Olde Magoun's Saloon, Somerville
9 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Olde Magoun's Saloon draws praise for a beer-focused Irish-pub and sports-bar atmosphere in Somerville. One commenter highlights Irish whiskey, German beer and cask ales. Another finds it lively without being stressful, except during soccer games. Two patrons are less impressed by the cask selection on particular visits. Two others recommend the nachos.
Address
Olde Magoun's Saloon, 518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Irish whiskeys, German beer, Cask ales
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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/cocktailvirgin in r/boston · Dec 2023variety
Describes it as an Irish sports bar with great whiskey and beer selection.
- Recommendsu/breadman_toast in r/Somerville · Sep 2026ambience
Underrated; lively without being stressful except on soccer nights.
- Recommendsu/phonesmahones in r/boston · Oct 2026taste
Says this bar's nachos are good.
- Mixedu/Anustart15 in r/boston · Nov 2024consistency
Says Olde Magoun Saloon has bitter-style and mild offerings only occasionally; a recent visit found an ESB cask.
- Recommendsu/massmanx in r/boston · Jun 2024
Calls it a great pub with good food and a strong beer selection.
- Recommendsu/HighPriestOG in r/boston · Oct 2026
Recommended among Camberville spots suited to a younger crowd.
- Recommendsu/ElBrazil in r/Somerville · Sep 2026variety
Believes it has the best beer list in the area, echoing another's underrated take.
- Recommendsu/Pinwurm in r/boston · Oct 2026
Agrees with the recommendation of Olde Magoun's for nachos.
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- Recommendsu/CaterpillarMuted6608 in r/Somerville · Sep 2026
Loves it as an alternative when the Burren feels too young.
- Recommendsu/hostessdonettes in r/boston · Mar 2025
Recommends Magoun's Saloon in Somerville for beer focus.
- Mixedu/thefarcide in r/boston · Nov 2024variety
Found the cask selection underwhelming on a visit, while allowing that timing may explain it.
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