by Amanda G.

Good enough college bar - kinda like White Horse, but smaller and not as good. This is the rejects from the Horse. Still your good ole Waspy sports bar, there is trivia, and sometimes live bands. Not an alternative crowd in general.

by Jeffrey K.

This place is a great local bar.  The bartenders pour a stiff drink, are attentive,  and friendly.  The drinks are reasonably priced.  There's no pretentiousness at this place at all.  If you're looking just to hang out with some friends and have a drink, this is the place to do it in Allston and avoid the crowds.

by emily f.

Dear god.  Wednesday night = trivia night, where the place will be filled - as in good luck moving anywhere without bumping into 5 other people - with cliques of BC students.  The Wednesday night thing for all the stereotypical undergrad party-ers at BC is to go to trivia here (though lately the Green Briar has been more of "the place") then go to the Kells.  It's terrible.  They do get an second star because the prizes (for1st-3rd place I think) is a gift certificate to The Draft.  I think first is $50, which is pretty awesome.  Trivia nights have scarred me so much that I would never even consider coming here on another night.

by Michelle M.

I was a fan of the Kinvara as well... the Draft is a good place to grab a couple of drinks after work before it gets too crazy with college kids... (yes, I'm old!) What it lacks in character on the inside (big, empty space) the newly renovated outside seating area more than makes up. Nothing beats catching a Sox game on a Sunday afternoon, drinking an ice cold Stella while lying on a hammock... chill staff, strong drinks, good times...

by flora R.

The Draft cannot be reviewed without comparing it to what it was. Kinvara was a fun place when I was underage in college. Now it's been renovated so there's more seating and a cleaner floor. I've been at night and it's full of college kids of the preppie frat genre. Not my scene, and yet very similar to why I used to come here...Yesterday afternoon my roomie and I were both home early enough to take advantage of the $3 lunch special in the mostly deserted bar. My turkey burger was ok and her sandwich was pretty good, especially considering they were so cheap. Our $9 pitcher of Miller High Life combined with the afternoon sun shining  in from the open windows set a great mood. So verdict - good for the cheap eats and empty room during daylight hours, different vibe at night.

by David H.

This place deserves recognition.  It may throw off a few people, but it's one of those places that you have to come to once or twice to really draw appreciation from it.  At first, it looks like your typical dive bar.  Small place.  Douches galore.  Awkwardly placed pool tables.  Awkwardly placed darts area.  Obscure arcade games.  But what makes this place stand out is the price of the drinks (very well priced), the drinks themselves (this place doesn't water them down like most bars in the area), the service is always on time, and there is a patio to enjoy the summer air at!  And the people that go are great.  Lots of patrons in the 21-29 year range to mingle with over a well priced loaded drink.  If you find that you don't mingle with the kids over at Kel's, not feeling the Whitehorse, don't feel like hearing a garage band play at Harper's Ferry, don't feel like smoking hookah at the Nile, don't feel like eating hot pot at Shabu Zen, and don't really care for Sunset's numerous tapped beers, then step off the Comm. Ave strip for once and check out this tiny jewel... forget the 2 star reviews!

by Darius K.

Reading the other reviews, most people seem to have a problem with this place during actual drinking hours. I don't know, they could be right. I've only been here for lunch, when the place is basically deserted.But their lunch specials are astounding, considering the price. They advertise a $3 lunch special: burger/sandwich and fries. Now, I looked at that and was skeptical. I figured I'd get a tiny burger and maybe 5 french fries.I was wrong. I ate there yesterday for lunch, and ordered a cuban sandwich. It was actually a pretty big sandwich, and it came with a very respectable side of fries. The sandwich was pretty good, especially considering that it cost me Three. Freaking. Dollars. My friend liked his burger, too: it wasn't amazing, but again, three dollars.The total, for a sizable lunch for two people, came out to six dollars. Service was okay. Our waitress was very friendly.Again, I haven't been here during bar hours, but I highly recommend this place for a cheap lunch. (Note: the lunch special lasts from noon to 4pm, I think, and you have to eat in.)

by Beth M.

