bartender and I-- just a lot of pouring on his part, and alot of drinking on mine. As far as beer selection goes, beer snobs will be blue-balled. Their fleet of beers is nothing short of the standard stuff: Guinness, PBRs, Heinekens, Stellas, Sam Adams (duh). Nothing to knock your socks off unfortunately. On the flip side, the price for a pint isn't too bad so if you're not too picky about your booze, The Pour House is a pretty decent choice.
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Elizabeth D.

My friend and I were served cold, stale fries and asked for new fries. They simply threw our fries back in the fryer to warm them up. They were hot but still quite stale when they came back :o( Doubtful I'll return.
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Lady M.

The Pour House is a really fun spot for cheap beers and pub food during Sox/Bruins/Boston sports games, after work, Friday night, whatever! The beers come in big tall beer mugs, which I love. It has a divey-feel, a little dark and dank at times, but isn't trashy at all, and the crowd isn't overly young (says me, the 22 year old). Big downstairs bar I didn't even know existed until the fourth or fifth time I went! My one complaint: their background music loop is by far the best I've ever heard at a bar, and no one dances! I'm in no way asking for a sweaty bump and grind dance floor, but getting a little loose and shaking it is what makes a Friday night fun!
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Emily D.

Who would've thought that I would have amazing, cheesy, bubbly mac and cheese at a loud, busy, noisy pub. Well I did. I would go again. $4 mac and cheese. You can't go wrong, ever. You will have to deal with horrible waiter service. Super Busy Friday Nights... where you can barely move. But it's all cheap and I'm a cheap kinda girl. :)
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Amelia M.

Oh, I love the Pour House! I have been here a handful of times, and would love to visit more frequently for cheap good eats and giant drinks. Unfortunately, it's always so packed full of people that I'm often discouraged.
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Nikki I.

BRUNCH- The selection was wonderful for brunch, pumpkin spice pancakes! I went with 4 people and the bill was only $30, you really cant beat that price for good food. It's great to know this place has more to offer then just cheap beers.
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Mark C.

Here's everything you need to know about the Pour House: -It's a dive bar. Don't expect the best service in the world, but don't be surprised if you get it. -Decent place to bring a family for lunch or dinner, as long as you get there before 8pm. They don't let anyone under 21 in after 8 (though anyone who is under 21 that is there before 8 can stay until 9pm). -Wednesday is half price chicken sandwich night. Thursday is half price Mexican night. Saturday is half price burger night. Get there early if the college kids are in town, or you'll have a hard time getting a table or a seat at the bar. -There is no hostess. "Seat yourself at a CLEAN table," says the sign by the door. Don't blame the staff if you can't find a suitable table. There are more tables downstairs. No tables available? Camp out by a table that looks like they'll be paying soon. -Brunch. 'Nuff said. -Snack time is at 1am every night. Free hot dogs to accompany your drinks. -If you're a Syracuse alum and/or fan, this is your bar. All of the games will be on here. -They're pretty strict with IDs here, because they can afford to be. There's going to be a decent line all night no matter how many underage kids they turn away. -That said, there WILL be a line on a Friday or Saturday night. Sometimes on a Thursday. And if you want to go downstairs, yes, there will be another line. Get a beer at the upstairs bar while you're waiting to go downstairs, but make sure you close your tab. -Don't stand in the waitress stations. The staff will yell at you until you move. -There is NO coat check. Don't lose your coat. -The chicken fingers are awesome (pro tip: ask for a side of chicken gravy, it makes them so much better). -Drinks to try: Kool-Aid. Irish Curse. Money Shot. Baby Guinness. I think that covers pretty much everything (with the exception of how to spell the plural of Bloody Mary).
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Mickey M.

When you're drinking on Boylston Street, you're going to spend a little more cash on beer. That's a given. Once you've accepted that, this place isn't so bad. The food is typical pub style, and the bar is great for bar crawls. Actually, the only time I come here is when someone suggests a Boylston crawl. We probably spend a good chunk of our time here, so it's not bad.
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Jill C.

I used to love this place. Cheap beer. Decent bah food. Til some bitch with a snaggle tooth and bangel sized hoop earings from 1996 kicked me and my friend out. Sad day.
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Rani P.

This is a strictly food and service review, so if you're hungry and roaming around Boylston Street before the bars start getting packed, hopefully this will help influence your decision. Seat yourself! Don't stand around waiting, grab a table as fast as possible, and you'll get better service if you sit in the back because that's where the orders are entered and the door to the kitchen. Whereas, if you sit closer to the bar- more than likely your water/beer will not be replaced very quickly. The menu has many different options, providing the fix for whatever your stomach is craving. I have very much enjoyed the bbq chicken sandwich as well as breakfast there- but really, if you are a breakfast lover, make it to brunch because it will be well worth you while. I've also had the popcorn shrimp, not great- so skip the appetizer and stock up on the beer instead. So definitely impressive for your Boylston bar food, as well as providing a selection beyond fish and chips. Just make sure you sit in the back if you're starving! And the prices are very reasonable, and worth it!
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Briana M.

I love the word play. It's simple, it's brash. It's funnily Dickensian to say: "I'll see you in the Pour House." Typically, I stop here on the walk from Back Bay to Fenway to have a shot of Jameson to warm up my belly. On this atypical day, I enjoyed two bloody maries with Absolut Peppar. They were everything that I think bloody maries should be: giant, spicy (both the mix and the vodka), garnished with enough veggies it's kinda like a salad, substantial enough that I skipped lunch, and still burningly apparent in my stomach a few hours later. Best part: the bloodies were CHEAP. Holler! I did not partake in anything outside of the savory libations, but I did plenty of observing. As it was mid-afternoon on the same day of the Santa Speedo Run, there were festively-clad runners/drinkers everywhere. That provided some nice people-watching fodder. The kitchen churned out classic Saturday brunch fare in a neighborhood watering hole - pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, fries, piles of nachos; and the kitchen, floor, and bar staffs seemed to all work pretty well together, like they all spend way too much time in each other's company (the line is visible from the bar). The music coming out the juke-box was a funny mix of holiday hits, nineties grunge, and Phish. I felt super-comfortable. If I didn't have to catch a train, I probably would have stayed there all night.
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Katy F.

Nicely done pour house, nicely done! Cheap delicious food! You can get 24 wings for 10 bucks!!!! Wow! Everything on the menu is under 10 bucks and everything our table had was great. Menu is also interesting...lots of options. Burgers, chicken, sandwiches, tex mex, fried apps, etc. Staff is nice, attentive, helpful and music is great. 6 of us ate for 65 bucks and we were stuffed. Sweet potato tots are party time in your mouth! Liquor is far from cheap, but hey...where is it cheap these days anyway? We actually went here all 3 days we were in Boston. And, we'll be back!
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Ivan R.

Went back for breakfast on a friend's suggestion...Oooh Pumpkin Pie Pancakes, you were so right!! I ordered the Pancakes Supreme which included 3 pancakes, 2 eggs (any style) and a generous portion of bacon, ham or sausage, along with a bottomless cup of coffee. Sure, the Bloody Marys looked great, but once again, I had to work. Great service...the waitress brought syrup to the table and I thought "Oh yeah, I ordered pancakes..." My meal arrived, I took a bite and thought something else..."Why would anyone need to add syrup, these are pumpkin pie pancakes, loaded with with a small scoop of butter and whipped cream on top..." It was perfect as it was; I couldn't imaging someone adding syrup, powdered sugar, etc...haha The constantly refreshed coffee kept my meal wll balanced... Pour House, you're 3,000 miles away, but I'll be back!!
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Kristen C.

Typical Boylston St quasi dive bar, with its fun lovin' t-shirt and baseball cap wearing clientele. This beer and burger watering hole is pretty good and kinda fun, but you won't care because the service is so terrible. Not that one comes here for the service, but you have to wonder how they make money when it takes over 10 minutes to order a drink. The bar area was busy but not slammed, and there were 3 bartenders prancing behind the bar. Yet time and time again, with our money in hand and patiently waiting, they could not be bothered to prance on over to us. Then finally, after we got an order in, we were told a few minutes later that we had to settle our tab since the bartender who served us was finishing her shift. This happened 3 times! (yes really, 3) That is ridiculous especially when you take into account they still expected a good tip for their lack of service.
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Kayla A.

The sweet potatoe tots are awesome! I've also been to crazy chicken Wednesday's and Mexican madness Thursday's (both I recommend and were definitely better then you'd expect) I had a Cajun chicken sandwich that was awesome, good chicken, good spices, great fries. I've also had the veggie quesadilla which I also enjoyed. If I had to choose I would recommend crazy chicken night! Huge fan of the huge beers for so little $! Now all I need to do is get to their brunch! Hopefully I can report back on that soon!! **Have been to brunch multiple times now AND it is cheap and greasy, very appropriate for a hungover brunch spot for your friends. I usually an egg sandwich and homefries and some type of beverage (their mimosas are real good) for about $10. So I would definitely recommend it here for brunch and plan on coming back again!
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Malea X.

what a fucking dump. i tried to have breakfast here on saturday morning. the service was so slow and when i finally got coffee i asked for a spoon to stir the sugar. then i ordered an egg white omelette and told the server i'm gluten-free. she said the potatoes are pre-emade (frozen) and could not be made gluten-free, and they "don't have" egg whites, only egg beaters, so i said i was leaving. she then said i had to pay for my coffee. i said "you mean the coffee i couldn't drink because i never got a spoon to stir it? i'm not paying for that," and walked out.
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Jeff M.

It's tough to add more to a place of this stature after reading countless reviews and seeing 500+ people had already beat me to the punch, but I did want to add a few things that were unique to our visit. So we went in on a Thursday, mainly drawn in by the half priced Mexican deals because well......payday is still a week away. I had read up on how difficult it was to get a table and we seemed to have timed it just perfectly around 8:00 PM. We slipped into a very small table in the very back, phew....the last one in the entire place that was open! And then some of the sillyness started. The table wasn't cleaned up yet which is fine, but it remained that way for almost 10 minutes even after I pushed the dollars in tips out towards the edge to show what needed to happen, finally it was noticed by another waitress and she cleaned it all up. Then I became irked. A "bouncer" came around asking us for our ID's. I may have planned on having a beer but I challenged him asking, "what if I'm not drinking tonight?" He said it was "REQUIRED", what??? "Everyone needs to be over the age of 21 after 8:00" he responds as I look over to the table next to me and notice there is a girl probably about 12 years old eating dinner with her family. Really? Good to know you just pulled that one out of your a$$. I understand you cater to a younger crowd but to be so presumptious that we'll be partaking in alcoholic beverages made me angry. We noticed a booth open up a few tables away and quickly jumped into that one before anyone else to get out of our cramped space we originally sat down in. Five minutes later, we're at it again...."can I see your ID"? YOU JUST CHECKED US FIVE FRIGGIN MINUTES AGO!! Completely unnecessary..... But that is where my issues with the place end. I ordered not one but TWO entrees that night as to have leftovers for the next day. Although many of the Ameri-Mexican dishes didn't exactly appeal to me, I did end up ordering the Southwestern Scrod. We got some odd looks when THREE entrees came out from the kitchen and the guy asked us "is there a third person sitting here"? Uhhmmm no, I'm just taking advantage of your killer $4 dinner special as my lunch tomorrow thanks! I didn't say that but you get the drift. So we both got burgers, I the Pennsylvania (mushrooms) and she the Hawaiian (pineapple). Both were adequate, delicious for the less than $7 price but nothing to write home about. The fries, the same. Other than the bouncer annoying us right before dinner, we had a great time and are ready to go back on a Saturday for the famous burger special, I think that's your best bet in terms of what is on the menu although I do want to give the wings a try.....two dozen for less than $10???
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Jessica R.

Not that into the atmosphere. Not that into the music they play. Totally into the giant mugs they use to serve Blue Moon. Totally into sweet potato tater tots and all the other huge portions of yummy stuff on their menu at cheap prices.
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Paige C.

dark dank sketchy place cheap eats twenty two ounce beer frosty mug five bucks
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Cec D.

22 ounce Blue Moons served in a frosty mug by a big belt buckled bartender named Buzz, what's not to love? The Pourhouse is my dive of choice in the Back Bay, the price is always right and the beer is always cold. They play pretty decent music too. Food is served till 1:30am and their nachos are bigger than anyone's should be. Plus they don't care if you want to sit at a table "just for drinks." They rock.
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Bryan R.

Good game spot Superb mac and cheese Nothing amazing but I've had good times here 80% of the time Waitress Allie O is hott That is all
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Garth S.

Back when I was an impecunious grad student, just learning to throw around words like "impecunious," and first living on my own, I ate at least one meal a day at the Pour House. The booze was cheap, the waitresses were hot, the food was good and practically free (I remember $2.75 burgers), and the bathrooms were these weird little cubbyholes with troughs. If you showed up in the morning, you could hang out with the sort of people who drank their breakfast. These days, my metabolism has slowed and I have better--but not much better--taste. I rarely drink midweek and I have more exciting things to do on Saturday nights than hang out at the Pour House. But I work in Copley Square and every few months, out of town associates ask me to take them someplace they might not go themselves. I usually pick the Pour House and on such occasions, I'm roundly thanked for the experience. It's a win-win evening: my associates get to see a part of Boston they wouldn't see at Cuffs or the Oak Room and I can sit back and remember a place that for a few years was huge part of my life. (I suppose it serves the same function as Sebastian Flyte's trips to Brideshead to spend a few moments with his aged governess.) In any event, the booze and the food are still on the cheap side, although the two-buck burgers are long gone, and the buffalo tenders are still some of the best in Boston--meaty, hot and very spicy. But the tabletops now display beer ads, not laminated newspaper articles about '70s rockers, and there are big screen plasma HDTVs everywhere you look. The bathrooms are amazingly bright, clean, and modern. Times have changed but the Pour House seems to be holding onto at least some of its personality. Yay for us all!
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Jennifer M.

Ate Pour House for the first time last night. I got takeout because I live nearby and wanted a yummy burger to eat in front of the TV. First of all, this is the only place around I've found where a simple burger doesn't cost $10 or more (other than pizza places). All the burgers on the menu are $5 or less except when you double or triple up the patties. Yes, that includes fries. I got the New York Pour Boy which is a double burger smothered in cheese, sauteed onions and bacon and it was DELICIOUS. I would definitely get food from here again. I'm sure it's no foodie's paradise but for a decent meal at a reasonable price it's great. Friendly fast service as well. It's also open every night till 2am.
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Alex O.

CHEAP EATS!!!!!! I don't even care about the beer on tap (which comes in giant steins, btw) or the noisy college frat party atmosphere. This place rules because the food is cheeeeep! It's not super-high quality but it is cheap. Every night they have different food specials on the menu (sometimes mexican, sometimes burgers, wednesday is chicken sandwiches) and lots of options for getting full quickly and cheaply. The other great thing about this place is the "Stately Burger" Menu. Each burger is named after a state and of course the plain boring no frills burger is called the "Massachusetts Burger" $4.75! comes with fries add lots of ketchup and mustard to the burger and you're good! I will be returning for more cheap food and ordering water to go along with it.
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Art S.

Is the Pour House great? Nope. But this is the most expensive city in the US, and with that in mind, the Pour House is a savior. The food is nothing more than average at best. The beer selection isn't spectacular either. They have a the usual selection of domestic beers with a few random micros/imports thrown in to keep the rest of us content. The crowd is generally loud, drunk, and frat-boyish. Usually for me that all adds up to "annoying." But, this place isn't trying to be anything more than that. It knows what it is, and it doesn't try to take advantage of people by blatantly ripping them off, and I can appreciate that. I'd recommend this place for anyone, local or tourist, looking for a way to grab a bite and a brew without wanting to cry when they get the check.
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Bill Y.

I kind of like the Pour House. It's a grungy bar where you can get a huge mug of beer at a decent price while checking out sports on one of the televisions that hang over the bar or the seating area. I actually have never eaten the food, but from what friends have told me, it's pretty decent as well. Even with the incredible crowds, the wait staff and bartenders usually do a fairly good job of keeping everyone served in a timely fashion. But on a trip there on Friday, the bouncer checking IDs was really being difficult with my friends and I. The youngest among us is 26, and we were coming from having a couple beers at another restaurant, arriving at Pour House around 10:30. He kept asking us questions to test our level of inebriation, then let us in -- only after scanning our licenses and taking a picture of them. When one person in our party asked him why it was necessary, he told us they wanted everyone's pictures on file who goes to the bar. This seems ridiculously creepy to me, and I have no idea why this is necessary at this bar. In all my time in Boston, I've never once experienced this anywhere else. While I dig the bar and the service, this will definitely influence me to probably go somewhere else in the future.
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Jessica M.

I usually tend to end up here and order breakfast when I am incredibly hungover. I've never had a terrible experience, the greasy breakfast food usually hits the spot after a night of heavy drinking. The have a deal where if you order one of their super fatty breakfast combos you can get a 22-24oz bloody mary for $3.50, not bad at all. And it is a fairly decent one at that. Prices are a pleasant surprise for the Boylston St. location. Waitresses aren't the most attentive ones out there, as it seems like most of them are Northeastern girls that disappear to puke in between taking orders, but they seem pleasant enough.
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Gabe L.

Like Kristin said, this is a hobo's paradise. Great food for the price, and they don't rush you out. It definitely gets crowded. I haven't been there in a while though. If I'm that area I'm always at boston billiards. Besides, I'm over 25 ;)
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Annmarie D.

loved the environment inside.....comfortable, sociable crowd......reg american bar/pub menu sandwiches/burgers etc in the usual price range of $6-$9 dollars.....i just wanna drink beer there all day and people watch!....think i will....i'll be the crazy lookin chick staring at you
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Andra Z.

I don't think Yelp has ever prepared me so well for a place before. Thank you for everyone who hates this place, you articulate it's flaws perfectly. Thank you for everyone who likes this place, you capture its distinctive charm. I don't have anything to add to what everyone else said, so I'll tell an anecdote: So I don't go out and talk to guys very often because I have a bf and boys are weird to talk to sometimes, but last night I was on my third beer when I saw some guys dancing with themselves in the basement of The Pour House. I decided to keep them company and went to dance in the center of their little group. They do one of two things: 1) scatter 2) pick fun at me Now, I'm not the cutest girl out there, and i know that, but they were just standing around dancing with themselves. I wanted them to have fun. Instead I got snagged into talking about NCAA football. And then one of them just came over and was mean to me. Soon afterwards I left the group. That's my story about The Pour House. It's not about the place, it's about the people. Note to the male gender: if a girl comes to dance with you and she's not a total freak, just be nice to her. It's most likely she's NOT trying to sleep with you. Ok? Ok.
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Karen G.

