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Sevens Ale House Inc

The Open View

The Sevens Ale House is a three star restaurant in the Greater Boston area. This very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 66 years, and is located in the Back Bay neighborhood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a warm atmosphere.

Expert Reviews of Sevens Ale House Inc

Citysearch | Quintessential Beacon Hill bar attracts a loyal clientele with familial neighborhood-spot charm.

Not that there's much competition, but this Beacon Hill institution is considered by most to be the neighborhood's top bar. Many regulars call this their local pub, so expect a laid-back, mature crowd of area...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/15/2007
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Boston Magazine

quenching the thirst and satisfying the appetite of locals for 66 years now, the sevens is a great place to loosen your tie from your neck and detach your cell phone from your ear...
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IgoUgo

we visited a couple of pubs per day while in boston, but the sevens was my favorite one. not too many tourists hang out here; the atmosphere is warm, friendly, and consists of 21- to 35-year-olds sitting...
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Epinions

great spot for a rainy sunday...
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Epinions

this dim beacon hill hangout attracts a surprising number of outsiders in search of local color...
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Open List

The Sevens Ale house is one of the best pubs in Boston. Its small but quaint with its wooden benches and memorabilia. It has a homey feel, and delicious sandwiches and pub food. The chowder is amazing! Its a...
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User Reviews of Sevens Ale House Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Sara S.

2 of 5 stars. So not a fan of this place. They only serve beer and wine, and have a very limited food menu. It's dirty, and the crowd can be sketchy at times. I witnessed a 50-something businessman chug an entire…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra R.

4 of 5 stars. Back in my day, The Sevens and the Green Dragon were my two favorite bars in Boston. Now, I'm old and out of place at the Green Dragon. Instead of being one of those unique, out of the way places like…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas M.

4 of 5 stars. Good find in the midst of pop collars, old money, and brick sidewalks. Excellent French Dip sandwich. No liquor, which is nice, because there are no annoying people drinking cosmos. Pretty decent…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A L.

4 of 5 stars. What can I say? It's a pub. Friendly service, TVs everywhere, dartboards in the back. Bathrooms surprisingly clean.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel g.

3 of 5 stars. This place is a dive with an eclectic character. There really is no decor, just a bunch of old signs and some TV's with a pool table towards the back, but the beer, service, and food make it worth…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janelle F.

5 of 5 stars. A friend from Boston first introduced me to The Sevens, he said "you have to visit The Sevens. It's a landmark in Beacon Hill and one that I will always remember". Having visited pubs and taverns…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd K.

5 of 5 stars. A big 5 stars for the great vibe and the cool crowd that frequents this establishment. The Sevens is a narrow place with a bar on one side and tables on the other...and bathrooms and dartboards in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

4 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places to sit around with friends and have some beers. Somehow this gem has managed to keep out the pretentiousness of Beacon Hill and maintain a friendly, local bar…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ned S.

5 of 5 stars. Small, friendly, old and handsome. With numerous "Best-of" certificates posted behind the bar that go all the way back to the 70's and the alternative weekly REAL PAPER (anybody remember?), this is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris O.

4 of 5 stars. have gone here a few times w/ friends, alway a good friendly ambiance in the evenings..
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam R.

4 of 5 stars. Relaxed friendly atmosphere, good beer and you're never going to have to refuse a jager bomb or wonder what color martini you'll be ordering. I imagine if you're a local, it's exactly the kind of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

4 of 5 stars. Fun place! The other night, a friend and I decided we wanted to play some darts. He lives in the North End, I in Eastie, so we figured we'd try for something not too far out of each other's ways.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan L.

3 of 5 stars. pretty good place to go if you live in or near beacon hill. my fiance and i live in the back bay and walk over to sevens every so often when we get tired of boylston street bars. also, he loves darts…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon R.

4 of 5 stars. I love this bar because it's just that...a bar. It's not pretentious, has decent priced pitchers or sierra nevada and a jukebox. What more do you need? This is just a great place to hang out. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

3 of 5 stars. Small space... Strict older waitress... Spotty carpeted floor... Wailing juke box... Beer only.... BUT: no line, no cover, no velvet rope and no dickhead bouncer, no rules about where you may stand…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by m s.

5 of 5 stars. IT IS WHAT IT IS, nothing more, nothing less. The Sevens is practically an institution on the Hill and for great reasons:
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Damien S.

4 of 5 stars. When I'm out with friends and a bartender who sides more on the grizzled-but-good than pretty-but-useless joins our conversations and eventually tells us, "I like you. You know why? Because you're not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryanne R.

5 of 5 stars. I love Beacon Hill, and that makes me very critical of places there. Seven's is awesome! It's got a great neighborhood pub feel with good drinks and seating to accommodate groups. Very excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by me i.

5 of 5 stars. Great place to go during anytime of the day. They have really good spinach & artickoke dip that the make themselves & amazing loaded nachos. The people who work there are really friendly and cool. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jess M.

