"For nearly 50 years, The Black Rose has been serving pints to omnipresent crowds, from City Hall politicians to tourists stepping over from Faneuil Hall. The Saint Patrick’s Day party here is the stuff of legends; a line supposedly snakes around the block by 6 a.m. But you don’t need to subject yourself to such shenanigans to partake in a Black Rose party. The pub prides itself on having live Irish music every night, 365 days per year — a lively atmosphere that’s especially fitting during the holidays." - Molly McDonough