The Pour House and I have a love-hate relationship, it's one of my favorite "dive" bars in the city, but I'll steer REAL clear of it on weekend nights. Love: Half off Mexican Madness Thursdays! $4.25 22 oz PBRs Weekend Brunch Waitstaff- always fun, sometimes a little inattentive, but pretty good for a dive bar! Usually, really good music $1 Hamburgers and Hotdogs at Last call! Hate: Soggy Wraps Too tomato-y Bloody Marys Really gross and unappetizing salad options and last but not least.. I absolutely hate Friday and Saturday nights at the Pour House This is when every sleazeball in the city comes out to hunt for prey. One particular Friday night I was ready the break out the pepper spray on these dudes. I heard more cheesy pickups lines than I ever have in my life, and had a guy walk over to try and KISS me, and the bouncer standing on the wall did NOTHING, but chuckle to himself. Because I couldn't do it on my own, I would have appreciated a beat down. But that's just me.
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Lewis D.

I give our waiter credit... his crafty diversion tactic of "Careful, this plate is hot" almost fooled me into not realizing how stone cold our food was. Clever move, my friend. But it was all for not.
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Shaina S.

One bad waitress made me misjudge this joint. Improved service, warm tasty food, and a much friendlier family crowd showed me the Pour House for unpolished gem it is. The home fries are delightfully simple and crispy and the blueberry pancakes rock. Some of the waitresses even know what they're doing! Pour House, I guess I judged you by your Facebook profile, not by what's really in your heart.
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Tyler B.

I don't like hanging out here at night when it's crowded. Instead, I prefer early evening or lunch. Any burger they have can be ordered with a veggie burger and with a huge 22oz PBR you can get our of there for less than a 10 spot. Pretty much unheard of in the Back Bay. Also - their brunch is truly awesome. I mean, the food isn't great, but on a crappy, rainy/ snowy/ wintery-mix day, you can get smashed off mimosas and not feel guilty. Plus, it's really cheap to hang out here.
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Brad V.

OK, usually when a place has more than 30 reviews I don't bother to throw my two cents in. In this case though, I feel I owe it to The Pour House to say a couple words about a place which has provided me with so much joy/memories/food/alcohol over the past 11 years. I began coming here regularly when I was a freshman at BU. The burgers were cheap and it was a convenient place to meet two of my best friends in the world who went to Northeastern and MIT. Certainly, geography and economics have contributed greatly to the immense popularity of this place over the years, but it's so much more than that. When I turned 21 this was where I went for my first drink (and many more after that). I live in New York now, but whenever I am in town for business or home visiting I have to stop here no matter how much out of the way it takes me, or even if it means taking clients or coworkers from NYC with me. I know that a lot of people my age who once loved this place bash it now because it is packed with obnoxious college kids, but that is the essence of The Pour House and for me part of it's charm. It has always belonged to the college kids of Boston and once upon a time we were all young and a bit obnoxious. To quote the character Edward Bloom from the movie Big Fish, "A man sees things differently at different times in his life." In order to fairly judge The Pour House you must see it through a 21-year-old's eyes.
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J R.

Pour House you're my favorite new rags to riches story. I use the term rags to riches because I always thought you dirty, ratty and well, poor. But now you're in good company: classic versions of this theme include characters like Cinderella, Rocky and a baseball team you may have heard of, The Boston Red Sox. The Sox, as I'm sure you know, had one of the longest championship droughts in baseball history reversed in 2004. The common thread tying your tales together is hope. Hope that anyone can one day rise above meager beginnings to attain fame, recognition and possibly greatness. And Pour House, while you're not great just yet, I see hope. Pour House gets 4 stars for hosting a charity beer tasting event on 11/14/07 that benefited The Italian Home for Children. Pour House coordinated the tasting of eight different beers, provided appetizers and called in Sam Adams, Harpoon, Anheuser Bush (Stella Artois) who gave away t-shirts, pint glasses and beer samplings that were separate from the official tasting. Overall this was a well attended, staffed and enjoyable event. Thanks Pour House!
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Alex B.

Definitely a great bar! Can't go wrong great service, and food to go with your drinking needs. It can get packed with people on thursdays and fridays so plan ahead.
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Tom R.

One of my favorite places to eat in Boston. Half priced burgers on Saturday nights rock my socks. The downstairs bar area is a great place to spend a night, especially when there is a game on.
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Renee W.

Ah, The Pour House. One of my first Boston dining experiences as a college student. I met with friends here, took out-of-towners here for some cheap eats, and have some uber-cool memories of this place. I swear they must've updated their menu since I last visited a few years ago, because I recall as a vegetarian only getting the veggie burger and fries or a salad every time I came here, but their website is showing me lots of other options. Well huh. Oh wait...what's this? I'm remember something else...the NACHOS OF DOOM! Seriously, the biggest, most gigantor mound of nachos I've ever consumed in my entire existence. One order, shared between two people, and we barely skimmed the surface. Yummah. On another occasion a few of us ordered three different flavors of margarita pitchers, and the drinks just kept flowing. From what I recall they weren't all that strong, but maybe they somehow sensed I was underage and watered mine down. ;) Hey, whatever, it was like a margarita buffet. I can't complain. All that drinking, and the tables just looked cooler and cooler. I love those tables. Good selection of food at a reasonable price and funky, funky tables to eat it all on. Yay Pour House!
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Erin B.

Came here after bowling down the street at Kings for a quick bite and a few beers. I liked the open seating policy although I can see how it can get quite competitive as the evening wears on during the weekend. We only waited about 20 minutes for a table for 4 on a Saturday night around 8/9ish. They have a nice, affordable, and tasty menu. Good beers on tap too. Definitely a nice low key and affordable spot in Back Bay.
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A J.

Why I was at this place before this year I don't know....or maybe I don't remember going here? That could be. Anyways, my first time here was the night before Thanksgiving last year....really big beers and reall big nachos. Enough said.
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Jorgelina U.

I have become a fan of this place and their special nights; That is Mexican nights Thursdays, when all Mexican food is half off, Burger mania on Saturdays where all burgers are half off, and Sundays when all sliders are $1!!! This place is great if your looking for a cheap eat and a place to get a beer. Although I love this place and how affordable it is, I hate how crowded it gets. Its always crowded and finding a table is almost nearly impossible. Would recommend if you do not mind sitting at the bar and lots of noise.
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Robyn L.

Why no one between Kenmore and the Pru serves a good greasy breakfast pre-9 am on a Sunday is beyond me. Not everyone is passed out. Pour House gets two stars just for being open, the third for being open when it was particularly cold outside, and the fourth for the french toast.
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Julianne M.

I agree with John R., the Pour House really stepped up to the plate with our recent OYFP event. The staff was friendly, filled our tasting glasses and kept the apps stocked. They are really great to work with hosting an event - if you are looking for a private space, I highly recommend checking it out! The staff is friendly and their chicken sandwiches are half-off from 6-10 on Wednesday, but don't get the plain grilled one, it lacks total flavor, but hey, it was two bucks.
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Peter G.

This place gets packed night after night for reasons I don't quite understand. Whenever I'm dragged here by friends I always feel as though I need to bathe afterwards. There are much better pub options within visual range of this place all offering roughly the same menu, at about the same price, with twice the class and quality and almost none of the greasy sleaze. I'm curious as to whether McGreevy's next door will force some changes here, but I am doubtful - this place seems comfortable unabashedly offering utter mediocrity even with its partner in crime, the Foggy Goggle, gone. And I can't help but mention this place has the filthiest freaking bathroom of any bar I've been in - Eeargh! The people who work here live in complete denial of the bathroom's existence as I don't think its been cleaned since the Orange Line ran down Washington Street.
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Dana L.

"So have you ever eaten the food here?" I asked the girl sitting next to me at the bar. "Yes. I don't think that it killed me," she replied. So with that endorsement, I decided to try one of the half-priced chicken sandwiches (Wednesdays from 6-10). In summation, I was glad that the chicken sandwiches were half-priced - they contained about half as much chicken as I would have expected. They probably fill up the bun before they are cooked until bone dry. If you're hungry, eat two. Or better yet, order something else. The fries aren't anything to write home about. I've also been here a few times for drinking - as a bar, its pretty good. Not the best in the area, but a bit lower key than most of the nearby watering holes. It was pretty packed even on a Thursday night.
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David G.

It's been years since I've been to this place, but I thought I'd give it another go tonight since they have quite the reputation for cheap eats and beer. Usually I'm terrified by a burger menu that suggests they use individual 1/4 pound patties and stack them instead of giving me a half pound slab of goodness (nightmare images of a McDonald's come to mind). However, I was more than pleasantly surprised when I got a nice plump tasty burger cooked as I asked for with perfectly placed bacon and toppings-all for $6 with a big stack of fries. Wow, now that's value. The beer was also a nice surprise, as I was happy to see my Sam Winter arrive in a large 22oz mug. They had plenty of the regular mainstream stuff on tap, so while it's not a beer snobs dream come true-it does well for value. So maybe it was because it was semi-crowded yet mellow there, maybe because they played all my favorite songs, maybe it was all the nice high-def plasmas strewn about, or maybe it was the cozy decor and random Christmas and beer trinkets scattered everywhere, but I really liked this place. The only time the record scratched was when the bill came and they informed me that they don't take AMX-doh. Oh well, lucky for me I had cash handy, and the bill was wonderfully cheap. This is easily my favorite of the casual bars on Boylston. Makes you wonder why anyone would want to deal with the nightmare that is Whiskey's up the street.
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Howe L.

I only gave this place 2 stars because of its huge portions for a good price (via its daily deals). It's a typical dive bar. The burger I had was bland, and the nachos were large, yet not satisfying. It's cheap and in a convenient location to socialize, but otherwise, there's not much else going for it.
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John Paul N.

Located on Boylston, Pourhouse boasts cheap eats and cheap beers. The specials changes daily, and on the night we went (Thursday) it was border bargains. All their Mexican dishes were half off. We both went with the soft tacos and two large beers. The tacos weren't anything special, but weren't bad either. They had decent enough flavor, but they were what you'd expect for $3.50 tacos at a bar. The rice and beans were fairly standard as well. The best part of the meal was definitely the price. For having two beers each and dinner, we were able to enjoy dinner without breaking the bank. Pourhouse is a good spot to go when you are looking for cheap eats and a good cold beer. I give Pourhouse a 3 and 1/2 out of 5.
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Mark D.

The poor man's version of TGI Fridays, the food was surprisingly cheap and decent for what you're paying. Service was good...but it might be because our waitress was new.
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JAMES E.

This place is spot on ALL THE TIME. One of my top 5 in Boston. The Nachos and the burgers are absolutely FAB and you can't beat the price. Music is awesome!! Bartenders are really friendly. Its also a very gay friendly environment. Me and my gay friends have gone there several times for the 1/2 off burgers and a couple of beers and we never get looks and no one ever starts shit. To be quite honest.. Ladies, if you looking for a pretty cute guy... hit up Pour House.. MAJOR hotties running around and no pretty girls.. its REALLY strange. The girls look like dive bar chicks but the guy look middle to upper class (college guys) in looks. Would have given 5 stars but the service SUCKS!! Yeah you get your food in record time but you have to wait FOREVER for a beer, a refill, or for the chicks to come get your order. They need to hire more of a wait staff. There is usually only 1 girl to 7-11 tables.. all jam packed. *Sigh*... but never the less... I love this place.
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Jennifer Y.

Pour house is the best bargain in Boston. It's a bar/restaurant with food that's perfect for any hour. They generally offer very little service. For example, you seat yourself, grab your own napkins from a paper towel dispenser, etc. Despite these "no-frill"characteristics, I find pour house a really cute place to dine it. The people are friendly, it's very inexpensive, and all those no-frills are actually quite quaint. It's a very cute place to try. I'm not promising gourmet but, it's a fun place to have a decent meal.
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Kristin S.

The Pour House is your quintessential traditional dive bar with no pretense of anything else. Expect lots of rowdy drunken college age kids (or rowdy drunken young professionals kicking back after work), sticky beer soaked floors, and cheap greasy delicious bar fare. For someone who doesn't like bars I happen to really like the Pour House. They never give me attitude about ordering something other than beer (as if a rum and coke and that hard to make...) and the food is fantastic. Its cheap, greasy pub food at its best. The nachos are great for when you're there with friends drinking and then you can come back the next morning for their cheap and yummy brunch. Of all the places on Boylston this would be my first pick
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Maryn H.

Nothing too special about this place. It's a fun place to go if you're an undergraduate. Always packed. I hear their Mexican food is suprisingly delicious.
(3)
Neil Y.

I've heard that this place is just for Frat Boys. Wrong. Go ahead and find a seat. The wood tables with their beer themes are not great art, but they signify the House's dedication to their 22 oz. beers that are cold and tasty. You can get a state themed veggie burger here and the 3.95 side salad is practically a meal with your choice of dressing and the olives, tomatoes, cheddar cheese on top, with a nice cold plate. It's not upscale. But it's hearty and the staff is friendly and attentive. And you can watch the Red Sox on the tvs. You don't have to join a fraternity to appreciate this place. Near the Pru and Berklee.
(4)
Teresa C.

The Pour House was my savior this past NFL season. The entire bar is full of really nice flat screen TVs hooked up to NFL Sunday Ticket. They were very accommodating to my need to watch my Carolina Panthers even though tons of people would show up for Pats. The food is average bar fare, but it's cheap. $5.50 for a 20 oz beer is one of the better prices I've found in Boston. The service is pretty good. The bartenders will remember you after a short time. It's always nice to be a regular somewhere. Definitely check it out if you are looking for a place to watch a game or recover from a big night. The food is greasy enough to calm your stomach, and the beer is cheap enough to get you going again.
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Lisa Z.

def a big fan of this bar and their brunch.. it is right on boylston close to shops and a fun saturday! solid brunch with tons of options and also has some good dinner specials like burger and mexican night for cheap! beers are the best, nice and big! they have a downstairs too for when its busy on the weekends!! cant go wrong especially cause tons of bars line that street :)
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Edward W.

First place I ate at in Boston. Food is solid, ridiculous portions, and it's WAY cheap. I think the most expensive food item on the menu was 6 bucks. The coldest beer in town. The waitresses are smoking, there are TV Screens are all over. Just a good all around place to watch a game or hang with the boys.
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Natalie W.

Half price mexican and burger nights are the best promotion ever. You can walk out of there paying only $5 for a full meal. Alcohol isn't cheaper despite the name. The huge beer's are a pretty good deal. Fun dive bar atmosphere. Can get kind of busy and hectic. Especially with self seating.
(4)
Brian D.

The Pour House has been home to some of my stupidest, alcohol fueled decisions of my life. I blame the beer, booze and pretty bartenders.
(4)
Josh F.

This is one of my favorite places in Boston to eat. The food is cheap and decent. If you don't have much money, but want to eat out, this place is great. Highly recommended.
(5)
Maddie N.

Bland. I should really give this one star... I'm pretty sure everything on the menu here can be made from a box from the grocery store at home. Eh.
(1)
ryan h.

this place is good, i was pretty well under the influence by the time i left, but i do remember talking about how much i loved the food and the prices... the portion sizes are great and the beer is pretty cheap too... worth a visit!
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Christina Z.

Love love love half-off burger nights on Saturdays! The first time I tried out burger mania, my party of 3 had to (almost literally) fight for a booth in the crowded back room but eventually snagged one and loved the greasy but unique, tasty, and filling "Stately Burgers", from the huge triple-decker Texan to the classic New York Pourboy. And best of all, our entire tab came to only $9 + some change! Can't beat this deal :) Love the dive-y feel too, although it is usually very cramped and loud.
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Jessica F.

Best. Nachos. In. Boston. Period. They are cheap and mountainous and loaded with toppings. Goes great with the giant mug o' beer. I've gone here a couple of times before Sox games instead of the elbow-to-elbow bars around Fenway and there's always been room to sit at the bar. However, after dinner it's definitely a different place.
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Marisa M.

Dive Bar that that offers a fabulous grease brunch on the weekends - the best remedy for the hang over in this neighborhood. Pour House also keeps the kitchen open until 1 am every night! Huge plus for that late night graving. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about but they have comfy booths with counter top bar seating as well.
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Kerrin G.

mon-thurs nights i hide in this dark seedy pub. why? not because of the terrible servers, not because of the average food, not because of the crowded alley area between the bar and the bathrooms. because their beers are ginormous. their glasses are always frosted. they serve the average food until 1am, and then serve me hungover breakfast food the next day. because i enjoy sitting in a dark seedy bar, where i recognize the faces around me. i do not go to this bar on fridays and saturdays, because if i wanted to deal with giggling girls and drooling meatheads, i wouldve gone to the foggy goggle instead.
(4)
Brendan R.

Great food for incredibly cheap prices. I had a great burger with a boatload of fries for $5.50. Lots of TV's inside, cool atmosphere... Doesn't get much better.
(4)
Dave L.

I'm a little sad I've outgrown this place. It was a great place to go during or immediately post-college. The food was cheap (though not that great) with a few really good deals on certain nights. I think they do a brunch too. Sadly, it is of slightly below average quality. It gets packed on weekends. I love the big frosted mugs they tend to use. Pretty nice staff.
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Liz T.

I ordered the NY burger: 2 meat patties, sauteed onions, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on a toasted sesame bun. The combination is really juicy. Unfortunately the fries that comes with it was cold, dry, and not crispy. I asked for sprite and got sierra mist (not the same, no warning). However, I will come back for their burger. Waiter service is super laid back. May be too much, I was waiting for a while with my check over my head before she drop by.
(3)
Michael S.

Huge beers, half-off burgers on Saturday nights. Cheap! Only downside is their lack of a system for seating.
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Jennifer K.

I don't know if you can truly call this place a dive bar because of it's popularity and size, etc. but it certainly gives off that vibe, and that's why I love it here. As others mentioned, burgers! and! great breakfast...
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Matt R.

Honestly, the food seems to have gone downhill a bit from a few years ago. I remember fat, hand-shaped burgers 5 years ago. They seem to be the equivalent of pre-packaged frozen ones from a supermarket now. Still, the price can't be beat. To mirror everyone else's sentiments, it is a collegey type of place. That doesn't deter me from coming back, though. The big draw here = cheap. Half-priced Mexican food on Thursdays, woo!
(3)
Geoff T.

