Bell In Hand Tavern
Bell In Hand Tavern
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11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Neighbourhood: Downtown
The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with historical and iconic sites in Boston. Stroll through one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where, during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting children and eager tourists through the pond. Have your camera ready to capture its peaceful beauty in the middle of a bustling city. Continue on through the Gardens and take in some open green space at the Boston Common, where you can spend time throwing a frisbee, sitting on a park bench, or, in the winter time, skating on the frog pond. Head north from the end of the Common to see the golden dome of the State House, and travel through government center to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, both a historic and popular destination worth a quick visit for a first time to Boston. Head to Long Wharf to visit the Aquarium, or catch a boat to Charlestown or even Cape Cod.
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- Haymarket • 2 min walk
- Government Center • 4 min walk
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115 reviews
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Very good
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Poor
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Terrible
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Gormo75
Adelaide, Australia140 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Came here about 530pm an a Thursday and it was just starting to get busy. There was only one server working outside and he seemed quite flustered. We ordered sliders and chicken tenders. Definitely nothing special and the sliders were quite bland with only a handful of chips. We kind of felt a bit neglected but I think it was more that management did not have enough staff on. Wont be visiting again.
Written 23 May 2024
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Mslaylalayla
San Diego, California53 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Yes, this bar is in a great location, and it looks and feels like an Irish/Olde English Pub. I would go in for the atmosphere and the pretzel appetizer and a whiskey or local draft, but expect to pay exorbitant prices.
Whatever you do...
Do not spend $15 on the most horrible Guinness you will ever have in your life at this bar.
1 star for the bartender, she was fast and polite.
1 star for the pretzel appetizer.
1 star for the location.
Whatever you do...
Do not spend $15 on the most horrible Guinness you will ever have in your life at this bar.
1 star for the bartender, she was fast and polite.
1 star for the pretzel appetizer.
1 star for the location.
Written 7 April 2023
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Dan B
10 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Excellent place great character, great staff. We went there for a drink to dodge the rain. The owner told us about their clam chowder being the best in town, we said we were going else where to eat. Unperturbed he very kindly gave us a small helping and it was awesome (to be honest we wished we’d stayed there and eaten). He then very kindly showed us the way we need to go on our tour of Boston. Great city and great pub.
Written 18 September 2023
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William J
Portsmouth, UK355 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
We visited the Bell in Hand tavern a few times during our trip to Boston, mostly in the afternoon or early evening as it was near our hotel, the Boxer. The initial main draw was the offering of adult slushies, which were really good as well as the other cocktails and drinks we had. We mostly sat outside enjoying the atmosphere whilst chilling out after our days of visiting multiple tourist attractions. Our final tab was pretty steep but we did have 7 drinks and some food (money well spent). The staff were all really welcoming here, which added to the experience
Written 26 June 2022
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Softailinit4
Key West, FL48 contributions
July 2021
Friendly staff, great old atmosphere. Its definately a place I'd visit again. Live music playing on the downstairs stage. A must stop for a cold beer when in Boston
Written 2 August 2021
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Federico M
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Be careful with that place. We were discriminated by the guard at the door. We don't know if it is a business policy, but it is regrettable and inexcusable. It was very disrespectful. He asked us for identification, we didn't have them with us, so we went to look for them at the hotel. When we returned an hour later he did not accept them. A clear discriminatory attitude towards foreigners. Considering that this is a historic site, I think the state of Boston should get seriously involved.
Written 29 September 2023
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ctgardners
Brookfield, CT11 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Went to the Bell in Hand Tavern on a whim and had a cider (excellent) and the fish and chips. I’m from the UK and I’ve had a few fish and chips dinners in my time and I have to say it was REALLY good. The place had a nice vibe with the college football games playing on the many screens (I’m not a football fan but it was easy to be swept up in the fun atmosphere and the friendly clientele and servers). I would highly recommend visiting if you’re looking for some good food in clean and casual surroundings.
Written 2 September 2023
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Mike H
Okalhoma City7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Arrived to a
Crowded bar and asked a server if we chose a table or should wait - she ignored me and walked on by. So I went to the bar and asked the bartender if we could take the table that just opened up and she replied “do what you want”. It wasn’t expressed in a pleasant way. We thought we would try sitting at an outside table of which only two others were occupied. We waited 10 minutes without any contact so we left very disappointed to miss the experience of this historical tavern.
Crowded bar and asked a server if we chose a table or should wait - she ignored me and walked on by. So I went to the bar and asked the bartender if we could take the table that just opened up and she replied “do what you want”. It wasn’t expressed in a pleasant way. We thought we would try sitting at an outside table of which only two others were occupied. We waited 10 minutes without any contact so we left very disappointed to miss the experience of this historical tavern.
Written 29 August 2023
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William M
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Great location, friendly and efficient staff. Great draft beer and seafood selection. Even the management is around to see that everything is perfect Gotta try the quahogs!
Written 18 December 2022
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY15,009 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The Bell in Hand Tavern was one of our stops on our self guided historic bar crawl. It was built in 1795 and touts as America's oldest continuously operating tavern except during the days of Prohibition. Of course, Paul Revere drank here--along with Daniel Webster.
Written 5 March 2019
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Yes. We saw kids inside at a table.
Written 7 July 2019
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