old boston bars that have closed

Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. The menu highlighted the restaurants deep roots, serving up traditional New England boiled dinners and pot roast, as well as steamed lobster, chowders, and broiled prime rib. Ditto the Hilltop Steak House. Piano bar, elegant dining. Customer from the mid 60s for about 20 happy years. Unfortunately its demise coincided with the owners Frank untimely death. It offered fresh seafood and good value - although the average taxpayer was probably still taken aback to learn that Massachusetts governor Edward King spent $1,200 on Dini's lobster and crab salad sandwiches delivered to his office! 1 there is called Providence Hwy. Thar she blows!!! Food was meh, (it was toward the end) but you can not beat THE SIGN! Many restaurants here have been in business for many decades or even a century. They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. This was supposed to be its death knell; instead, its popularity increased. Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. Sam Doran, a 24-year-old who lives in the North End, said he has been frequenting the bar for three years. Family-owned since 1909, the bar and caf is a Boston staple - and it was opened long before the proliferation of Irish-themed bars you see today (in . Heck Allens is much missed, and even its replacement, Spuds, is now gone and my husband and I and several friends used to go there often. The General Glover House in Swampscott was a well attended and fabulous restaurant for many, many years and greatly missed by many New Englanders. My mom never had much [while] raising me alone, but every so often shed get a few extra bucks and say, Guess where were going, Al? And it was like winning the lottery. Alicen McHugh Savary, Augustines. Boston, MA 02210; East Side Bar and Grille 561 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141; Easy Pie 1701 Washington Street . Warren Tavern Bars Charlestown The Warren Tavern has been in its current location on Pleasant Street (near the Bunker Hill Monument) since. I do remember that I enjoyed the food. Cafeteria Boston: One of the city's most popular see-and-be-seen spots has permanently closed after 13 years on Newbury Street. Boylston Street -- one of the most popular and busiest in Boston -- grew eerily quiet when the state first required businesses to close under the COVID-19 restrictions. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. 12 Closed Places In Boston That Everyone Misses - OnlyInYourState A little further up Rte 1 was The Ship shaped like a sailing ship. Both great black Forrest German restaurants with Bier Steins galore!! The original tavern was a large three-story colonial-style building. There Baked Stuffed Shrimp was to die for and they had what they called The Hot Hamburger which was a hamburger in a bun with fries covered with gravy! I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! The Pewter Pot was also known for good coffee served in pewter pots and hearty chowders, sandwiches, and breakfast foods. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). Sadly, it closed in 2013. They are missed too. Blacksmith shop in Whitman/North River House in ?Pembroke/Isaacs & Burts in Plymouth, MA, Honisss was our go to restaurant for many years. Welicks in Franklin for their fried seafood and they were open year round, not like the roadside stands. And the profits? I remember my mom and dad taking my sister and I to the Hilltop Steak House many times in my much younger years. Was a fun place. And Sherrys in Quincy along with Morey Pearls, 7 Es and while the food might not be great, going to Howdys was quite the experience, especially Friday nights when the cars would back into the spaces for show off time. Manchester, NH favorites Blakes restaurant and ice cream AND the Puritan Back Room, Makris Seafood in Concord, New Hampshire. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. Durgin-Park, a staple in Bostons Faneuil Hall since 1827, closed its doors on January 12, 2019. We were really sad they closed too. But on November 27, 1950, just four days after Thanksgiving, a massive fire leveled the restaurant. The downturn in public favor that doomed the new locations eventually caught up with the original as well, and in 2013, the Saugus Hilltop Steak House served its last meal and joined the ranks of now-closed New England restaurants. And the English Tea Room on Newbury Street! It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. The Irish pub Lir on Boylston Street is . For many, these sports bars and Irish pubs represented a nod to old Boston as more fine-dining establishments and all-day cafes populated the area around them. I miss Ye Olde Mill Grille in Hingham (amazing fried clams) and Steves Ice Cream in Somerville (ah, for a large malted vanilla with Heath bars, M&Ms, and Reeses Cups mixed in). A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME; and McNamaras in Winthrop, ME. Before this bar opened in 1969, the building was a Ford dealership. For many shoppers and especially for any weary kids and spouses who accompanied them the bakery was an essential part of a long day of shopping at Bostons destination store. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. Today, that number has been cut to less than half. They were old fashioned and comforting on a cold day. Hilltop was a firm favourite for its ridiculous extravagance with decorations, the herd of plastic cows. He let each of his employees make a pizza to take home with them at closing shift. They too just closed for some reason. They made a gigantic plate of fresh fried golden brown mixed seafood. Great summer meal topped off with ice cream and a chocolate walnut brownie sundae! i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! The clams were fantastic During its 137 years in business, this establishment was known for its elegance, history, and steak and lobster fare. At one time, Jordan Marsh, Filene's, and Gilchrist were the three shopping landmarks of Downtown Crossing. Jack & Marions in Brookline and Fantasias in Cambridge. The ClamBox has taken its place with my family. