"If old-school Irish pubs are your thing, why not go to one of the oldest of them all? J.J. Foley’s opened in 1909 in the exact spot where you’ll find it today. That’s way before the South End became bougie; it was a working-class neighborhood packed with immigrants like this bar’s namesake, who hailed from County Kerry in Ireland. Four generations later, the bar is still going strong with the Foley family at the helm. Holiday season is the perfect time to visit, as J.J. Foley’s gets decked out with decorations and offers seasonal drinks. Santa has even been known to make an appearance during the occasional December brunch." - Molly McDonough