The Eire Pub

Everytime I go to this Dot classic, I leave happy. Great place. Great prices. Great food (the wings are phenominal) Lots of TVs to watch the game.

Went in trying to Watch UFC fight night on Fox Sports one. Was told the kitchen closed at 8pm which was a bummer since I was hungry. Didn’t stay since i needed food, I’ll update if i ever get a chance to go back.

The old school atmosphere in this place is really cool with a lot of neighborhood regulars. I would say the food is just okay.

This is an old stomping ground for me… I’d always go find my grandfather here when I was young… It’s still the same spot after all these years…

I so wanted to love this place. I’m crazy about a good dive bar and love that I can walk here. It definitely is like walking back in time — place hasn’t been updated since 1972. I’ve lived in the neighborhood for almost 10 years and have truly only been for group events (between the church and the wedding). Stopped in on a snowy night for a few drinks and bite to eat. Bartender acted like we were a burden. There was a small local crowd but nothing crazy. You’d expect at least a warm welcome, but nothing. Drinks were small for the price, and sat empty way too long. No offer of menus. I’m a former bartender myself and always appreciate how long that night can be, but this kid acted like we were his worst enemies while he went on chattering with the couple next to us and ignored our empty glasses. It’s a shame because we like a good night out and we are very good tippers.

My boyfriend and I heard about this pub from some locals, so we decided to check it out. Nice, relaxed atmosphere, the food was good. The french fries are an excellent aid for a hangover, or so I’ve heard. We went back for a second visit before we left the area. Even though it’s a «gentlemen’s bar», I felt welcomed and comfortable. It was cool hanging out listening to the locals tell stories about «Bahston.»

One of the best «real» bars in Boston, hasn’t changed since 1968 inside and has no plans to do so, nor does it need to.
Mostly domestic draught and bottles, usual array of hard stuff. Don’t ask for any blender drinks or mojitos or you’ll be on yer arse on the sidewalk.
Food is hearty sammies piled high with no frills or sides but are around $ 6, an incredible deal in the Hub.

I love this place. I wish they’d turn the lights down a little but I kinda get that this place has a different kind of old school vibe going on. Bland food in bright light for cheap! Nice bartenders. Seriously.

Been there done it. Old school irish bar. Its ok if your in the area for a cold one!

John is a five star Gent! Nice to meet you at Abe & Louie’s last night. Happy thanks giving.
Scott from chelsea

Yes, the outside says «Gentleman’s Bar — Ladies Invited», well. I’m a lady and I was invited and THANK YOU! But all kidding aside, they didn’t let women in till 1984, but now they don’t even bat an eye. You know there are the regulars who kinda give the look, but if you smile they smile right back and go back to betting on the Sox game.
The food they have is a short menu of sandwiches that seem simple, but they pack a punch. I saw a man order a pastrami sandwich and it was the size of his head! It looked delicious! and it’s only $ 5! Oh, is that still a bit on the steep side? No worries. Hot dogs are $ 1! Steamed dogs with your choice of mustard, ketchup, relish, or sauerkraut. I couldn’t resist… and I’m so glad I didn’t! It seems a bit odd, having a hot dog and a Guinness, but it works oh so perfectly at The Éire Pub.
This place is a piece of history in itself. It’s dimly lit (but not creepy dark), wood paneled, and cozy. The bar is located smack dab in the center of the room, as it should be, and the bartenders gladly pour you a Guinness while wearing a shirt and tie. Our bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the bar and the patrons who have been there. They are extremely proud of their history and their character as well as their home town. We went the week after the tragic Boston Marathon Bombings and their chalkboard was covered with words of encouragement for the city as well as a message to Martin Richard, the little boy who was killed. This place is not «in Dorcester», it IS Dorcester. It is Boston in every sense of what this city stands for.

We are obvious outsiders to this old school Dorchester pub — we’re clearly not Irish and we’re not native Bostonians. But we were heartily welcomed the moment we stepped in by no less than five people — never have I felt so warmly treated! Go for the unique atmosphere — you haven’t lived in Boston if you haven’t been to the Éire.

I’m parsimonious with 5-​star ratings because «Woohoo! As good as it gets!» is saying a lot. Éire earns the accolade because it epitomizes the true neighborhood pub. I moved to Boston as a wee lad — albeit of drinking age — in 1989 and had never been to the Éire. I mourn the pints, craic and good cheap meals I could have had. I made my first trip today with my friend John and our two 11-​year-​old boys who are classmates. Service was excellent. The food was good. And boy does the Éire have atmosphere. The photos and clips of when my favorite national leader, President Ronald Reagan, stopped into the Éire in the good old days of the cold war was a flourish on an already enjoyable, authentic experience. We ate and drank our fill for $ 55 including a 25% tip. Awesome.
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8:00 On a Thursday Night, my friends and I walk in, a tiny drunk Irishman on a stool at the bar swivels around an says «Get out of here you High School Kids.»
I am 24 years old and I love this place.
I don’t think it’s quite fair to call this place a dive because it has far to much character and Bill Clinton has been there, but you can order food and a beer for 5 $ so you be the judge.
Go on a night where the lobster role is on special and don’t disrespect this bars heritage by ordering anything other than a Guinness and you will have a great time.

The best Irish bar around…

One of the best authentic Irish pubs around Boston. Great cheap food and perfect Guinness pints. It was also visited by Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton so I love the historical feel to it.

Neighborhoody bar. Some lady stopped by while we were there and she obviously had grown up with the majority of the folks there.
They had Long Hammer on tap, which I appreciated.
We ordered a burger and a reuben. Both were good and the fries were great.
Tons of TVs around, everyone watching the Bruins play (we were in there during a Bruins v. Avalanche game).

I stopped by last Wednesday at 1:00 for lunch. I have grown up in Boston but had never been in. It was by far the cleanest Bar Room I’ve been in. There were about 40 –50 people there construction workers, and suits. Only a couple of women, but you could tell this was the type of place that they wouldn’t be bothered.
You’ve got to go up to the bar to order. Service was immediate. I got the Lamb tip special. Lamb tips (a huge portion) french frys (excellent) bread, some hot peppers and a coke. $ 7.00…The lamb was superb, most of the fat trimmed off. It was excellent excellent excellent. I will be going back in the near future. This place is a bargain hunters dream.

I miss living in Dorchester for one reason, and one reason only: The Éire.
This is one of the few remaining real old-​school Boston bahhs at which people are actually welcome. The bartenders wear shirts and ties and aprons, and pull your pints like professionals. The sandwiches are outrageously huge, and you pick them up yourself from the bar if you’re sitting at a table.
The $ 1.00 hot dogs are actually worth eating — freshly steamed behind the bar, and with all the fixings, plus a draft beer for as little as 3 bucks — you got a dog and a beahh fa unda fi-​dollas.
Come check out the place where Reagan stopped for an unscheduled beer back in 1980.

The Éire Pub, in Adams Square, bills itself as «Gentlemen’s Bar – Ladies Invited» on the marquee, but it’s really more a workingman’s pub. It’s common to hear lots of authentic brogues as laborers come in after work for a beer and a $ 1 hot dog.
The Éire attracted some attention during the 80’s and 90’s when it was visited by Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. I used to belong to a gym in Neponset, and I’d stop by after for a thick corned beef sandwich or a steak tips dinner.
Across the street, the Greenhills Bakery specializes in Irish-​style baked goods (great scones) and offers a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, Irish bacon, Irish sausage, and black and white pudding.