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L Street Tavern

Bar

Unassuming but warm & homey watering hole made famous by the film "Good Will Hunting." People often mention Great, great, Good, good, bartender, friendly, Boston, love, movie, atmosphere,


Address

658 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02127

Website

woodyslstreet.com

Contact

(617) 212-4988

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (179 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 PM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 4 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Great (28) great (19) Good (15) good (15) bartender (14) friendly (11) Boston (11) love (11) movie (10) atmosphere (10)
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  • 5/5 Victor ReSean S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute great place. I walk in - as a foreign POC - and am welcomed immediately post-work by all the patrons. They can tell I'm a tourist and volunteer to take pictures, offer to buy me a drink, etc. Fantastic and safe and where one of Good Will Hunting's most famous scenes was shot.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great stop on the southie pub crawl. Very friendly service. I would never drive by this place without stopping for at least one.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 maggie v. 7 years ago on Google
    Im from Arizona and a huge Patriots fan! I went to Massachusetts to see the Patriots play the Ravens this last year in Dec 2016. I went all over Boston my first day off the plane and my last stop was at the L Street Tavern. My friends, who were locals, told me I'd love it and explained it's history to me. That was all cool and enjoyed myself however something more magical happened to me there that night... I literally met the love of my life Patrick Breen. I went up to the bar for my last Jameson before I left. I just so happened to grab a dollar out of my wallet instead of a $20 and I hear this voice from the side say.. " What kinda deal do you got going on to get a Jameson for a dollar?" I looked over and thought I was gonna choke on my own voice so I just smiled at this extremely handsome Irish guy. Later in the evening he headed out the door after exchanging only a few flirty smiles with me. I looked at my friends and was like.. "should I go pull a hallmark movie scene and kiss this guy?" My friends just laughed and said " It's your vacation!" So I follow him out and he was gone!! I looked down all the streets but couldn't see him anywhere. I came back into the bar and my friend asked what happened and I told them. My girlfriend just says " maybe he's not the one." I kid you not a few moments later he comes walking back in with the amazing crooked smile. At that point I had to go up to him. I tapped on his shoulder, asked if he'd come talk to me outside he said "Absolutely!" I took him right out from under the shamrock and explained why I was in Massachusetts and finally just said.."I really just wanna do this" and I kissed him. We kissed for a what felt like forever and then smiled at eachother and went back inside. He told me he was probably never gonna see me again considering I live in Arizona, but I gave him my number anyways and said "You never know." Only because I knew I had to come back every year to see this amazing city I fell in love with. Well we talked for 2 and a half weeks every night for 7 hours and right after Christmas he got a one way ticket to Arizona and he's been with me ever since. I've never been happier in my life. I love your bar and everything about it. But there is a magic there for sure that I will forever believe in. Thank you for bringing me to the love of my life! Mags 💚
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great environment and fun to be at the bar that was in, Good Will Hunting. Great spot!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tammy Jo L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere ..awesome live music...however as much as i was greeted in a welcoming manner..i must say to have more than one bartender with a crowd of under 30 people ..i had to ask for a menu ..wait 30 minutes for a bottle of beer ..only to have my menu removed from me 40 minutes later with no intentions or intrest of anyone asking if id like to order..probably will not return...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit in South Boston and have a beer. Great atmosphere and is the place where Good Will Hunting was filmed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pamela D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good will hunting bar. (Movie)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tero A. 4 years ago on Google
    Legendary L street Tavern.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian T. 4 years ago on Google
    Really a fun place to go. Great atmosphere. You’ll meet a lot of nice people bartenders are very friendly. An experience that’s well worth doing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kerri A. 3 years ago on Google
