Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Planning a trip to Boston?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Cheers
Bar, American Restaurant, and Gastropub$$$$
Beacon Hill, Boston
"The inspiration for the TV show “Cheers” at Beacon Hill."(5 Tips)
"Upstairs bar is the set bar."(4 Tips)
"The norm burger is delicious!"(2 Tips)
"The Irish beef stew is awesome!"(2 Tips)
133 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- beer
- tv show
- irish beef stew
- trendy
- casual
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Natalie PrattSeptember 9, 2018I sat at the bar and tried the pumpkin, cinnamon beer. Was asked how I liked it and said it was a little sweet for my liking. The bar lady switched it out for an IPA. Such attentive service!- Otel.comSeptember 13, 2011The inspiration for the TV show “Cheers” at Beacon Hill. Not everyone will immediately know your name, but you’ll surely meet lots of people here who’ll be glad you came! Kids allowed up to 10 pm.Upvoted Sep 12
- KristinJuly 4, 2015Upstairs bar is the set bar. We we're here on a crowded hi day weekend and we're still able to find a spot to sit after waiting just a few mins. Had a beer and bowl of clam chowder.
Upvoted Oct 7 
Yohan PonchaJune 8, 2019The Giant Norm Burger is a delight. Calling it a whopper on steroids is apt. We also had the starter platter which had the best of everything. The drinks were refreshing, just with too much ice.
Heather Noonan-HargrovesOctober 24, 2014Cheers! Not everyone knows your name but it's worth a gander just for the nostalgia. Simple bar food that fills you up, great beer selection.
MattJune 17, 2023Of all the touristy stuff we did this was probably the most touristy. Like everything else in Boston it wasn't cheap. I did like the chili and it was a good amount. It has 2 gift shops.
Jeremy S.August 7, 2014The inspiration for the show is downstairs. Go upstairs for a replica of the set from the show. Enjoy a beer in Norms spot!
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 20, 2011Originally known as Bull & Finch Pub in honor of Boston architect Charles Bulfinch. TV show almost based in Kansas City or Barstow, CA. Cliff actually auditioned to play Norm! More info in blog.<LINK> Read more
Gary NoeFebruary 19, 2017This is a great place to visit. Good beers, food and the locals are very friendly. The bartender upstairs was extremely friendly and on her game for customer service.
Peter StepanekSeptember 10, 2013Hoegaarden and fresh fish & chips its a winner. Window. Seat facing Beacon Street is worth wait a while. Good times www.SkyHighArt.com Cheers!
Stacy Bo BacySeptember 2Maybe it’s cheesy to want to visit a bar where everybody knows your name… but I loved every moment here.
Pete MercadJanuary 20, 2017Its a dive bar downstairs and a full mock of the tv show bar upstairs place smelled a bit not recommended but if your a fan of the show by all means see it get a beer
Sam MolterSeptember 19, 2018Nobody will know your name, but who cares; you’re in a place of classic television history!
Harumi UAugust 18, 2014Though everyone may not know your name most people know why you want to be here. Go ahead, be a tourist, visit the place and enjoy a pint or Norm's beer!
- Ryan StinerSeptember 2, 2016Cold beer and a juicy burger. Try the bacon and blu burger and a local brew. Cheers!
Shermans TravelAugust 9, 2012Offers a happy hour (Mon.–Fri. 4–6 p.m.) with half-price appetizers. Pub-inspired food is served from 11 a.m. on and children are allowed on premises until 10 p.m. Read more
Adam CandeloreApril 16, 2010I'm a server here, and I highly recommend our Bacon Blue Burger. Make sure to ask your server about the beers of the month, we're all pretty knowledgeable about the booze!
Robert SeeryNovember 17, 2013The "set bar" is vibrant and fun. Meet some locals and pretty soon "everybody knows you name"!
Erik CintronNovember 15, 2015It's pure nostalgia nothing else. Over priced everything and considering the show ended 20 years ago, It should be more humble. The memorabilia is expensive just like the drinks. Go just cuz.- Alf 86March 11, 2017The main set is up stairs and the bar is down stairs.the bar isn't the actual cheers bar that is upstairs but is only a set.
ArtJonakMarch 27, 2012Since I don't drink, I ordered a water. Apparently not a lot of people do that at Cheers! LOL. Super fun place... great to see NORM and FRAZIER name plates, etc.
Luis FSAugust 9, 2014Couldn't find Norm seating at the bar, but besides that, like being in the tv show. Gift shop is inside and has Norm nuts :-))
Nancy HinesOctober 14, 2015If you go and want a seat, always tell the hostess staff that you are eating. Otherwise they won't seat you. You have to just stand and hope to be seen over the crowd at the bars.
A SOctober 22, 2016Can get very crowded, and they don't take reservations. Definitely visit if you enjoyed the show!
Denise D.September 2, 2019Didn’t get to eat here but I enjoyed touring the set of the bar from the show and the gift shop.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015Gotta go and get a beer in a cheers glass! Don't forget to you can buy it too!
Kara OvercasherNovember 3, 2012Such a great place! Turkey club sandwich was to die for!! I plan on re watching episodes of cheers to feel like I'm in it!!!!
Enjoy one of our 8 local beers on tap with 4 more imports and domestics on tap. As a server here we strive to make sure you have a great time. Best chowdah is boston plus phenomincal burgers
Morgan LintonDecember 3, 2012Sit in Norm's seat and live the dream. Just remind people to yell "Norm!" when you walk in to get the full effect.
The Liberty HotelJanuary 30, 2012Where everybody knows your name – located right down the street from the Liberty. We recommend trying one of the eNormous burgers.
Sara FarrellMarch 28, 2010The salmon was amazing. Blue cheese burger was great too. Ask to go upstairs to "the set". Very very cool. Must check it out!
This place is great! Excellent service and Jeff is the best bartender!- David ChadOctober 19, 2012Go in, buy a beer and have some bar snacks. Oh yeah, don't expect it to look like the bar on TV!
Jeffrey GilesSeptember 27, 2014Fun place....cool reminiscences of the Ols Cheers show. Poor service!
2,075 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(617) 227-9605
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
- 6.3
"I went out for drinks and dancing on a saturday night. It was fun and the lower floor was a dancing area. Long wait but so much fun!"
Lillian Chen - 6.5
"Got the steak tip salad and it was amazing. Good & fast service"
Cristina Diaz - 8.2
"The salmon was very well cooked and balanced with a bed of pine-nuts pasta and meat. Good selection of beers."
Xavier
Places people like to go after Cheers
- 9.6
"Lovely park in the centre of Boston. Go for a picnic in the summer. Dog-friendly 🐶"
Irina - 9.5
"Really nice park to visit although quite small in size. It's haunted as well so you might see some friendly spirits!"
Hayley Cooper - 9.2
"Went during the offseason and the tour was still great. The tour guides are awesome."
Nicholas Kirsch
Appears on 312 lists
IWalked Boston's Top10 Sites (Self-guided tour)
Created by IWalked Audio Tours
10 items • 32 followers
Created by Student Activities BU
100 items • 282 followers
Created by Joan George
200 items • 55 followers
