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The Black Rose

160 State St., Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-2286
Ranked #14 of 78 nightlife in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Performances
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westford
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Old world feel even down to the crawlys oin the wall. More than I wanted to pui up with.. More

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Waterford, CT
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

it's an okay bar, with fine beer, but the food is medocre' nothing to write home about More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Visit often. Good food, Guinness, Live music eves. Nice pub near T stop and Fanuel hall. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

live music and atmoshere at the black rose always make for a great night out More

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

It is great! It's packed, all of the time, rarely have I ever had a seat, but worth it! The music is perfect, food is good, beer is great (not quite a 7-minute Guiness however) - all around good times! More

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Randolph, Ma
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

the place to be on a friday night. young crowd and lots of music. More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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One of many Irish pubs in Boston, but laid back, friendly, decent pub food, and traditional beer selection. Main selling point is location - perfect for a break during a day shopping at Fanueil Hall and Quincy Market. Will often show UK sports and there are sometimes live bands /music at night (or so I am told) More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

The prices were a bit high but the Clam Chowder was delicious and the wedge salad was huge! At around 9 pm an Irish Folk 3 man band started up that was great and the servers were fantastic. The bar service was not that friendly or speedy. We were there during a busy time and the bar tenders almot seemed... More

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Boston, MA
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

This place is a gutsy pub begging for an "undo" on the last renovation. What started as an authentic Boston bar was buffed up a few years back (like ... 15). I liked it a lot better when it was a bit grungier, honestly. Hey ... it's a pub. What do you want? They are certainly not pretentious here, and... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

So much fun. I had the time with ML there. The beer is awesome and the music is great! More

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