Mr Dooley’s

Boston


With Irish bands playing traditional tunes on Monday and Thursday, and a decent list of appropriate beers, Mr Dooley's is one of the most welcoming joints in the area. Sit in a wooden booth and linger over a copy of the Irish Immigrant or Boston Irish Reporter to learn about current events on the other side of the Atlantic.


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