old boston bars that have closed

Very found memories. Some famous figures who've patronized this bar include Paul Revere and Daniel Webster. A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Fantasias near Fresh Pond in Cambridge. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Vanyaland. I have lovely memories of both of those! Bond Bar at the Langham. Backyard Betty's: One of Southie's liveliest drinking and dining spots has served its final boozy shake and order of table-side wings. The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! Among the most famous of now-closed New England restaurants is Durgin-Park, a Faneuil Hall favorite for nearly two centuries before it shuttered in 2019. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Hugos Cohasset. They sure do bring back many wonderful Family Celebration Memories. Lir is the latest in a spate of popular Boston restaurants closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. I think it was called The Robins Nest. No one made/makes chicken like they did. After a six-year run, Pupek retired on Christmas Eve of 2004. Does anyone recall The Buttery or Seniors Pizza in Kenmore Square? Also recall the Dinnerhorn in Portsmouthnot too far from Yokens. What a nice trip down memory lane! I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! Their homemade mayonnaise was to die for. Is it my imagination or was the rolls that they put on the table exceptional? But what's the oldest bar in Boston? MIT students made a game of stealing them and placing them in bizarre locations- like the top of the dome on the main building on campus. [] Wed get a cooler and go to the butcher shop and load it up with steaks, chicken, and lots of goodies including the famous grapenut custard pudding! Bethany Fowler. On weekends, wed get there a little early so that we could enjoy the live entertainment singing the standards. Still miss my favorite restaurant. Have you ever been to Kream n Kone in Dennis? Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. To this day, Honisss broiled halibut has been the best I have ever eaten! Also the best Grape Nut Pudding I ever had. This was in the 70s. I can still make her salad! Really miss Top of the Hub. Historically, gay bars were spaces where LGBTQ people could meet, exchange information, learn about events and politics, and form connections that might be . What a delicious combination. Below are the nominations by MASSterList readers of their favorite gone-but-not-forgotten bars and nightclubs that have closed over the years in the Boston area. I always ordered the same thing for dinner: escargot followed by baked stuffed lobster. And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge: A true Jamaica Plain institution, this famously inclusive meeting spot welcomed all comers since the 1990s. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. My parents and I would go there for special meals. The Copley Caf became the Merry-Go-Round Bar in 1934, complete with a merry-go-round; in 1978, it was simply The Plaza Bar and Dining Room; then, in 1996, it became The Oak Room and racked up considerable standing among Bostons Back Bay set. There used to be a fried clam shack in what is now called the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, right across the parking lot from the Fort Saybrook Monument Park in Old Saybrook, CT. Also the prime rib of course! My thoughts exactly. In the late 1960s, Id always go there after giving blood to reconstitute my supply of red cells. There was easily enough for two people. The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. He repackaged it as the Hearth n Kettle and eventually expanding that brand to five Cape Cod locations. When I was an usherette at the Music hall/Wang center, I always took my break at the Beef N Ale really nice owner. After briefly shutting its doors and changing ownership in 2018, The Tam re-opened, ready to once again sling inexpensive, no-nonsense beverages in an area where such a thing is a real rarity. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. In a city brimming with Irish pubs, J.J. Foley's is perhaps the most authentic. My favorite place to eat while spending summers at the shore. All of these and more. Here are the other restrictions related to selling alcohol in the state. My whole family would meet for dinner there, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. Bittersweetthank you. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. Kens in Copley Square was a late-night favorite. My favorite restaurant on Cape Cod, having grown up there, was Mildreds Chowder House in Hyannis! The pu pu platter at the Aku-Aku in Cambridge (Fresh Pond). Words below are by Marotta, and all images by Hutchings. So, whats sitting on these properties now? My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. Best Japanese restaurant ever! Certainly iconic. Best sundaes around, amazing lime rickey. Christopher Pierce, When in my early teens (eons ago), my mom would give me $1.50, and I would get a Coke, a tuna sandwich, fries, and a sundae (with marshmallow!) The clams were fantastic In 2011, the bricks-and-mortar store closed. Now that was a sundae , they were shown flowing over with sauce and they were made that way, you needed a shower after eating there! It had the same owner from 1922 til it closed when the state ended Rt# 128. I agree with all! Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. Pewter Pot Muffin House did not have a long run. Swampscott . ), Me. Well, its often not pleasant. When I was a kid, we had a summer cottage in Onset in the 40s. Deep Ellum: This popular Allston hangout, renowned for its beer list and welcoming patio, has given way to its sibling and neighbor, Lone Star Taco Bar, which will expand into the Deep Ellum space. ! Ricky Buster McHavaham, The Hilltop Steak House! The menu highlighted the restaurants deep roots, serving up traditional New England boiled dinners and pot roast, as well as steamed lobster, chowders, and broiled prime rib. My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. What memories! We ate there a couple of times . I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. I recall a place called JTs on Route 20 near or in Weston in the 70s and 80s. I had Nancy Greenwood! Also Baileys ice cream near Downtown Crossing oh for those days of warm chocolate sauce dripped over the edge of those silver serving cups! No matter which one you went to you would always end up seeing someone you knew. for dessertand still have enough left to tip. Diners can still enjoy Dante de Magistris' fresh pastas and hearty Italian plates at Il Casale Lexington and Il Casale Belmont. Also in Franklin, Welicks Restaurant was famous for their Fresh Seafood. Great German style food and huge beer selection. Topsys/Fontaines in West Roxbury, My all time favorite, Valles Steak Houses, Bickfords (late night, early morning breakfasts), Vallees, Freds Seafood (Randolph) Friendlys, Hilltop, The No-Name & the pewter pot, also Woolworths . I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. And the profits? Thanks everyone. Loved the silver cups and plates they would put the sundaes in, and, yes, the hot fudge was dripping over the side. Mary-Ellen Tucker DeRosa. Wow. Susan Buckley Withrow, Omg, my mom would take me and my brother there when we were little. Not living in Boston, it was a place to go to if at 11 at night one got a hunger attact. The No Name was one of the most important restaurants in New England history! Had our first date at Hilltop in 1983. