Anchovies is a vibrant gem nestled in Boston's South End, celebrated for its cozy, casual atmosphere and exceptional bar offerings. Known for its diverse menu featuring mouthwatering appetizers like truffle parmesan fries and fried ravioli, this trendy spot excels in creating a welcoming environment for solo diners and groups alike. The extensive beer selection and crafted cocktails perfectly complement the delicious Italian comfort food, making each visit memorable. With attentive service and a lively vibe, Anchovies has become an iconic establishment where locals enjoy hearty portions and delightful bites, solidifying its status as a must-visit bar in the city.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Parking
Paid street parking
Difficult to find a space
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Reviews For Anchovies
G B
Mar 31,2025
Definitely dive bar vibes but with extremely friendly customer service, and awesome eats!I really enjoyed my chicken Parm, salad and whatever deliciousness you created to dip the bread in is awesome, you should bottle it and sell it.Love the wine pour too…A server, the gentlemen with a mohawk, did a great job.Thank you chef!
AC AUTO
Mar 27,2025
This was such a surprise! We got out of a concert late on a Tuesday night and found this kitchen open until 1am or later. It’s a small bar with amazing food and awesome service. Have not had better service at five star restaurants. We got salads, fried mozzarella and an amazing eggplant parm sub. Delicious soft fresh bread with oil for dipping was brought out with the drinks. We were there for an hour and the bill was extremely fair.
Kathy Yu
Mar 27,2025
Super delicious bar food! The calamari was soft, the truffle fries were truffle-y and not soggy, and the Italian nachos were seasoned well. I was pleasantly surprised - will come back!
Alexander “LEX” Smith
Mar 16,2025
******Cozy spot with a Fun vibe located in the South end of Boston******The place was packed but the service was great. The food came out quicklyand did not disappoint.*Items Ordered: Fried Ravioli (my favorite)Truffle FriesBruschettaBuffalo Wings***Overall, this is a great place to check out for some late night eats and greets***
Chase Phillips
Mar 10,2025
This place and my server Pete are both 10/10!! Super busy on a wednesday night, I was lucky a table got up right as I was walking in. Pete sat me immediately and took great care of me even though he had at least 8 tables from what I could see! I got the fried ravioli and truffle fries. Will 100% return at my next visit!
Erik Grant
Jan 31,2025
We caught a post Sox game meal there on the recommendation of our bike taxi guy. Absolutely nailed it in every way! Delicious meal and a truly great Boston vibe...without the tourists. We'll done guys!!
brianlidawg
Jan 18,2025
Great dive bar that feels so homey. Perfect mix of reasonably priced drinks, quality appetizers, tasty food, friendly staff, and not too much seating to where it almost feels exclusive. Definitely a gem of South End. 10/10 would recommend!
John
Dec 30,2024
After 15 hours on a train and getting in late to our hotel, we were looking for a place to get some food and drink, when we came across Anchovies. What a cool place when we walked in it was busy but the server and bartender booted us right away and got a seated. They were extremely helpful and explained some items to us and we had a fantastic dinner! The drinks were absolutely phenomenal, and they were stiff!!! No small half pours here! Wow!!!! We are definitely glad we found this place and we will probably eat here again on this trip. I can’t say enough about the environment and the food and the drinks and our server Peter was as good as they come! Would definitely recommend!!!!
Reviews For Anchovies