I did not have fun here.  But I didn't have a terrible time either.  My experience was just totally blah.  My problem with the Draft is that it has no personality whatsoever.  There is zero ambiance or vibe...it's a totally dead space.  It has average beer and average wine and average bar food and is full of people i have nothing in common with.I only came here because for some strange reason my two friends who were moving wanted to have their going away party here?  Don't ask me why.  But it was their bizarre leaving-Boston wish, so I complied, and attended.  I definitely had a slightly better time because we were a large group-- i would NEVER hang out here with my husband or a small group of gals.  Boooooring....a loud, annoying kind of neutrality that totally made me zone out at times.  And they serve jalapeno poppers.

by Melissa M.

Drink here, with friends, in the nice weather and sit on the patio.  Do this in the day/dusk.  Leave when the cock monkeys come out.

by Colin N.

I was there last night for new years. The clientele sucked... it was a lot of sausage, and the girls were anything but cute! That's not anything an open bar can't fix. But honestly, I was just there to celebrate with friends. It was $65 per person for new years and they made any drink you wanted. The lines were never more than 5 minutes for a drink. The buffet set up rocked and the food was good.I have no idea what it is like on a normal night. For new years, they did it up right!

by John R.

This is no place for the timid. Don't expect warm smiles from your server or inclusive small talk from the bartender. You can expect to see the game(s) on the many crystal clear HD TV's hung throughout. You can also expect better than average pub food and cold beer. That's it, nothing spectacular right? Wrong. For me that is spectacular. You know what you're getting here and I'm okay with that. One Star.I like to think of this place as the White Horses younger brother. The two establishments have much in common. The only difference is that the Draft is not nearly as pretentious. The bouncers here aren't on a power trip. The Draft doesn't pretend to be anything that its not. It's a sports bar that caters to BU 21+ and locals. One Star.Where else in this area can you play Flip Cup or Beer Pong (aka Beirut) in a bar?! Here! They also have outside seating and Golden-T. One Star.Bring a few friends, get some food, watch some sports, drink a few pints, and stop taking yourself so seriously, and you'll have a blast.

by Lindsay D.

Known as The Kinvara in a former life, walking into The Draft is like walking into a townie bar is middle America --complete with the white trash couple groping one another at the bar, the young guys eating hot wings, and a Golden Tee in the corner. The music here is inexcusable (Hinder and Nickelback played back to back) and after the initial charm the crowd turned obnoxious. The gropers were gropetastic. The boys were fraterific. The hipsters left.By far the best part of the evening was the douchebag dressed up like a Polar Bear... not on purpose. Also his friend who tried to "up his rating" by booty dancing up on my roommate. Draft - 2 out of 5 stars.Booty Dancer - 1 out of 5 stars. No rhythm.Polar Bear  - 3 out of 5 stars. I would have given him more but he was a smoker and never talked to me. Sad.

by Beth M.

This place is great! If you have zero expectations for a sports bar in Allston this is the place to go. The service is awesome...I never wait for a drink. The drinks get their jobs done....no short pours in this place. They have a bunch of beers on draft...I really like the blueberry.I would skip the food, unless you go for the chili cheese fries...those are yummy...but a heart attack on a plate! On any given Friday or Saturday there won't be a line, but the place gets packed! There is a random small dance floor...but it gets a little sketchy at the end of the night. Its a great place to watch any game because there are plenty of t.v.'s and of course drink specials.I was here twice last weekend and it looks like they did some renovations - adding orange leather couch benches and FINALLY fixed the girls bathroom stalls! In short...good people, good bar...you should go.

by Rebecca H.

The bar formerly known as The Kinvara has made a pathetic attempt at reinventing itself.  The Draft is all parts wrong.  It's a townie fiesta in there.  To my right, a table of barely-legal boys were chanting "CHUG CHUG CHUG" to one of their "buds" as his bloated face strained from sucking out of his bottle of Busch Light.  To my left, a group of bleach blondes with fake nails were swapping "I was so drunk I puked purple" stories with a clan of Gotti-esque 30-somethings.Me and my mates downed the last of our seriously watered down Sam Adams, pushed past the groping 15-year-olds, stepped in something that was un-godly sticky, and called it a night.

by Doug W.