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement. I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. We went to the Hilltop, Yokums, Brighams ( the best Lime Rickeys), Kowloon was always fun with the boat in the pond. Oldest Restaurants in Boston: 17 Historic Eateries - Time Out Boston Anthony's Pier 4 Restaurant Flickr/Dale Cruse Gilchrist's building is still standing, although the store itself closed in 1977. By 1938, the Kimballs had added turkey sandwiches and ice cream to its offerings, and after those were met with high demand, they opened a restaurant in 1940, serving their own turkeys and other fare. I lived on the corner of Broadway ( RT 1) and Lakeside about 4 doors down from the Towne Lyne House between 69-71 . It was here that Dickens first read his magnificent novel, A Christmas Carol, in America. Great coffee, wine & beer bar. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Research and anecdotes were pulled from The Music Museum of New England, Dirty Old Boston, The David Bieber Archives, and a variety of other online sources, linked when appropriate. Also Baileys ice cream near Downtown Crossing oh for those days of warm chocolate sauce dripped over the edge of those silver serving cups! According to its website, the Green Dragon Tavern originally opened in 1654, and was frequented by the likes of Paul . Great restaurants from a bygone era indeed. Loved Fontaines-! We always enjoyed these places: Jack & Marions, The Town Lynne, and Fantasias. How about the Hearthside in Hanover! I agree, always looked forward to the one before you crossed the bridge to the cape. I have lovely memories of both of those! It is located in a building that dates to the early 1700s and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Arrow and Marios in Westport, CT. Marios was a favorite watering hole across from the Metro North train station. Whiskey's: Long a favorite among eager students and Back Bay twenty-somethings, this down-and-dirty party spot and sports bar has closed after an epic run on Boylston Street. We used to have lunch at Brighams. Visit Website. Lords in Wells Maine unbelievable stuffed lobster, had an extra tail inside and the dessert in the pastry with ice cream was delicious. Pewter Pot, absolutely. When William Filene opened his first department store - Filene's - in 1890, it was similar to all its other Boston competitors. Pour House: This down-and-dirty Boylston Street haunt delighted everyone from Rihanna to penny-pinching local students. Across the street and a little bit south stood a competing stand by the name of The Waltham which did not last beyond I think 1936 and was pulled down a few years later. I had a set of 4 that lasted 4 decades before I broke the last one, the red thoroughly faded, right before the turn of the millennium kind of a sign that an era had truly come to an end. 10. Legal Sea Foods - Charles Square: Located in the shadow of the Charles Hotel, the lone Harvard Square outpost of this local seafood emporium has shuttered. Its cool to us that these old legacy bands played in places that we pass every day and dont think twice about. We would go in town from Brockton to Christmas shop, and I took them there as a big treat after!! I was just craving Souper Salad earlier today. Though now more a restaurant than a bar, you can still stop in for a drink. The Chart Room. Oldest bars in Boston Photograph: Sarah Bentivegna 1. One of my favorite places was Kens at Copley. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. Bond Bar at the Langham. Ah, yes, I remember it so well. Massachusetts restaurants we miss - masslive.com I lived up the street as well- on spring street until I moved to NH in 1987. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? Hoping someone takes an interest in Durgin Park and re-open it again A shame to see a legend fade away. Well, a number of local watering holes are surely up there, welcomingColonial rebel rousers as they helped organize The Revolutionand many of them still stand today, in defiance to the rapid development surrounding them. I remembered also the Weathervane (several locations), Bob Lees Islander , Boston, that was very popular back in the day.. The Big Judge had two hamburger patties! But it was hard to match the unique charm of the original, whose hallmarks included long waits, 20-seat communal tables, and sassy/surly waitstaff. The Joyce Chen on the Charles River by MIT c. 1968 to 1974 MIT then put buildings there. A guy working at that restaurant for decades recognized dad !!! Still miss my favorite restaurant. As a kid until I moved away after 22 yrs, I lived up the street from Fontaines and never We love the pop overs and their Delmonico potatoes and prime rib. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Great memories. The iconic Chicopee Hu Ke Lau closed its doors after 53 years on April 6, 2018. