O’Briens Pub

O’Brien’s Pub is a small Allston music venue where local bands and touring acts share the calendar. The room at 3 Harvard Avenue puts the performance at the center of the night, with bookings across different genres and experience levels. Check the lineup first, then choose a show you want to hear rather than treating it as background music for a conversation.

The venue posts door times and age restrictions on individual event listings. Doors often open before the first band, so make sure you’re reading the right time when planning dinner beforehand. O’Brien’s accepts cards and digital payments as well as cash. Food is limited to snacks such as meatsticks, including a vegan variety; the nearby restaurants are a better plan for a full meal before the show.