No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? Great food and hideaway bar. The HobBob Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut served the most amazing fried chicken and shaved ham grinders! Great beers on tap- but I think that the gorgeous and delicious cocktails is were they shine. I remember Anthonys Pier 4, but didnt go there very often. Lekker! I own-up to a soft spot for the Anchor and I have a presentation and talk on the pubs amazing line of landlords and their fascinating histories. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Among the most famous of now-closed New England restaurants is Durgin-Park, a Faneuil Hall favorite for nearly two centuries before it shuttered in 2019. Duke's Place Pub 1 review Pub "Excellent" 4. Bars and nightclubs come and go, but there are those neighborhood pubs, meetings spots, or concert halls we still remember after last call. They offered all the steak and lobstah you could eat for a vcery reasonable fixed price and made their money on the beer and desserts they sold separately. This underground bar in Massachusetts is one of the most unique places to enjoy a cocktail in the state. Over the years both old bars have created thousands of memories and both are likely to create thousands more. No, only ale would be served but what ale! (Well, that and the giant turkey that overlooked it all from the restaurants iconic highway sign.). The Travel Gay Podcast. Its first spot was where Boston City Hall is located today. Our waiter made the experience even better he was so welcoming and friendly. Long gone, now, of course. What a treasure it was! Owned by Borghild Anderson. They had the best hamburger rolls I have ever eaten. It was a hit from the start, and before long the stores popularity soared to the point that on some busy days the police had to be called on for crowd control. I have to say I love the ship room. In the year 1761, at the instance of several wealthy gentlemen, an Episcopal church was established in Cambridge, under the charge of the Rev. All of these and more. Another glorious dumpy dive bar in Worcester. What are the best bars with outdoor seating? The Layette House on Rte 1 Foxboro. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. For doughnuts Johnsons Dairy Bar on Route 4 in New Hampshire forget the town now but it was between Concord and Exeter. Across the street and a little bit south stood a competing stand by the name of The Waltham which did not last beyond I think 1936 and was pulled down a few years later. They had the best prune rolls. We always got a turkey club sandwich and iced tea. The Publick House is a Historic Inn located in Sturbridge, MA. I think the name had the word oyster in it. The clam chowder was phenomenal and made with quahogs. We were stationed at Hanscom Field in the late 1960s & would drive to the Willow Pond Kitchen just for the fried clams. One of my favorites thats now gone, was Steves Greek on Newbury St. We ate there all the time in the 1990s and early 2000s. BTW Lafayette House and Red wing are still operational. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. My thoughts exactly. Miss those dress up dinner nights. We loved Heck Allens too. Its a good middle class working peoples bar and the bartenders are all right too, he said. Also the best Grape Nut Pudding I ever had. Does anyone remember the Cranberry Bog Restaurant in North Stonington, CT? This was just a funsome pub with consistently good beer, the best down-to-earth company in town, no airs and graces and given over to blokey banter and serious hard boozing. I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. We would routinely take doggie bags to go because we couldnt eat all the food in one sitting. When: 1960s 1980s. JTs in Sudbury Actually, I just looked it up and, indeed, they are still open and have great reviews! Jimmys Harborside was a great place to dine in Boston. They are missed too. Before that the land was on the Higginson estate. My favorite was Hilltop Steak House for the Lobstah pie! Other employees would ring cowbells and blow noisemakers. Visit for dining, accommodations, weddings, and everything in-between. Very excellent service there. I miss them all! Bonanza Steakhouse in Pittsfield, Mass! Whenever a new one opened,he was in charge of setting it up,hiring staff,planning menus,etc.He said he would spend 6 months at each location, get it running smoothly and hand it over to permanent management. Miss them all! How about maybe one of the oldest restaurants in MA. Mark Fontaine, a long-time Worcester employee has sat in the barstools at Moynihans for the last 20 years. www.fusionworcester.com The Palladium The Yankee Silversmith in Wallingford, CT. There was music and some of Santas elves would bring you a box of your own