The first place I ever sat and had a beer (legally). It's a dive and I mean that with all the affection that comes with that word. Small and cramped, loud music, and decently priced beer. The food is cheep, especially if you get one of the nightly burger specials. Portions tend to be big. Try one of their frappes with a doube cheese burger-- good stuff. Weekend morning/afternoons are often crowded, but the cheap breakfasts make it worth it-- a good place to get some waffles or eggs and bacon. It's dirty, cramped and wonderful.
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Amelia L.

I love this place. I miss this place. Back in my Northeastern days we would go here probably once a weekend.. if not for a night at the bar, then for a meal. Highlights: different scene from the stiletto/coach/northface crowd at other bars, great food, cheap beer ($3 22oz draft PBR? don't mind if I do). Downside... gets a little nuts on weekends. Well... that's not always a downside. Maybe just now that I'm older... gulp. I still make a point to go to Pour House any time I'm around the area (who knew it's such a short walk from the art museum!). Good times.
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Tracey N.

One of the most under-rated brunches. Great portions, and it hardly changes--a perennial fave. They redid the bathrooms, so there are more stalls but it's still way cramped. Also good to know: there's only one highchair in the whole restaurant...not that I'd want to bring one after 5 here, but brunch is still OK. They were skimping on the mint for the Mojitos last time I was here, which was a downer, but ooh boy did they make up for it in rum. When I first came here (in college, 'nuff said) I thought it was the Poor House, 'cause it was so cheap!
(4)
May N.

great, late night place to satisfy the munchies. beware it's loud & rowdy at 1 am on a saturday night packed with college kids. also felt grimy. anyhoo, grabbed a booth on the lower level and split the nachos with four other people and we couldn't finish them. very cheap and filling!
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Byron B.

This place rocks. It is kind of small, but there are 2 floors (with full bars on both floors). The food is very tasty and very well priced! Come to watch the game or just hang out with friends. Many beers to choose from. Just don't be in a rush as the wait staff don't seem to be too speedy.
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Arun C.

Tall glases of Sam were good. Only serving brunch at 2 on a Sunday was a little odd. Wish I could have gotten a full lunch, but the turkey sandwich with cranberry and stuffing hit the spot.
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Bonnie G.

No. Don't do it. You aren't in college anymore. Even if you are, you're supposedly educated and smart now-so make the right decision and JSNTPH (Just Say No To Pour House). Food is sh*t. Beer-whatever.Its crap beer.Ambiance...oh, like a great place to have a roofie in your drink ambiance? In that case, excellant. Location-whatever, you have at least four more bars near by that are a hell of a lot better, with great food, beer selection and not all the white hats. You aren't trapped in the suburbs anymore and you don't have to go to Cheesecake Factory-so don't go here.
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David T.

This is a great place to grab a cheap meal that is actually decent. Their burgers are pretty good and come with fries for only $5. Also, on Saturdays from 6-10pm they are HALF PRICE! $2.50 for a burger and a heaping plate of fries CAN'T BE BEAT!! You can't even get that at McDonalds for that price! Also, they are EXTREMELY generous with the appetizer portions. We had a party of 6 tonight and could not all finish the plate of nachos we ordered. SERIOUSLY, the amount is HUGE!! The waitresses were all very friendly and tried their best to keep our drinks full even though the place was packed (which is expected on a Saturday night at 7.30pm in the middle of the city). The only complaint is that the seating is a bit tight and it can take a long time to get a table since you have to seat yourself. This is fine for 2-4 people but when you have a party of 6 and have to rush to the first big seat that becomes available it can be chaotic. Still, it is a solid place to get a good meal for cheap.
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Miranda M.

Brunch. You must go here for brunch. We always seem to end up here and not once have we been disappointed. Cheap, tasty food. Perfect. I wish I could go get brunch now. Mmmm... and don't forget to get a mimosa or bloody mary!
(5)
Taylor W.

Overachiever. This is the term we use to describe people that are innately better than us in one facet or another. The pour house is the overachiever among bars. Now before you start tripping balls over this statement, let me lay out my case for Pour house's awesomeness. One of our friends was having a birthday, so naturally we decided to dress up and do a scavenger hunt at different bars around town. Highlights include: roommate licking some dudes face, sliding down a fire station's pole whilest yielding nunchucks and grabbing a hand-full of gray chest hairs. We stopped off at the pour house to quench our insatiable thirst for alcohol and cross off some items on our list. The bar manager made it his personal mission to assist us. He pooled his employees and pretty much made things happen for our team. All employees were extremely nice, very accommodating and went above and beyond their job requirements. I am absolutely coming back to the pour house many many times. I think that the Pour house does a spot on Tiger Woods impersonation because last night was one hell of an affair. Also, the bar itself has a great atmosphere. It was easy to talk with people and there was an inviting and unpretentious vibe. 4 stars for the bar manager + 1 star for the all around amazingness of Pour House = 5 stars. Boohya.
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Nick B.

The food here is only okay but you really come here for the atmosphere.
(3)
Francesca H.

I've been to the Pour House a couple times after a friend went for the half priced burgers. After her good experience there I wanted to try it out for myself! The first time there I ordered the Burger and Chowder and split the appetizer Popcorn Shrimp with a friend. I love the daily specials that they have. It's the best price you're gonna get anywhere around in Copley (that isn't from a greasy food court)! The food was great for the price. I walked out playing less than $10 for my portion. Where can you get a burger, soup, and appetizer (and tip) for less than $10? No way. AND HAVE I MENTIONED...The clam chowder is flippin' amazing. I love clam chowder and this is the BEST I have ever tried. It's creamy and just the right amount of everything. So delicious. I don't think I can get sick of it. I recommend going on a Friday (but earlier because it gets pretty crowded after lunchtime) for the Burger and Chowder special for $5.75 (seriously!). I went last Thursday and tried the Buffalo Chicken Tenders and Bacon and Cheese Potato Skins (which are like potato wedges). BEWARE: the Buffalo Chicken Tenders are EXTREMELY spicy. I can take spicy, but this stuff made my face red and my body sweat. My friends and I were dying and gulping down all our water. From the scale mild-hot, this would be hot. It would have been better if it was in the moderate range. I love buffalo chicken, but that was just too much for me. Overall, the place is great. Rummage around past all the kooky decorations for a table for the best meal $10 can get you.
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Christine C.

Great prices, good service, nice atmosphere. Food and drinks at decent prices. If you want beer, this is the place to go! It's "pour" house for a reason and they are quite liberal with it. Food is okay. Prices are reasonable but they don't give you that much. I haven't had a hamburger from a bar that small before. But for value and service, MUCH better than McGreevy's next door for sure.
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Eric S.

The nachos are amazing, but their burgers are nothing special. Also, half of the tables did not have ketchup on it. I went the first time and sat down, and waited almost an hour for service. After the orders were taken, half of them arrived, and the other half showed up when we wanted to ask for the check. The waitress was rude and didn't know what she was doing. The busboy was nice and told us to enjoy our meal (which we would have done if it wasn't for that waitress). I asked for a box for my leftovers and she looked at me like I was crazy before going to get the box. And, she expected a 20% tip! She didn't do much to help us. She didn't deserve that tip although I didn't feel like arguing on a full stomach. I gave them a second chance and went back for more nachos. The service was a little better this time, and they actaully refilled my drinks without my asking for it. The nachos were awesome as always, but the burger was nothing special. The onion rings were amazing though, they were crispy on the ouside, and sweet and juicy on the inside.
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Corey B.

One of my all-time favorite bars in Boston. I think it speaks for itself that almost every Friday/Saturday night there is a line outside Pour House, even though there are bars on either side of it that hardly ever have a line. First and foremost--22 oz. beers for $5-$5.50. Plus they always put nice big slices of fruit on the beers that use fruit (i.e.: blue moons) which I love. The food is nothing fancy, but totally great for the price. Especially when you consider that certain days certain foods are half-price, making it cheaper than McDonald's! They also have a pretty decent brunch on Saturdays/Sundays. Love the pancakes/waffles, and if you love a spicy Bloody Mary this is the place to get it! The service can be inconsistent, especially at brunch when it gets really crowded. The food and the price more than makes up for any shortcomings in service, though. Pour House is always my go-to place. Always.
(5)
Lauren S.

I have always liked it here. The mac and cheese is cheap and delicious and a good serving size, the beers are large. I would have given it 4 stars until yesterday, because I reserve 5 star ratings for places I absolutely love for some specific reason. Yesterday, Pour House gave me that specific reason: they played Phish. Not just once. Four songs were played during the short time I was there yesterday afternoon, and it was wonderful. I don't know who is working there that likes Phish so much but I appreciate it very much.
(5)
Jimmy H.

Dear Pour house, Don't sit on my compassion vote too long. I admire your effort on hiring hot co-ed waitresses. But please hire someone with descent brain. I knew my waitress was busy, but she seemed to have such a scattered brain and it took her forever to get our order. And on top of that? She f**ked the order up as we confidently predicted. Now you got my yellow card with 1 star deduction. You really deserve 2 stars but again, you are still saved by my compassion voite. I look forward to your customer service improvement. Remember. Quality service 1st. Eye candy 2nd. God speed, Pour House. And people, if your party isn't so big, I recommend to sit at the bar for swift service. You might have a chance to be served by that scattered brain if you get the booth/table.
(3)
Capt'n P.

Have you ever found a pancake that you wanted to eat, but a year to digest it wanted you to wait? If so, you might want to come here for breakfast/brunch. The pumpkin pancakes are amazing, but very filling so try to get one as a side with the eggs or something. Much like cinderella, at night time this place morphs into a bar- expensive drinks and all. That said selection is good an compared to most stuff on Boylston the prices aren't all that bad. I feel like this place violates the Sherman anti trust act because they cause hangovers with beer but also offer the services to help cure them the next morning with pancakes.
(4)
Luke R.

If you are looking for a fancy dining experience , this place is not for you. This place is the best dive in Boston. Big, cheap, and freezing cold beers, good bad food, and a really fun atmosphere. A great place to finish your night. There is a basement Aldo with lots of tv's and plenty of room.
(5)
Diane S.

We visited this bar after lir, I kept calling this whore house, bahah The only reason we stepped inside this bar was because for some reason lir had last call at 1 am. What is that? Anyway I really didn't get to see much of this bar since by the time we got here I was wasted! I sat at the bar & time just flew by here! The bathrooms were groody, and the table was so sticky that my cardigan got stuck to the the bar! The beer I got was huge, equal to two beer cans :) Don't know how much they were since my friend payed. Minus brownie points because of the bar tender or bouncer or whatever told me to finish my beer & to get out, like he straight up rushed me, rude! Granted it was closing I wish he said it in a nicer manner.
(3)
Michelle R.

This is such a great place to go after work during the week or on the weekend. Everything is seat yourself, the bartenders are pretty attentive at the bar, they're really accomidating when it comes to putting whatever game you want on as well. The beer mugs are the best part - it's overall just great value for the area. I highly recommend it if you're looking to explore boston bars cheaply and have a good time with some locals and array of after work folks.
(4)
Vicky L.

Food was average but the booths were too tight.
(2)
Jen H.

Pub grub, and cheap pub grub at that... but I don't mean cheap in a bad way, it's great! Lots of food, low prices, and on specific days you get even better deals! Thursdays - chicken sandwiches Fridays - Mexican night Saturdays - Burgers On these nights, those foods are 1/2 price! Are you kidding me?! $3 for food that is not skimping on amount... I'm sold. Here's the thing, it's first come first serve, the service can be a bit slow, and it can definitely get crowded... so know what you're going into and have fun with it. This can be a great spot to meet friends for drinks as well.
(4)
Taja R.

Banana...caramel...pancakes! Yes...oh, yes...a smile in my stomach and fluttering, sugar-packed heart! I sat at the bar and was promptly greeted by Elle. She was friendly and attentive. The flow of service was awesome! I like the overall laid-back nature of this place in general. It's fun, a nice place to bring a group of friends for some drinks and food that won't break your pockets. And the portions are pretty damn generous. Mmmm...more for less. Anyway, back to the story. I looked at the menu for a while and decided on the banana caramel pancakes, mainly because there was caramel and whipped cream involved. I was not disappointed. I got a nice stack of pancakes that weren't obnoxiously piled high, but were rather layered real sexy-like on the plate, with real whipped cream that didn't disappear in the heat of the pancakes, with just the right amount of caramel. When I bit into them, I realized there were real chunks of banana inside. Syrup? What syrup? Who needs syrup? Not me! These pancakes themselves were already flavorful without it. But the greedy person in me just had to try a little anyway, because my inner food lover is probably obese. Anyway, I really enjoyed the deliciousness that day, and will definitely be back for more.
(5)
Michelle B.

I've been remiss in not writing a review of The Pour House prior to this, but this was my last stop on Friday and felt I should review it. It's a total dive, with cheap burgers, cheap beer, and too many people on a Friday night. I love it. I usually stay upstairs when I'm here, but we got a booth downstairs on Friday and it was nice to be able to just end the evening chilling out and singing along to the music with my friends. And maybe also stealing delicious french fries from my friend's burger plate.
(4)
Brendan D.

I hate this place. When I worked downtown I had been dragged here more times than I'd like to admit by my less adventurous coworkers who liked to ogle the "hot" * waitresses and play keno at lunch. It is relatively cheap, but It's Back Bay. I can think of a dozen other places to get a better meal for the same price or less. Even for a dive bar, this ranks pretty low *For the less savvy: I put hot in quotes because it's their words, not mine. All the waitresses that work here are probably a 5 combined.
(1)
Milena P.

This place is an MIT staple. Undergrads love to come here on Saturday evenings for the half-off burger special... From 6 to 10 (I think) burgers are half off, which means you can get a meal for under $5, which is unheard of around Boylston. Granted, they're not awesome burgers, but they do the trick. Their onion rings are AMAZING though. Big and crunchy, just the way I like them! The bad thing is that the wait for a table can get really long... and they start carding people at 8. That means that, if you're 21+, you should avoid this place before 8, because it's going to be full of undergrads and you won't get a table. Other than that, this place is perfectly fine if going out to dinner is simply an excuse to get together and start the night.
(3)
Robert C.

Always a fan of this place while I was here for school, always good food without fail. My favorite was the Meatloaf Stacker they had as a special on Wednesdays. I'm a huge fan of meatloaf so I couldn't really as for anything better. It was 2 slices of texas toast on the bottom, followed by a slice of meatloaf, followed by 2 scoops of mashed potatoes, followed by ANOTHER slice of meatloaf, and topped off with 3 onion rings and a knife stabbing through it. and the best part......IT'S DROWNED IN GRAVY!!! I don't know about other people, but what more could you ask for?!?! There are other things that I'm a huge fan of, like their Roast Beef Manhattan, and Turkey Manhattan which is both ALSO drowned in gravy. (In case you haven't noticed I'm a fan of gravy) But I really enjoyed this place while I was in Boston. And I know they have deals on certain days where it's half priced burgers, or chicken sandwiches and such. Every once in a while the staff is kind of slow and don't really notice you but that's very rare. Would definitely recommend to any college student in the area!
(4)
Irene R.

Food is always good. But service is never consistent. some days it's great, but days like today it was horrible. Prices are very reasonable and the brunch is huge and yummy.
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Karlis B.

It's funny how life comes full circle. I used to frequent this joint all the time in college. The dark, cavernous bar was the perfect setting for hangover talks about the ridiculousness that transpired the night before. Brunch could be anything you wanted from a skillet full of pork (bacon, ham and sausage, with pancakes AND homefries) to a giant plate of fluffy pancakes. Didn't matter what you ordered because the meal was always heavy enough to bury our wishy-washy tummy rumblings. During the week, The Pour House has food specials or discounted menu items that are a god-send for a broke college student living off work-study wages. But for some reason, I left this bar behind when I graduated in 2006. 2010: I'm a young professional working hard in a big corporation to attain that American Dream (which seems more elusive than it did back in '06). I had just gotten off work and needed a low key place to have a little gabfest with a new friend. Somehow we settled on The Pour House and it was a great time. A healthy pour of wine to get the juices flowing? Don't mind if I do! 22 oz. personal (chilled) pitcher of beer to round off the night? I'll take two, please! Half off grilled chicken sandwiches (Wednesday night)? Mmm hmm, I'll have the teriyaki with pineapple and onion rings! 1 wine, 4 beers and 2 chicken sandwiches: only $43. The basement was busy but not crazy. Service was alright. It's always a little unsettling when you have 4 different waitresses. But if changing that system means I can't get a cheap drink anymore, then I'm over it. Don't change! I don't know why I gave this place up after college. But I'm hereby declaring that I've picked it back up again.
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Mike H.

I've been here twice, both times downstairs on a Friday night. My two friends and I just wanted to see what we could muster up for some fun on a Friday night. Being a guy with two good looking girls, I kind of knew what I was going to get myself into. Many a night have I played the "faux-boyfriend" just to get creepers to go away. The Pour House was by far so entertaining on multiple fronts. First, we sat down at a table downstairs to grab a quick bite. I don't know if the tables on either side of us had moved the benches, but there was NO space between my stomach and the table. I don't remember what we got, I think it was just burgers and fries, which weren't terrible. The waitress was super attentive which I found so odd. (But who am I to complain.) She even refilled a Jack & Coke for me while I was finishing up my last one! I made a joke about her trying to get me drunk and she even played along with it. It's cool to see that there are still waitstaff that can truly have fun (or look like they're having fun) at work. Anyways, Situated right in front of our table between the bar was this group of Woo girls. (The girls who "woooo" over everything, ranging from their purses to the fact that one of them lost about 15lbs due to a stomach flu.) They were SO entertaining as they would just randomly break into song and dance all up on each other to a beat I can only assume they were the only ones hearing. We weren't even judging, just enjoying watching them have a great time with great friends. It's people like that though, or groups of people like that which you'll see at the Pour House. It's a good mix of "Let's just chill and drink and maybe dance a bit" to the "Let's just RAGE." Both totally acceptable. By the end of the night, the music was bumping, the small dance space was crowded, and the drinks were flowing. (I can't remember the name of our bartender but he was making our drinks SO strong it was like God's gift to us, and he was also really chill.) I also like that while it is a Boylston St. bar, so the fratty bro's do come out in troves, it's still not a terrible place to go with friends and you don't feel dirty leaving it like the Faneuil Hall area bars.
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Bryn B.

