Named after a boozing ex-postal carrier turned writer, Bukowski Tavern offers the largest beer selection in Boston. With over 15 taps and ?99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall,? (from a $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon to a $13 Lindemans Lambic), the choices are dizzying. Bartenders help overwhelmed patrons choose by spinning their dial-a-beer wheel. But beware, because wherever it lands, the brew ? and the bill ? will end up on your table. Besides the drinks, Bukowski also has semi-decent bar food. Favorites include their famous six-ounce burger with chunky peanut butter; the ?white trash? cheese dip with jalapenos, diced tomatoes and tortilla chips; and the sweet potato fries. Vegetarian options are on the menu as well, but I don?t recommend them. They also have one of Cambridge?s best bargains: $1.69 burgers on weekdays before 8pm. Located in a lofty former garage, this sparse, all-black space has comfortable red leather booths and offers great people watching on Cambridge Street. On the far wall is a large mural of ol? Charles Bukowski ? the tavern?s namesake - drinking alone with his pen as rock music blares from the speakers. For a great bar that serves late night food, Bukowski?s is the spot.
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