Sullivan's Tap

"No matter the outcome of the game, Sullivan’s Tap is the place to go afterward to either celebrate the win or drown your sorrows in a bottle of Bud. It will get crowded, but it’s worth squeezing your way in. Keep in mind that there’s no food here, but you can head down the block to Halftime for a slice if you get hungry." - Erika Adams

"Sullivan’s changed ownership in 2019, and the whole town was nervous the new owners would make changes and raise the prices. Thankfully, Sullivan’s hasn’t changed a bit. This is the spot to grab a cheap lager and play pool. It’s also the bar of choice to pregame hitting Celtics and Bruins games at the Garden, because stadium drink prices are honestly rude." - Nathan Tavares, Tanya Edwards

"Sullivan’s Tap, a century-old dive bar that reopened under new ownership in 2019 (with minor tweaks), is the spot at which to drink before and after a Celtics game. Play some pool; drink some cheap domestic beers; soak up the classic dive bar vibes. But eat first — there’s no food." - Erika Adams, Eater Staff

"Ring in 2025 at Boston’s downtown sports bar institution. There will be ice-cold drinks and a casual, dive-bar vibe at this ticketed New Year’s Eve party that gets underway at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $15 per person and are available here." - Celina Colby, Erika Adams

"Since 1951, this classic New England seafood shack has been a counter-service staple for seafood sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, and ice cream. The lobster roll is served cold, with piles of sweet meat dressed in mayo on a toasted hot dog roll, and it usually rings up at about $26, which is pretty good value for how much meat you get. Grab a bag of chips and a coke, enjoy the water views, take a stroll around the old fort, and remember you didn’t have to leave the city for this. " - Tanya Edwards