Red Hat Cafe
617-523-2175
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A landmark of Old Scollay Square, the Red Hat is a classic Boston bar. It has been operating for more than 100 years and it survived Prohibition by leading a double-life as a respectable establishment during the day and as a speakeasy by night. Today, it hosts team trivia nights and 10-cent wing nights, as well as offering traditional pub food such as Angus burgers, bourbon steak tips, fish and chips and sandwiches and salads. The kitchen is open until midnight, and Red Hat can provide catering for up to 150 people. Gift certificates are available.
- Hours: Mon - Sat, 11am - 2am; Sun, noon - midnight
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Food & dining options: Vegetarian
- General services: Catering, Eat-in, Prepared foods
- Parking: On-street: metered
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: American, Bar Food, Bistro, Burgers, Italian, Sandwiches
- Price level: $
- Features: Catering, Dinner, Group-friendly, Kids' Menu, Lunch
- Atmosphere: Bar Scene, Fun, Late-night, Singles scene
- Dress code: Casual
The Red Hat Café was exactly what I was looking for in Boston, a great dive bar! The service is attentive and personable. Actually, I really enjoyed the casual attitude of the staff, especially to the regulars (of which, there are a ton). Food is your general kind of bar food, so it's relatively cheap, but delicious. It's a great bar with a relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and good service. Yes, I will be back!