This Faneuil Hall haunt is a dive, but that’s OK if you’re looking for a no-frills alternative to the swanky eateries and nightspots littering this tourist friendly area. With a good selection of brews and a decent offering of pub grub, the Ames Plow Tavern is a throwback to the old-time bars of Boston’s past.

Sissy K's is one of the few places in Boston where you will find a $1 Bud draft all day, 2 floors with live music and DJ, and never a cover. Listen to the warbling local singers on stage during weeknight karaoke, however, and you'll realize why. Still, for rock-bottom prices and an always entertaining cross-section of college Greek life, Sissy K's is the place to be. 2-for-1 apps after 10pm. Next door to the classier, but pricier, Black Rose. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Expect Sissy's to be crowded enough to give you a good chance of making conversation with a stranger. Cheap drinks make this a favorite of large groups and bachelorette parties. Tip: They have $1 beers during happy hour! However ~ Drafts of Bud cost $1, all day and every day.