Monday, July 13, 2009

Comfy and Cozy

Cornwall’s – June 11, 2009
Group Size ~ 60

Ambience – Not your typical Fenway bar, but does get crowded at game time. Very relaxed pub with hearty food and lots of space. Darts, pool tables, jukebox, and tons of board games.

Bottom Line – Beer selection is great, with expected prices. Liquor drinkers like the pint glasses for cocktails.

Cheers to – Billy, JR and Ben. Lots of free appetizers! Plenty of room to chill in, and great service.

Overall Rating


Ashley says… Great location and the room they gave us (in addition to the free apps) was great. I didn’t have the opportunity to take advantage of the board games, but I will be back to dominate in Scrabble and Connect Four!

Leslie says… Cornwall’s always promises a good time, especially with the free apps from our favorite bartenders! I enjoyed a fat burger and visiting with new and old ABC friends. Hopefully D bar will be dry…this rainy ABC weather is starting to get old…

Jessica says… So happy to bring the club to my favorite bar and enjoy good beers along with great company. Also very pleased to spend some time in the pool room…this rarely happens for me.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Take some time to weigh in and vote on the bars ABC Club has hit in Boston so far. Comment on great times had, make suggestions for future bars, and take a trip down memory lane (necessary because you may not really remember every bar so clearly!).

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Monday, June 1, 2009

Bases Loaded

Baseball Tavern – May 28, 2009
Group Size ~ 75

Ambience – If the Red Sox are at home, this Fenway-side bar is crawling with fans. When they aren’t in town, Baseball Tavern remains a great place to watch a game, meet up with friends, and enjoy the evening on the roof deck. Lots of space, bars on four levels, and friendly staff are bonuses!

Bottom Line – Reasonably priced drinks with a kick. You get your money’s worth with a strong mixed drink and there are plenty of yummy beers to choose from.

Cheers to – ABC taking over. The WI Alum Club joining to celebrate their love for all things B…including Bucky Badger. The many, many free apps and the strong drinks.

Overall Rating


Ashley says…They gave us a ton of free delicious food and were very nice. The roof deck is awesome, especially on a nice day! Definitely worth going to on a game day or non-game day!

Leslie says… Despite the rain, BBall tavern was a hoot! Plenty of free apps to keep our bellies full and plenty of random dance parties. The jukebox was great and having a Dominos next door for the late night snack is superb!

Jessica says…B marked my first time to miss ABC Club. Travel plans got in the way!

A Rainy Night

Atlantic Beer Garden – May 14, 2009
Group Size ~ 30

Ambience – Like its brother Brighton Beer Garden, ABG packs tons of brews, tvs, and bar grub under one roof. On a nice day, enjoy a great patio overlooking the Harbor. The full square bar provides plenty of seats with access to a big beer list.

Bottom Line – Typical beer prices with a nice variety of taps. Food choices are traditional but with a nice mix of seafood to represent the waterfront location.

Cheers to – Starting a new season in a new location! Jeers to – Crappy weather raining on our parade, and a power-hungry doorman that didn’t sympathize with those standing in line to get in. All three teams losing!

Overall Rating


Ashley says….The deck out back was awesome. Food was good and service was fast. The place was pretty crowded but that’s because it’s a great place to watch game since there are TVs and huge screens everywhere you look!

Leslie says…While I love the location on the water and the plentiful TV screens, it’s not worth battling the crowds that roll in on Thursday nights. Pick another night and you may thoroughly enjoy yourself, and the mounds of fries they serve!

Jessica says…I was pretty disappointed with our outing to this Beer Garden. No Young’s Chocolate Stout available as advertised? Over-busy servers that couldn’t handle the crowd? L I did enjoy my chili and abundant supply of French fries, and of course the company of fellow ABCers!

Monday, May 18, 2009

A Year Completed

Well, we did it. We made it once around Boston, once through the alphabet. We had some hang ups and change ups. We also had some of the best nights in the history of bar crawling. Here we've chronicled our path and will continue to review, comment, and ooze about Boston's bars and the times we've spent there!

Make sure to weigh in on your rating of the bars from Season 1, and visit regulary to vote on Season 2!