Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale is one of the neighborhood favorite bars and lounges situated in an old historic building that survived the fire in 1872. The decor of the place is rustic with some garments on display, depicting the former corset store located here. This traditional American gastropub has over 75 beer selections, along with other spirits and mixes on offer. Chef Mark Cina has put together a though-out menu which features classics like beef tatare, chicken wings and more. Call ahead to check for more information.

Rock Bottom is a friendly restaurant and bar, where the ambiance is warm and full of fun. Being a great after-work bar, Rock Bottom serves comfort food like egg rolls, burgers, sandwiches and more that go well with beers and more. Enjoy watching your favorite match with your friends while munching on some bar food and sipping on your favorite beer. Apart from classics like steaks and mac and cheese, Rock Bottom also offers a kids menu that features dishes like buttered noodles, grilled cheese and more. The space offers a banquet for private hire, call ahead for more details.

Para quienes les cuesta tomar decisiones, este lugar es una pesadilla, ya que hay más de 100 cervezas diferentes para elegir, del otro lado de la barra. Bukowski's es un lugar absolutamente agradable para disfrutar de una cerveza y algo de comida sencilla. El menú cuenta con la popular hamburguesa Bukowski, así como platos que van desde wraps y sándwiches de atún hasta alitas de pollo y especialidades vegetarianas. Los amantes de la cerveza no deben dejar de visitar este lugar.

Lower Depths Tap Room is a no-fuss-allowed beer bar with a huge range of draft and bottle selections as well as a large menu of bar bites. The bar here boasts seventeen rotating draft selections and over 150 bottled beers ranging from common to obscure to downright rare. Budweiser seems to be the only beer not available here (something of which the owners are very proud). The food more than steps up to the standards of the beer. For the best deal pick up one or two of the Fenway franks, available in both beef and vegetarian for only a dollar, or try the foot-long for only a dollar more. Be advised, Lower Depths is cash only.

Its location across from Fenway Park makes this spacious microbrewery a favorite when the Red Sox are in season, and it remains popular year-round. Fun and loud, Beer Works is a great place to sample some brews. Dark-beer lovers may enjoy a pint of Muddy River Porter or Buck Eye Oatmeal Stout. Lighter brews include Allston Mild and Blueberry Ale (with real berries floating in the glass). Menu items range from the bizarre (fried pickles) to the tried-and-true (French fries). There is another Boston location at 112 Canal Street.

Named after a section of Dallas famous for its energy, music, and entertainment, the Deep Ellum's goal is to provide guests affordable American comfort food and rare draft beer. The bartenders try to treat customers like friends, mixing with newcomers and locals while sliding beers down the bar. Apart from beer, the beverage menu also includes cocktails, whiskey and wine. Reservations are not accepted.

Publick House has a large selection of beers. With 20 beer taps, micro-brews and imported ales it is a veritable beer heaven. Young people frequent this place for after work drinks and for the singles scene. The food is eclectic and tasty especially after the long wait for a table. The menu is inspired by German and Belgian pubs and has the ambiance and decor to go with it.