Cheers Beacon Hill

Pros: Haunted, basis for the set of the TV series Cheers, good bar and grill food
Cons: The staff's stress affected the ambiance

As a big fan of the long-running TV series, Cheers, that was enough to pull me into the little bar and grill formerly known as the Bull & Finch Pub. During the summer of 1981, Mary Ann and Glenn Charles toured many neighborhood bars in Boston, ...

Pros: Friendly people, cozy atmosphere, HOT picture of Kirstie Alley.
Cons: The waitresses know NOTHING about Cheers. Kirstie is NOT ACTUALLY there.

First and foremost, dear reader, know that the Bull and Finch Pub is NOT the bar from "Cheers". The outside is where the external shots were taped, but the inside was never in an episode and the interior looks ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like the bar on TV. You...

Pros: Exterior just like show, tasty thick fries, great servers
Cons: Burger not as expected, very crowded, expensive gift shop

As a new resident to Boston, I find myself visiting the 'touristy attractions' almost weekly as I try to learn about my new city and get well-versed in those places my visitors would like to see as well. With my sister coming in to visit from San Diego, ...

Pros: Atmosphere, pop-culture history, and a good meal.
Cons: Price (not that bad of a con)

In 1992 my family and I visited the Bull and Finch Pub. This was while the sitcom "Cheers" was still on the air. The Bull and Finch served as the outside image of "Cheers" on the popular show. The place was packed. It took hours to get a seat. ...

Pros: It's Cheers... Gift Shop is very good
Cons: Overly typical food and beer, overly commercialized

The Bar / Restaurant:

I first visited “Cheers” in 1994, when I visited a friend in college. Not knowing anything else about Boston, I knew that Cheers was the place to visit.

At that time, it was a little disappointing, you...

Pros: the bar where a TV show was filmed
Cons: high prices, mediocre food

I have been to Boston many times, but mostly I go see the Red Sox, so last night was my first trip to the bar commonly known as "Cheers."My girlfriend Jen and I were expecting a long wait, but it wasn't much longer than ten minutes before we...

Pros: Truly great and pleasant experience
Cons: Not for kids during peak hours

My wife and I have visited the Bull and Finch Pub at least 20 times while stationed in Ft. Devens, MA a couple of years back and were delighted with every single visit. In the mid-ninety's we would go before a Boston Bruins game at Boston Garden (now...

Pros: A Landmark for Boston
Cons: Cramped seating

An inspiration for the popular television show, The Bull and Finch Pub attracts many tourists every year. But to enter it for the first time, is a bit of a disappointment.

The front of the building is appealing with the cheers flag waving...

Pros: none
Cons: food isn't that great, overpriced, poor service

Bad service..... rude servers.... overpriced food.

Now does that sound like somewhere you want to go? Well, probably not, but you will find the Bull and Finch Pub packed with customers. The reason for all the business cannot be the service,...

Pros: Staff very friendly
Cons: Sometimes almost too crowded

Having visited the Bull and Finch pub on several visits to the Boston area, I can honestly say that while the food is very good, it is the atmosphere is incredible. The staff is extremely friendly and made us feel at home. I happened to watch the...

Pros: Good food, service and staff
Cons: Tourist Appeal

The outside of the establishment is old and familiar, as you walk down the steps, though, you are greeted with reality of life- where television fantasies cease to exist.

Of course, this local pub is nothing but a tourist attraction now, which...

Pros: Nice area in town
Cons: Touristy

I went to the Bull & Finch Pub last summer while I was in Boston. I was waiting to meet a friend fro lunch in the area near Boston Commons, so I went there to grab a couple of drinks, some food, and to watch an afternoon Red Sox game.

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Pros: atmosphere, tasty food, decent price
Cons: somewhat long wait and no good place to do it

I must admit that the Bull & Finch Pub was not what I expected, but I was definitely pleased with my experience there. The Pub has three separate dining areas, the one closest to the front door being the one the show was modeled from. We ate in a...