Love PoHo! It's a great place to watch a game with friends. We go after work to grab a beer or two. It's usually busy and can get pretty crowded, but that's because it's a great bar. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. The drinks are reasonably priced and the food is delicious! They also have brunch on Sundays, which I haven't had, but heard was great. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the high volume of the music.
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Kerry M.

Tends to crowd early. Plan accordingly if you want a table.
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Frank W.

I went here with some friends to grab a few drinks. Obviously this is what you do here. It was a game night for the Pats, which you would think would have made the place more busy. Maybe it was the "it's a Thursday" thing. Who knows. They serve beers in some pretty big glasses, but the plusses stop there. Food is 1-2 star, and their drinks are not what you come here for. So come here for a few "cheap" (relatively speaking) brewskies and the errr... atmosphere? Also, don't look up. You might not like what you find.
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Andrew G.

Stopped in after work on a Monday for a quick bite since I knew I didn't have any food in my apartment to cook (a first for me) Pour House immediately strikes you as a dive- complete with biker like decor, big screen TVs, and carved out wooden booths. Not a bad thing- that's the vibe this place is going for and they definitely nailed it They have a pretty extensive menu for a bar and EVERYTHING on it was pretty cheap. Must have had 20 types of burgers all under $10 and a ton of drink specials. Really can't beat that. And they have different food specials every day of the week I ordered the Monday special Pork slider special- $6 for 3 pork sliders with cole slaw and french fries. For some reason I was really in the mood for cole slaw, but the dish was served with just onion rings instead. The waitress seemed really busy so I didn't question it, but I was a bit confused. The sliders were actually really good. They came with 2 sauces on the side- one seemed like a standard BBQ sauce, that was good, and the other was a yellowey "cracker jack" sauce my friend called it. I think it was some type of chipotle mayo but it was delicious on the sliders. My friend got buffalo chicken tenders with a side of sweet potato tots. I had never seen sweet potato tots before but we really enjoyed them. Overall, cheap food and quick service. I left with my belly full and my wallet (relatively) unharmed. Can't ask for too much more than that
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Jeremy K.

This place is Boston at it's best. It's a dive, but who cares? Sure, people who go there usually don't have any standards, at least it might appear that way. But really, why would anyone turn down a nice, hot, rich mac n' cheese that's under $4 a crock? What about the other cheap, numerous dishes and the daily specials they have? The food is awesome, the beer is cold and they have a fully stocked bar with all of the good stuff. It's usually packed on Fridays and Saturdays but it's worth checking out. A lot of college students go there and it's a nice place to met people from the opposite gender. During the quieter hours it's also a great place for a date. That way you don't set the bar too high and she'll know right off the bat that she won't be able to gold dig you haha. No but really, it's good, cheap and fast. Hooray for the Pour House!
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Seth W.

I went to a trivia night at the Pour House and had one major problem: they did not have on the Sox game....and I had to ask three different times for them to put it on...I don't understand how a bar in Boston doesn't have the Sox game on (they had on the Cubs and some local poker show). I'm willing to give the Pour House another chance, but if you have a street sign with a baseball on it you should always have on the Sox game.
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Marc M.

OMG, they have $1 sliders here! By far the least expensive items on the menu and quite good. They have a meal deal where you get 3 sliders and fries for $3.99. Not a bad deal since you can also get a 22oz beer to wash it down, all for less than 10 bucks! Stick with the taco and pulled pork sliders and you can't go wrong.
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Michelle J.

$4.25 mac 'n cheese. Piping hot, hits the spot Yes please.
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Katherine O.

We only had one app because the tables were a little too small and couldn't accommodate the two other people joining us later. We had the Appetizer Combo or Platter. The food was good. I think it was just a little disappointing how small the place was. I can see it being a very cool place to watch a game, eat wings/nachos and drink.
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Wayne L.

Hmmmm not so much. Read the reviews and thought this could be fun. But right off we were directed to the basement as the only free tables were dirty on the ground floor level. We get to the basement.. .cozy enough so we were still onboard. Waitress comes by and we order a beer and rum and coke. She asks what we want for rum we ask for Bacardi gold which it turns out they don't have. So I inquire what they do have and neither the waitress nor the bartender had any idea so they start reading labels of the bottles. Food menu is limited unless you are there for breakfast it seems. and when it came was just ok . My wife's fries were obviously the bottom of the bag as they averaged about an inch long and were barely warm. Was neither cheap or good. Skip it unless the vibe picks up later in the day
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Scott B.

If you choose this as your destination for after-work drinks... I have two suggestions. Either run like Forest Gump to get there before the upstairs tables fill up, or wait until after 6pm when the basement bar / dining area opens. 5:30 is also the time when the upstairs bartenders switch shifts, so be prepared for a long wait before you are aknowledged if you belly-up at the bar. The beers are cheap... they have PBR... and they come in giant frosty mugs, which is pretty much awesome. Most days of the week have half price meal specials, and the waitstaff is generally friendly. But you must know, on half price mexican night, Nachos are still full price. Seems the Pour House thinks Nachos are American... I never knew.
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Joojie R.

I found this place by pure luck. Had never heard of it. I wanted breakfast and after looking at the menu at Sonsie's on Newbury St ($14 for a pancake) we continued walking. We found this place and just walked in. You seat yourself..... don't be like us and stand there waiting like idiots. Anyways, I had a SIDE of french toast ($3.00) and it was 2 full slices of french toast (4 halves) and it was more than enough. My boyfriend had blueberry pancakes which I absolutely hate but I somehow enjoyed his. The pancakes taste different here! Pros: - Wicked cheap - Wicked yummy - Everyone who goes here is soooo cute (guys AND gals) - Cute decorations - Great service Cons: - Too noisy - And the downstairs can get pretty hot TRY IT! Especially for brunch/breakfast. You won't be disappointed. If you are, there's a problem with YOU, not with the Pour House.
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Julie C.

The Pour House. cheap food! 22 oz beer! you have a happy Julie! :-) this is a great place to watch the sports game or hang out with friends. they have deals on certain days like half price burgers on Saturdays! half price chicken sandwiches wednesday and other one that i cant remember. you seat yourself at a clean table and services comes right over! its awesome.! oh, and if you order a cheeseburger, dont expect the cheese to me melted on top, it looked like they just added my cheese at the end. ! ah well, i still finished it!
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Erin M.

For over a week, I've been holding back on my Yelping, wandering the streets looking lost and confused, wondering to myself, "Self, what will you review for your 100th review?" 100 is a big deal! When I first joined Yelp, I looked up to my fellow Yelpers with 100+ reviews, admiring their Yelp superpowers and wondering how anyone could ever review so many reviews in a lifetime. Yet here I am, a short 9 months later, about to give birth to my 100th review. But such an honor can't be given to just any ol' place. It needed to have special meaning to me. It was quite the quandary! But then! One beautiful Saturday afternoon, after watching my team parade through the streets of Boston on duck boats, hoisting the most glorious trophy in all of professional sports for millions to see... I found myself at my old familiar watering hole: The Pour House. It was then that I realized this would be my 100th review. The Pour House was my venue of choice for my first bar experience when I turned 21, and 5 years later, it's still my favorite place to grab a cold one when I'm back in the city of my alma mater. The food is pretty damn good too, and almost every day of the week they do a half price deal. My favorite was always 1/2 price burgers on Saturday. The tables are seat-yourself, so on more crowded days, you have to be somewhat aggressive. If you can't find a table on the main floor, try downstairs. The nachos are gi-freakin-gantic and delicious, the beers come in gigantic 22 oz mugs, many of the mixed drinks come in the same giant mugs, the food portions are a-plenty, and it's all on the cheap! As a result of cheap prices and its proximity to several colleges, the crowd tends to be all early 20-somethings, especially as it gets later. Your service may not always be the quickest or the friendliest, but you will leave with a belly full of beer and food, and money left in your wallet. It's the simple things in life that keep this girl happy. Oh, and their breakfast is fantastic and cheap as well, and I've heard rave reviews of their bloody marys (I can't stand bloody marys, so you'll have to go by hearsay on that one)! Some of my friends have "outgrown" the Pour House, and tend to turn their noses up at it, but I still think it's pretty fantastic. Cheers, Pour House!
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Chris F.

Very effing solid, cheap brunch. All the greasy crap you could want. The $1 burgers are good too, and so is Big Buck Hunter. Damn that game rocks.
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Opal L.

This is the ultimate cheap meal place for students and anyone else who doesn't want to pay a lot for food. Their specials are cheap and the portions are huge! I recently had the meatloaf stacker, which is bread, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, another slice of meatloaf, and a few onion rings on top. All of that is smothered in brown gravy. It will feed a family or a big football player. Since I am neither, I had to take half of it home. If you like beer, their mugs are chilled and they're big. If you order a Blue moon, you get a slice of orange. I like that. If you're running low on cash and in the neighborhood, give this place a try.
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Keith C.

I'd like to give this place five stars twice. Why? First, as a regular bar, you can't find a better place to watch a Sox game. TVs are everywhere, the ambiance is chill and fun, they make sure it doesn't get way too crowded, and the drinks are cheap and plentiful. Second, as a place to host a event or fundraiser, they really go the extra mile to ensure you and your friends/colleagues have a great time. I have held two fundraisers there before and have barely had to worry about anything in regard to setting up the event. If you hold a Tuesday evening fundraiser during Red Sox season, they provide you and your guests with hot dogs, nachos, chili and apple crisp! My kind of bar.
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Cam S.

Pretty good food but it tastes reheated and not fresh oftentimes. Good place to sit down and feast if you're tight on cash and hoping to pig out.
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Christopher R.

Pretty average pub fare. Nothing that is going to make me go "OH MY GOD, we have to go to Pour House" I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to get there. I do like that there is a roll of paper towels at each table, so when you spill your beer all over the table, you don't have to flag down a server to help you clean it up. Yes, I did that. They seem to have some pretty good daily deals/specials if you are there at the right time. We went for lunch so it was just the standard menu.
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Greg D.

This is the best dive bar in the city. The price of the Tall Boys has almost doubled in the last few years, but it is still worth it. They have cheap drink all around, but the Large Drafts are the best ones. The food is pretty good, but when you consider the cost of it is really good deal. I love the Soft Tacos, but almost everything on the menu is tasty. The downstairs tends to be easier to meet people. It is not open all the time and they usually only open it a few nights a week. Upstairs is a great place to hang out with your boys and have a few, but it is pretty tough to get a tasty snack up there.
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LuluandDaquan B.

if you want brunch on the CHEAP and don't mind a dive bar atmosphere, come here!!! this place might look a little seedy but it's actually got great breakfast. I can't really comment on what it's like on half-off burgers or chicken nights but we have had brunch here a couple times. Food has been consistently pretty good and even better if you consider the value. Eggs sunny side up was cooked just the way I like it and the home fries are very tasty. Huge brunch menu and good selection of other fast foods.
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Kyle D.

This a pretty nice bar. They seem to have a good selection of beer. I was disappointed that they did not have regular sam adams bottle, but atleast they have sam adams light. I am glad that someone is looking out for my health, so I can't complain too much. $5 for a bud light bottle is above average, but for the Back Bay, it's just about right. I did not eat anything here, so maybe I will try the food some other time. There is an upstairs area in addition to the downstairs area, which is always convenient. All in all, a nice bar in a nice part of town.
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Sameer N.

THIS PLACE IS BOGUS AND FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A THIRD GRADE EDUCATION LEVEL (outside of Sports Statistics). JUST KIDDING. But it really is kind of bogus. If you're looking for "bar food" and your palette is weakened by years of drug abuse and putting cigarettes out on your tongue then you should buy a sloppy joe from this place. Not to be a snob (which means, I'm about to be a snob), but you should definitely try something that actually tastes good. I'd drink a 40 and eat at Spike's Hot Dogs instead of messing with this place. The crowd is cheeseball. The music is WHACK. It's not for me or any other urban cowboy for that reason. It's for dudes who can't stop thinking/dreaming about Red Sox Nation, just got out of work and threw their Abercrombie sweatshirt on, and have nothing to talk about but the Patriots and Starter Jackets from the early 90's. Yeah, I went there. If you like this place, go piss up a rope. P.S. How come there's no "NEVER" option under "best nights" below? Yelp, fix this glitch.
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Dave N.

This used to be my "I have nothing else to do so let's go hear" bar when I went to Northeastern (if I didn't go to a campus bar). Beers are crazy inexpensive and they give you plenty. Can't remember the prices, but I think you get like 20oz for $5 for a Blue Moon (don't hold me to this). After midnight they give you a free burger with every beer. Fantastic. The crowd is ok, not the greatest place to pick up people, but you'll have a great time if you don't expect way too much from this place.
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Sally F.

I LOVED The Pour House when I first moved to Boston. I went with my dad while we were apartment hunting (had to find a suitable, affordable apartment in a single day!) because he could smell the onion rings and we were in desperate need of beer. In we went and I looked around, heard Nine Inch Nails, and thought, "This is probably not a place to bring your dad." My dad, however? "Sal, this place is amazing! Look at the cheap, giant beers! And there's sports on TV! And the music's...interesting!" This was probably around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and the place was suitably relatively empty. This was back in my gluten-eating days and Dad and I shoved our faces with burgers and onion rings. Dad started out with their clam chowder and proclaimed it "the best he's ever had." Beer was guzzled, greasy food packed into happy bellies. Two thumbs up! After several more visits to Pour House since that trip, I would still declare it a fun hang out. They have super cheap food and I remember it fondly. It gets ridiculous on weekend nights, so I avoid it then, but otherwise a definite joy. My only qualm is that there's no cider available, so GFers are SOL in terms of drinks, but I guess there's always liquor...in the afternoon. Whenever my parents are in town, they hit up The Pour House at least twice (while I'm at work) and are always raving it about by the time I get back to my place. Dad still says "best chowder in the city!"
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Natalie M.

I'm not going to lie, I have many special non-memories here. You know the ones. The type where you wake up in your bed the next morning and you're like, "WHERE IS ALL MY STUFF?! I HAVE ALL MY STUFF?! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN???" And then you go through your phone and you see you placed half a dozen phone calls you don't remember as well as T-9 texted your friends some inexplicable message that was supposed to read, "Come to Pourhouse!" And you're all, "Oh POURHOUSE. You make me do such silly things!" Anyway, this place is that good. Its a harbinger of my old days in Vermont. Kind of crunchy, with some really good food, and HUGE FROSTY BEERS. Really big. I've dropped some copious Washington's here because of said HUGE FROSTY BEERS (yes, it must be capitalized). I'm partial to hanging downstairs at the Tiki Bar myself. They have more space, lots of flat screens and, my personal favorite, Erotic Photo Hunt. This place CAN get crowded but there's something about it that makes me want to play there almost all the time. Work prevents that from happening but hey, I can still dream big.
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Heidi L.

Dive Bar Central. So I've only been to the Pour House in the morning after working an overnight shift so it's technically my "Happy Hour". The great thing about this place is that they serve alcohol...at 8am! It's still weird to me to be having a beer in the morning but my coworkers sure love it. Last time I came here, my coworker ordered french toast with an ice cold 22oz PBR. The idea of that combination is amazing and disgusting at the same time. However, the great thing is that it's SUPER CHEAP! I had the Super Home Fries which gave me the most incredible heartburn, but they warn you on the menu. It was tasty, until I ate too much. I've also had the Pour Man's Hash which is my personal fave there, mashed potatoes grilled and covered with cheese and meat...yum. Before I venture into the world of 8am beer and breakfast, I'll start slow with a mimosa or something. Baby steps.
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Cesca B.

Oh Pour House. It's got some weird Jekyll/Hyde thing going on. Upstairs, the Pour House is the ideal destination for a low-key dinner, half price burger Saturdays, a hungover brunch -- all while watching some sporting event on the many TVs. Downstairs, it's like descending into the second circle of hell (the one reserved for the lustful, for those who don't know their Dante). Upstairs Pour House gets 5 stars from me having all the necessary requirements: good pricing, good food, good service, good ambiance. Upstairs Pour House just always seems to hit the spot. Downstairs Pour House would get about 3 stars. Although I hate it, I'm loath to ding them too many stars for factors largely out of their control: specifically, the clientele -- gropey Northeastern boys* who should just keep their keg party limited to their own campus. But I'm comfortable settling at 4 stars since I've mostly enjoyed Upstairs Pour House -- and their daily specials are fantastic! *Disclaimer: I am generalizing based on one specific instance. I have no beef with Northeastern boys. In fact, I find several of them to be charming, well-behaved gentlemen.
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Melissa M.

chill people. winters night. tiki huts. beer. food. awesome. good music, too. yeah.
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jonathan s.

no happy hour deals which i thought i was weird for a pub. the only real food specials on thursday was mexican food dishes. sorry if i am a bit snobby coming from southern california and won't eat mexican food in boston. whats the point? real big bears for $5 or $6 along with good onion rings and chicken strips. good apps.
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Mimi H.

I've never drank here but me and my friends go here every year on the Saturday of Anime Boston. The breakfast here is good. This place is really good for conventions.
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Alicia B.

Love the name of the place. Then again, I tend to like various play on words. I was excited to try TPH, and headed over here on a Friday afternoon, before 5 o'clock, deciding it was the best way to wait out the rush at Trader Joe's next door. My BF met me here after he got off work. Lucky for me, I snatched the final two stools at the bar. I had to wait a few minutes to get noticed, but once the bartender came over, I was quickly served a huge Sam Adams White Ale. It hit the spot. My BF went with a Stella. Then, because we were curious, we split a PBR. I treated my BF to his first drink, so my tab came to $11 for 2 brewskis. Not bad, considering the size of them! The vibe here is very cool. Quite the social scene, for it fills up quickly. I did, however, find myself disappointed with the beer selection. Then again, I was spoiled living in Phoenix. I do like that they have several options on tap. Believe you me, beer on tap seems to hit the spot more often than those poured from the bottle. Of course, it does depend on what you're in the mood for. I digress. Overall, I like The Pour House. It's a great option to have in the area for grabbing a quick beer or three when you're out and about or looking to relax after work.
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Roni E.

