There are plenty of college bro bars one might stumble into in Allston—and some fine beer bars, too—but for our money, one of the best watering holes in Rock City is the Sil’. Speaking of money, you won’t need much cash for a solid night out at this dive, where the PBR pitchers are so cheap they’re practically free, the popcorn is free and the clientele is as salty as the popcorn. Plus, they’ve got a jukebox, a pool table, darts and Buck Hunter. Enough said.
Silhouette Lounge
200 Brighton Ave., Boston • (617) 206-4565
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