J.J. Foley's Bar & Grille

There are actually two bars in Boston known as J.J. Foley’s—both landmarks in their own right. The Berkley Street destination in the South End opened way back in 1909 and has long been a local go-to for politicians and newspaper reporters alike (Boston Herald’s headquarters was once nearby). The newer bar of the same name is located on Kingston Street, and though they opened 50 years later, the location has long been the focus of local lore. A haven for Boston’s after-work and post-concert crowd, the once stellar jukebox has changed, but the old tiled floor, pub fare, local brews, and many of the bartenders remain the same.