DrinkSouth Boston

L Street Tavern

A fixture in the neighborhood from a different era, this old school watering hole has charm for days. Famous today after being featured in "Good Will Hunting", it has undergone renovations so don't expect it to look the same.

Address: 658 E 8th St
Hours: noon-1AM daily
Price: Pints $5
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