4 of 5 stars. I just wandered in here today and I'm a big fan. My bf & I were wandering down Charles looking for Upper Crust (whoops! missed it) and hanger (hungry anger) was starting to set in so we swung into…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

5 of 5 stars. A great neighborhood pub serving only wine and beer. I have heard some of my Boston friends call it a "dive"* bar but it is actually a relaxing community pub that is great for a small group of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Star K.

2 of 5 stars. Ew. I went here on a weeknight for food. On the menu, it said that the burger i wanted to order was served with mayonnaise. i HATEHATEHATEHATE mayonnaise. So when i ordered the burger, i made a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Warm, welcoming neighborhood tavern with fresh beer and impeccable taste!!!

A friend from Seattle first introduced me to The Sevens. I had recently moved to Beacon Hill from Atlanta and he said "you have to visit The Sevens. It's a landmark in Beacon Hill and one that I will always...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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The Sevens- that's about how many clean glasses they have!

I had lunch with a friend at The Sevens and we ordered a fairly decent meal and 2 cokes. The drinks tasted like someone defecated in the glass. We asked our waitress (back from smoke break 2) to get us some...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marguerite W.

4 of 5 stars. A really fun neighborhood dive! The lack of hard liquor does weed out a lot of yuppies, which is very nice, especially in Beacon Hill! I love how relaxed everything is and their bar menu is actually…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pratik P.

4 of 5 stars. This is THE neighborhood bar for Beacon Hill as far as I am concerned. Pluses:
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Love this place

I love the sevens. Great bar as people have said low key. i think the prices are fair, given the neighborhood. I really like the food here too. I had an amazing pastrami sandwich. One of my favorite places to...
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lincoln J.

4 of 5 stars. Great place to play darts. Watch out for dart night though, I think it's Thursdays, because you won't get a board.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

3 of 5 stars. It does the job... Beers on tap, not too crowded, not too expensive... Nothing to write home about but a very chill place to catch up with friends. The floors are a bit sticky, but as long as…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Great Chowder and sandwiches, solid beer selection, true hometown atmosphere

The Sevens has a great old school feel that has won over a number of dedicated regulars. If you're looking for a low key hangout to watch a game or play some darts, there is no place better in Boston. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Best Pub in Town

The Sevens is a comfortable, relaxed pub with great food and an impressive selection of beers. Its a great place to grab a bite to eat and have a few drinks with friends. It is the kind of place you want to be...
menupages.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Awesome low-key bar

The drinks are cheap and the selection's great. The food is typical bar fare and maybe *slightly* overpriced. Go for the atmosphere.
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendan M.

3 of 5 stars. I agree with the rest of the Yelpers on this one: you could definitely do worse than The Sevens, but don't bother making it a destination. There's nothing particularly bad about it, there's just not…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan R.

3 of 5 stars. Small place, but on a cold winter's day it's the perfect spot for a meal and a beer. Definitely a nice place to hang out, but don't bother waiting in a line to get in - people hardly ever leave!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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A real bar in Boston

Lovin' the 7s long time. Small, tight room, tiny untidy bathrooms (duck the darts). Oh, the food has improved over the years but you go there for the unpretentious nature of the joint itself. The juke has...
menupages.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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great little pub

The Seven's is a great place to have a beer and a sandwich with some friends in a comfortable pub atmosphere. The jukebox plays great classics and "cool" new stuff as well, and if there is a Sox, Bruins, Pats,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Very rude staff

I've been to this bar several times and the service is consistently aweful. There is a good selection of beers, but I wouldn't choose to go here on my own. It definitely has that "regulars" feel to it, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh F.

3 of 5 stars. I'll agree with most reviewers in that this is just an average neighborhood haunt, good for a few drinks on a weeknight. Doesn't take many people to make this place crowded. Closet-sized bar area.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Forget becoming a regular

I'm new to the neighborhood and was looking for a good, local bar. I went to Seven's four times in two weeks. Not one time did a bartender extend a hand or say 'hello'. What I did get was bad service. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandy S.

4 of 5 stars. Great neighborhood bar that is perfect for a game of darts or a few pints., It is usually filled with some local residents, or a nice mix of college kids and young professionals.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley M.

2 of 5 stars. don't get why everyone thinks this place is so hot - atmosphere's lacking and they don't serve hard alcohol.... the people make the place, but honestly ther are fun people at better places too.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

4 of 5 stars. A super neighborhood bar that one of my friends got me hooked on. Good luck trying to find room at the bar or a table to sit
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob M.

4 of 5 stars. Nothing too spectacular, just a local pub on Charles St in Beacon Hill with good brews, good music, and darts. When I was in town this place became my hangout spot for evening fun.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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love it

sevens is a place to go when you want a beer and a bowl of chili with real locals
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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sevens is a ten

If you haven't been here, you are not home yet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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A Few Good Beers

This is the place to go whether after work or hanging out on the weekends. It's cozy and tends to fill up quickly, so get there early if you want a seat. The food's decent, the beer's good and the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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