I always hear people talking about the Pour House. *whisper whisper whisper* These talks were always good things. But I just never found myself wanting to go out of my way to find out what they're really about. Well it finally happened, the day I made it in to the Pour House. I walked in, a little bit confused to where everyone else was that was going to be there. Walked all the way to the back and was heading back towards the front, when a nice gentleman stopped me and asked if I was here for the party. Yes, I guess I am here for the party. Downstairs is the Tiki Bar. Oooohhhh Tiki Bar. I make my way downstairs and voila Tiki Bar!!! It was like I stepped onto an island but reality is, it's still winter and we still have snow outside. On the bright side, there was excellent food & nosh provided to us. Life size cut out of Sam Adams scared the beejeezus out of me at first. Bartenders were attentive and to be honest, they really didn't need 2 bartenders, but at least they were prepared should the unexpected number of guests show up, they'd be able to hold down the fort, I mean... Tiki Bar. However, there was a major BUT in this. And that is weak pours for the Pour House. But I won't hold this against them. Now that I've been to The Pour House... I can too talk about them with everyone else. And for me, I'd have to say they are your middle of the road type of bar. Not fancy schmancy, but not dirty nasty. It was riiiiight in the middle. Nothing wowed me but I wasn't disappointed.
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Derek W.

It is what it is. A cheap college bar hang out with 2 or 3 halfway decent beers (at best) on tap. Given what it is, I don't hate it, which is kind of a compliment because I usually hate places like this. It's a loud music, packed with bodies type of place. But not everyone in The Pour House is a bro-dude, the staff are all really nice, and the beer is priced cheaply for large pours.
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Brian M.

Once upon a time I went to a Sunday evening concert at the Avalon in Boston, right across the street from Fenway Park. My friend and I stared longingly at the park wondering why we had purchased tickets for a Reel Big Fish concert while the Red Sox were in the middle of a pennant race and hosting the Yankees. We went inside the Avalon and had ourselves a damn good time despite the fact that we were living in the pre-smartphone era and weren't able to get updates on the Sox score. Turns out one of the band members wasn't able to make it to the concert so at the last minute they had to bring in a guy from one of the opening bands. This meant two things; they played 3 of my favorite songs 3 times because they were the only songs that the new guy was able to learn in time and the set was short so the concert ended early. We wanted to be closer to the train station since we weren't sure when the last one was leaving so we left the Fenway area as fast as our unathletic legs would take us. Finally, when we decided that we absolutely needed to see the rest of the game, we came across the Pour House. We walked in and the Sox were getting their asses handed to them. Dissapointed that we wasted so much energy for that we ordered some food and a beer. Then something magical happened. It had nothing to do with the food which, while very good, isn't magical. It had to do with the game. The Red Sox started winning. It seemed as if they scored a run with every giant beer we ordered. The atmosphere of the Pour House was great and the crowd was into it. We ordered a final beer when the game came to a close and celebrated with a crowd of excited Bostonians. We downed the beer and ran for the door. The way we tell the story these days, the train was already moving by the time we got to the station and we had to chase it down and hop on it as it was pulling away. We might be exaggerating that part. But it's no exaggeration when I say that my first time in the Pour House was a fantastic night and one that I'll likely always remember. I've had a soft spot in my heart for those magic bar stools and those giant beers ever since and it's still a place I love to go to on game days.
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rose n.

As a poor college student, I love this place! I was full after just the delicious nachos and nothing breaks the bank. I went once with my parents and I was afraid it was 21+ but I went back with friends another week and you don't have to just stay at the bar. They have kitschy tables in the back and tons of decorations. They have tons of entrees from $4 (yes, for burgers) to $12 (Mexican). Everyone I've gone with loves the place!
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Max L.

I have never had a bad time at The Pour House. I was first brought here by my buddy when he took me out to celebrate my 21st. The drinks are very very well-priced and the atmosphere is lots of fun. We got there that night early enough to grab a table, which was clutch, as I have found that they are always precious real-estate. We ordered their nachos with some chicken on it, and WOW not only was it good but it must have fed about 5 or 6 people. I can't remember the exact price, but every dollar was worth it. I have since come back for more drinks, for their 1/2 off specials spread out over the week ($2 for one of their HUGE burgers and then $6 for a big glass of brew is outstanding), a Nacho and Hot Dog party (free! although the apple cobbler they also served was blah) and even breakfast (blueberry pancakes be mmm!) It is a smaller establishment, so do your best to come early and nab a table, because if you're left standing or without a seat at the bar, you will always have to be moving side to side in order to accommodate other patrons and the servers. Bang-For Buck: 9/10 (Separate from my rating up top, this is my own personal scale that gauges value. For what you will pay here on booze, nachos, and half-off items, only 10% of other bars I've been to had a better value)
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Lindsay H.

On a Tuesday afternoon around noon while I was on Newbury Street in an overpriced consignment shop, I stopped to ask what's the best place to pick up a greasy all American burger. The lady working there told me to hop over one more street and check out the Pour House. I took her word for it because she seemed young and hip and knew what she was talking about when it came to the city. I learned my lesson, not to take her advice. Walking inside the place looked fun, a long bar lined one wall and booths on the other. I didn't check out the back of the restaurant, but I did see a sign pointing out that they apparently had a pool table. The bathrooms were disgusting. Graffiti all over the stalls, water on the floor... ew. But it is mostly a bar-atmosphere so that's to be expected. The menu appeared to be really good. The juicy hamburgers I was looking at all had names based on US States. I tried the Nebraska. It was supposed to be an angus burger and sauteed onions. It was nothing like an angus burger. It looked like one of those frozen patties with not much taste to them. Like the food you get when you're a kid at summer camp.. bleh. I scarfed down the french fries and coke. My mother ordered a burger as well and was disappointed but she seemed to think it tasted better the more she ate it. I'll give it a 3 star because other people around us seemed to be enjoying their food and beers, and the wait-staff was friendly and quick.
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Brian F.

I met my friend for lunch at Pour House this week. We chose it because of its proximity to her office, and she had been there for drinks with coworkers before. After opening the menu expecting to see generic burgers and sandwiches from which to choose, I was pleasantly surprised to find a wonderful word printed at the top...BRUNCH. ***Insert angelic voices singing*** I love brunch, and even more than that - unexpected brunch. I opted for the Super Homefries, a delicious mixture of homefries, bacon, sausage and cheddar cheese then topped with THREE eggs and toast. Fine - the waitress was a bit rude when I asked for extra cheese in my eggs (No, I don't care that there is also cheese in the homefries. I like cheese), but the food was delicious and, better yet, the prices were cheap. Maybe not exactly what I was expecting from the Pour House...but I was pleasantly surprised!
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Kate G.

Breakfast with a group of friends in the city landed us here and we were quite pleased with the results. The staff was extremely accommodating and were able to find the only high chair in the place for our 14 month old and also allowed us to relax and take up a huge corner while we waited for our other friends to arrive. The portions were huge, and the price certainly was right. I had a french toast meal with bacon and the toast was buttery and cooked just right and the bacon was crisp and hit the spot. The atmosphere was definitely that of a dive bar as far as decor and such go but the food was plentiful, the staff was wonderful and the Sunday Brunch menu cannot be beat.
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Danie R.

The Pour House is dirt cheap, huge portions, and not very good. I keep coming back though because a huge side of veggies costs $1?! And also the mac'n'cheese and grilled cheese are awesome portions and actually pretty good. The servers are always nice.. The last time we went though, we had to send back the order twice. Kinda lame, but in the end, we amassed a large quantity of French fries at no extra charge. Too bad the fries suck. I'll be back!
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Caroline P.

My mom and I had the best pancakes of our lives! I can't wait to come back and eat the Pumpkin Pie pancake again, so delicious. Waitress was friendly and paid close attention to us. Atmosphere was cool, the only downside was my dad got soggy toast with his omelette. Really...toast? How hard is that to screw up. The pancakes though, so amazing!
(4)
El P.

Foods good,beers cold,bartender was smokin hot...
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Nik B.

Thank you for being a bar that doesn't overcharge for simple gin and tonics. At $6 each, this is good. Other than that, there is nothing really special about Pour House. It's good for groups, and does all the minimums that bars do. I'm not sure anything can or needs to be said about Pour House.
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Sean J.

Awful. It took me returning my gin and tonic 3 times for it to come out with tonic in it. They kept making it with seltzer for some reason.
(1)
Emily C.

1/2 burgers on Saturdays...that's pretty much all you need to know. I could come here any Saturday night and probably run into someone from my school during my undergrad years. This was a Saturday evening staple for many of my classmates. A burger and fries for $3.50? As a poor college student, how can you pass that up. Their other weekly specials were pretty decent too. 1/2 price chicken (wednesdays) and 1/2 mexican (Thursdays)
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Cathy S.

Cheap food, cheap beer, what more could you ask for? If you can get a table, this is a really fun place to grab a few beers with friends while you split the nachos and hang out for a couple of hours in the afternoon. It's a great low-key place, almost dive-y, but it can often be crowded and full of college kids. If there's no table available, we usually leave to go elsewhere, and we NEVER go late at night--too many drunk frat boys.
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Sheila S.

So this is how it goes: Planning and Service: +++++7 stars. Food: 3-4 stars. Price: +++++ 5 stars. Today I just planned the EASIEST Surprise birthday brunch at Pour House. I called up Monday and got an immediate response - Yes I could make a reservation for 20 in the downstairs Sunday at noon. A few days later I got a confirmation email, and the day of the event I walked my boyfriend over to an area that had been roped off since 11am and was full of friends singing happy birthday. Thank you Pour House! I've never had such an easy and head-ache free time planning an event. No reservation fee, no set menu --- nothing! They didn't even charge me a fee for bringing my own cake! The waitstaff was PHENOMENAL - even with the kitchen being backed up and even with a couple of my friends having to make meal/bill changes. I will be honest with you - this revived my interest in coming back to PH for brunch. Breakfast items are cheap and good, and they usually come with coffee or some drink special. My friend had the GIANT bloody marys - the first $3.50 with the meal and the rest $6. Another friend introduced me to the Pumpkin Pie pancakes --- YUMM. As for the food - it's been about 80% Hit and 20% Miss over my past 3 years in Boston. Veggie Quesadilla: HIT Chicken Sandwiches (all): MISS Burgers (all): MISS Breakfast (all): HIT Tuna Melt: HIT In fact, the birthday boy ordered a burger (we didn't know they were notoriously bad), and it was horrible. We told the waitress, and she admitted she hadn't tried them. Linda E. said she'd had them before, and they were bad. They didn't offer to change the meal, but 1) we didnt' ask and 2) service was so fabulous I didn't care (plus at about $6 I was willing to get him something else for his birthday). Also, did I mention this is a great spot to get a beer?
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Janina T.

Not really sure how to feel about this place. The first time I went in, it was a pretty quiet Sunday night so I was able to get good beers and have great conversation with friends. I was there again last Saturday night after Lir closed down. There was about a 10 minute wait. NBD. I got in and had to wait for the rest of the group to do so as well because we were rolling about 10 people deep. I find out later that one of my friends couldn't get in (it was her birthday) because they said she was "too intoxicated". I don't believe that for a second, mostly because I saw how she was and she wasn't tripping all over herself. For the most part, she was just acting really excited and talking to everyone. In fact, I thought I was far more drunk than she was, evidenced by me breaking into rap (Juicy - Biggie) while waiting in line to get in, yet they still let me in. I confirmed with a friend about what the bouncer told her exactly (as I was inside during the incident) and he apparently said, verbatim "I can see you've been drinking".....NO...YOU DON'T SAY. That's some effing news to me seeing how it's 1 am on a Sunday morning and we just walked out of Lir. I don't know if this was some type of deal to not let people in and accommodate others who might purchase more alcohol but that's ridiculous. I would understand a lot more if she was blatantly tripping all over herself or couldn't stand up on her own. But she was F.I.N.E. Walking in 3 inch heels, no less. I can't really judge about my experience INSIDE the bar that night because I was there for a grand total of 3 minutes before I left to find the rest of the group who wouldn't be admitted in. But I thought it was kind of shaddy/weird that they wouldn't let her in with the somewhat erroneous excuse of her being too drunk. False.
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Meghan A.

Oh, the Pour House. So many amazing things to mention. The Food: Awesome. I love greasy food. Saturday or Sunday mornings, I frequent the Pour House for some brunch. It's fantastic. I've had some pretty amazing pancakes there. I've also had their pumpkin pancakes which are incredible, but it's not something you should get every time. And of course, every time I get a massive side of bacon to dip in the gallons of syrup I use. The buffalo tenders are heaven. I love a dish that can clear my sinuses the second it's put in front of me. If you can handle spice, and if you enjoy buffalo tenders, you've got to try the ones here. So. Friggin. Good. I am also a huge fan of the grilled cheese and fries. The Booze - Get yourself a beer on tap, and ask for the large glass. A couple of those suckers and you'll be feeling pretty good. I don't tend to drink mixed drinks or shots, but those are good too. And of course, your basic soft drinks. Unfortunately we're looking at a Pepsi joint, but that's ok. I can see past it because I love the Pour House that much. The Prices - It's pretty cool that a friend and I can get brunch for $15. I'm a pretty big fan of that. The beer? Cheap. The food? Cheap. The Pour House also had special nights, so on any given evening you may be getting a deal on chicken, hamburgers, and whatever else. The Music - Awesome. I don't know who is mixing their jams, but it's random and it's fun. You can easily go downstairs and tear up the sticky dance floor if you so choose. I've been known to do it from time to time, and I'll do it again. Service isn't too great, but you know why? It's kind of a dive. Okay, okay. That one time our waitress took a bite out of our celery stick was kind of uncalled for, but other than that everyone is pretty pleasant, just a little slow. Who cares? The price alone is worth it, and the food is so good that it makes up for any lack of service there may be. The idea of getting buffalo tenders and a grilled cheese with fries is so tempting right now that I am beginning to salivate. Perhaps I will see you there around dinner time.
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Kate Z.

I have come to love Pour House over the years as I live right down the street but sometimes it takes a little growing on you. Its a bit of a dive, and things can sometimes be sticky (and the the women's bathroom downstairs is about the tiniest bathroom ever) but if you can look past that is a fun place to not spend a ton of money. I don't come for lunch/dinner often, but they have tons of specials including half off burgers on Saturdays and a daily special. The food is good for what it is, nothing gourmet but large sizes and the food comes out quickly. Brunch is my favorite and I go probably once every other week. I don't necessarily try to, but by the time I get out of bed most other places have stopped serving brunch and Pour house offers it Sat & Sun until 3pm! If you drink with your eggs stick with the bloody mary, it is enormous, delicious, and will probably send you out with a buzz after breakfast (but stay away from the mimosa, which is completely mediocre and expensive). Service is not great, but considering its a bar and can get quite busy at times it isn't terrible. Food comes out quickly once your order has been taken. The beers are the highlight, with an enormous, frosty mug of actually decent beer costing less than the bars right next door. I believe its a 22oz glass, and PBR is $2.50 with a Sam or Blue Moon costing $5.50! Expect some hi-jinks from the crowd on occasion, as I have witnessed a few fights in my time going there as it gets later in the evening.
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Katie G.

I must admit that I am torn- I want to tell everyone how much I love Pour House, but I have also heard horror stories. Let's start with the positive: I am an MIT grad and this place was one of the places to be on weekend nights. I don't know many local college kids who haven't been here at least once. Their nightly special offers are irresistible (especially half priced burgers!). Generally, the food is super cheap, but even more so when you hit up Pour House on a deal night. I've also had breakfast here and have been satisfied with that. Now for the bad: It can be nearly impossible to find a seat in this place as it is so popular. People can also be pretty nasty about defending their "territory," so be careful not to step on anyone's toes or claim someone else's already "claimed" table. Also, a good friend of mine came here once and found a nut (as in nut and bolt...not the edible nut) in his food. He informed the staff and they brushed it off. I find this to be disgusting!!! So you see- I'm torn. I love this place, but it can be a scary experience!
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Kelsea I.

I would give it a 0 star if I could. Service is terrible. The manager and the bouncer at the door were so rude to me. I am 21 years old with a REAL state issued ID and I was denied enterance. When we asked if we could speak to the manager, the manager just replied that it doesnt really matter if I am 21 they can deny me just because they want to. I have never met a business owner/manager so terribly rude to potential customers.
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Lauren S.

This used to be my favorite hangover spot. And now that I'm old and rarely have a hangover, it's my favorite 'sit-in-a-dark-place-because-the-winter-sucks' place. It's a classic greasy spoon kind of place. They do all meals, but I like breakfast the best. They serve it ALL day and that's perfect because I LOVE breakfast for dinner. Good stuff: Cheap! Most breakfast is under $6. I love the pan piglet. Mmmm bacon:) Surprisingly good coffee. Bad stuff: A little sticky. The bathroom is pretty gross, too. The mimosas are not good....cheap champagne and expensive. Overall: Cool place to hibernate in the winter. Reasonable portions for cheap money.
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April I.

Do I want a frosty mug o' beer? Yes Please!! Do I want spicy cheesy queso? Yes Please!! Do I want it all on the cheap? Hell Yeah. Go to the Pour House for cheap food and drinks. Go to the Pour House if you like beer. Don't go to the Pour House if you expect anything more than cheap bar food. The cheesy queso is good and spicy, though I don't love the beans -- I want melted cheese and you're giving me the a pseudo chili. That is my only complaint. One other recommendation -- go during the week or midday on the weekend. Avoid this place like the plague during weekend nights -- too crowded, too many assholes and not worth it.
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Peter W.

When most other bars close at 1AM in the area, then we head over to the Pour House for a last round and maybe some food. This is food that tastes absolutely wonderful at night....just wait till the morning. It's all part of the experience of the Pour House.
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Marti S.

The Pour House has something going for it - the artwork (?) on the walls. That was at least memorable. However, other than that, I can't say I really enjoyed the place. Our waitress was super slow and kind of rude, my Buffalo shrimp (or whatever they were called) were soggy, and you couldn't hear anything. I did make good friends with an older drunk guy at the bar before my friends arrived. Not sure if that's a plus or a minus? He was kind of dumb, so I'm going with a minus. The point here is - if you're looking for someplace to just get drunk, it's fine. If you're looking for anything more, probably not your best bet.
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J F.

It's good here just because it's sooo cheap. Food's cheap, beer's cheap... Only bad thing I hafta say is that I went there on the night of my friend's birthday and she refused to serve to him cause she said he was too wasted right after I told her it was his birthday. I thought she was kidding, but she wasn't. So we went to McGreevey's next door where we bought all the drinks we wanted and the bday boy blacked out completely. Get the appetizer sampler! Breakfast served all day!
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Mia M.