Whenever I pass by the Draft (formerly known as Kinvara), I can't help but think of Tara Reid. Let me explain.It's hard to believe now, but there was a time when Tara Reid could be appreciated in her own way, like during the American Pie years. She was never anything special, but she gave off a kind of casual yet wholesome sluttyness that was appealing. I mean, she was willing to blow that needy little dork in the movie, so most guys were kind of drawn to her based on some basic perception of attainability. If you'll allow me to stretch the limits of this metaphor, replace American Pie-era Tara Reid with a bar, and replace her casual sluttyness with cheap beer and a lax ID policy, and you'd have the Kinvara.But then everything went to shit.Somewhere along the way, Tara got a big head and decided that she needed a few upgrades. First she got eating-disorder-thin and looked like she started sleeping in tanning beds. (This would be the Kinvara's change in ownership, name switch, and decor 'upgrades'). But she didn't stop there. She went on to obtain what may well have been the worst boob job known to man, made worse by the fact that her drunken, cracked out self could rarely keep that doggie chew toy of a chest inside the confines of her clothing. (I would equate this phase to the Draft's new desperate weekday lunch promotions offering cheap food and...beer? During the middle of the day. During the middle of the week. Exactly who the hell are they trying to attract? The Avenue's loyal dirty old man population?)In short, Tara Reid and Kinvara both had their own kind of appeal when they knew their place in life. But as soon as they both became filthy upgrade-obsessed status seekers, all of the things that made them somewhat appealing in the first place just disappeared. These days, you couldn't pay me (or anyone else I know) enough to bang Tara Reid. Why would I when I could have Zooey Deschanel (Common Ground) instead?

by Francesca R.

The hubs and I just went here for some prime Sunday afternoon patio action.  We had just gotten back from our first ever rollerblading venture on the Esplanade, where we teetered along valiantly as little old ladies lapped us.  My toes were numb and my husband's arches had disappeared.  In short: we needed calorie-laden pub food and a pitcher of beer to recuperate.That is exactly what we got, served by comely young ladies in uniforms of tank tops and just-acceptably short shorts.  The patio had a really nice, breezy feel, with a mismatched assortment of tables and an awning-covered bar that reminded me of something you'd see in a resort.  We got a 4-glass pitcher of Hoegarten for $15 and both our entrees were only $10.  The fish chips were great, but the steaks tips tasted like they'd been left out at room temperature for a few hours and then re-heated.  Still, overall it was pleasant, and I liked the range of patrons - from a gaggle of women who were dressed like teenagers although clearly being at least 40,  to the man in head-to-toe Dolce and Gabbana sitting quietly alone and methodically going through a plate of buffalo wings.  It's a low-key, non-judgemental place with decent food and great prices.

by Allix T.

