Brendan Behan Pub
Irish pub · Jamaica Plain ·
Authentic Irish pub with extensive beer list & live music
Authentic Irish pub with extensive beer list & live music
"An Ireland-minded spot in Jamaica Plain listed among essential Irish pubs, offering hearty drinks, convivial service, and neighborhood charm." - Erika Adams
"There are few better places in the city to down a few pints than the Behan, named for the Irish poet, playwright, and author. While there’s no food on offer to help soak up the whiskey, outside food is allowed. And, for the canine inclined, it’s a truly dog-friendly bar: Bring your well-behaved pups while you enjoy a deep draft and bottle beer list." - Terrence Doyle
"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
"There are thousands of Irish pubs in Boston, and the Behan is better than every one of them. It’s comfortable, has an extensive selection of craft beer, and it makes you wish you were an Irish poet writing in a leather-bound notebook that smells of whiskey and rain. There’s no food here (though occasionally someone might pop-in to sell empanadas) but you don’t need it. This is the perfect place to get a few drinks with friends - and it’s one of the only indoor places in Boston where some of those friends can have four legs." - dan secatore
"Plunk down some cash at this well-worn neighborhood institution in Jamaica Plain and settle in for the pretty impressive craft beer list, cocktails, wine, and, if you’re lucky, some live Irish music on the side. Heads up that there’s no kitchen here, but there are occasional food pop-ups in the space, and plenty of options within a block or so if you get hungry." - Erika Adams, Valerie Li Stack, Rachel Leah Blumenthal