    My hostess and waitress were awesome but the bouncers and management made it a terrible experience. We had a bouncer chase us down in the street when we left with his mask below his chin, yelling at us for no having masks on. He came within 6 feet of us with his mask off so I asked why he wasnt wearing his mask, since he was upset with us for not wearing it anymore (we had left the patio by this point). Management came over and told us to leave as we were causing a problem. When I tried to have a conversation with the manager he said it was over. When I stated the bouncer wasnt wearing a mask and came up to our faces, he said it wasnt my problem. In fact, it was my problem since we are in a pandemic and the staff is not following legal rules.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane W. 4 years ago on Google
    Relaxed atmosphere! Great beers and shots!!! The place to be for Sunday football games!🏈🍺
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, good beer and a little bit of movie history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vasanth Nanjundes W. 1 year ago on Google
    I am embarrassed to admit that I did visit it after I learned about Good Will Hunting being shot there. So yes I was a tourist fan boy but this tavern is a great bar. Simple, elegant neighborhood spot. Great service as well
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 teddy 3 years ago on Google
    how ‘bout them apples?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirsten19 P. 3 years ago on Google
    i love this place, great food & service. service is typically above par.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mark p. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a drink and is ware good will hunting was film.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ang K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pub with the best bartender named Kevin. Good drinks and conversation. What more can a girl ask for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gregor B. 5 years ago on Google
    A pub with beer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris G. 6 years ago on Google
    great neighborhood place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 WILLIAM B. 6 years ago on Google
    it's a bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fantastic food and drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jossue R. 3 years ago on Google
    The bartenders and hosts are amazing — can’t say the same about the bouncers. The bouncers are very rude. Shortly after ordering dinner we were antagonized by a bouncer who walked towards us saying “we better not have problems tonight”. He said it very loudly and in a provoking manner. It was embarrassing as everyone looked over to see what the commotion was about, therefore we left. He followed us out into the street with the other bouncer as they instigated for us to do something. He was very unprofessional. 0/10 will not return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeanna T. 3 years ago on Google
    First off, the food is always great for pub food. Second, the staff is absolutely beyond kind, cheerful, and helpful. But most of all THANK YOU FOR BEING OPEN!!!! Consistently!!!!!! While other South Boston restaurants are taking advantage of the new times, Stats have done the very best to keeping business “as usual”, keeping the food hot and yummy, and being here for their local crowd! Thank you!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salman H. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent bar but doesnt really look like anything from the movie anymore
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maurice S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar at a nice location with a great ambient and view. The food and beverages are delicious and the prices are reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna C. 2 years ago on Google
    Super fun and casual bar! Great place to catch a game and hangout with friends. Enjoyed the draft selections. Love the classic bar feel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gulshat S. 4 years ago on Google
    I come here specifically for Guinness. It’s just nice cosy, old fashioned, small wooden Irish pub. They don’t have food, but you can get some across the road. Also I’m a fan of “Good Will Hunting” movie, some of its scenes were shot here.👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best bartender ever.Thank you guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee Evon R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had to go here because we love the movie "Good Will Hunting". It was Very busy with the locals who were friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colm W. 11 months ago on Google
    Had an issue with losing my CC here. The response could not have been better from management. They called me, texted me until resolved. Outstanding@
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fran X. 10 months ago on Google
    Fun locals bar. Cool visiting where a favorite movie was filmed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander �. 6 months ago on Google
    Looks a bit shady. But it’s all good. Great atmosphere. Good beer. Fun people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Downie W. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to chill out and have a beer. Plus, they have memorabilia from the movie Good Will Hunting!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bartender! Extremely friendly. Took our picture behind the bar.