I stepped over the threshold of the Draft and it was like I'd been whisked back eight years to my first "real" night out in college. My friend Peter and I looked at each other in shock for a moment. A quick look at our clothes and my hair (short? check, red, check?) confirmed that we were still indeed in 2008.Glancing around we realized we'd lost our party of drunken cohorts. Anxiety momentarily set in as a few meaty looking types gave us "eyes" - yes, we know we don't belong here, and we're sorry.  Took a few moments to peruse the selections on the jukebox and to watch some poor girl from the suburbs trying to stagger on her borrowed too-tall heels "I'm visiting my GIIIIIRRRRRLfriends" we heard her yell/slur.  Feeling more pairs of meaty eyes peering down the two of us tiny folk (5'3, me, 5'7" him) glance up and find a large gentleman leaning over the jukebox staring us down. We realize then there's a DJ.Anxiety momentarily sets in as we begin to feel all the more unwelcome in our own neighborhood. A quick trip to the bar (for change, not liquid courage) puts our fears aside though as a very amiable bartender offers me a smile and asks: "what'll you have sweetheart?"  You know, I admire a man who can call me "sweetheart" without sounding patronizing, creepy, or like my dad if he were a serial killer.  The star rating starts to rise.  He asks me whether I'd like anything else and then proceeds to help the lady to my right (whose friends have abandoned her and who can't stand without some *support* from the bar counter).  I leave him a tip.By this point I realize I've lost Peter...Oh wait, no I haven't. There he is, over in a corner, with our drunken gaggle of silly folk.I settle into our little niche, find (joy!) a buck hunter machine, insert more money than I'd care to admit into said machine, and spend the next hour plus schooling Peter in the arts of virtual animal massacre-age.  Behind me our little group is fast making friends with some friendlier faces who've taken up residence this end of the bar.I start to let my initial hesitations about the Draft subside. Sure, there are the unwelcoming meat head types here (as there are just about anywhere). But after spending a Friday nigth in this "quality" establishment it became clear to me that most of the folks who pop into the draft, wherever they may hail from, are there for one thing: utter inebriation.If you can get past the larger specimens of terror you'll find that most folks are just looking for a good time, want the fast friendly service of the bartenders, and don't want to wait in line or pay a cover else where.  By night's end we'd shimmied and shaked with a few folks, made a single serving friend or two, and even participated in a sidewalk debate regarding the merits of socks, cigarettes, and dance parties.In the end, still not totally my scene, but not a place I'd mind being *dragged* (ok, if you twist my arm) back to in the near future.  Oh - did I mention that I got a personal best on Buck Hunter here?  Yes indeedy folks.

by eve p.

I ended up here again--don't really remember how---the voyage or the decision on bar. (Blame it on the alcoholic stupor...)All I know is I was very, very drunk--and when I went to the bar--and ordered a Manhattan. The bartender was baffled. I switched to a amaretto on the rocks (and was pleasantly pleased not to find pebbles in my glass)--and I made some joke about the last time I found a barkeep unable to assemble basic classic cocktails (being the Draft...)to the gentlemen who were accompanying us. This is when Cutey-mc-stupid-boy says "Oh--we're at the draft right now" :facepalm: It's my own damn fault! So I'm kind of an old lady when it comes to drinking.I ended up here--after drinking elsewhere. My…

by Ben L.

Despite a couple of things going for it the Draft racks up a minor fail on this one.  Ever since they were redone (with the rename) I haven't had much desire to go here.  I was slightly pleased to feel justified after going there.Door staff were ok.  Quick enough and they did the job.  The bar almost spits the interior of the place with it's loop.  Their "stage" is inside but seems like more of an afterthought than any other one in Allston.I was kinda psyched about the patio area.  It's rather spacious and has the nice bonus of having a decent outdoor bar.Where they really fail is inside because it feels too cramped even without too many people.  The setup of the bar magically makes it hard to order a beer.The kicker.  A ton of what seem to be their regulars are absolute cock monkeys.Go for the patio.  Bring a group of friends and don't expect the rest of the bar to be any fun.

by Kristine M.

UGH!!!  My husband's band plays here sometimes and after their last gig someone tried to pick a fight with my husband for no reason.  He just pushed him repeatedly out of the blue.My husband is the sweetest and most mild-mannered guy, so this goes to show you the type of clientele that this place attracts: boneheads looking for a fight.

by Kevin F.

