Stouts, pilsners and ciders, oh my! This cute little pub lays claim to its neighborhood’s largest selection of craft beers (keep an eye on the blackboard specials), though the well-prepared cocktails are nothing to shake a stemmed glass at. (And at single-digit prices. Remember those?) Add a seasonal patio and cheap nosh specials—$1 oysters and $2 tacos—and you have a welcoming neighborhood go-to with the comfy, well-worn bar seats to prove it.
Porter Cafe
1723 Centre St., Boston • (617) 942-2579
portercafe.com