The Green Dragon Tavern

The Green Dragon Tavern on Marshall Street serves Irish-American pub food and New England seafood, with live bands and comedy on its calendar. You can come for lunch or dinner, then return later for a very different evening. Music often starts late, so check the individual event rather than expecting a performance with an early meal.

The pub is near Faneuil Hall and Haymarket, a useful location for meeting friends downtown. Its name carries Revolutionary-era associations, but the current restaurant should not be mistaken for the original colonial tavern. The practical reason to visit is the present-day combination of food, drinks and entertainment. Private functions are also available if you’re planning something larger than a few people at the bar.