Here's my mea culpa for falling into an "I AM YELPER THE WORLD MUST CONFORM TO ME OR IT GETS ONE STAR" trap. As a local business that's offered a killer lunch deal for years, this place deserves better. I may not be in love with how this spot is 100% of the time it's open, but it's seriously one of the best eat-in lunch deals around. I have not deserved any of the tasty $4 burger and fries meals I've bought since I left my crummy review. Review Update:BOO this place. Had 3 terrible times there since my nice review went up. Grab a burger…

by Barney B.

odd assortment of people (every dude in here had arms bigger than a normal thigh) - and random games and TVs throughout - but still, cheap beer, open windows, and DAMN that back patio oasis.yeah, worth coming back - but not worth making a huge effort to do so

by Joey M.

a friend of mine spoke of the draft as a favorite of his. He told me its a bar with an identity crisis. A nice big good looking bar. tons of meat heads. big buck hunter. a pool table (i dont remember seeing this). Hey we got a DJ - lets throw a jukebox in the mix too and hey maybe some live music who knows. Have you seen our sweet back patio. its like someone just throwing out ideas to the owner and he responded "yes"The Draft gets 2 stars for its back patio. seriously the thing is wonderful and once it gets warm out i will definitely be back to the draft and possibly updating my review to be more friendly towards it. Besides that though i have little to say in its defense. its packed with what seems to be the worst type of people, its not particularly cheap, and every time i go the bartenders have given me and my friends attitude. im not too picky about friendly service but come on. frankly the draft is less than nothing special save for a great back patio

by Roni E.

So on a Saturday night, they were pretty dead - maybe all the BC and BU kids are on final exams or something. Well we had the back patio area for ourselves on our pub crawl. And while I had said last night, they earn an extra star just for the food last night, they have amazing fries. The mozzarella sticks though could have used a few more minutes in the deep fryer since the middle was still a lil bit cold. BUT they are still not 4 star worthy. But I just had to mention that they have AMAZING fries! It was the perfect amount of crispiness and salt ratio. And what's with not giving my friend an option for draft vs. bottle? She ended up later finding out that there was a draft and paid $1.75 more just for the friggin' bottle and less beer. And the increase in the cost of a SoCo Coke - now $2 more?! Really?! Why?! I like that they have an outdoor patio. I like that they are open until 2 am. I like the fact that…

by Meg M.

Yea. SO.... walked in and took a one way trip to d bag ville. Popped collars. Extra medium shirts. It was like cookie cutter people. "Hey Dan C... Are we in Fanuil Hall?!? How did this happen?!"I give it two stars because the drink I had was pretty delish and the bartender got to us right away. The patio closed at midnight which reaks... cuz its the one of the things that makes this place bearable... cigs and drinks at the same time.That said, I had a drink bought for me and I couldnt stand to stay in the bar surrounded by such awfulness long enough to finish it. I mean, I am not one to leave a wounded soldier (especially a Jameson flavored soldier) but I had to cut my losses and get to steppin. Normally I would bump a star for a place having a jukebox... but... the song choices mad my inner child cry.  I think its probably a college kid scene, which is fine....do it up boy and girls. Get wasted off of stoli razz and head home with a guy in a tight polo...  but I dont see myself headed back there anytime soon. And by anytime soon... I mean... ever.

by Andy B.

Went here to watch the Rose Bowl with a Penn State fan.  The place was at about 4% capacity.  The temperature was roughly 45 degrees; I was wearing three layers including a down jacket, and was still freezing.  My feet did not thaw until after leaving at halftime.There was also a large fan that was turned on and pushing air in the direction of our table.  Are you aware that it is 10 degrees outside?My summation - this place lacks common sense.  There was also some pro-Palin dialogue written in the restroom which was off putting.

by Christophe S.

My four stars are for one major reason1) Awesome outdoor deck -  one of the only places in Allston/Brighton with an area like this - and its kind of a hidden spot b/c you can't see it from the street - comfy chairs, fairly attentive service, good draft selection (it is the draft isn't it?) and edible food...As to other reviewers not happy with the crowd there, I've never been past 9 or 10, so perhaps it does get ugly later, but my times there have been solid

by Dan C.

...And now I have herpes...

by Brendan M.

