Harry's Bar and Grill
"The quintessential BU dive bar. Not pretty, not fancy, just cheap drinks and good times."
Last verified: 2024-12-20
What to Order
- Pitcher of PBR - the classic Harry's move
- Wings - surprisingly solid for a dive bar
- Burgers - greasy in the best way
- Nachos - perfect beer food
- Their cheapest draft - that's the spirit of Harry's
What to Avoid
- Expecting a fancy cocktail - this is a dive bar, embrace it
- Coming here for a first date - unless they're cool with dive bars
- Leaving your drink unattended - basic bar safety
The Full Review
Harry's is the dive bar that every college town needs. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a cash-friendly, cheap-drinks, sticky-floor kind of place where BU students have been making questionable decisions for decades.
The vibe is unapologetically dive. Christmas lights year-round, a jukebox that actually works, pool tables that have seen better days, and bartenders who've seen it all. It's the kind of place where you'll end up having the best random conversations of your life with strangers.
The food is exactly what you want at 1am after a few drinks. The wings are legit good, the burgers are greasy perfection, and everything is priced for college budgets. A pitcher of PBR and an order of nachos will run you less than one cocktail at a Back Bay bar.
This is where BU students come to feel like they're in a "real" college experience—not the polished Starbucks version but the authentic dive bar nights you'll actually remember (or not remember, no judgment).
Fair warning: it gets crowded and loud on weekends. But that's part of the charm.
Details
Hours
Location
1430 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton
Brighton * 1.2 mi from campus
Delivery
No delivery available - dine in only
Features
Best For
What Students Say
"Harry's at 1am after a night out is a BU rite of passage. Cheap pitchers, greasy food, no regrets."
"It's a dive bar in the best way. If you want craft cocktails, go elsewhere. If you want $3 beers and wings, you're home."
"Senior year we basically lived at Harry's. The staff knew our names. Probably not a flex but I'm proud of it."
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of bar is Harry's?
It's a dive bar through and through. Cheap drinks, casual vibes, pool tables. Not fancy, but fun.
How are the prices at Harry's?
Very cheap by Boston standards. $3-5 beers, affordable pitchers, bar food under $15.
Is Harry's crowded?
Weekend nights get packed, especially 10pm-1am. Weeknights are more chill.
Is Harry's good for groups?
Yes! The pool tables and casual vibe make it great for hanging with friends.