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“Nice live music”
adityapandit
I attended a pink floyd cover band in the flesh and the music was awesome. Drinks are affordable and the place is more for the music than for the... More >

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“Harper's Ferry Concert Line is OKAY!”
Citysearch User 6 months ago

I enjoy coming here every once in a while with friends-- small shows, pretty cheap beer- I always have a good time- nothing too spectacular or... More >

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Contributor, April 30, 2006

Big-name R&B acts, lowdown dirty blues and great local bands draw crowds in this wide-open, high-ceilinged bar.
The Scene
Most people know and love Harpers Ferry for the annual Blues Festival that brings in the likes of Bo Diddley, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and Monster Mike Welch. Or they live for the local Battle of the Bands, as well they should. But Harpers is more than that. It offers good cheap beer, pool tables (for those Tuesday night nine-ball tourneys), dart boards, video games, foosball and generous space both around the huge bar and down the sides of the exposed brick walls.

The Draw
Count on quality sound, and plenty of it. It's loud, it's clear, it's live seven nights a week (generally starting around 9:30pm) and it's usually packed. The cover varies wildly: Pay $2 or $3 to check out the local, college-oriented bands, $15 when the BluesFest hits in February.

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“Harper's Ferry Concert Line is OKAY!”
  Citysearch User 6 months ago
I enjoy coming here every once in a while with friends-- small shows, pretty cheap beer- I always have a good time- nothing too spectacular or terrible to say! More >
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  princessicedark911 9 months ago
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“Nice live music”
  adityapandit
I attended a pink floyd cover band in the flesh and the music was awesome. Drinks are affordable and the place is more for the music than for the drinks and food. Pros: Great Live Music Cons:... More >
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“Love Harper's”
  melks16
Harpers is an aweosme place that has been a stable of the BU Area for over 20 years. Great atmosphere and not looking to rip off anyone. Sublime and dead cover bands were awesome. More >
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“Always a good time”
  sultry1
Great live music, a chill, fun crowd, cheap brew, cute bartenders, and pool! I'm a regular, have never found another place like it around. Pros: Chill Crowd, Live Music, Cheap Brew More >
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“Unexpected”
  bledsoe666
Being in my 30's, I worried that this dive-ish club/bar would not be my cup of tea, as it is in the prime BU/BC student area, but I was wrong. While the decor is nothing to get excited about, the... More >
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“Great place to hang out”
  abaddon
Harpers Ferry is a great place to hang out. They get a ton of great bands, many up-and-coming ones. They have resonably priced drinks, tons of space, pool tables, and usually a decent sized crowd.... More >
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“AWESOME!!”
  xteqx24
Great music, cheap drinks!! I have been a few times and always have a great time More >
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Harpers Ferry

3.8 based on 8 reviews

158 Brighton Ave
Allston, Massachusetts 02134
(617) 254-7380

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