Continuing my reviews of Allston bars before taking on the rest of town, I've arrived at The Draft. This bar is fine - not bad but not great. It has a little bit of everything though. On the left side there's an arcade game, juke box and darts, to the right there's a small stage where they'll let most bands play. If you head out the back, there's a whole outdoor area that's relatively new.In summer, the outside is where it's at. There are beer pong tourneys out there on tuesday night with no buy-in and a $50 first prize. There's probably 20 long tables set up out there for those nights. Otherwise, there's umbrella'd tables and a bar built into the wall with TVs around it. I haven't tried the food, but the beer is fairly affordable. Draft beer (Coors I think) is $2.50 and the pitchers are $9. Monday and Thursday are when they have live music, usually for free. This place is a bar first and venue second, for sure. So why doesn't The Draft warrant 4 stars? Well because the indoor part is small. I can't imagine a dance floor really emerging in there on Friday / Saturday when the have a DJ. The bartenders are usually guys and are not attentive or friendly. Moslty, The Draft just doesn't have a great vibe. I've never been in and said, 'Hey that song they're playing is awesome' or 'Holy crap, she is gorgeous.' Everything about it just hovers in mediocrity.

by Dave B.

I have start my review by giving some props to the bartenders at this place, they are really fast, efficient, attentive and make good drinks. Its almost like they they pride in their job, something i dont see at alot of bars. This place comes off as a dive and sometimes has shady people floating around..but they dont come around as much anymore it seems. Its not a bad place to stroll in shoot pool and maybe dance around if the mood is right.

by Christine K.

Went for Sunday football - great place with .25 cent wings which was awesome, they also had shipyard on tap which is a great plus.  really enjoyed the atmosphere, homey bar good music lots of TVs for sports and a pool table to play some pool on. def a nice staff and a good atmosphere will be back next sunday for good wings, sports, and beer!!

by Chelsea P.

This place has GREAT food!  The staff are very nice (especially the Yankee fan, guy! :o)...coming from a NYer, who moved to Boston!)Their fries are AMAZING!!! $5 burgersfries for lunch on weekdays!  They have a patio out back...amazing for Allston!I've only ever come in the evenings, Sunday during the day and for lunch...not for late night, but I am a fan!

by Matt M.

I'd actually give it a 4.5.  If you asked me the first time I went here..I'd probably say I was sketched out because all the bartenders were huge muscle heads.After going back there a number of times in the last year or so, not only do I not mind that the bartenders make me second guess my masculinity every time I go in there, but turns out all the bartenders are super nice, and pretty attentive.  The service overall, is quite good!  But I usually go to a place for tasty food and cheap food.  They probably have the best lunch in the area: $5 for an 8oz burger and fries.  The burger is awesome, and you can switch it out with a sandwich too (rueben, rachel, etc).  The other great deal is 25c wings on Sun and Mon nights!  And, they are MAYBE THE BEST WINGS IN BOSTON!  The cooperstown flavor (sweet with a kick) is my fave.The atmosphere is okay, I prefer coming in when it's quieter as apposed to fri/sat night crowd.  However, I do find myself here on the patio on many summer Sat nights when I'm too lazy to go into the city.

by andrew s.

I had an exceptional experience at The Draft last night.  I am sure it was not the average night for this bar, but if people can yelp about unique negative experiences, I feel I should be allowed to do the same with a positive one.  Firstly, The Draft is not the type of bar I usually frequent, so I was not expecting much.  I was there because my friend's band Lunchbox was playing, and they turned out to be a great coverband!  The whole bar seemed to be really into the show, and there was a really friendly vibe going on.With that out of the way, I stuck to a liquid diet at the bar.  I was surprised with the beer selection (they even had Cisco IPA which I hadn't seen before, and it was pretty tasty), and my mixed drinks had a good wiskey to coke ratio.  Drinks were a little on the pricy side for me...but that all balanced out when a waitress walked up to my group standing in the patio and offered us all a free drink.  I think someone ordered/made too many, and I was very happy to reap the rewards of that mistake!  Thanks to that waitress for showing the love, she could have just sent them back or poured them out!

by Lauren v.

