Porter Belly's

I love Porter Belly's and I am there with my friends almost every weekend. They always have good bands. The beers are fairly priced, and there is always a beer special. The atmosphere is great...cozy, homey, and relaxed. You couldn't ask for a better local bar. I do have one complaint however, and that is due to the volume that the band plays at. Porter's is a pretty small bar, and once that band starts playing, it is almost to loud. If they could just take it down a notch it would be perfect!

Posted 03/09/09

It's a very cute pub with the best atmosphere and very friendly staff. I would highly recommend it!

Pros: Great deals on drinks

Posted 01/23/09

I spent new years eve at porter bellys and had a blast. the staff is awesome and very friendly. we had a great time and I would love to go back again!

Posted 01/22/09

I was on holidays in Brighton and visited Porter Bellys Pub.When I walked in the door I was met by the most friendly and helpfull bar staff I have ever seen.The food was excellent with a wide range of a meals to choose from .The atmosphere and nightlife was out of this world with great live music.If you are in Brighton make sure to call to Porter Bellys you will enjoy it.

Pros: Had the time of my life

Cons: I had to go home

Posted 01/14/09

i,ve been going on and off to porter bellies the past 10 years ...the food is excellent ,the staff are friendly and the craic is mighty ,,local bands get a chance to blast it out regularly,and i have to say if you like guiness then go there and you;ll never want another pint anywhere else ..xmas is coming and if you wanna get into the spirit this is the place with all the decorations and lights ,have a pint in the nook ,sing ,dance ,or maybe try out your vocals at kareoke on sundays...overall 8 out of 10...

Posted 11/15/08

Brighton Center is still kinda puritanical with its liquor laws, only one bar has a 2AM license, but its nice to know that I can still get a good mix of a party and a local dive. I went when some band was playing, Iggy Jiggy, and the whole crowd was singin and dancin to U2 cover songs and other classics. The beer is reasonably priced, but its worth it to hear the Irish accents of the lovely ladies who tend bar.

I am new to Brighton, and a couple of locals recommended this place, just a couple of blocks down from my apartment, its worth the trip. I feel like I am at a second home, only I dont have to get the beers.

Pros: Good draft choices,

Cons: You haven't visited it yet, is the con

Posted 11/02/08

This is my favourite bar in boston!!....... There is always something happening there, A good crowd and good craic..... Karaoke on Sunday nights is always fun with all the irish willing to give it a go..... Friday nights are my second favourite night, there is always a nice crowd and a good band playing..... The food there is also amazing...!!! I ate my first steak dinner there and i haven't looked back since, Its actual steak not like the other restaurants that only serve these "steak tips" things..... Also they do a delicious Full Irish Breakfast, we went in one day and it wasn't even on the menu but they were happy to oblige and make us breakfast's anyway.... The staff there are really friendly and especially the owner sean, he's a legend, he took care of our group all summer and made sure we had some great memorable nights there....!!

Pros: Lots of Irish there.

Cons: Closes at 1

Posted 07/22/08

the cook george is top notch and they have the best burgers! great drinks great people...great irish pub

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: none

Posted 11/02/07

I heart Porter Bellys
I think the dancing is incredible sometimes
but only if its crowded. the jager shots are cheap

Pros: 100% fun 94 % of the time

Cons: dont take discover clsoes at 1 no photo hunt

Posted 01/31/07

NEW MENU in 2007! And new later kitchen hours. The bar has just been re-done including new more comfortable seating. Was already a great bar but the new renovations have only made it better! I can't wait to go have a pint!

Pros: Cheap beer, good staff, good times

Posted 09/19/06

i've just invented a place where you can consume copious amounts of guinness..!

a place where you can consume copious amounts of guinness... ?

???? BRILLIANT.

so is porterbellies

Pros: music, food, beer

Posted 09/18/06

what can i say... this place is the real deal. a great place to meet friends, have a beer and bite, and great bands , most nights.. good guinness too...HMmmmmm

Posted 09/18/06

This Bar offers so much to all age groups. If you want to be part of a "REAL" Irish Bar this is the place. Not a Factory produced tourist wanna be Irish pub. It's the Real Deal. Great atmosphere. Yes a lot of Irish Men during the summer months on vacation but they are just having a grand ol time. Weekends are packed year round with Live muisc Thursday thru Sunday with a mix of all ages and of course lots of young singles and college kids from the Brighton area. Never a cover Charge which is a rarity and beers are so affordable unlike downtown. The bands are always top notch and play great rock n roll. On the weeknights its a nice romantic and calming candle light pub to collect your thoughts and get out of the house. The staff and owners are friendly always looking to make new friends and really pull it all together for the coolest pub around. Its never a dull scene. Late night singing and dancing to bands on tables to acoustic nights with lots of great chatting to weeknights watching some of the best World Cup games and Red Sox games with friends. Don't overlook this Gem of a Bar! This is a bar where the person next to you buys you a beer just to say hello!

Pros: Drink pricing, friendly, Great live music

Cons: you may be forced to have to much fun and be really hungover

Posted 09/16/06

Porter Belly's is always a great place to meet the friends for a few drinks. It's pretty busy on weeknights right around happy hour as all the local Irish boys are done with work for the day and looking for refreshments! The staff is top rate and the new TV screen above the bar is always tuned to the latest football match. The small size and cozy atmosphere make it a great place for a date too. You may even see one of the band members from the Pogues hanging around...

Pros: excellent staff, good guinness

Cons: Closes at 1am

Posted 03/03/04

This is hands down my favorite place to catch up with friends and grab a pint...especially when the Winter Warmer is on tap!

Pros: Atmosphere, Inexpensive

Posted 03/23/03

This is a wonderful pub to relax and have a pint or few and a smoke. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the staff is friendly and helpful. Kitchen closes by eight, so get there early if you want to eat. Parking is also very difficult.

Pros: great atmosphere, friendly staff, inexpensive

Cons: difficult parking, kitchen closes early

Posted 03/22/03

The owners (really Irish) created this genuine pub in the heart of the up & coming heart of Brighton. Food is above "pub fare" but not into hoity toity. Tasty and inexpensive. This is a gem.

Cons: Food, Decor, Staff is great

Posted 06/06/02

Great place. It's small and relatively quiet (but usually with U2 playing in the background) allowing easy conversation. The staff is very friendly and helpful and you're magically transported from Brighton Center to the Emerald Isle. Great place to hang. great food.

Pros: Atmosphere, Great pub fare, down to earth

Posted 06/04/02

In the true spirit of an Irish pub, PB's skips the tellys and offers you a chance to converse with your mates. The food is great pub fare (without the grease) and is reasonably priced. The decor is traditional Irish without being forced. It's the real stuff, not the forced fare you're likely to see around town. Pints aplenty, too.

Only drawback: the kitchen closes pretty early on weekdays.

Pros: food, decor/ staff, beer!

Cons: kitchen closes early

Posted 06/04/02