Anchovies, South End
12 people recommendvia r/boston11 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 8 threads.
What people say, in short
Anchovies earns South End recommendations for an informal neighbourhood-bar feel as well as drinks and food. One patron highlights pints, generous Italian portions and large martinis; another visitor particularly enjoys the martinis. Commenters disagree over whether it qualifies as a dive, but even those disputing the label praise it as a neighbourhood spot.
Address
Anchovies, 433 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Martinis, Italian food
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/almart22 in r/boston · Sep 2024
Lists it among the suggested spots, with no extra comment.
- Recommendsu/Nice-Zombie356 in r/boston · Mar 2024
Gives a terse recommendation of Anchovies in the South End.
- Recommendsu/TheArtofNomenclature in r/boston · Apr 2025
Adds Anchovies as an extra pick to the list.
- Recommendsu/Effective-Ability501 in r/boston · Apr 2025ambience
Gives it an honorable mention for its dive-like atmosphere and Italian menu.
- Recommendsu/Logical-Error-7233 in r/boston · May 2024
Named as a South End institution that is still standing after the pandemic.
- Recommendsu/ReluctantPrude in r/boston · Mar 2026
Includes Anchovies in its list of suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/Worldspinsmadlyon23 in r/boston · Apr 2025ambience
Insists it's still a dive and says that's its appeal.
- Recommendsu/SherlockOhmsUK in r/boston · Jul 2026taste
Says the martinis there were excellent on their visit.
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- Recommendsu/OverSeaworthiness654 in r/boston · Apr 2024
Names Anchovies as a bar where patrons tend to share common ground, which helps friendships form.
- Recommendsu/ingmarbirdman in r/boston · Oct 2026ambience
Lists it among neighborhood spots where they've found the crowd welcoming.
- Recommendsu/beersinbackbay in r/boston · Apr 2025
Loves the place but thinks it's a neighborhood bar rather than a dive.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.