Yeah, you read that right. 4 stars for The Draft. Yes, the one in Allston.So why 4 stars? Three words. Outdoor patio baby!So yeah, many places may have cheap drinks with decent pours; Buck Hunter; live music; etc. But not many places have such a decently-sized patio as well. In Allston. Wrought iron (?) tables and chairs dot the patio as well as more comfortable padded lounges and sofas. I especially like the cushioned sofa and armchairs in the corner. Great view of the entire patio, and kind of makes you feel like a queen/king overlooking their court. (Dance jester! Dance!)The outdoor bar does get a bit busy, but you can usually pop back inside for a drink and a blast of the AC. So in conclusion: Seasonal 4 star rating during patio months.3 star rating the rest of the year. This place gets three stars because it precariously balances on the line between boring and mildly…

by Walter G.

disclaimer: i've never had the food here. just been here for drinks. this is the perfect place to hang out if you're a douchebag. OR if you're looking to stay out til 2am as opposed to 1am OR if you really like nickelback and wanna hear it on the jukebox all night. OR if you wanna have a bunch of sketchy ass ghetto dudes leer at your girlfriend and possibly stab you. me? not really a fan of any of the above except for the 2am closing time. which is the only reason i'll agree to come here. seriously it looks like a waiting room for the casting call of next season's tool academy.

by Adam S.

I like The Draft-The bartenders/staff are actually friendly-NOT common in Allston.  They have good specials (5.99 Beer+Burger on Tuesday nights, 25 cent wings Sunday), and the food is good.  They need the Jamaican Jerk Sauce to come back for the wings, though-It was the only good spicy food I've had in Boston that I didn't make!

by Christine S.

Damn, why such a bad rating?I'm not a Bostonian, so I don't know how valid my opinion is, but I freaking loved this place!  TWENTY-FIVE CENT CHICKEN WINGS!  Yes, I said $.25!  A freaking quarter for one chicken wing.  I believe this deal is valid all day Sunday (PERFECT FOR FOOTBALL!) and after 6pm on Mondays (also perfect for football!).  Original hot and Cooperstown were my favorites.  I came here for Sunday lunch and my group of six had a total of 78 wings, a couple of beers, and enjoyed football on 4 flat screen tv.  Too bad they didn't have any of my west coast teams playing.Note: You have to order them in intervals of 6, and they have 9 different flavors!  And get their beer battered fries.  Mmmmmmmm.If I ever come back to Boston, I am definitely hitting this place up again (on a Sunday or Monday).  And according to a sign in the bathroom, they have trivia and beer pong night!

by e q.

I used to live across from this place and all I know is that it was bumping at all hours ever friggin' day of the week. Yet I could never completely loath it with the same hatred I have for the Common Ground (it's stupid $5 cover charge).  I just felt like it was conflicted.  Was it a club? A sports bar? A pool hall? And mind you, it's the size of small cottage, minus the quaint feeling.  But maybe they'll hope you'll get that feeling with their stiff drinks and cheap chicken wings.  I mean, I'm not complaining.  I'm just sayin' it ain't quaint.

by stefanie n.

Craziness..I think this place is just misunderstood. First of all, the food is really good...I swear! Turkey tips are my favorite and their fries are crispy. Steak tip salad with Gorgonzola cheese is tasty as well. Wings are pretty good but I'd definitely stay away garlic Parmesan flavor tho. As for the crowd, it's eclectic but typical is boring. Biggest pluses, amazing outdoor patio in the summer, jukebox,  pool tables, cheap drinks, cheap wings.  Bartenders are super friendly and attentive.

by stefanie n.e q.Christine S.