crayons and coloring pages while you waited for dinner. The Flag is the only gay bar in Worcester. The counter was a famous meeting place, if you needed to see an alderman or obtain advice, that lobster pie and the diners side of Cedar Crest was well worth the wait. Yes I remember the fried clams in York ME. Best special occasion restaurant ever!!! Here, shoppers could not only find a wide range of clothing and items from around the world, but also be treated to fashion shows, concerts, holiday exhibits, art shows, and a bakery that soon became famous for its blueberry muffins. Luckily, the recipe has been preserved for those who would like to make those classic Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins at home. Pewter tankards hang from the rafters, candles sit atop bare wooden tables, and a blaze crackles in the fireplace. i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! This is where I spent my teens years in the 80s. The Chessmen Lounge on Dwight Street in Springfield. The story is someone would come up to the bar and order a hot dog, and hed reply We dont have hot dogs. Site was a parking lot for the reservation until 1982. Maybe its just as well, as I have been living out West for 47 years now. The epitome of a dive bar, I wouldn't change a thing. (Its clam chowder recipe continues to circulate online, still in demand after all these years). Ownership of the 77 year-old bar has never left the family. A 1970 newspaper advertisement for The Viking Lounge at the Springfield Plaza. Historic bars, pubs, and taverns allow you to follow in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and enjoy some refreshment at the same time. They dont know what ice cream is down here. A gathering place for printers and politicians, sailors and students, it quickly became the most famous alehouse in the city. Also York Steak House!! But it was hard to match the unique charm of the original, whose hallmarks included long waits, 20-seat communal tables, and sassy/surly waitstaff. Its never been anything else, it never wanted to be anything else, and if you tried to turn it in to anything else Id expect the ghosts of 25 generations of ultra-serious drinkers would come the zombie nightmare on you. And where I discovered that pesto is fantastic especially on a toasted roll with turkey and cheese. The No Name was one of the most important restaurants in New England history! I recall seeing Hans Conried (Fractured Fairytales) who was in a play at one of the neighboring theatres. He was received in no friendly spirit by the Congregational ministers, and in a few years sought a more agreeable field of labor in England. New England has seen some long-serving restaurants, but there aren't many that can say they lasted nearly two centuries. Good news or bad, Bostonians heard it from him. What a nice trip down memory lane! (LT says thanks to Bob for providing some lovely old pictures, more of which can be seen in his books!). With 22 taps of New England and international beers, and over 200 bottles, if it's good beer, it will be here. Why? Moynaghs Tavern 12 Dive Bars $ "This a great dive bar, the kinda place you walk in and everyone looks over. Pork, duck and chicken dishesmore, Unfortunately last night we had a poor experience due to one of the bartenders up on the rooftop -more, Came to this bar for the first time tonight! The restaurant was sol around 1983- it was never the same. At both bars the owners, employees and regular patrons knew the two establishments were built around the same time. Cant believe no one mentioned an almost 60 year old establishment with an iconic neon whale! Yes!! Bocado Tapas Bar is a locally-owned business established in 2006. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The port of Boston was still controlled by the Crown's military forces and many of the educated elite had assembled in Philadelphia to decide whether they should wrest control away from the Crown. Muffins, of course from standard varieties like blueberry and coffee cake to unusual creations like almond tea and fruit cocktail (there were even mystery muffins for daring diners.). Many a last call at the South Pacific in Newton. I miss Ye Olde Mill Grille in Hingham (amazing fried clams) and Steves Ice Cream in Somerville (ah, for a large malted vanilla with Heath bars, M&Ms, and Reeses Cups mixed in). Mildreds! A little late maybe, but cant forget Mama Leones in Boston {servicemen in uniform eat for free), the Kon-Tiki Room at the Sheraton-Prudential Center; The Commodore in North Beverly; The Junction for ice cream in Essex, MA ; Hojos all-you-can-eat clams (strips only)all across New England; Pilots Grill and Millers in Bangor, ME; The Sail inn near Bucksport, ME; The 95er in Bangor, ME; and Vallees Steak House at Exit 8 in Portland, ME. When