  • 5/5 shawn m. 4 years ago on Google
    Kevin is the best bartender. A wealth of Boston knowledge. Made me and my brothers day.

  • 5/5 Lindsay W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little bar, friendly staff and good prices.

  • 3/5 David M. 5 years ago on Google
    To be honest, this isn't much. It's your standard watering hole with not a whole lot to offer aside from your standard drinks. No food and very little seating area. However, if you like the movie Good Will Hunting and want to experience the feel of a small Boston Irish pub this is the place to go since this is one of the taverns where the movie was filmed.

  • 5/5 Jacob B. 5 years ago on Google
    This place gets packed quickly. Was here around St Patrick’s day and was treated to an Irish step dancing show!

  • 5/5 Amy La C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great conversation and stories about Southie.

  • 5/5 Debbie C. 5 years ago on Google
    Wicked Awesome! Hope to go back! Great neighborhood bar

  • 5/5 Beth B. 4 years ago on Google
    Ron our bartender was fantastic!

  • 5/5 Kris A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great people, great location

  • 5/5 Andrew P. 5 years ago on Google
    Classic Southie staple

  • 3/5 Woody C. 5 years ago on Google
    A bit overpriced, but I guess that comes with the fanfare.

  • 5/5 Transport C. 5 years ago on Google
    Better than the movie !

  • 5/5 Jason G. 5 years ago on Google
    The best neighborhood bar!

  • 5/5 Chris T. 5 years ago on Google
    Little dive pub

  • 5/5 Patrick 5 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to enjoy some beers.

  • 1/5 Steve C. 5 years ago on Google
    Place is a dive, don't waste your time.

  • 4/5 Gabriel E. 6 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and a beautiful bartender named Kayla

  • 4/5 Victoria M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great service here!

  • 5/5 Vinny B. 6 years ago on Google
    A great local bar besides the tourist draw. Excellent history, and the bartender was excellent.

  • 5/5 Keira W. 6 years ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this Southie local and it didn't disappoint. Our bar tender Kevin was a great host.. he told us all about the neighborhood and wrote done a list of things to do while here. We will be back again.

  • 5/5 Ky M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and full of history. The bartender was awesome and kept our drinks full the entire time we were there and answered any and all questions we had about the area while also helping other visitors.

  • 3/5 Kimberly W. 6 years ago on Google
    I liked it much better before the neighborhood changed. Now the people that go here are obnoxious and loud, and I don't enjoy it at all. Stopped going.

  • 5/5 brian m. 7 years ago on Google
    What a find.....freezing after watching the st pats parade I found solace here! I could not have been more welcomed....willie at the door.. .i love you! Got to the bar only for Jackie to hand me a free pint of Guinness....then I learned the history of the place!!! My god.. ..it turned out to be the best day of my trip to Boston so far...hope to get back b 4 I go home....L st....i love you!!!

  • 5/5 Dan M. 7 years ago on Google
    Down home pub

  • 4/5 Juan A. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice bartenders, hard to find parking

  • 5/5 Allison K. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is AMAZING. food is great, drinks are great and the service is wonderful. if you go in ask for Justine!!! She was the absolute best. Service was out of this world!! couldn't have gotten a better server anywhere. personable and a smile on her face the entire time. she made our visit to Boston just great. Thank you Stats and thank you Justine!!

  • 5/5 Kenneth R. 3 years ago on Google
    The bartender Danielle is very good

  • 5/5 Jack36 m. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff is very friendly, and very helpful, the atmosphere is very relaxed, it's a lot of fun, it's like being at home, thanks Danielle, you're the best.

  • 5/5 Trashawn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Luv coming here when I can never a disappointment

  • 4/5 Benjamin H. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Turkish food and the Turkish culture I've experienced. My colleague lives in the neighborhood, is half-Lebanese, and recommended that I try Shish Ke Baba. We went on a Friday night for dinner and I'm glad we did.

  • 4/5 Harold R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Food nice place to hang out with friends.

  • 5/5 Uladzislau K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good choice of food. However they serve beer in plastic cups (at least when sitting outside)

  • 4/5 Maritza C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious & they have great ambiance. Awesome people work there..That guy Miguel is special.

  • 5/5 Wade P. 3 years ago on Google
    A younger crowd, great and friendly staff, excellent burgers, plenty of TV's, music isn't overly loud, good prices and excellent beer.

  • 5/5 Hector N. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is AMAZING - GREAT STAFF ALL AROUND & GREAT ATMOSPHERE - Prices are good for the location and other Restaurants in the area.

  • 5/5 Alexis H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Edwin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    The parking its a problem , good for uber eats

  • 5/5 james l. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 3/5 Wilson nilson De Souza s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Otimo

  • 5/5 judith g. 3 years ago on Google
    bar food and the scene here is above par. I was super full. The service was very welcoming and sociable.

  • 5/5 Eddie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Never a disappoinment

  • 4/5 David George J. 3 years ago on Google
    Was simply wandering around looking for good beer which is surprisingly hard during these times even in South Boston. This was my 3rd attempt and I finally found this cool place. The hostess was lovely and so wasn't my waitress. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Dip and it was wicked good! Wish they had darker beers but didn't. Even so, I'd come back to this place. Thanks guys! 🍻

  • 4/5 Kurtis R. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has great red sangria and pulled pork tacos

  • 5/5 Dominique H. 3 years ago on Google
    Huge servings great staff

  • 5/5 Fernando M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for drinks and dinner good food

