The Bell In Hand Tavern

45-55 Union St
Boston, MA 02108   
617-227-2098
www.bellinhand.com

Bar, Restaurant, Event Space, Live Music, Pub

Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative, Indie, Top 40, Dance

Because the Bell in Hand Tavern in Fanueil Hall is America’s oldest operating tavern, the rest of the pubs in Boston have a lot to live up to. Always carrying a bell in his hand, founder Jimmy Wilson, a legendary informer to early Bostonians about historical events like the Boston Tea Party, appropriately named the tavern The Bell in Hand. Serving to a diverse crowd of young and old, the Bell in Hand Tavern entertains patrons in a variety of ways. Belt out your favorite tunes on karaoke Tuesdays, strut your stuff on a Saturday night, or enjoy a night of live music from some of Boston’s best local bands. Everyone is welcome and anything is possible at the Bell in Hand Tavern, which is something not many establishments can boast. Whether you are planning a large corporate event or a small birthday party we promise you an enjoyable experience. At the Bell-in-Hand, we are experience to help accommodate your needs. We are available to book bands, disc jockeys, and historians to help make your function more festive. Also, we offer sit down or buffet style menus. A large part of our function menu is dedicate to appetizers making it perfect for social events. We have an in house video system that allows you to present your company’s logo or presentation on our televisions. In addition, our house sound system provides us with the flexibility of playing different song lists in different rooms.

The Bell in Hand Tavern’s large selection of bar food is sure to leave your mouth watering for more. Enjoy a sizzling plate of fried onion rings and french fries, or indulge yourself with the Bell in Hand’s signature sandwich: the black and bleu burger. This delicious sandwich is spiced with Cajun seasonings and topped off with crumbled bleu cheese. Complement your meal with a cold Boston-brewed beer from Bell in Hand’s wide draft and bottled selection.

The Bell in Hand Tavern has two floors and five full service bars, perfect as the crowd picks up on Friday and Saturday nights. Although The Bell in Hand Tavern can amazingly house 496 people, the wooden and marble bars, exposed brick, and wooden roof paneling provide a cozy and pleasant atmosphere, giving patrons a bit of that old- world colonial feel, which is expected considering the tavern’s historical background.