Allston & Brighton Nightlife
Bars
The Common Ground Cafe - 83-87 Harvard Ave., Allston (783-2071)
A cool place to catch a beer and a ballgame if that's all you're after.
Great Scott's - 1222 Comm Ave., Brighton (566-9014)
Friendly bar with a dance floor that always seems comfortably crowded, whether there¡¯s a live band or a DJ. Ladies 80s on Wednesday nights draws a healthy crowd of BU and BC students.
Harper's Ferry - 156 Brighton Ave., Brighton (254-9743)
Though famed for its February Blues Fest, Harper¡¯s Ferry rocks year round. Live bands most nights, good bar food, and tons of bar games including pool and foosball ensure a fun night.
The Kells - 161 Brighton Ave., Brighton (782-9082)
Elbow room, Guinness, and live music make the Kells one of the most popular Irish bars in Boston. Thursday night dance parties draw a loyal crowd, and Sundays offers live Irish music and 18 plus admittance.
Our House - 1277 Comm Ave., Allston (782-3228)
The chill atmosphere, bargames, and good food at great prices have made this spot a BU students' standby for years.
The Sports Depot - 353 Cambridge St., Allston (783-2300)
Arguably Boston's premiere sports bar, with tons of TVs, top-notch bar food, and a great atmosphere to watch games.
The Sunset Grill & Tap - 130 Brighton Ave., Allston (254-1331)
An impressive array of brews ? 500 microbrews, 112 beers on tap ? and great barbecue make The Sunset a collegiate rite of passage, and a worthwhile stop for the older crowd as well.
White Horse Tavern - 116 Brighton Ave., Brighton (254-6633)
If the crowd at the bar gets too boisterous, you can always relax at a window table with a beer to eye the action on Brighton Ave. Come Monday and Tuesday for $3 burgers and fries.
Wonderbar - 189 Harvard Ave., Brighton (351-2665)
An uncommon blend of class and a lively atmosphere ensures that you¡¯ll always have company here. Show up in smart casual attire for dinner, drinks, and live jazz.
Clubs
Harper's Ferry - 156 Brighton Ave., Brighton (254-9743)
Though famed for its February Blues Fest, Harper¡¯s Ferry rocks year round. Live bands most nights, good bar food, and tons of bar games including pool and foosball ensure a fun night
Great Scott's - 1222 Comm Ave., Brighton (566-9014)
Friendly bar with a dance floor that always seems comfortably crowded, whether there¡¯s a live band or a DJ. Ladies 80s on Wednesday nights draws a healthy crowd of BU and BC students.
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