Porter Belly's, Brighton
8 people recommendvia r/boston8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Porter Belly's is a recurring Brighton Irish-pub suggestion. One patron recommends it for live Irish music, and another highlights open mic as a way to meet people. A visitor also enjoys the drinks with fish and chips. One supporter thinks it may be less convenient without a car.
Address
Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
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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/dropbarsnotbombs in r/boston · May 2024
Suggests this Brighton spot as an addition to the list.
- Recommendsu/PJCAPO in r/boston · Apr 2026
Praises it, though it's a trek without a car.
- Recommendsu/ConsciousAd469 in r/boston · Dec 2023
Names Porter Belly's as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/jtet93 in r/boston · Dec 2023
Lists Porter Belly's among Brighton recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Lattimore708 in r/boston · Jul 2024ambience
Praises this Brighton bar as a good venue for socializing.
- Recommendsu/PejHod in r/boston · May 2024taste
Agrees with the Brighton pick after a recent visit; says the drinks complement its fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/termeric0 in r/boston · Apr 2026
Once lived a block away and rates it highly.
- Recommendsu/Whachamacalzmit in r/boston · Feb 2026consistency
Agrees with Porter Belly's and says its pours are consistently reliable.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.