he retired, he decided to open a tavern. My dad always got finn Haddie we kids would pronounce it. Wow. The Three Judges on the border of New Haven and Woodbridge, CT. The one we miss the most Fontaines win West Roxburytheir fried chicken Alabama with the snowflake rolls, butternut squash and mashed potatoes with gravy is to die for!! Best special occasion restaurant ever! It is a forum for all members from across, Copyright 2009-2020 - All Rights Reserved, Massachusetts' Society wins National Website Award, History Of Cambridge from its Settlement in 1631 To 1776, Nine Revolutionary War Veterans Honored in Brewster, Plaque honoring Revolutionary War dead to be unveiled, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution. Thanks for the memories to this boy from Uxbridge now in the AR Ozarks. The Mercantile 86 American (New) Cocktail Bars Stillit I ever got back to Massachusetts, it would have been well worth going to several times! What was more exciting? Thank you for remembering Jake Wirths. The best hamburgers and roast beef sandwiches. So, at the sound of the drum, please join me in singing Kevin a very happy birthday!. Keep the Ship Room sailing, don't change. In Worcester in the 1960s most were made here as these were the great Saturday night boy meets girl haunts, both heaving with beautiful people (and the odd rascal or two). The wood-paneled tavern - featuring a polished bar, bay windows, and a small fireplace - is a cozy spot for a casual meal. Jimmy Wilson. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Travelling the globe in search of Beer, cocktails, Bars, Speakeasies, Absintheries and everything in between. What are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA? Everyone treated like family. My favorite place to eat while spending summers at the shore. When: 1960s 1990s. The Viking ,422 Stuart Street..complete with smorgasbord!! My parents would take us there if we were going to Boston, and it was a special treat for us. I felt badly when I heard of their fire and subsequent closure. 1217 Main St., 781-749-8200, www.scarletoaktavern.com, OLD YARMOUTH INN, Yarmouthport Cape Cods oldest inn, halfway between Plymouth and Provincetown, first opened its doors to wayfarers in 1696. I had a set of 4 that lasted 4 decades before I broke the last one, the red thoroughly faded, right before the turn of the millennium kind of a sign that an era had truly come to an end. I love the layout of the different rooms- when theres live music you can enjoy it but not be in the middle of it- or be in the middle of it! Dozens of pictures of famous ball players and athletes who have spent a night or two at Moynihans are put on display around the bar. I dont think there is anyone else in the city that can say that, Tim Moynagh said. Now that was a sundae , they were shown flowing over with sauce and they were made that way, you needed a shower after eating there! East Apthorp. The first stirrings of the American Revolution reached the upper floor of the building in 1771, when printer Isaiah Thomas published his newspaper The Massachusetts Spy, long known as the oldest newspaper in the United States. Bell in Hand has occupied its current building since 1844. I miss their cold garlic broccoli salad and chilled red wine in pitchers. If you want a sense of being one of the most historic Boston bars, go early in the day. Explore latest menu with photos and reviews. He would Fall in love,get married, start a family,buy a house in the suburbs..And with the skills he had learned,would open a diner or other restaurant there,sometimes a fish house,sometimes a full range of food.. And so on,spawning dozens,even hundreds of dining halls throughout New England..nobody knows how many for sure,a list was never kept.. Keep your eyes peeled for the inns resident ghosts. But management at Moynihans Pubs claims that the bar was established on March 15th, 1933. two years before Moynaghs received a liquor license. My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. It was so thick that it was served in two mugs, one for the ale and the second for the froth. How about the White Rabbit in Onset and Libbeys Chowder House in Bass River? Seasoned according to age-old recipes and cooked to perfection, our menu is guaranteed to satisfy. Out in Metrowest of Boston there was The Cock N Kettle restaurant in uxbridge. I now go to Brax Landing when am in Harwich Port, I was just wondering if anyone knows the name of the restaurant where Kellys on RT 1 is now. I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. We went there a couple of times. The Greatest Chase: From Field to Bottle in the Heart ofHerefordshire, Berry and Rye: In Search of Liverpools SecretSpeakeasy, Drink and be Driven along the Ultimate Rural PubCrawl, Sunshine and Sours at Bristol Craft Beer Festival2019, Heavy Industry: Exploring Sheffields Heritage Pubs and Craft BeerBars, Special Delivery: Best Brews for the Bank HolidayWeekend, Out with the Old, in with the Medieval at the new Bull BaitersInn. Great German style food and huge beer selection. