The Black Rose

Boston’s Best Irish Bars | Eater Boston

"At some point you’re going to be in the Faneuil Hall-Quincy Market area and need a drink (or several). The Black Rose, which has been pouring drinks for four decades, is the pub of choice in the area. The Jameson Irish coffee is a proper warmer after a long day, and the sausage rolls and fish bites are crowd pleasers." - Terrence Doyle

Where to Drink Guinness in Boston This Holiday Season | Eater

"For nearly 50 years, The Black Rose has been serving pints to omnipresent crowds, from City Hall politicians to tourists stepping over from Faneuil Hall. The Saint Patrick’s Day party here is the stuff of legends; a line supposedly snakes around the block by 6 a.m. But you don’t need to subject yourself to such shenanigans to partake in a Black Rose party. The pub prides itself on having live Irish music every night, 365 days per year — a lively atmosphere that’s especially fitting during the holidays." - Molly McDonough

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Eve in Boston | Eater

"This Irish pub near Faneuil Hall is famous for its raucous St. Patrick’s shenanigans. On the big day, expect a packed bar and a line around the block hours before the bar opens. If crowds aren’t your thing, make this a stop on St. Patrick’s Eve. It’s a great spot to fuel up with coffee cocktails, like the Jameson Authentic Irish Coffee, or the Black Rose Iced Irish Coffee made with Jameson, coffee liqueur, cold brew, and whipped cream." - Molly McDonough

"The Black Rose is reliable in every way: It’s a genuine Irish pub in a part of Boston where authentic can be hard to find among the tourist joints; the bar food is first-rate (you can’t go wrong with a pint of Guinness and the house-made corned beef on marble rye, hold the mustard); and there’s live music seven nights a week. Located across the street from the historic Custom House and close to Faneuil Hall, the Black Rose has thrived for 40 years by keeping it real, and you’ll find a lively crowd of locals and visitors here even on wintry weeknights to drink Irish beer poured by Irish bartenders and listen to Irish music."

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