Brendan Behan Pub

Brendan Behan Pub is a Centre Street stop for a drink and a conversation, with traditional Irish music sessions adding another reason to stay. The Jamaica Plain pub serves beer, wine and cocktails, and its Saturday sessions bring musicians together in the room. Check the events page if the music is what’s drawing you in.

There’s no regular kitchen, an important detail if you’re arriving hungry. Food pop-ups do appear on the calendar, including burritos and occasional other visitors, but they aren’t a substitute for checking what’s on that day. The appeal is a neighborhood pub with live music and a straightforward evening at the bar. You can make dinner plans separately and leave room for another round of tunes.