  • 5/5 Richard R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, good covid protection and tracking

  • 3/5 John B. 3 years ago on Google
    Decent food, more of a drinking spot

  • 5/5 charles k. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 2/5 CH3BZ 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered last night and had a wonderful experience. Tonight was a different story. I received much less chicken than yesterday. I also got blue cheese after asking for ranch. Then I went back inside and asked for ranch and received blue cheese AGAIN. Decent tenders but after tipping well for tenders two nights in a row during times like this...I'm left to support other establishments willing to take my order seriously. Sad to say quality of chicken was completely off too. These tasted chewy, rubbery dry at times and lukewarm. The ones yesterday were freshly done. Tried one more time and worst than ever burnt, dry and tough.

  • 5/5 Sarah K. 4 years ago on Google
    A popular option for brunch. Great energy and environment

  • 3/5 Ana R. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent. Bar food.

  • 3/5 T K. 4 years ago on Google
    Vote to impeach 11/3/20

  • 5/5 Ben K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good music, friendly staff, good drink selection, not overly crowded.

  • 1/5 Saratu K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really terrible place. The bartenders were incredibly racist. I got kicked out for using a tissue to blow my nose.

  • 1/5 Leila K. 4 years ago on Google
    Honestly this is one of the most RACIST places I’ve ever been to and I grew up near Boston. I ordered a drink and a waitress was incredibly rude to me for some reason (maybe because I was one of the only people of color in the establishment) and then later she tried to talk to me from the bar and when I was responded that she was being rude to me one of the “managers” came up and said that I was kicked out. I tried to explain the situation but they didn’t seem to care that I felt that I had experienced racism

  • 1/5 Zach D. 4 years ago on Google
    The bartender would be nicer. I entered the bar and asked something to the bartender woman. She didn't say anything. I thought that she didn't hear me because of the music and asked again. Then the bartender woman said "can you give me a minute". And her gestures was offensive. She could've said "just a second" or something like that to let me know that she heard me.

  • 1/5 John R. 4 years ago on Google
    Stickiest floors in boston

  • 5/5 Maryann A. 4 years ago on Google
    One of our go to places for food. Staff always pleasant we love each and every one of them. Never a bad experience. Food never disappoints.

  • 5/5 Ay enye r. 4 years ago on Google
    ♥️😊

  • 5/5 Mariano S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very well (Original) Muy bien

  • 3/5 Nick S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place if you're a young 20 something looking to avoid a conversation. Otherwise the music is too loud.

  • 5/5 Debra R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice people. Really enjoyed. Thank you.

  • 5/5 david A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great friendly staff and locals! Would recommend a visit

  • 1/5 MN R. 2 years ago on Google
    The bartenders are very aggressive and kick patrons out.

  • 5/5 Matthew J S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good service as always

  • 5/5 Kenneth H. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to Boston with my son and grandson to catch two games against New York, took a walk and stopped in, Kevin and all the guys at the bar were great, hello from Texas

  • 5/5 Jake Kathryn Buchan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun, easygoing place... Great drinks and atmosphere!

  • 4/5 Bruno M. 1 year ago on Google
    Historical tavern were the Oscar winner good will hunting was filmed, is renovated but the mood is the same

  • 1/5 Carlos P. 10 months ago on Google
    Place is very bodily decisive. If you are a plus size member you will be shamed here

  • 1/5 Summer T. 4 months ago on Google
    We were having a great time, we traveled from Oklahoma. Everyone from Boston was so welcoming and fun and then the owners daughter showed up in a bad mood and shut the place down 1-1/2 hour before closing time. Not telling you how to run your business but that’s not a good look. 0/10 would not recommend

  • 1/5 Ty H. 5 months ago on Google
    Buffalo Chicken Pizza: 3/10 Extremely dry, 2 slices for $10 should be 2/$3 for that quality

  • 5/5 Joe O. 6 months ago on Google
    Man they have great food! Went there twice! Right by the convention center. 3 minute Uber if you don’t want to walk. Ginger Chile chicken was amazing.

  • 5/5 Brooke T. 4 months ago on Google
    Andy was super friendly and a fantastic bartender! Nice and cozy bar!

  • 5/5 Angelica W. 7 months ago on Google
    Bar is amazing, the staff is really nice and friendly! also prices are just right!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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