Great bar food... and affordable too. I mean, I loved me some Boston Beer Works, but I had trouble forking over $10 for a burger. Here I could get something that was not QUITE as gourmet, but just as filling and a lot cheaper. I can't say enough good things about the buffalo chicken sandwich, the Hawaiian burger or the "Day After" sandwich. It's loud, even when it's not a Friday night or during a Sox game. They have the volume on the background music cranked all the way up. It can be difficult to get a seat. There's no host or seating arrangements; it's simply first come, first served. Sit down at a dirty table and someone will clean it off for you. The waitresses, more often than not, were fairly efficient but not very personable. Maybe they sensed we were Yankees fans.
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Mats K.

We went here, as we were starting to get tired of our usual low cost dinner places. It was not a bad experience. The food was good, but not high end (I had the soft tacos with chicken), portion sizes were generous. Overall very tasty. I went with my FiancÃ© and her two boys. The atmosphere on a labor day long weekend Sunday at ~7pm was nice and kid friendly (though the boys were made slightly uncomfortable by the nude woman painting on the wall) The service was quick and friendly. I would (and will) definitely go again.
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Stephen G.

Not much is memorable about the Pour House except the good time i always seem to have there. The decor is busy looking vintage and the atmosphere is Boston-like rowdy. The food is barfood, dont expect better. The drinks are cheap and strong and they have amazing specials, always something half off. Last time it was 1/2 price burgers. These types of deals are not common in Boston, especially in this neighborhood! As a result, the Pour House is always packed. Service is spotty. Busy bartenders with little time to spend on friendliness or chat. Not a place where you can expect lots of politeness but also a place where you can leave your best manners at the door as you fight for the bartender's attention. Be loud, its expected here,
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douglas h.

Dinner Though, burgers on Saturday night are a pretty good deal
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Lei L.

do they still have $1.50 burgers? I remember this joint was so fast and cheap, they had rolls of brown paper towels for use right next to the table...very handy to wipe off the greese from your hands. wow this was THE place to go for cheap, good eats. Good ol' college days
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Julie T.

This review is solely for the food. The Pour House dishes out some pretty good food. I usually come here during the day/morning/brunch to cure hangovers with brunch foods or burgers or wraps - whatever I'm feeling like. They've got pretty good breakfast foods, but I mostly come here for the lunch foods. Sandwiches and wraps are great and make you momentarily forget that you want to toss up everything you've had in the last 24 hours. Their apple juice is crazy sweet though! It tastes like they added honey to it! So beware. Nothing usually jumps out specifically at me, but that's just because everything is relatively good.
(3)
Manda C.

I liked this place because it was cheap home cooked food, and drinks. I had an open faced turkey sandwich... it was soooo good, but then again, I'm a sucker for anything in gravy.
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Michelle I.

So after an early AM flight into Boston, I was unable to check into my hotel until after 1pm. My co-worker and I were visiting for work but had nothing to do until our meeting started at 2, so we asked one of the guys at the hotel for a good place to grab brunch. He recommended the Pour House which was just down the road from the hotel. So after a five minute walk, we got to the Pour House with growling bellies. We quickly sat ourselves, got menus and peruse the menu. Mind you, we were two hungry gals...our flight left at 730am and I think this was around 12noon. It took a minute for the waitress, an older lady with a classic Boston accent, to greet us and take our drink order. She returned to take our food order a wee bit after. I had to go for my usual favorite of an egg-white veggie omelet...but wait, the waitress said they don't have egg-whites. Hmmm, but you have eggs I thought? Yea, I know that alot of places will use the egg-white mixture but can't you make an exception for a special request? Food arrived in a timely manner and it was decent. Honestly, I've had some crappy breakfasts in my life, and I've had some really memorable ones as well. Breakfast here falls into the "hmmmm, I don't remember what I had" category. Don't get me wrong, the food did hit the spot but it was nothing fantastic. Yet, I heard that some of the other breakfast dishes are quite good...maybe for my next time in Boston. After the food was served, the waitress never came back to check on us as all, no coffee refill, nothing. Finally, another server came by to grab out empty plates and then asked if I wanted a refill. Nope, thanks, just the check please! Honestly, I would love to grab a beer here. Its totally the type of place I would enjoy for a night out with some friends. I would probably enjoy other breakfast items here as well, but the service here definitely was lacking. Hopefully I'll return here on my next trip out to Boston, so I can definitely give this place a chance to redeem itself.
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Vivz C.

The Pour House is now worthy of 4 stars after my most recent visit. A friend and I stumbled in after our first choice, Parish Cafe, was super busy and we didn't feel like waiting. I hadn't been to Pour House in years and my tummy was rumbling 'American fare' so it seemed like the most obvious choice. I give our waitress a lot of credit for staying friendly due to my inability to decide on what to order. But we made up for it for barely bothering her as we ate our meal. I ended up ordering one of the specials for the day - meatball parm sub. Simple, but oh so satisfying. The kicker is that the meatballs are sandwiched between garlic toast. Does it get any better than that? I was not all that impressed with their fries - I've had better, but tasty, nonetheless. The only downside is that it doesn't seem that they are air conditioned. It was a pretty warm day and after having walked down Newbury Street and Boylston, I was definitely sweatin' a little and could've used a nice cool me down. If I'm going to be eating hot food, I prefer eating it in a cool atmosphere. Nothing worse than being hot and eating hot food. They left the door open to let in the cool breeze, but since we were sitting right by the door, not only did we get the cool breeze, but also the cigarette smoke from those milling around outside. Yum. Still a fun atmosphere for a casual night out with friends. Next time, I'll just remember to wear capri's or shorts....
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Rob C.

The Pour House is a fairly simple place, and there's nothing terribly remarkable about any one aspect of it, but it does such a solid job of so many things that you really can't help but love it. The waitstaff and bartenders are invariably quite friendly and sociable. It's frequently a relatively easy place to get a table or a stool, considering the location, and even if you're stuck standing, it's a pretty decent place for that, as such things go. It's invitingly dark even on the brightest days, and can feel like a much more dive-y place than it is; in a good way, of course. But where the Pour House really shines is on an afternoon before a ball game. Blow off work a little early, and get yourself a plate of nachos. $7 buys enough nachos to sate three people. Couple that with tall, frosty mugs of beer, and by the time you make the short walk up Ipswich St. and hit the bleachers, you're rolling. Decent food and good beer in generous quantities, on the cheap in a friendly place in a killer location; there's nothing not to love.
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J. J.

I came here for the first time last Saturday. I'm in love with the tacky Christmas decorations they have up right now...and I'm also madly in love with the enormous Bloody Mary I had. It came in a huge glass with salt around the rim, a slice of lime, slice of lemon, celery, and the best spicy mix I've ever tasted. I'm totally coming back this Saturday just to have another one! I'm also coming back because our waitress was amazing and anticipated our every need, without being annoying and butting into our convo. Oh yeah, I also had a very average bacon cheddar cheeseburger that came with a large portion of delicious fries (crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside).
(4)
Jolene B.

Loved it! Still dreaming of the wing sampler platter. Don't sit in the booths opposit the door drafty. The music got bumped up too loud about 9 pm each night.
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Greg G.

Excellent breakfast and one of the best prices in the area. For my next trip back to Boston this will be on my list of where to eat. There was some "entertainment" on a Wednesday morning. A group of girls were just getting hammered during breakfast time which only added to the fun. Definetly a college bar.
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Peter W.

I generally go to the Pour House, once (maybe more) a week for lunch or after-work drinks. The menu has a lot of choices, and food isn't the best, but it is a great value. The beers are 22oz and the food hovers around $7 a plate. The portions are generous, and served promptly. Keep in mind that the food isn't anything close to gourmet, but sure beats the fast food McD's and Burger Kings of the world. Friday's for lunch tend to get a little crowed, and Thursday-Saturday nights there is generally a line, but no cover. There are daily specials, and 6-10 something is always half off. If you are in the area and looking for something fast, cheap, and quick you have to stop into the Pour House. I have also been told that the Sunday brunch is great, but have yet been able to drag myself in that early in the morning.
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Maria B.

I've gotten good reviews of this place from other people, but my experience there personally wasn't all that great. Went there the other night with a few friends for the buffalo wings and a few drinks. The waitress was atrocious. I'm not very picky about service, I don't complain really ever, but this was hardly "service" to begin with. She didn't greet us, took about 10-15 minutes to even notice we were there (and the place wasn't packed mind you), and slammed some menus on our table without even making eye contact. She didn't offer or bring us water, until we had to request it later. She greeted us by saying "So, you ordering drinks or what?" She then proceeded to not come by AT ALL to ask us if we needed anything else or how our food was. She seemed personally offended when we didn't order any more than one drink each, and when she did finally talk to us, her tone was extremely condescending. Not sure if I would go back there. The food wasn't that great either and the drinks were nothing to even bother writing about.
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Christopher S.

I love The Pour House! This is one of my must stops when I'm in the city looking for an inexpensive lunch in the Back Bay area. I think anyone who attended Berklee College of Music, like me, ate here occasionally. Great food, awesome service and prices I cannot find anywhere else. My standing order always is a Massachusetts burger w/ fries and a Samuel Adams Larger for under $10.00! Whoo hoo! I will admit the burgers are not the best in the world but the prices and comfortable atmosphere keep me coming back time and time again. It can be tough finding a place to sit at time but don't forget there is another bar on the lower level. You'll always find a college-aged crowd washed over with the sound of constant conversation. The televisions are always on so you'll have something to watch if you dine solo. The men's room is slightly bigger than a broom closet so it's uncomfortable if you have to anything more than #1. Other than that I give The Pour House 5 stars for giving you the best for your buck!
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Mark D.

My girlfriend and i went here today for lunch. This was my third visit, and we got exactly what I expected. We ordered their mac and cheese and the regular nachos. The quality wasn't spectacular, but the portions were huge for the price. Don't expect to finish a full order of nachos with just two people, they're never ending! In the past my friends and I have had a chicken wrap and a burger which were alright. The service was exactly what we expected too: almost non-existent. I think the servers know that people won't be spending a whole lot of money here, so the idea of providing better service for a better tip isn't really a concern of theirs. I wouldn't mind coming here to get some drunken munchies after bar-hopping (which is definitely a possibility), but for a great meal I'll be searching elsewhere.
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Liza N.

Cheap. (especially the nightly food specials!) Reliable. (place is usually pretty full, but not too full to not snab a bar seat or a table, what with its two floors and all) Boston-y. (a delightful mix of bros, hos, and just drunk college kids) Convenient. (right next to hynes, and on the mass ave end of boylston makes it convenient for everyone to meet at) Nothing spectacular, nothing to write home about, but usually a guaranteed solid night starter
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Naitasia H.

Man oh man what can I say about The Pour House? Well, for one thing the name is a play on words if you will. I went to The Pour House without my usual set of highbrow expectations and that made for an interesting experience. How can a burger made from a real cow be like $5 and then 1/2 at various points in the week?? McDonald's costs more. I could not believe it. Despite the high school style bathroom with comments in sharpie and lipstick being all over the stalls, the restrooms were decent. In fact, the writing added some character to the joint. It definitely had the feel of the garage of Keith Nelson in Some Kind of Wonderful (if you don't get the reference, shame on you), which seemed more of a accident than an intention in contrast to places like Applebee's and T.G.I.F. purposely decorated that way. The real kicker is how LITTLE it costs for a 24 ounce frosty mug of Sam Summer!! Go see for yourself.
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eve p.

They make a surprisingly good mojito---but everything else is startlingly ok. Food is uber greasy--but satisfying enough going down. Beers are large and v. cold. The tiki decor is fun and tacky. Staff are generally vapid--but pleasant enough.
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Lisa R.

This place has good bar food at a decent price. The nacho platter is huge, cheap and great for sharing, but if you ask me breakfast and brunch is where its at. This is a trashy college bar, one step above a dive. Take it for what it is and count your delicious blessings. I've noticed some bartenders can be very light-handed with the booze (I got the most h20 hydrating long island iced tea I've ever had the displeasure of tasting) but they redeem themselves by giving out free hot dogs at last call.
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Bee M.

Cheap eats, great music!!! You seat yourself, menus are already on the tables. Waitress are fast a and peppy. Food is already cheap for less then $10 for meal, daily specials of 1/2 off a certain portion of the menu the BEST PART!!!! Meals turn to be $3-4!!! You cannot beat that. Skip Micky D's, Wendy's or food court food.... Pour House is the best place to go after spending all your money in Copley/Newbury!
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Thomas G.

This place makes my heart smile. As a guy who appreciates relatively cheap beer and food in a relaxing, non-pretentious atmosphere The Pour House hits the spot. Wednesday nights are 1/2 off Chicken Sandwiches, Thursday nights are 1/2 off Mexican food and Saturday nights are 1/2 off Burgers. With an extensive selection for Breakfast/Brunch, 3 nights a week with ULTRA cheap food and a cool urban-punk feel I'm game. Plus it's a great place for me and my friends to hang out, watch the game and shoot the shit. Want to know the best part?? After 1am until closing for every alcoholic beverage you purchase they give you a free hamburger!!!! (and after a night of drinking... that hamburger will satisfy you even more than that girl across the bar)
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Stephanie B.

I love the staff here -- way friendly. Super attentive. And that's what you need in a pub on Boylston, yes? Great beer selection, a menu of munchies, and the booths are perfect for hangin' with the peeps and shooting the breeze. I hear, but have not yet sampled, that they have breakfast and Bloody Mary's for us nursey types in the early mornings. I am looking forward to someday checking this rumor out for myself! But for now I am happy to chill amongst the music students and their instruments, and all the other mixes of people. Love it!
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Reid O.

No one likes the pour house, they just go there. If you, or your friends are cheap, and want to hit on drunk, underaged students - this is the place. I'm not saying everyone here has a fake ID, just that the emotional age of this place is around 19 to 20. It's hot and wet and crowded, babies. And goddammit, no one is kind. Alcohol is a novelty! TV! What!? That drink is taller and cheaper than I expected! Most every drink served at the bar will be corn, or potato based. The exception (of course) being the Jager based drinks. Just remember that it's still cheaper to drink at home. The reason people go here is to meet others that are very drunk. Really, here is where the star system fails. This is great for some people, but not for me. I'm an old man with a cane.
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Katherine D.

I've had events here, and the management is great for setting things up like that, but this is a review for eating here. The servers are never really very attentive, probably because the heap food really wont get them crazy tips even if everyone were to leave over 20%. On top of that, while the food really is cheap, you can tell when eating it. I used to go for the burger, which I never really had a prblem with, but after cutting red meat I switched to the chicken sandwich and I really dont know why I keep ordering it. Its always so weird tasting, Im unable to even tell how its been cooked. Hot openfaced tukey sandwich is GROSS but the otato skins are pretty good, also the nachos are great too. Not great but cheap gives them 3 stars.
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Chris O.

texas burger after 6 pm on a saturday - yes please.
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Alan L.

It is a typical college bar with a lot of new TVs. I used to come here back in my college days and just went back here recently for couple drinks and food. The service was pretty good for a semi busy night but it is kinda slow. Food is ok and it won't kill you. The down stairs bathroom smell moldy...
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Nicole S.

Should it impact my opinion of my meal if I'm pretty sure someone is slingin meth in the back? On one hand, an entertaining meal is a good meal, and it was REALLY amusing trying to figure out the actual age of the meth faced girls who were overly interested in one of the staff (we determined meth girls to be 26, with a 43 hr old face). Random skanks with druggie jaws aside, I was way impressed with the bar food. Smothered steak tips covered in super spicey sauce and garlic mashed potato heaven on a plate with a frosty beer, appearing before me in less than 10 min! Oh yeah, do it to me.
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Amanda J.

The Pour House easily gets four stars from me. A frequent haunt of many of my co-workers, I have been there more than most of the area bars recently. Everyone who bar tends is incredibly nice- even when it's the busiest and the prices are very reasonable. They make one of the best midori sours in the area, my drink of choice and the 22oz size on draft beer is great as well. The food menu is decent, better than what you expect from a bar and they have great deals depending on the day of the week. This is also a bar that has a lot of "events." The first few times I went there I always managed to show up during a promotional night- I have a nice collection of Malibu swag and celebrated a great Mardi Gras in Boston. The music is also always amazing, they have a great soundtrack going. What keeps me from giving it a fifth star is two things: crowded! This isn't their fault really, it's not the hugest space and on weekends downstairs is often rented out. Second- the bathrooms are usually dirty and very tiny. Otherwise, no complaints.
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Presha C.

Dear Pour House, Let's make babies. xoxo, Presha I can't tell you how much I love this place. It's cheap, delicious (absurdly delicious), crazy amazing for a hangover, and it's a great mix between a dive and a restaurant I would actually take my parents to. They have everything you could possibly want, and whoever the chef is...he's my future husband.
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Matt K.

There is only one bad thing I have to say about this place- The line to get into the place, and then get downstairs was loooong. Okay, now that we have that out of the way, I am excited to tell you about my Pour House experience. The Pour House has the charm of a bar you'd find in more rural college town opposed to Boston. I've found that most Boston college bars are really... bars that you'll find more "college aged" folks at opposed to college students- if you get what I'm saying. When I was there all draft beers were $5.50 which is a bargain considering their drafts are served in GIANT glass mugs. The bartenders were busy, yet still fairly friendly and there was no minimum charge for use of a credit card. The only food I had was the FREE HOTDOGS! Yes, I said it. When I went, there were free hotdogs at the bar. Now... the hotdogs had that "oh man his is free" taste, but when you are not paying for them- you can't complain. I'm not sure if this will be a regular spot for me, but I would not hesitate for a second to go again.
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Jeff T.

I'm not sure I could have survived college without the Pour House. Now that it's been, ahem, a few years since I graduated, I can live without it. Nonetheless, the Pour House still satisfies my occasional urge for a cheap "greasy spoon" diner. The PROS You can't beat their prices with a stick. It's waaaay cheap for a restaurant that offers waiter service. And, the food is great if you consider the price. My favorite meal there is breakfast because that's when I like a cheap diner and who doesn't get amused by happy go lucky bar flies knocking back drinks at 8:30 am? The CONs What do you expect for the price? The tables seems perpetually sticky with maple syrup, the food is very salty, and it has the look and feel of a greasy spoon diner combined with a dive bar. Of course, that's because it IS a greasy spoon diner and dive bar all in one, so I shouldn't be so picky. The SKINNY A great place to cure a hangover (or cause one) on a buget.
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Tracy T.

