"Named after a legendary Irish poet and self-described “drinker with writing problems,” this cash-only pub in Jamaica Plain eschews the frills in favor of what matters most: friendly faces and perfectly poured pints of Guinness in frosty glasses. There’s no food menu, although a neighbor named Rafa is known to sling homemade Mexican burritos on a popup basis. Chess boards, a cozy back patio, and a dog-friendly policy have kept locals flocking to this worn-in spot for decades." - Molly McDonough