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Yes. Bukowski Tavern is known for its extensive craft beer selection with rotating taps and a large bottle list. We also serve wine if beer isn’t calling your name tonight. Just a heads up — we don’t serve liquor.
“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”— Charles Bukowski
We prefer to think of Bukowski Tavern as a great Back Bay bar with great beer, but if you like calling it a dive, we won’t argue.
Bukowski Tavern is built right into the parking garage at 50 Dalton St in Boston’s Back Bay. Just swing your land yacht into the garage, take the elevator down, and you’ll find the bar.
Yes, Bukowski Tavern in Boston’s Back Bay serves food until 11:30 PM. We have a full menu of delicious bar food available.
The Wheel of Indecision has delighted and enraged people for decades! Ask your server or bartender to give it a spin to try your luck!
Maybe it’s an expensive large format, two drafts mixed together or even the dreaded NON ALCOHOLIC… the wheel knows what you need, whether you like it or not!
We sure are, and thanks for noticing! Behind our bar is a collection of records that live in house as well as whatever the staff brings to keep the music interesting.
No, we don’t take requests, but ask your server or bartender about our donation process! Be sure to check out our record library on your way out! “D
Yes. We’ve got Bukowski Tavern merch like t-shirts, hats, and other goods. Perfect if you want to remember the night — or prove you survived it.
SOUVENIRS
Note - Prices subject to change... cuz, when aren't they!
Yes! 15 minute walk to see the Red Sox. There are city Pedi cabs running people back and forth. Come hang out before and after the game!
Yes. Bukowski Tavern is just steps from the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay. When you’ve had enough of name badges and fluorescent lighting, come grab a craft beer and something to eat.
Yes. Bukowski Tavern is just a short walk from Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay. After shopping or wandering the neighborhood, stop in for a craft beer, good food, and a break from the crowds.
Yes. Skip the hotel bar and walk over to Bukowski Tavern in Boston’s Back Bay for craft beer, good food, and none of the lobby-bar nonsense.
Yup. Bring your ATM card and boom — the cash-o-matic will answer from right our lobby. We also take credit cards..,
Yes. Bukowski Tavern is open until 1 AM most nights, making it a popular late-night bar in Boston’s Back Bay.
Yes! We have several TVs if you want to catch a game — along with great music playing throughout the bar.
Mon - Thu: 4pm - 1am Kitchen: 4pm - 11:30pm
Fri - Sun: 12pm - 1am Kitchen: 12pm - 11:30pm
No, but local patrons randomly sing all the time! NOT! We DO have a turn table spinning vinyl albums all day long.
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