Not the best burger you can get, but you can't beat half price Saturdays at 6pm. I've had the bun be a bit cold or the burger overcooked one or two times of the 50+ times I've been there during my college years, but can't complain when you're eating a $5 meal with good friends. However, I will say that their milk shakes are perhaps the best in Boston. AND their nachos are fantastic and can feed a large group. Always a good atmosphere and just fun place to hang out.
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Chicago F.

I meet a group of friends here for lunch on Labor Day and, I have to admit, I was not in the mood to eat. We sat downstairs which has a full bar similar to what the one in the old "Cheers" show looks like. Somewhat dark but comfortable: booths, tables and seats at the bar. The other floor(s) looked spacious enough to accommodate larger crowds on the weekends but I'm not sure. Everyone really enjoyed their sandwiches and commented at how very inexpensive the price was. I'm a fan and will go back another day to dig into the menu a little more.
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Skyler K.

Four stars?! Wait, what?? I thought I hated this place!! No, I hate being dragged here by drunken friends at 12:30am on a Saturday when it is impossible to get a beer or hear a word being spoken. But then I hit it up at 7pm in the middle of a blizzard and found out that, hey, this is a pretty decent place. Food is wicked cheap, and our nachos were the best I have had yet in Boston. Seriously. Better than Sunset. And I know nachos. Thanks to Jeanne J., I asked for a bloody mary, and it was enormous! A little light on the vodka, but nicely spicy. My only qualm is the totally yawn-worthy draft list. Bud Bud light Miller Sam Blue Moon blah blah blah....give me something interesting!
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Kristan O.

Complete Dive. Totally relaxed. Lottttttsss of CHEAP YUMMY food!!! *try the Mexican Sampler - quesidillas, chili con queso & chips, mexican potato skins, sour cream, salsa all for 8 bones!!!* Giant mugs of Blue Moon. This is a new favorite place of mine. The end.
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David K.

Bouncer with the big beard is on a major power trip. His customer service practices should be re-evaluated by his managers as they give the Pour House a POOR image.
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Chris A.

Been here on a Sunday afternoon and a Saturday evening for a late dinner, but spent the "partying" part of the night elsewhere. The Sunday experience was solid. Loved the sliders and fries deal and that they have the big beers for relatively cheap. The Saturday evening with the half priced burgers was great. I was stuffed and our waitress did a solid job. However.... there are a limited number of places to sit that have good access to the televisions. Speaking of places to sit, their "seat yourself" policy SUCKS. I know it keeps lines out and people can come in and hang at the bar, but it leads to people hovering on your table when you are finishing up your meal and I have seen on more than one occasion people argue over who was waiting on a table the longest. Add that to the fact that I have been here four times and not ONCE have I been able to go downstairs because of the horrendous stench that emanates from down there.... and this place really ruined a good chance to be something awesome.
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Finn M.

The Pour House is solid. It will not wow you, nor will it let you down. It's going to put the ball in play. It's not going to turn the football over. It's that shirt you own that you turn to when you can't really think of anything else to wear, because you know you look pretty good in it. For this, most young people in or around the Back Bay respect and enjoy it. Such honors are certainly deserved. It's a fine place to spend a Saturday night -- it gets crowded, but not too crowded, and you can order plenty of cheap piles of food to satisfy whatever size group you're with. It's be lovely if they let you crash there, as well, because brunch is cheap and, for the price, relatively fabulous. I'm in love with any place that lets me sit at a table with a plate of pumpkin pie pancakes, some eggs, and a bagel sandwich (they are REALLY great here, seriously) across from my buddy chowing down on a burger or a buffalo chicken sandwich. The food is better than it needs to be. I am a breakfast food animal, and the brunch stuff here is legitimate: the pancakes have sufficient body, the eggs are usually cooked pretty well (you'll get a cooked yolk in over-easy eggs every now and then, but whatever), and the french toasted has a good crisp exterior to it. The home fries are good (small dice, and they're fried, which gives them a nice crunch), and the bagel sandwiches, like I said, are excellent. The only place the Pour House really misses is the coffee. It's watery and terrible. Just don't get it, it's sadly not worth it. You can see all the way to the bottom of a full mug. Some might say this is an absolute brunch-killer, but I'm more lenient, and happy to just get orange juice or water instead. Going to the Pour House is never really an idea, but it's always a pretty good answer. If you haven't been, you should.
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Matt H.

The bar at night is overcrowded, but no more then anyplace in Back Bay. The selection on tap is also pretty much the usual Boston Selection (Boston Ale, Seasonal, cheap domestic, two harpoons, and one import). The time this place shines is breakfast very good food, very cheap, I especially like the pancakes. An additional bonus is you can have a beer to go with your pancakes...if you really wanted to.
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Emily S.

Good place to start if you are going out. Huge beers for cheap, and plenty of room early on in the night. If you start here it is a straight shot to all of the nicer bars down Boylston. Right now they also have some nice summer drink promotions. Plus, tons of specials. Mexican night on Thursdays, half priced burgers on Saturday night.
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Hisham K.

Saturday night, and this place is packed. I managed to get here just before the line started to form outside and made my way through the cramped bar to the back, searching for my friends, when suddenly I spy... a stairway leading down? Oh, this place has two levels! Sweet! The downstairs area is rectangular and his a bar going lengthwise down the middle, done up with a wooden roof and palm leaves to give it that tiki look. Why? I don't know. I ask no questions when I'm getting a BBQ cheeseburger - my favorite - at HALF PRICE! Apparently if you order before 10 on a Saturday, any burger is half price, and it comes with fries. I ordered mine at 9:55. Success. The burger was decent enough. It's odd how I consider it decent when the bun was soggy, the innards were spilling out, and there was way too much BBQ sauce - it must be because I paid $3 for it. For once, price matched quality, and I didn't feel shammed. It's like they're saying, "We know you can tell our burgers aren't that great when you're still sober. But after 10, chances are you're not sober anymore and you won't notice, so we'll charge more." The margarita that I had was good at first, but as I continued to drink it, it got saltier and saltier. I thought the salt had to stay on the brim. Oh well. Not the best Margarita, I should think. As any good bar should, they have that touch-screen game where you have to spot the difference between two pictures - y'know, the booby-touch game. And surprisingly, the bathroom was quite clean! They played all sorts of oldies, like JT, Snoop, MJ, Luniz, etc. I liked how they had someone with a counter at the front door AND at the entrance to the lower level as well. That kept the crowd balanced, and I never felt like I was totally squished in and couldn't get around the place. I would have given this place three stars, but the half-price burger gave it a violent shove into four. J'aime les half-price burgers. :)
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Josh K.

I had a chance to check out The Pour House for my cousin's birthday a few weeks ago. We were able to get a big table in the back section of the bar, so it was perfect for our group of seven to catch up and celebrate my cousin's birthday. Great service here; the staff was welcoming and friendly, especially Steve behind the bar. Most importantly, the bar food was delicious and reasonably priced. I'm a big fan of the sampler especially after a drink or two so you don't have to make any difficult decisions such as chicken fingers, buffalo wings, or mozzarella sticks when you can have them all in a sampler. Now there are good samplers and there are bad samplers. Bad samplers tend to be loaded with French fries and onion rings and skimp on the essentials of a good sampler. The huge Pour House sampler was one of the best samplers I've had in some time. The sampler was loaded with delicious chicken fingers, cheese sticks, buffalo wings, and onion rings and came with three dipping sauces. I would recommend The Pour House for their 22oz. drinks, reasonably priced food, and setting with great music and a bar atmosphere in front or a more relaxed space in the back to catch up with friends.
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Anita C.

Went here for lunch, the seat yourself thing was different than usual. We could not find a seat upstairs and was told there was downstairs sitting. It was nice and empty downstairs, great eclectic decor inside. Got the Kansas single, bacon was extremely crispy (definitely enjoyed that), fries were average but I liked that they had sriracha sauce so I could dip my fries into. Burger was like any other burger but the fact that it was cheap and a good portion I would definitely stop by for a drink and some of their other stuff!
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Nicole B.

How I love the Pour House. And I never get sick of it. Fun atmosphere. Good people. Cheap beer and food. I mean, really, what else could you really want in a casual hang-out spot downtown? The Back Bay tends to be full of bars and restaurants trying to redefine and make-over the typical Bostonian. Let's just face it-- the "go out to see and be seen" type places are always pretty lame and for that reason they never last more than a year or two. But then there's the Pour House. It's been here forever, and it's easy to see why when you walk in. I mean, they have the leg lamp from "A Christmas Story" and parking meters among the decor. The clientele varies. It varies, just like the decor. Music is always good. The menu is pretty extensive pub food, with portions that aren't huge but neither is the hit on your wallet. The menu ranges from Mexican, to sandwiches, to steak tips, and other pub food staples. The draft beer list is respectable, with the option for 22oz. Most beers are about $6 for the 22oz size. Anyway, you can't beat the Pour House. it's always a good time for watching a game or grabbing a bite and a pint.
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Julian W.

Fun at Pour House depends on who happens to be there. Every kind of person comes through the doors because it is right next to Berklee and across the street from Hynes and the Prudential Center. It's really nice that they offer beers at a more reasonable price than anywhere around. They make sure the beer and the mugs are cold and these two little factors are very important to a good drinking experience.
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Ashla D.

I think the Poor House is one of the greatest places to grab greasy brunch in the city... And the best part is that hey have a full liquor license so they have Mimosas and Bloody Mary's.. Omelettes are great and cheesy...homefries are smaller and well cooked= excellent! Service has never been stellar, but Im usually moving at a slower pace in the morning anyways--The space is a little dirty and can be a little dark, especially if its so crowded you have to sit around the bar in the basement. But I kinda like that about it--especially since Im there when Im hung-over and prob still have my make-up on from the night before, lol. I wouldnt ever venture in here at night--but for brunch it rocks!
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Susie A.

Really I want to give The Pour House 2 different reviews. So here it goes: Food- The food at The Pour House is goood and it's cheap! I think this place has a fabulous breakfast brunch and their menu is pretty extensive with some great specials. Also, I was not expecting their nachos to be so good!! Really, really good prices. I'd def. go back for a meal or apps. Night Life- Not a fan of going to The Pour House for its night life. The basement is pretty gross and I just find the people who hang out here a little sketch. Mostly guys who are looking to hook up. I just always leave The Pour House feeling kind of dirty and vowing I'll never go back. Unless it's for brunch.
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Anita D.

This is right next door to Lir. After being kicked out at about 1am we needed somewhere else to continue the debauchery. This place was less packed, drinks were cheaper, tables were stickier. Gross. All in all, good times were of course had.
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Jasmine T.

I love love love this place. The first time I went in was a little out of control. I went with a friend and we instantly made friends with the bartender and everyone around us. The drinks are VERY strong and food is VERY good. I've always gotten a seat at the bar. Every time I go downstairs, it's disappointing. I guess people go down there to dance but it seems like everyone is just standing in clumps like a school dance.
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Ryan K.

1) Brunch is a lot of food, but it's always tasty, irregardless of hangover status (or so my friends tell me). 2) Half price burgers on Saturday nights? A college student's dream. The Pour Boy and Texas burgers are always good, but everything else is solid, from the Hawaiian burger to the Massachusetts (plain and proper). I've come probably tens of times in my two years so far in Boston and it's essentially a staple now.
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Shannon F.

I love your GIANT beers. One thing i don't understand is why you wait until 6:00 to open the back section and the downstairs lounge. MOST people in the area get out of work between 5 and 5:30 and we want to sit down and have one of your HUGE beers, but we're forced to crowd up the skinny area near the bar and make it difficult for you to carry your trays. I LOVE half off Mexican night! (nachos aren't mexican though, jsyk) and what a clever little name for a cheap bar. haha I'm so glad I work so close to you :)
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.amy E.

Zen Koans that feature The Pour House -- The waitress came to our table and asked: "What will you have?" My friend said: "A burger." She said, again, "What will you have?" My friend repeated at a higher volume: "A burger." A third time, she asked: "What will you have?" He raised his voice over the din of the Saturday night crowd: "A burger!" And then I was enlightened. -- A BU frat boy turned to a MIT frat boy as he drank his beer at the bar, and asked: "What is the meaning of life?" The MIT frat boy said: "This is some cheap, but decent, beer." -- One of my friends recognized his TA among the patrons. He walked up to her and said: "I am from your recitation group. Please teach me." She asked: "Have you eaten?" He replied: "I have eaten many burgers tonight." She asked: "Then you had better wash it down with beer." And then he was enlightened. -- Two sorority girls next to us were giggling and drunk. One asked the other: `The world is such a wide world, why do you answer your cell and don high-heeled shoes?' -- I was standing at the bar while waiting for a table when an attractive man bought me a drink. When I smiled and nodded thanks in his direction, he came over and asked: "Why does the enlightened man not stand before you and explain himself?" And he also said: `It is not necessary for speech to come from the tongue.' I slapped him, and then he was enlightened.
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Tom M.

The food might be cheap, but it's greasy and not that great. I recommend the place cause there is no cover, the beers are big and well priced, everyone seems friendly and its just all around awesome decor. Best brunch in Boston hands down! It will cure the ole hangover I promise
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Lisa C.

I can only comment on the breakfast and drinks since i've only been here twice. We came here around noon on Sunday and luckily it wasn't particularly crowded. We got a table immediately and took a while to decide on food since there were so many choices and everything was so cheap. We ended up getting the french piglet (french toast, sausage, bacon, ham, 2 eggs any style), 2 orders of the super homefries (or some name like that) which was essentially homefries cooked with all the different meats and then topped with cheese and eggs, a bagel and more eggs on the side. for four people, this was WAY more food than we could finish. we also ordered two of their 22 oz. bloody marys. delicious and spicy though a little too big for a bloody mary in my opinon. all in all, a good, cheap breakfast place for a weekend morning...but dont expect anything super fancy.
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Francesca R.

OK, it's not as wonderfully cheap as Our House, but considering where it's located The Pour House has some great specials that enable a very cheap dinner and drinks. The food is really, really tasty in a classic comfort food, "we're not afraid of fat and salt" kind of way. The atmosphere is semi-dive, with homely booths where you seat yourself. It's a crapshoot whether you're going to get prompt & peppy or slow & surly service, but that's all part of the fun.
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Ranjit V.

Great looking place on the inside. It was packed, but not jammed as hell. Upstairs was neat looking. It was too bad more people didn't go up there.
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Jason H.

This place is tourist central. The service shows because of this. You won't find a friendly conversation with the bartender because he figures you'll never be back. The basement is ok.
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Paul N.

Went there for lunch earlier in the day on a hot new england spring. i'd say it was in the 90's. We were looking at a place to go for lunch so my friend suggested we go here. I had the turkey club along with a side of beer battered onion rings. Right up there with some of the best club sandwiches ive had. My only complaint was that the booth was a little too small. thank god none of us are fat. Food wise this place gets a 3 star. The extra star was for the nice and cute waitress we had.
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kirby c.

I like this place. It's unpretentious and a little bit scary. lol! love the long counter bar. you don't see that around much anymore. very inexpensive. my wife and i popped in one sunday morning looking for an inexpensive breakfast. we had just been by sonsie and could convince ourselves to spend $15 per person for eggs. 2 eggs, homefries, toast and ham was $5.50 and frenchtoast with 2 eggs were also $5.50. the cost of one plate at sonsie equals both plates for the two of us. staff was extremely nice and welcoming. generally seemed happy to be working and it shows. would definitely go back.
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Doug T.

My favorite place on Boylston for a quick bite and/or some drinks. The menu is large and packed with good pub food. They have specials every day of the week (Friday fish 'n chips!). Average draft selection, but they have big mugs. Breakfast is GREAT. Again, a huge menu with TALL bloody mary's. One of my favorites in the city.
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Stacey G.

Tasty food and the beer is cheap - what could be better! I am always looking for places the locals go rather than tourists, you get a good deal and great tasting food. I had the honey-mustard chicken wrap, tasty tasty. I definitely recommend it and would go back. Pros - price, taste Cons - hard to follow menu (its all over the place), parking was $$$
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Mark F.

Good selection of beers on tap. Food is more about quantity than quality -- not bad, just okay. Size of beer servings is generous.
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Christina X.

The Pour House saved my life. You see, as a college student, I'm usually fed by my university. But in the summer, I must fend for myself, and, uh, I suck at cooking meat. My survival strategy? Eat veggibles all week, and then fill up my weekly protein requirement at the Pour House on Saturday night. To be fair, I could also go on Wednesday night (Half-off chicken sandwiches) or Friday night (half-off Mexican food), but the half-off burgers on Saturday night are maybe the best thing in the whole world. A double burger with mushrooms and onions and cheese + fries for $2.50? Yes please. Additional patties only $.50 each? Onion ring upgrade only $.50 too? YES PLEASE. Sure, it might be 20% grease, but it's still 100% satisfyingly delicious. And when you get change back for your $5 for a meal that fills your stomach and your soul, I guarantee you'll be the happiest camper that ever pitched a tent. My tip is to show up as close to 6 as possible before the horde of MIT students shows up. I usually go downstairs, as there's more room. Also, if you're under 21, be sure to show up before 8 when they start checking IDs at the door. Finally, if there's a huge sports game involving Boston, you might want to call ahead to see if they are in "bar mode" and therefore not serving the yummy food you crave.
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Joshua C.

Doesn't try to be anything it's not. A lot of higher end places in the surrounding neighborhood but The Pour House is all you'd want from a dive bar. Went on a busy Thurs night, found an open table in the back I snagged with a friend. Waitress was by within seconds with menus. Ordered 4 22oz beers and a nacho grande (which would easily feed 3-4, we barely ate half of it) and the total was under $40.
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Trish F.

Friend: You look like crap. Me: Thanks. That beer looks amazing. ::fairy dust sound effect:: ::bartender.. or should I say goddess.. places a tall glistening beer in front of me.. smiles.. and then returns to her schedule of running around like a chicken with its head cut off:: Gotta love a bar with intuition. I'm sad to hear this place is going.. Is that actually true? Never had a bad experience here. Food is decent cheap pub grub and there are usually daily specials (chicken day or whatever). The crowd is mixed and depends on when you come. I've been surrounded by college kids, young professionals, and hordes of Red Sox fans. Your typical Boston bar. The staff has always been super friendly and accommodating. Not to mention I always manage to find a seat at the bar. Nice. The bathrooms are.. well.. let's not talk about it. The wall writings are entertaining though. Oh.. and I first met Yelpers John and Krystle here for a OYFP fundraiser for The Italian Home for Children ( italianhome.org ).. so that just adds to the magic now doesn't it? :) I think I'll throw on an extra star.
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Maureen H.

