The Black Rose

The Black Rose on State Street is a pub for dinner, pints and live Irish music, with performances scheduled seven nights a week. Guinness beef stew shares the menu with New England staples such as lobster rolls and clam chowder. You can make a meal of the visit or come for the music after eating elsewhere.

Its position near Faneuil Hall puts it close to the waterfront and the Greenway, with Aquarium and State stations nearby. Check the live-music calendar when planning your evening, especially if there’s someone you want to hear. This is a working pub with food and entertainment, so expect the evening to revolve around the bar and the musicians rather than a quiet dining room.