J.J. Donovan’s Tavern • 1826

Tucked into the heart of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, this cash-only dive bar has outlasted Boston's tourist boom as a steadfast locals' refuge since the 19th century. The strong pours, weathered jukebox, and bartenders who remember your name draw neighborhood regulars escaping the cobblestone crowds just outside the door. Come for the cold beer and the rare feeling of old Boston still holding its ground.