Hooray half price food nights! The Pour House has been a pretty decent staple of mine in the past few years. We used to go out constantly together, enjoying the Caribbean nights and crazy downstairs decorations, but suddenly, all that went away, and our relationship changed. The decor has left and now i have a hangover. I went last night for half price mexican, which in itself is awesome - a VERY large plate of veggie quesadillas for like $3 - so plus 5 for that. The veggies were not very satisfying, they were in large chunks, which is difficult to eat on a quesadilla, and the mixture of mostly onions and mushrooms left me wishing there was more variety. There was, however, and large helping of beans and rice - which was deelicious!, My friend also got the veggie burrito, which she (amazingly) finished. This thing is HUGE! the size of a small kitten! or maybe a squirrel.... The beers are huge. Poured in a very frosty pint glass and o so delightful, but they do not have a creative draft list. Also, be warned that sports play VERY LOUDLY. So loud that on two occasions i have had to leave because it is so distracting! This is great if you have come here to watch the game but if you are just trying t hang out with friends, it is impossible to have a conversation. I have also seen some people mention it being a somewhat underage bar and be warned - For the past couple of months EVERYONE is IDed - and asked for a credit card. so kind of hardcore.
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Doug W.

Cheap beer. Good pub grub. Friendly staff. Chill crowd. Unpretentious atmosphere. Never feels too insanely crowded I know- sounds simple, right? But I'm always amazed at how difficult it is to find a place that meets all of those requirements. Some places are cheap but overcrowded, others are fun but overpriced, and then there are those that draw a great group of people but employ borderline-fascists. So when you find a place where it all just kinda comes together, it's worth appreciating. The food is inexpensive to begin with, but they also have some great half-price specials on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. They also get major bonus points for keeping a fair amount of their menu available until 1:30, which has single-handedly saved me from more than one monster hangover-to-be in the past. Like I said, they're just doing their thing, nothing revolutionary here; they just happen to do it exceedingly well.
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Jas L.

this is me during college, every sat for half of burgers. ok they are NOT the best. but it was the idea. A nice tall pint (CHEAP and having a lot of variety) with a 3.50 burger. they are done by state (massachusetts, i THINK is proper, meaning boring.. if i remember). it gets loud and busy on saturday, so if you want to avoid the college students, get in by 6. tables are self select, so you may need to wait. if you want it quiet and quaint-sh (the best you will get here) head to the back. the downstairs is always clutches (BUSY PEOPLE). and you will be standing at the bar, forced to be in close proximity with others. i have never gotten anything other than the burgers, except some tacos, which, given that its pour house were not that bad.
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Valerie B.

Cheap, fast and good tasting food. Drinks are pretty good and not pricey as most Boston Bars. This is a laid back sportsbar so you see all types of people here. College students, young professionals, hippies, older folks, you name it. PS- I love the french fries here.
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Jill H.

One of the first bars I had ever heard about in Boston was The Pour House. My cousin is about 8 years older than me, and when I was like 16 I remember her telling me that it was a great time. When I moved to Boston for college, and then attempted to join the underage bar scene, I always thought I was really cool (upon fake ID rejection) to say "Well, fine whatever, I'll just go to The Pour House." Absurd, I know, but I was 20 and bitter and thought I was really cool. Now that I'm well over the legal drinking age, I have to say, I still think The Pour House is one of the best places to hang out in Boston. It's not that much of a scene, but it's just a great place to sit at the bar and grab a Blue Moon. I've also found that the patronage is really friendly - while waiting for a friend, I sat at the bar and within like a minute someone actually turned around and started interesting conversation (what, it doesn't happen too often!). The downstairs scene is a little questionable. Some promoter tried to bribe my friend and I a trip to the Caribbean if we walked around the bar with this weird plastic bucket of beer in our mouths... hmmm not really feeling the girls gone wild spring break style aura, BUT I'll take that over fist pumping goons in the downstairs, right? Is this place really closing, BTW? My heart my break a little bit. OH and they have fries for like $1.50... crazy!
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Meghan P.

YUMMY!! I've gone here for the day after sandwich a few times. It is a sandwich with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy. YUM!! Its a really fun atmosphere and always has new england sports on TV. Good beer selection usually and they have GREAT brunch too!
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Lily H.

You might say, nothing fancy, but that's probably why you went here in Back Bay, right? Definitely why we were! Came in around 7:30 pm on a Tuesday with two other friends for a beer and a cheap veggie burger. We found a table, settled in, and got exactly what we came for. Additionally, there is good people watching and lots of that good restaurant noise of people talking, laughing and enjoying the evening after a long day. Coming in as early as we did was a completely different vibe than the later hours of beer soaked revelry. No matter when you're there, enjoy the music videos and the music. Pour House offers frugal dining options for these economic/stimulus bill/currency/market/recession/depression focused times. Daily specials, and some pretty amazing(ly cheap) half price menus featured throughout the week. Although Pour House may not be the place one takes Mom & Dad, it is definitely for the thrifty students and artfully unemployed among us.
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Dale N.

I'll admit it, I'm a little too old for this place now, but I still love it. Yes, it can get crazy crowded and you will be molested by creepy college guys but it can't be beat for an awesome girls night out. I mostly go for the drinks, but every so often I've had some apps that didn't totally suck.
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J. C. G.

1 star for each of the 5oz shots of whiskey I did in one 20 minute stretch here back in 2000. Seriously, 5oz. A rocks glass full of pure hate.
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Mark Y.

The Pour House is nothing special. That being said, it is stupendously average. I've always had great service, even right after a Sox game. I go there for lunch on work days, and the waitress looks like I made her day just by showing up. The Hot Turkey Manhattan sandwich is a ridiculous gob of gooey goodness that goads ones' gullet into gastric glee. There, I said it. They also do take-out. Their brunch isn't too bad, but it is very salty. Their half price meal nights are amazing, every night being a different bargain. Collect them all!
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Jackie G.

Best Brunch. The food is cheap, tasty and worth every penny and the 15 minute walk hungover. But a tasty breakfast is the perfect cure for a hangover. Lunch is pretty good as well, love the french fries. Oh, and stick around later for drinks, it is definitely a good spot to just chill if your on Boylston.
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Dylan C.

This little place has a decent beer menu, and a big selection of delicious burgers. Plus the fact that it's super affordable, the Pour House is an ideal lunch location. There's self seating and you even have to get your own place sets (everything you need is already at the booth). Service is fast enough, but the waitresses can seem a little rude if you've never been there before. The ambiance is dark and pub-like, but it's always clean and generally quiet.
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Nicole E.

If I could sum it all up, I'd have to say that by a wide margin this is the worst dining/drinking experience I have EVER had. A friend of mine was in town for a conference a while back and about 12 of us were getting together for dinner and drinks. Casual, fun. I called in advance to see if they took reservations. They didn't but I was cool with that. I get there early with some of our group and claim a big enough table/area for us all. We order a couple bevs and an app so there's something there when the others trickle in, hungry and thirsty. Friends trickled in. We ordered dinner. The waitress was VERY rude. She constantly ignored me when I would politely request pretty much anything. Another drink, more napkins, etc. With a big group, there is always potential for a huge tip if you do your job well. This girl was absolutely awful. Also, there were flies all over the bathroom that reeked of urine and god knows what else. One stall didn't work. It was also very cramped and poorly designed. I'll never go to this hole again. Awful, awful, awful. Don't waste your time.
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Laura K.

Good & fun atmosphere + cheap food & beer= no complaints
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Chris O.

Not bad, good for half price Mexican food on thursdays and for $4 tall glasses of PBR
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Steve N.

i come here to pre-load before hitting the spendy spots on Newbury. and for that, The Pour House is very good.
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Michael C.

The food is cheap. Quantity over quality. But it gets the 4th star because of the huge ice cold draft beers they have and I fancy the music rotation they play. I keep going back.
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Jen R.

Known for their burgers. I mean really known for their burgers. I have always ordered a burger when I come here. So, definitely order a burger when you come here. Definitely a college crowd. Gets packed on the weekends. Good appetizers too.
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Ali A.

The food is crap but it's crazy cheap! so who cares?... anyhow, on certain days of the week diff parts of their menu go 1/2 off. $2.50 for a chicken sandwich WITH fries is pretty freaking amazing.
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Jon B.

I'm somewhat partial to Pour House. Ya, their food is not that great and ridiculously overpriced, but I'm generally not here for the food. Time and time again, Pour House has given me some of the best-mixed, largest, and strongest mixed drinks in Boston. The glasses they use here are about twice the size of other locals such as the Cactus Club. If you're here for drinks, you will not be dissapointed. The food is really bland though.
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jim I.

Burgers and beer are big and cheap. What more could you ask for?
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Sara S.

Good times. Half price burgers on Saturday...$2.50 for a good burger. Big beers, $4 for a 22oz. Good music too.
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Adriano A.

i was told about this place by a friend of mine. though yes the food is cheap and the beers large its the quality that i was concerned about. the do have specials where some nights you can get your food half off which is quite a deal but this place is nothing to rave about. the fries are bland and the burgers are mediocre at best. i understand why people like this place but it is just not for me.
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Hannah T.

Now this review is for brunch because I've been for drinks and they the experience was pretty average. Now, brunch was really cheap and really hearty. Our party of 5 (insert obvious joke here) had five very different meals and we started off with a plate of hot wings. The wings were really good, drenched in Frank's Red Hot, the way most (normal) people like 'em. I have a Western Omlette which was really good but the most notable dish were the Pumpkin Pie Pancakes. I usually go for sweet at brunch time and I was really disappointed I didn't order this, luckily my friend did and she doesn't mind my mooching tendancies. They are really dense and really filling and REALLY taste like pumpkin pie. They were delicious and I can't wait to go back and order them myself. As a bar this place is one thing, convenient. As a brunch spots its many; cheap, delicious and filling! (Don't drink the Kool-aid but) Just do it!
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Enday G.

The food is mainly cheap... Thursday is Mexican madness - half price mexican food.
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Angie G.

let me tell you about this place, okay? the pour house has been my little savior in boston. when my exboyfriend broke up with me three days after my 21st birthday, the pour house was there. when my friends and i needed to have a good time, the pour house was there. when i wanted to get beer and mexican foods, the pour house was there. when i decided, on my 23rd birthday, that ritas weren't enough, i wanted a blow job, the pour house was there. i absolutely love this place. i really do. every time i've been to the pour house, i've had a great and amazing time. i have turned friends onto the pour house. i have made friends at the pour house. i have... okay. you fcking get it. the pour house is a good time. foods cheap, booze is cheap, and you dont have to worry about being loud. .. okay. i dont usually worry anyway. i have a loud laugh and i dont care who hears it. its a good time. so, pour house, i thank you for the great times and i hope to see you often for a long time. also, can i get a free meximuncher or something? shit. lol
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Jamie L.

I'd give this place 5 stars just for the cheap, half off burgers between 6-10pm on saturday nights. i once came here with a group of 6 and our bill was under $13. But, because of the cheap food...this place can be pretty collegey. I still come on occasion for the burgers, or just to grab some drinks with some friends, or for their brunch. They have a pretty good brunch menu and they serve it until late...like, 3pm.
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Jim Z.

the food is cheaper than the beer. the food is cheaper than the beer.
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Alan N.

went here on thursday night. the bouncer wasn't cool, not letting a sober friend in because "he was slurring his words", even when his wife came to vouch for him she was let in but he wasn't. anyway, the pluses here are that they have 22 oz beers. and that's good. divey motif, which isn't bad sometimes.
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Anne B.

I like the atmosphere of the Pour House because I feel that it is not the typical Boston Bar setting. The uptairs is nice, a full bar and booth tables to eat and hang out with your friends. The food is also pretty cheap. I think you can get a hamburger there for like 3 dollars on some nights. The downstairs is awesome though. It's got room to move and an island bar set up. It's always pretty hopin, particularly on the weekend and red sox nights. Fun time for sure.
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Danielle F.

One word, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast!!!!AWESOME!! Especially after a hangover... Their pancakes are fluffy, their omelets are dripping with cheese. The service leaves a LOT to be desired, but you suffer through it for the food.
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Brenden L.

The days to go here are Wednesdays (hald off chicken sandwiches), Thursdays (Half off Mexican), and Saturdays (half off burgers). Other than that the food is typical bar fare which means its good but not great. This is however a very fun place to go for a few drinks on a Friday night or to go downstairs and watch a game on the big screen
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David m.

Good times here for sure. Cheap beer, REALLY cheap food which is also delicious. went on a sunday and they had half price apps for the game, $4 for 24 wings, cant beat it. $5 for a 22 oz. draft, and they have a decent selection. good cheap times, definetley going back.
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So S.

If you want to meet all the college kids in Boston, this would be the place. Very crowded and rowdy especially when any sports game is on. Food is decent and cheap.
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Dave A.

This is definitely my fav bar on boylston. They have cheap tall mugs of beer and always get a good crowd of partygoers. The upstairs area does get a little cumbersome to move around (ie get to bathroom, or the downstairs area - which I much prefer). Always have a good time when I go here for drinks.
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Dot K.

we went there for their all day breakfast menu... food was ok... (just don't order their huevos ranchero) but their bloody mary was soooo good. we ordered it extra spicy and boy was it totally yummy. next time i am in Boston again, i would definitely go for their bloody's again! )they get 3 stars for the food and 4 for the bloody's)
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Rebecca Y.

You think of this place first for the bar scene, but the the food is actually great. Reasonable prices and consistantly good.
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Kristen G.

The first time I went to the Pour House, I was going for lunch. I was impressed with the decor and the food. Once I turned 21, I discovered I liked it on another level as well. The tall beers are cheap and always come out icy cold...I wouldn't recommend if you have weak wrists. You can order food well into the night. On busy nights, you can go downstairs where there is a huge bar and usually a ton of people surrounding it. Great place for a celebration with friends at an affordable cost.
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Greg S.

So the best time to show up at Pour House is on a Saturday at about 6:00 for dinner. Why you ask? Half priced burgers. You can get a burger for $2.50 which gives you a lot more money to spend on 22oz glasses of beer. In my college years I spent many a night in here for very very cheap money and the burgers where actually pretty good considering that you could get them for less than the smashed and compacted McDonald's 1/4 pound offering with wilted lettuce.
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Timmy S.

Lets face it, you don't have any money, but you still love red meat and beer. Well you're in luck my cheap-hedonistic friend. The Pour House offers some of the best burger specials in town, and the beer makes them go down that much easier.
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G R.

best joint this end of Boylston. no where i'd rather go for cheap drunk eats. i am addicted to their burgers. not exactly a date place, or haute cuisine, but definitely a place to catch up with the boys and chow down boston style.
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Jacqueline P.

If you like sloppy men and loose women, this is the place for you...at least during the weekend! The food is lame, the service sucks, the crowd is obviously underage and often obnoxious. It can be fun, however, to people watch and laugh at rediculous behavior.
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Kathleen T.

While the food is a cheap (in price) as they come, the wait staff is very hit or miss. Then again, when they are dealing with a generally young crowd all the time, it can get frusterating. Regardless, their bacon cheesburger is well worth the visit.
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Ruth P.

Crazzzzy crowded but decent food and good rather cheap beer. Very college-crowd-oriented.
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Michelle I.

the one night i was able to sneak away for a few hours and explore boston without a gaggle of coworkers in tow, i stopped in here... because frankly my feet were really tired of walking in those stupid heels and this was where i ended up.... just a typical pub with really good bar food. i ordered the steak tips, and they were exactly what i was craving. the cute young bartender was exceptionally nice and i was grateful because i felt weird at first sitting in there alone. overall, nice pub and if i lived in boston i would probably come here to watch sports all the time.
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kristyn m.

Great burgers! Fun bar, college crowd, cool painted booths. Good place to meet people and grab a cheap drink.
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Clara N.

probs one of my favoritist places in boston. went here 2 nights in a row for 22 oz 5.50 blue moons + 1/2 burgers from 6-10pm on saturday. mac/cheese was super good, chili was really good, philly cheesesteak wrap was excellent, and my friend had "the day after" which she really liked. also, the taco salad is goood. and don't forget to get the SUNDAE afterwards for desert. it's not on the menu, but its SO GOOOD. only downside is that it's "first come first serve" seating, so sometimes you can get lucky and get a seat, other times you might be standing around for a good hour.5 til you get a table.
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Shana S.

this place is great! the service is excellent! everyone was so helpful and wonderful!
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Jen P.

Probably one of my favorite places to meet up with friends without burning a whole in my wallet. The food is good and even better, its cheap! Wednesday offers half price mexican food, Thurs half price chicken, and Sat half price burgers. Any of those meals go great with their pitchers of margaritas. Its also a good place to have brunch on Sunday, thats if you can get your hungover self out of bed.
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Ashley M.

the food must be good... because i really don't understand why this place would get such good ratings otherwise. i've only been there at night but it has that "crowded dive" feel to me.
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Brandon B.

they have a half-price mexican night that's pretty good. it gets really busy. everything is pretty cheap (as in inexpensive) here.
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Melissa B.

Deceptively large inside (downstairs). Always lively & they have good solid bar food (burgers, wings, burritos).
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Danielle G.

Only the best. Show up at 6:01pm on Saturday.
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Meghan L.

i have a love/hate relationship with the pour house. i have repeatedly experienced HORRIBLE service here and rude waitstaff. although the last few times haven't been as bad. what keeps me going back is the food (yummy), the drinks (huge and cheap), and the crowd... not too fratty or hipstery, somewhere in between. they did away with the margarita mini-pitchers and replaced it with the muggarita, which makes me sad... when this transition happened, i asked for a margarita pitcher and the waitress gave me a giant attitude and said "we've never had those here." whatever. anyway, i have had really fun times here, and as much as i try to find a new hangout, i keep going back there. compared to everything else on boylston street, i give it 4 stars, but compared to all the bars in boston, i give it 3.
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Address : 907 Boylston St
Boston, MA, 02115
Phone (617) 236-1767
Website https://www.pourhouseboston.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :8:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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907 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02115

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Greenar Sides

Soups-n-stuff

Awesome Appetizers

Just Wing It!!

Pourfect Sandwiches

Super Subs

A Wrap

Our Tips Our Tops

Border Bargains

Stately Burgers

The Chicken Coop

Burgers & Chicken

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