The Banshee

📍 Gay bars in Boston

7.9

The Banshee stands out as a beloved local pub in Boston, blending a cozy, unpretentious Irish vibe with a lively atmosphere perfect for gatherings or solo visits. Known for its generous portions—especially its crispy fish and chips—it balances hearty comfort food with creative dishes like standout chicken tenders and espresso martinis, ensuring a satisfying meal every time.

The space excels for both casual outings and private events, offering a spacious second-floor area with affordable rental terms and attentive staff. Whether cheering on a game with fellow sports fans or hosting a celebration, the pub’s friendly service and welcoming energy make it a go-to spot for memorable experiences.

Features and services of The Banshee

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid street parking

The Banshee is in position 8 out of 51 in gay bars in Boston

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Banshee has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 960 reviews on Google

Billy H

Great atmosphere for a morning premier league game. Staff/service was prompt and friendly; breakfast options were good. Guaranteed fun unless your team is losing

Billy H ☆ 5/5
Braxton Zeidler

Massive portions of authentic Fish & Chips (fries, well-seasoned) ready and taken out in 20min. Lowkey Irish pub with an unsuspecting but quality food menu.

Braxton Zeidler ☆ 5/5
Jennifer Gallagher

I had my birthday party on the second floor this past Saturday. The staff was very nice and service was great! The space was a great size for my size group. No cost to rent the space- just have to get to a minimum amount which is amazing and affordable! Food was also amazing. The chicken tenders are out of this world! Huge, crispy, and delicious! Overall, great experience and I will be back 🙂

Jennifer Gallagher ☆ 5/5
Katie Aronson

My fiancé and I LOVE The Banshee. From the staff and food to the fun and upbeat atmosphere, it’s the highlight of our week every time we visit. Aside from being our local bar, my fiancé just threw me the most amazing surprise party in the upstairs space. Our families are still raving about the honey mustard tenders + espresso martinis! ❤️

Katie Aronson ☆ 5/5
szadravec14

I booked the second floor of The Banshee for a 30th birthday party and it was perfect. Jemma and Ray were easy to communicate with. The food was a big hit with all of our guest and Matt was a great bartender. I would recommend to anyone trying to host a privet event or anyone just looking for a good local pub.

szadravec14 ☆ 5/5
Ernie Yang

For the past 4 years, we have had an annual Banshee get together. They have a reasonable minimum and a great staff. We've never had a bad time. This is the best place to host an event.

Ernie Yang ☆ 5/5
Cynthia

Went for a Packer Game while in Boston. PackersEverywhere group was great - met Packer fans from around the country. Recommend arriving early - standing room only by game start time. Food was good, prices good, bartender Joy AMAZING!!! The only downside was the room was freezing - so dress like you are attending the frozen tundra.

Cynthia "Cyndi" Schmear ☆ 4/5
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Information about The Banshee

Address

The Banshee is located at 934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Banshee is +1 617-436-9747

Website

The website of The Banshee is: bansheeboston.com

Business Hours

Monday: 11:00–01:00
Tuesday: 11:00–01:00
Wednesday: 11:00–01:00
Thursday: 11:00–01:00
Friday: 11:00–01:00
Saturday: 09:00–01:00
Sunday: 09:00–01:00

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