Costello’s Tavern

Costello’s Tavern is a longtime neighborhood bar in Jamaica Plain where good food, strong drinks, and local sports keep the place lively most nights of the week.
Inside, the layout is classic tavern style: a long bar to the right, booths and high-top tables scattered around the room, dim lighting, and TVs usually tuned to the local teams. The crowd reflects the neighborhood itself, with blue-collar regulars, artists, students, and longtime locals all sharing the same space.

The food is a major draw. The menu leans into hearty pub fare, with standout burgers, fish and chips, wings, and towering stacks of crispy onion rings. Portions are generous and the flavors bold, making it a popular stop for both dinner and late-night food. Behind the bar, the service is quick and friendly, with well-poured pints and affordable drinks that encourage people to stay for another round. With plenty of screens for the game and an easygoing crowd, Costello’s strikes the balance between sports bar energy and old-school neighborhood watering hole.

It’s unpretentious, welcoming, and exactly the kind of place where one drink easily turns into a full evening.