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The Model Cafe

Dive Bar and Speakeasy$$$$

Brighton, Boston

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The Model Cafe

6.1^/10

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"Cheap drinks, awesome dj's on the weekends!"(6 Tips)
"Heaven for those looking for PBR, dancing, hipsters and vinyl."(6 Tips)
"Great place to grab some 2.75$ pbr"(4 Tips)
"sometimes a line outside so get there early."(2 Tips)

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Pabst Blue Ribbon
hipster
DJs
great value
beer
dancing
boozy drinks
authentic
lines
Woodchuck
vinyl
eclectic
friendly staff
cash only
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s bJune 23, 2018
Model cafe is a super fun little place. Cash only so stop at an atm! The bartender is very friendly and provides great conversation over a beer. Around 11 it turns into a party with a dj! Recommended.
Bobby KayJanuary 1, 2012
Loud music, incessant dancing, and a bevy of hipsters - I should hate The Model. But, it's all amazingly infectious. Basically, I've never had a bad time at The Model.
Jonathan C.November 20, 2010
This place is cash only, but they have an ATM inside. Get here early to avoid the line outside. Great, eclectic crowd and good tunes. Dance parties may spontaneously erupt. Good times!
Simon & SchusterJanuary 3, 2011
Steve Seabury, author of Mosh Potatoes heavy metal cookbook, says: This is a cool bar to go to at the end of the night. Pool table, cheap pints of beer, and a juke box that screams METAL!!! Read more
Joe MontesDecember 10, 2017
Standard hipster dive bar, but the drinks are cheap and the dance floor is great. Great vibes. Get weird.
The Ad ClubJanuary 29, 2011
The crowd comes after the Sil closes. Get there before that line. On Tuesdays our friend Sam Nevin of Razormaze DJ's some Metal. Come w/ friends
Ben TepferAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Heaven for those looking for PBR, dancing, hipsters and vinyl.
Caleb HutchingsNovember 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Arrive before 11:30 or you'll be suffering in the most arbitrary line. Remember it's a cash bar and tipping well drastically cuts the time you hold an empty glass.
Tessa NicholsFebruary 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
very cheap beer. VERY hipster friendly. sometimes a line outside so get there early.
DORYJuly 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
2.50 for a generous glass of PBR, the owner is a gentlemen, and dancing will happen if you come with a group who is willing to dance.
Laura PowellJanuary 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They require two forms of ID to get in the bar if you have an out of state ID. A debt card will do.
The Lights OutAugust 4, 2011
Good place to start a band. We formed here, and now you can listen to our "Primetime" album in the jukebox!
Jacqui BeaulieuAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cheap drinks, awesome dj's on the weekends!
Alex DobyanOctober 21, 2015
Pretty standard dive bar, replete with Big Buck Hunter and all.
Maciej WalkoszJanuary 21, 2016
Great place to grab some 2.75$ pbr
Tash Al-RafieNovember 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Good atmosphere- definitely less uncomfortable than Ellum
Mirza CausevicAugust 9, 2012
It's a circus show. -- With that said, go see it.
Josh KinneyFebruary 18, 2013
they have woodchuck on tap! Awesome spot
Chris WilcoxJanuary 5, 2014
$5 Jack and (splash of) Ginger - can't hate the strong drinks
Devin EtterahcOctober 6, 2012
Leave here with regrets and missing dignity. Do it!
Gina MITLONovember 14, 2011
great place good people fair prices
Abby JohnsonMay 3, 2012
Here's a tip.... avoid Fri & Sat nights AT ALL COSTS
Roger LussierApril 25, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Ask for a Summer Snatch if you want something stronger than a long island.
Rick WebbDecember 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
When you're almost out of money in life, bring the last of it you have here, drink it away and burn the last dollar in the Mens' room.
wxppApril 11, 2019
they're all Monsters Incorporated
Ty SaezJanuary 28, 2012
Hipster heaven, beards and beanies
BostonTweetDecember 5, 2010
The Model has $2.50 PBR drafts.
Alexandria Jean SchultzJanuary 30, 2010
cheap beers...great Sunday nights for any Smiths lovers
Robert NoackJanuary 27, 2010
Go to The Model Cafe. Play Addams Family pinball. When you lose take 2 coasters and put them under the front legs. Repeat until you do better.
Shamus McDonJanuary 21, 2013
This place has hipsters everywhere
Holly R.February 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Women's bathroom: cold faucet is the hot water.
Andrew MaroneyOctober 7, 2012
Been here 100+ times
One time I held the bathroom door closed so my roommate could shit.
Winston MacNovember 28, 2009
Stay away if you have any dignity left. You usually don't at last call but do try.
Sean FitzroyJuly 23, 2009
order a drink, it's a double.

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