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? I guess being purveyor of chowder to a president doesnt carry the weight of having a former SNL actress serving ice cream. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. Also the prime rib of course! The lure? The books to date run to nine pages of petty crime and violence here for its 100 years (1820 1920) making Chicagos speakeasies sound like kindergarten play groups. In 1964 my band played here to a fair and largely appreciative. . Thanks". From the Chinese palace Weylus to the giant (and rather unhappy-looking) bull at Full of Bull Roast Beef, restaurants and other attractions including a mini-golf course that featured a 50-foot-tall orange dinosaur competed for attention as vigorously as reality show contestants. 6. The Town Lyne House. In 1983, the Bar Association was a popular hangout near the Springfield courthouses. Some may be familiar, others less so, but if you have (possibly. The owners were the nicest. Its claim as one of America's oldest restaurants and. Great memories of that places. I miss The The Rome in North Attleboro-Joe Chilli was great to work for too! Monday: Closed: Tuesday: Closed: Wednesday: Closed: Thursday: 4:30PM - 11PM: Friday: 4PM - 12AM: Saturday: 3PM - 12AM: Sunday: 12PM - 6PM (508) 757-6259 All but 1 of these restaurants were in MA, yet this is titled 7 Lost & Gone (But Not Forgotten) New England Restaurants The most elegant, continental style, second Prime Rib if you finished the first- The Brook Manor Super special dining for special occasions! Loved going to Cafe Budapest for an elegant meal and great ambience. Came in on a Monday evening with 2 friends, sat at the high tops for dinner. The society is an educational, non-profit that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and a respect for our national symbols and American citizenship. Dairy Bar along with great restaurant and craft brewery! When I was a young art student, a treat was to go to one of Bostons Baileys locations for corn chowder and a sandwich. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. Yes The Cafe Budapest. Oh, indeed the General Glover in Swampscott should be on this list. 82 Winter Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-1011. Booking inquiries: bookingatrascals@gmail.com 6,065 people like this 6,638 people follow this 6,845 people checked in here http://www.rascalsworcester.com/ rascalsworcester@gmail.com Offers free Wi-Fi Open now 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MON They always loved hearing the drum then hearing their name being mentioned then getting their special ice cream. So sad it closed always wished it would open again. Worth the drive all the way from Bellingham MA just to have them for dinner, Also the Fin and Fern it was on route 101 going from Amherst to Bedford NH. To this day, Barrows still remains a. Lucky Dog Music Hall Night Clubs Bar & Grills Restaurants (1) Website Really a place to go. I grew up in west Roxbury and lived just down the street from Fontaines- such great memories of eating there with my family! They used to give us old-fashioned finger bowls with every meal and there were cute photos of babies on the wall. Every time a customer was celebrating a birthday, an employee had to bang a drum that hung from the ceiling, and play the kazoo, and encourage the entire restaurant to join him or her in a sing-along. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. Besides the bar Vincent on the west side of town, this is my second favorite bar in Worcester. They grew their own vegetables in a garden outside near a shuffleboard court. Apparently he was quite the kidder. Heck Allens in Lynn, really good seafood and good prices too. Pewter Pot, absolutely. Hey folks..The Toll House in Whitman,mayou know, the cookie and great restaurant. I used to go there before my evening shift. Waitstaff wear Colonial dress, and chefs bake in a restored 1699 brick oven and prepare beef, game, and fowl on the countrys only known operating roasting jack an 18th-century device that uses an intricate system of weights, cogs, and pulleys to turn a spit in huge hearths. So many memories. And if you were lucky after shopping Filenes basement and were good a trip to Baileys ice cream for a Sunday . It did quite well in the 50s but later on less well and she was becoming older and she had others running it for her. If you want a sense of being one of the most historic Boston bars, go early in the day. I only got to Durgin-Park once, but it was great. Expect an old-fashioned diner counter experience and simple yet flavorful breakfast and lunch classics. 