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The Anchor
The Anchor is one of the best beer garden restaurants in Boston for cocktail, especially if you want a strong option in Charlestown.
The Anchor is an easy beer garden option in Charlestown in Boston to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Rating (Google) 8.6
515 reviews
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8.6
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Based on 515 reviews
Best for
cocktail
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Charlestown · 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
8.6 from 515 reviews
Address
Charlestown | 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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What makes The Anchor worth the move
The Anchor is a clean first click in Charlestown in Boston when you want a beer garden option you can trust. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 515 Google reviews.
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8.6 from 515 Google reviews
Best for
cocktail
Style
Beer Garden in Charlestown
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Splurge territory
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Google rating: 8.6 from 515 reviews
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8.6 from 515 reviews
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For now, The Anchor holds a 8.6 rating across 515 Google reviews.
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- Address
- 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 8.6 (515 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Beer Garden
- Neighborhood
- Charlestown
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What cuisine does The Anchor serve?
The Anchor is a Beer Garden restaurant located in Charlestown, Boston. The Anchor is an easy beer garden option in Charlestown in Boston to suggest without needing a long explanation.
What is The Anchor best for?
The Anchor is best for cocktail. The Anchor is a clean first click in Charlestown in Boston when you want a beer garden option you can trust. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 515 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Anchor?
The Anchor is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 8.6 from 515 reviews
Is The Anchor worth visiting?
The Anchor holds a 8.6 Google rating from 515 reviews. The Anchor is a clean first click in Charlestown in Boston when you want a beer garden option you can trust. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 515 Google reviews.
Where is The Anchor located?
The Anchor is located at 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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