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. The Clam Bar closed and the Inn is a private resort now. Now with this pandemic so many more good places have closed. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Dj vu! Chadwick's most memorable moments occurred on customers' birthdays when ear-splitting drums and singing shook the small dining room, and most likely, the entire Metrowest Boston region. Hot fudge dripping over the sundae. McMenamys Falmouth. Yokens sign is still there on Lafayette even though restaurant is long gone. If you mix up the two, Bostonians will surely let you know. Their Saturday Club salons counted Henry David Thoreau, Henry James and Dickens as guests. Plus, being in the theatre district, you might see someone famous. What about the Chateau in Manchester, NH, Coles in Gray, Maine, and many others? Best special occasion restaurant ever! The best veal parmigiana! Back in the day, this watering hole hosted prominent American patrons like Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, so stopping by here for a beer is basically a history lesson. The rooms were big, the drinks were big, and the food was big (the standard-size sirloin was 18 ounces, but much larger cuts were available as well). The clam roll shave been equaled and surpassed bu t other both they were good. However, his son Edward Filene took over and became the first person to introduce the idea of "bargain basement" pricing to the consumer. Thanks for subscribing! I miss Souper Salad in Kenmore Sq something fierce, and The Arlington Diner on Mass Ave. 4. 4 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Boston Where Youll Find Awesome Stuff, These 10 Unique Restaurants In Boston Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience, 18 Reasons Living In Boston Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here, Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Boston, You May Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Are From Boston, 8 Famous Homicides In Boston That Will Never Be Forgotten, This Creepy Asylum Near Boston Is Still Standing And Still Disturbing, The Haunted Restaurant In Boston That Invented The Boston Cream Pie, Wikimedia Commons/Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger). I only got to Durgin-Park once, but it was great. The following is a list of the oldest bars in Boston: Green Dragon Tavern: 1712 Address: Union Street The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house on Union Street that has since been demolished. James Hook & Co. Year Established: 1925. In 1931, George and Grace Kimball purchased 200 acres of land in Nashua, New Hampshire, and turned the property into a turkey farm. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. Great memories. 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 2110. There was always a line outside waiting to go inside for a wonderful dinner. This was supposed to be its death knell; instead, its popularity increased. We enjoyed going there until the evening my wife got sick from the seafood. Apparently he was quite the kidder. This restaurant and club closed more recently, in 2016, but it is definitely missed. My parents just loved it. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). I grew up in Norfolk and my family enjoyed going there. The Boston-Area Bars and Restaurants That Have Closed (Or Are Closing), Spring 2022 Tracking eating and drinking establishments that won't reopen by Stephanie Carter Updated Apr 27, 2022,. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? New England has seen some long-serving restaurants, but there arent many that can say they lasted nearly two centuries. Everyone treated like family. I never forgot Anthonys !! Original Owner: James Hook. A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. This is an old question for Boston's LGBTQ community. As a recent college grad, in the early 1970s, I worked in a nearby law firm and was on a tight budget and usually brought a sandwich from home. The Seventh Inn in Park Square which I believe was initially Sanae. The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. There was a push to open Hilltop locations across New England, but tastes were changing, and the auxiliary restaurants never quite succeeded in capturing the appeal of the original. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. She started out with a12 x 12 stand, and by 1960 had a huge HOJo style stand which was forced to close. But on November 27, 1950, just four days after Thanksgiving, a massive fire leveled the restaurant. Thank you, terrific memories ~ add to em Locke-Ober Cafe, the Cafe Budapest, and Josephs of Dartmouth St.s lobster savannah. All rights reserved. Wish we could find the recipe for their delicious Delmonico potatoes . I cant seem to find the name of a restaurant in osterville MA that served 2 pound baked stuffed lobsters in the 1970s. The prime rib was unbelievable and the popovers out of this world! Also, their clam chowder was also delicious. So good! God bless them for locating great places to eat, mostly from Yankee Magazine. Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. The Green Barn in Salem,NH. Blue Ship Tea Room on a dock in Boston. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. In a space that originally housed the Federal Reserve, Bond is now a cocktail bar that nods back to its history with original doors and a pastry kitchen that is located in the bank's old vault. There is now a daycare center where it once stood, at the corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue. We already have this email. The Wursthaus was one of the earliest restaurants in the area to offer a more extensive beer list long before beer became hip and trendy. Try another? As of November 2019, all of the restaurants on this list are still in operation and any old historical Boston restaurants that have closed recently were left off the list. Old Timer Restaurant 155 Church Street Clinton, MA 01510; O'Leary's 1010 Beacon Street At one time, Jordan Marsh, Filene's, and Gilchrist were the three shopping landmarks of Downtown Crossing. How about Sandys on the bridge to the Cape, Redwood in Mendon, Coney Island in Worcester, of course Anthonys , The No Name, the Hilltop in Worcester, and the list goes on. So yummy! Does it sound right to you? Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. During its 137 years in business, this establishment was known for its elegance, history, and steak and lobster fare.