45 Union St, (617) 227-2098, www.viewmenu.com UNION OYSTER HOUSE INN, Boston The Osyter House claims to be the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in the United States in continuous service since the 1740s. Brighams was great but you didnt give mention to Baileys in Harvard Sq! They had excellent muffins and a great breakfast. Our wedding cake came from Jordan Marshs bakery! Debts for farmers were growing steadily and historians have found that up to 22% of the farmers were facing litigation for unpaid debt. Pewter Pot Muffin House did not have a long run. Google + The final Brighams-branded restaurant, located in Arlington, Massachusetts, retired the name in 2015. The elegant Red Room, which dates to 1696, is a great backdrop for an intimate dinner. We used to have lunch at Brighams. Marios or Manero across from Westport Ct train station was my dads haunt after commuting beck from NYC on the 5:25 or 6:10 evening train. 25 bars and nightclubs we wish we had back Bars and nightclubs come and go, but there are those neighborhood pubs, meetings spots, or concert halls we still remember after last call. I never forgot Anthonys !! Most Friday night sessions involved both, the Albion being incredibly 30 years older than the Anchor. Buzzys Roast Beef is gone and the Liberty hotel now occupies its place. It has my favorite fried seafood in the Cape. Jacob Wirths in Downtown Boston, and Teccis in the North end. also Warmuths they had a great B deck saladthere are so many that are gone and I miss them all. Met the GM ", "My first time having Korean BBQ and it was so delicious. 5. Their pecan rolls were to die for. Thinking about Howard Johnsons and The Red Coach Inn restaurants. Wilma & Earnie Royal were such dear friends of the family. 30 Main St., 413-298-5545, www.redlioninn.com. There is still one in Woburn that I know of. Hilltop Steak House was founded in 1961 by a butcher named Frank Giuffrida, and it was popular from the start. 372 Chandler St # 101 Worcester, MA 01602 Taber Numismatics As a coin dealer for more than 30 years, Taber Numismatics buys all US gold, silver, world, and paper currency. Anyone know? At that time most of us were in our twenties and had worked at a few other local places like The Last National Bank, the White Pillar, the Brownstone and fun bars like The Russian Lady and Mad Murphys, all great memories, still have best friends from those crazy years of youth! Yay to Thompsons. Old Colony Wine Cocktail Lounges Liquor Stores Bars (617) 269-0560 259 Dorchester Ave South Boston, MA 02127 2. Why? We felt so grown up! The deli food was out of this world and if you were a people watcher late in the evening was great for that. McIntyres in Rowley. Pewter Pot! Worcester, MA Nightlife Bars The Best 10 Bars near me in Worcester, Massachusetts Sort:Recommended Offers Delivery Offers Takeout Reservations Cocktail Bars 1. We would go there from West Roxbury for their fried clams and bring their pizza home. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. The Brook Manor! Has the feel of the Tam" more 2. The charges stem from an incident on the evening of May 8 at Suney's Pub at 216 Chandler St. Worcester Police were called to the bar at 7:20 p.m. for a reported assault, and upon their arrival. Thanks everyone. The pub closed around 1970 and remained an eyesore until it was demolished some years later. My family loved Hills Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. Read It. They would pride themselves on serving huge portions. We moved and after 37 years gone, dad moved in with me in NJ for last 12 years of life. In 1914, Irving Barrows opened the original store in Webster Square. WARREN TAVERN, Charlestown Warren Tavern is the oldest tavern in Massachusetts and the most famous watering hole in the United States still in its original building and location. ate there! We are lucky enough to still have many wonderful eateries from which to choose, from Kellys Roast Beef to Louis Lunch, and we appreciate them all. When we came back Dineros Hull. There were a few great fun places south of Boston along Route 1. The Freemasons took the first floor for their meeting rooms. Certainly iconic. I often re-visit now for a wallow in nostalgia its the kind of place I close my eyes and instantly recall fabulous sessions, mates long since gone and golden memories of great pub days and outstanding landlord and landladies. Trader Vics was another fantastic restaurant, now gone. My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. Been to all of them. Stebbins, Heman, 1791-1838 Published by C. Harris 1833 1833 1:19 800. I managed to puncture my hand with one of the claw spines, and had to use the