Sullivan's Tap, Boston

An old time joint which sits perpendicular to the front of the old Boston Garden. With the new barn built just 8 feet from the wall of the old, Sully's is still a staple before and after Bruins games.
A tight but long bar with scattered sports memorabilia on the walls.
It is a place with roots in a sports crowd but appears to try hard not to brand itself as a sports bar.
Usually there is no room to walk or even belly up to the bar.
There is a warmth to the place when you walk in from the bitter chill of downtown Boston on a winter's evening. The sounds of the hustle and bustle outside disappear when you walk though the doors.
On a St Patrick's Day 2 years back while attending a hockey tournament I picked up the first round. Fighting to get my place at the bar a guy next to me ordered a beer called Brubakers.
He looked over and asked me if I ever had that gem. Then began raving about how good it was.
I couldn't resist. I ordered 5 for the crew.
I think my round came to like $6. Not a good sign.
That coupled with the fact the bottles were 1950's thick and weighed close to 10 pounds a piece and were covered with dust.
I muscled my way through the crowd to dispense my buy. And caught holy shit for it.
Some good came out of the it. I was forbidden from buying another round the rest of the night.
It was St Patrick's Day so I save a boatload.