Parlor Sports
Sports bar · Somerville ·
Stylish bar with craft brews, pub grub, and many screens for sports.
Stylish bar with craft brews, pub grub, and many screens for sports.
"At Parlor Sports, an extension of Trina’s Starlite Lounge, it’s all about the beer. Get a pitcher of something light (sports are nothing without light beer) and preferably local. Which is to say, get a pitcher of Night Lite by Everett’s own Night Shift Brewing. Parlor Sports is a popular gathering spot for the Midnight Riders, supporters of the New England Revolution, Greater Boston’s soccer club. Plus, stop by for 11 a.m. Premier League matches on Sundays. But while sports dominate the schedule at Parlor Sports, don’t be surprised to find Jeopardy and the Bachelorette on the television, treated with equal reverence." - Erika Adams
"Based in Somerville, this neighborhood spot isn’t exclusively dedicated to women’s sports but intentionally prioritizes them alongside other niche viewings—most notably hosting screenings of the Bachelor franchise—creating a mixed but clearly inclusive programming approach that centers women’s fandom without excluding broader audiences." - Frankie de la Cretaz
"My longtime favorite bar transformed into a snack shack, proffering hot dogs, soft serve ice cream, and (once the government allowed it) bottled Parlor Punch; the bartenders and co-owner who make the Parlor community so strong were the folks serving me out the sidewalk window. They also collaborated with sister spots to throw “Parlor pop-ups,” and I loved how that kept the community together through the pandemic — I love soft serve probably more than the next guy, and when they wheeled away the ice cream machine and reopened the bar, I actually cried happy tears when I took my seat." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"If you’re in Inman Square, the choice for sports viewing is easy: Parlor Sports." - Terrence Doyle
"There isn’t a single Bobby Orr jersey hanging on the walls of Parlor Sports in Inman Square and there’s a decent chance that the TVs will be tuned to The Bachelor, but that doesn’t mean this isn’t a sports bar. As evidenced by its many TVs and bartenders who will put on any game for you (not to mention its, uh, name), this is a great place for when you want to watch a game in a bar that feels like a neighborhood hangout. The menu is standard bar food, but the taps are constantly rotating and the can/bottle selection is big enough to keep things interesting." - Dan Secatore
