Located in a college neighborhood, this bar and restaurant tends to draw a young crowd. Woody's Grill and Tap has an open kitchen, a wood oven and large slabs of granite for tables. Grilled pizza is the specialty here and they come in all varieties with the usual fixings to the more exotic, including a Greek pizza with tomatoes, olives, feta and spinach. The prices are low and the portions large. There is beer on tap for the thirsty revelers as well.
Banshee is a rising star in the Irish-American club community. Euro-style rave music rocks the first floor. The second floor (furnished with overstuffed couches and painted in bright colors) is a bit quieter. Live soccer matches are televised from Ireland and the U.K. on weekends. The menu is what you would expect of an Irish restaurant. Fish and chips, anyone?
The Californian chef here cooks Italian cuisine with unexpected flavors, such as the braised rabbit with Sicilian chocolate sauce. The antipasto plates are served tapas-style and include delights such as house-cured fritters and stuffed olives with anchovies. Entrees include ricotta gnocchi, and butternut squash and braised veal in white wine sauce. Exposed brick and wood reflect a warmth well-suited to urban upscale dining. Bricco, which is known for its martinis and grappas, is frequented by young professionals and romantics who are tired of the usual North End red sauce.
Partly resembling a 1950s diner and part truck stop, Charlie's Kitchen is frequented by college kids and locals. Televisions and music are on all the time, but it is not too loud, so you can enjoy a hearty conversation with friends. The friendly waitstaff and barflies make this a great place to people watch, write or just escape into the paradise of a well-made double cheeseburger. The kitchen also serves milk shakes, meatloaf dinners, pasta dishes, salads, soups and sandwiches.
If you wish to have a bite pre or post TD Banknorth Garden event or working on that side of North Station, there is no better option than the sports bar Porters Bar and Grill. You will notice as you walk in that this pub is a casual place with a wide range of beers and the best wines to choose from. Buffalo Wings, Boston Best Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, Beer Batter Fish and Chips and Chicken Satay wrap are delectable! An acoustic music set and a game on the tube keeps guests entertained.
Located on Columbus Avenue, Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen is famous for their classical dishes in their very own Southern style. Within the restaurant, they have a bar that serves a wide range of beers, cocktails and wines. They have live music as well as lots of entertainment that is planned and scheduled for you. You can have your very own private event, along with a helpful staff and a team who will be more than happy to cater to you. For details on their events or to book a reservation, visit their website.