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. The best spinach pie & rice and huge Greek salads. Keep an eye on Time Out Boston for all the latest, Bella Luna Restaurant & The Milky Way Lounge. Chicken Delight Memories of Closed New England Restaurants - New England Dining It was a hit from the start, and before long the stores popularity soared to the point that on some busy days the police had to be called on for crowd control. Taranta: Jose Duarte's Peruvian-accented eatery was one of the most beloved in the North End. And Chadwicks we always celebrated my kids birthdays there. Got engaged there! Anyone remember The Newbury Steak House on Massachusetts Ave.? Cuchi Cuchi: For 19 years, Cantabrigians flocked to this Central Square hideaway to enjoy globally-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. Popovers !!!!! Although Id only been there once about 10 years ago, it has a special sentimental place in my heart. Love that place. Permanently Closed Restaurants and Bars in Boston - Do617 Are there any other now defunct companies or restaurants that fill you with nostalgia? Yes The Cafe Budapest. Great memories of that places. If you asked, they also sold their squat red-on-clear Bel-Aire water glasses that the waitress brought before taking our orders. Oldest Bars in Boston - History of Massachusetts Blog The old Joe Tecces on North Washington Street in Bostonfirst date with my husband in 1975! Jayne Rossi-Elliott, First date with my husband, 1970. Susan Finstein Brine, First date with my husband in 1982. Julie Kerbel, Yes, Joe Tecces! Among Brighams claims to fame was popularizing or perhaps even creating jimmies as an ice cream topping. That gypsy lifestyle taught him a lot,but when he had experienced enough of it,he opened his own place,and had great success. What a nice trip down memory lane! She always wore white with jet black hair and lots of gold jewellery, and had handsome young waiters! As our family of six grew, I can remember dad saying, Ready for the Hilltop? Wed all scramble in the car for a quick hour drive, usually on a Friday to get there by 3 for the luncheon special! One of our familys favorite restaurants. As West Broadway undergoes massive development, including to the building in which Amrheins sits, one can only hope this bastion of old Southiedoes notdisappear in a cloud of gentrification. The grilled and buttered rolls were delicious!! Locke-Ober was a Boston dining institution from 1875 until 2012. Last meal there was with my dad in, I think, 1980 or 1981. Their pecan rolls were to die for. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . That is one restaurant my husband and I really miss! It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. The owner was a daughter of the people who owned Dock and Dine next door. Sigh plus cest change, Anyone remember where in Boston Justins was? Rock clubs come, rock clubs go. Here in New England, we develop pretty strong attachments to the places that serve us what, and how, we like best and boy, do we miss them when they're gone. Though its a solid, year-round neighborhood drinking and dining spot, it turns into a complete madhouse on game days during baseball season. The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. What memories! The enterprise expanded to include four stores located in Boston (on Tremont Street), Hyannis, Cohasset, and Wellesley. The Shiro in Berlin. My family would dine there occasionally and it was always a special treat. Dj vu! I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. ONCE Ballroom: This indie-focused music venue and lounge in Somerville has hosted its last show. Glad Dinis and Too House were mentioned by others. Gilchrist's opened in Boston in 1842 and, by 1964, there were multiple store locations across Greater Boston. They were as good spot to actually rest while driving g long distances, Great ice cream, my favorites were the coffee flavor and the rum raisin. I can still make her salad! Nice old Victorian run by a nice family. Not much changed in Eastham either !! also Warmuths they had a great B deck saladthere are so many that are gone and I miss them all. Greatly miss so many,this topic really stirs memories for a lot of us,..how about Dinos Sea Grill on Tremont Street Boston? A handful of Boylston Street's longtime bars have - Boston.com Topsys/Fontaines in West Roxbury, My all time favorite, Valles Steak Houses, Bickfords (late night, early morning breakfasts), Vallees, Freds Seafood (Randolph) Friendlys, Hilltop, The No-Name & the pewter pot, also Woolworths . What about Mug N Muffin. Went to Yokens when I first moved to North Hampton in the early 1960s. And even though my birthday is in March and they were hard to find that time of year, my dad presented me with a corsage of fresh violets. Does anyone else have memories to share of SANDYS? What was the RedSnapper restaurant called before it was the Red Snapper? It seems to me I remember they had a punch card when they took your order, Anyone remember The Skipper right over the bridge in Fairhaven,Ma. Try another? Miss them all! You can get other food a-la-carte. Im sorry to hear that Durgin Park closed, it was a landmark for Boston and you could not make reservation even if you were the President of the United States. They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. A real trip down memory lane! Agree Agree. Home of the Sissy Split and The Mount Washington banana split that had six scoops of ice cream. Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Wonderful food and wine list. The rooms were big, the drinks were big, and the food was big (the standard-size sirloin was 18 ounces, but much larger cuts were available as well). Parsnip: This upscale Harvard Square restaurant, housed in the multi-level space that formerly held Upstairs on the Square, opened in late 2015. Last I checked New England comprised more than 2 states. Favorite gone-but-not-forgotten bars and nightclubs in Boston: The Dante: The Royal Sonesta's Restaurant Dante has closed after 15 years. I also loved the different steaks. Willow Pond Kitchen on Rte 2A in Concord, MA. All different kinds. As such, it lays bona fide claim as the oldest restaurant in Boston, and among the oldest in the United States.