Anchovies

"A cross between a dive bar and an old-school Italian American joint, Anchovies is a gem in Boston’s increasingly expensive South End neighborhood. Anchovies’ stuffed peppers come on a gigantic bed of linguine that serves enough for two, and the bar famously hands over the cocktail shaker with any leftovers after mixing your drink, which often equates to nearly two drinks per order." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Anchovies, a South End neighborhood staple, is the place to go for cheap beer, generous cocktail pours, and red-sauce Italian in a dining room open until 2 a.m. nightly. Nothing says midnight dining like cheesy stuffed peppers over linguine and marinara." - Eater Staff

"Anchovies is the Cheers of the South End. This place is small and dark, and a quick favorite for any local or visiting barfly. They offer a hearty menu of not-so-fussy food, served with a jeans and t-shirt approach. Regulars will likely outnumber visitors on any given night, but not to worry, they're friendly enough. Arguably the best bar around for an after work bevvy, or a casual dinner, which they serve until 1:30am!" - Adam&Co.

"There are few better ways to cap off a Sunday Funday than with some house-made Italian favorites from Anchovies. In this gay-friendly establishment, the portions are big and the drinks are stiff." - Alex Reimer, Erika Adams

"Anchovies is good for so many reasons (for example: late-night eats, chicken parm sandwiches, mussels, and spaghetti and meatballs). Eat anything on the menu, like french fries dusted with a mountain of parmesan cheese, and wash it down with an espresso martini or cosmopolitan. Still thirsty? Drinks at Anchovies come with a cocktail shaker in case you need a little something extra." - Matt Yan, Eater Staff