Bukowski Tavern

"One of the most reliable spots for a beer under $10 (yes, it’s come to that) in Boston, Bukowski’s also serves wine, but they don’t have the hard stuff. It’s usually crowded with interesting people, they won’t take Amex (cash is preferred, but they do take Mastercard) and it’s appropriately shabby. What they do have is a kitchen that turns out surprisingly good bar food, like chili cheese dogs, poutine tater tots and big, messy burgers." - Nathan Tavares, Tanya Edwards

"Bukowski's is our favorite Dive Bar in town. They have a massive beer selection that ranges from local and regional to global. It's a small bar filled with local regulars. The food is heavy, the service is not fast and friendly unless you're there often but that's part of the charm. We love the Peanut Butter Burger and the White Trash Cheese Dip. It's CASH ONLY but they have an ATM." - Amalgam

"If the insanity of Boylston Street isn’t your bag, head to Bukowski Tavern. It’s close enough to the mayhem to hear it all, but far enough away to not get lost in the shuffle." - Valerie Li Stack, Erika Adams, Terrence Doyle

"Don’t call Bukowski on Dalton Street a dive - call it a place that’s seen a lot of love. Besides, despite the fact that it’s covered in grease and named after one of literary history’s greatest drunks, it isn’t really a dive - not with the extensive selection of craft beers on tap, anyway. The menu consists of standard bar food, but the burgers are pretty good as far as greasy bar burgers go." - joel ang, dan secatore

"You can order some pretty good bar food at Bukowski (we like the duck BBQ burger), but the beer list is the main reason you should come here. There’s an extensive selection of local brews on tap, just like at its sister Back Bay location. One important distinction of the Inman Square branch is that they take credit cards, so you can sip on your sour in the full comfort of the 21st century." - Joel Ang