napkin around my hand to finish the Lobster. J.F.K. The breaking out of the war drove his successor, the Rev. Founded in Boston by Eben Jordan and Benjamin Marsh in 1851, Jordan Marsh & Company was a pioneering department store that expanded throughout New England and beyond, becoming a popular anchor store as mall shopping took off in the 1950s and 1960s. Ray Kelly. We ate there a couple of times . It had the absolute best muffins. My husband and I miss Ma Glochners in Bellingham only one choice but the best cinnamon rolls and broasted chicken. All great memories, but we STILL miss, and long for, the Green Ridge Turkey Farm. Great seafood and a good variety on the menu so everyone could find something no matter what their tastes. Bobby Hackets in Pembroke, Ma on route 53, a great New England Fare from prime rib to Clams Casino, always a great stop. Good to know its still going strong. Very smoothly regimented operation and quite impressive. Website closedpubs.co.uk has been logging the closures of pubs in the city and across the country. The food was so yummy, whatever you ordered. I too miss The Town Lyne House. Display cases include the personal effects of innkeeper Colonel Ezekiel Howe, including the sword he carried as he led Sudbury farmers on the 12-mile trek to Concord on the morning of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the Revolution were fired. All rights reserved (About Us). They made a mean lime rickey too. https://www.tfrecipes.com/jordan-marsh-macaroon/. Since his death, the bar has been passed down from daughter-to-daughter. Bars & Pubs in Worcester, Worcestershire: Find Tripadvisor traveller reviews of Worcester Bars & Pubs and search by price, location, and more. There was easily enough for two people. Ive hit them all and have such fond memories. The waitress was amazing.more, Kick ass old school historic pub. Its difficult to separate these two. Late hours with great fries and roast beef sandwiches. I miss Anthonys Pier 4 (popovers), Locke Ober (curried shrimp, and salads with their perfect roquefort dressing) and The English Room on Newbury St. (their signature salad dressing, warm sticky buns, and a seafood or was it crabmeat -casserole). Because the Farriers remains timeless and not much has changed except prices and the fact that theyve given over to food which is difficult to better as pub grub goes. Also Newport Creamery and there was a restaurant I used to go with in New London CT with my grandma that is now a bank. Facebook Turkey club, Shortrib grilled cheese. Editors' Code of Practice. From the terrific home made turkey soup to the home made pies, what a meal! Best old fashioned I've ever had.". By 5PM every day there was a line a mile long to get in. Dcor included a large-wheeled 19th-century-style bicycle that hung on the wall, and for a while, a Superman cape could be found hanging in the phone booth in the back. Ye Ol' Watering Hole: Northampton's beloved dive bar is perhaps most known for its huge collection of beer cans (more than 4,000) on display, but it's also a fun, low-key place to drink beer, play darts, and listen to the jukebox. The old Lord Fox was the place for local kids to go after the prom! I remember great times sitting there with my Dad and having a pint:) I have some similar memories of the Student Prince (aka The Fort) in Springfield MA. Johnsons is still there in Northwood, NH! In Chinatown Yee Hong Guey. Some places in Worcester, like Volturno, La Scala, El Basha (Belmnot St. location), Pepe's Trattoria and Vintage Grill have made a full commitment to dining outdoors with large, open-air patios outfitted to take advantage of the good weather months. Went there many a Friday night with dear friends Helen and Gen Pelrine. What did people search for similar to dive bars in Worcester, MA? Loved it. BEST seafood dinner in New England! Sad to think of these iconic restaurants are no longer around. Freds Turkey house& Hills in Hyannis had garden outside they grew their own veggies & served food family style Sorely missed.Good times! A 1983 newspaper advertisement for Infinity lounge. Which now-closed New England restaurants do you miss most? Had been to the Hearth and Kettle in Hyannis back in the 80s while visiting my grandmother. Theres a barrel-load of history in The Bell and always a good pint. Wonderful staff and so many special nights there with those spectacular views. The sign is still there, though the restaurant in gone. The marble counter and heart shaped backs on the chairs, the outstanding hot fudge dripping onto the saucer from the metal ice cream dish. Sandys had a location in Brockton, MA also. Moynagh acknowledges that there were bars in the city prior to prohibition, but they have all since shut the doors. 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