Craziness..I think this place is just misunderstood. First of all, the food is really good...I swear! Turkey tips are my favorite and their fries are crispy. Steak tip salad with Gorgonzola cheese is tasty as well. Wings are pretty good but I'd definitely stay away garlic Parmesan flavor tho. As for the crowd, it's eclectic but typical is boring. Biggest pluses, amazing outdoor patio in the summer, jukebox,  pool tables, cheap drinks, cheap wings.  Bartenders are super friendly and attentive.I used to live across from this place and all I know is that it was bumping at all hours ever friggin' day of the week. Yet I could never completely loath it with the same hatred I have for the Common Ground (it's stupid $5 cover charge).  I just felt like it was conflicted.  Was it a club? A sports bar? A pool hall? And mind you, it's the size of small cottage, minus the quaint feeling.  But maybe they'll hope you'll get that feeling with their stiff drinks and cheap chicken wings.  I mean, I'm not complaining.  I'm just sayin' it ain't quaint.Damn, why such a bad rating?I'm not a Bostonian, so I don't know how valid my opinion is, but I freaking loved this place!  TWENTY-FIVE CENT CHICKEN WINGS!  Yes, I said $.25!  A freaking quarter for one chicken wing.  I believe this deal is valid all day Sunday (PERFECT FOR FOOTBALL!) and after 6pm on Mondays (also perfect for football!).  Original hot and Cooperstown were my favorites.  I came here for Sunday lunch and my group of six had a total of 78 wings, a couple of beers, and enjoyed football on 4 flat screen tv.  Too bad they didn't have any of my west coast teams playing.Note: You have to order them in intervals of 6, and they have 9 different flavors!  And get their beer battered fries.  Mmmmmmmm.If I ever come back to Boston, I am definitely hitting this place up again (on a Sunday or Monday).  And according to a sign in the bathroom, they have trivia and beer pong night!

by stefanie n.e q.Christine S.Adam S.Walter G.

Craziness..I think this place is just misunderstood. First of all, the food is really good...I swear! Turkey tips are my favorite and their fries are crispy. Steak tip salad with Gorgonzola cheese is tasty as well. Wings are pretty good but I'd definitely stay away garlic Parmesan flavor tho. As for the crowd, it's eclectic but typical is boring. Biggest pluses, amazing outdoor patio in the summer, jukebox,  pool tables, cheap drinks, cheap wings.  Bartenders are super friendly and attentive.I used to live across from this place and all I know is that it was bumping at all hours ever friggin' day of the week. Yet I could never completely loath it with the same hatred I have for the Common Ground (it's stupid $5 cover charge).  I just felt like it was conflicted.  Was it a club? A sports bar? A pool hall? And mind you, it's the size of small cottage, minus the quaint feeling.  But maybe they'll hope you'll get that feeling with their stiff drinks and cheap chicken wings.  I mean, I'm not complaining.  I'm just sayin' it ain't quaint.Damn, why such a bad rating?I'm not a Bostonian, so I don't know how valid my opinion is, but I freaking loved this place!  TWENTY-FIVE CENT CHICKEN WINGS!  Yes, I said $.25!  A freaking quarter for one chicken wing.  I believe this deal is valid all day Sunday (PERFECT FOR FOOTBALL!) and after 6pm on Mondays (also perfect for football!).  Original hot and Cooperstown were my favorites.  I came here for Sunday lunch and my group of six had a total of 78 wings, a couple of beers, and enjoyed football on 4 flat screen tv.  Too bad they didn't have any of my west coast teams playing.Note: You have to order them in intervals of 6, and they have 9 different flavors!  And get their beer battered fries.  Mmmmmmmm.If I ever come back to Boston, I am definitely hitting this place up again (on a Sunday or Monday).  And according to a sign in the bathroom, they have trivia and beer pong night!I like The Draft-The bartenders/staff are actually friendly-NOT common in Allston.  They have good specials (5.99 Beer+Burger on Tuesday nights, 25 cent wings Sunday), and the food is good.  They need the Jamaican Jerk Sauce to come back for the wings, though-It was the only good spicy food I've had in Boston that I didn't make!disclaimer: i've never had the food here. just been here for drinks. this is the perfect place to hang out if you're a douchebag. OR if you're looking to stay out til 2am as opposed to 1am OR if you really like nickelback and wanna hear it on the jukebox all night. OR if you wanna have a bunch of sketchy ass ghetto dudes leer at your girlfriend and possibly stab you. me? not really a fan of any of the above except for the 2am closing time. which is the only reason i'll agree to come here. seriously it looks like a waiting room for the casting call of next season's tool academy.