Inside America’s Best Dive Bar: Croke Park/Whitey’s, South Boston

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Discover the heart and soul of South Boston at Croke Park/Whitey’s, crowned America’s best dive bar! Join us as we chat with Jerry the barman and locals about what makes this iconic ‘Southie’ pub so special. From cheap drinks and free pool to a welcoming, no-pretension atmosphere, Croke Park/Whitey’s is a true neighborhood gem with a rich Irish-American history.

Learn about the pub’s colorful past, including its ties to Irish immigrants and infamous figures like Whitey Bulger. Find out why this bar stands out in a rapidly changing neighborhood and what makes a real dive bar tick.

🍺 Cheap drinks & free pool
🎵 Legendary jukebox
🤝 Real locals, real stories
🕰️ A slice of Boston history

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South Boston has traditionally been the part of Boston where Irish Immigrants settled. It is now going through quite a gentrification process as new condominiums are forcing up prices in what in the past has been a rough part of town.

Irish gangsters such as James "Whitey" Bulger, who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, use to call 'Southie' home and Irish influence can still be found in some of the local bars.

The best bar I found was Croke Park/Whitey's where everyone is welcome, drinks are cheap, pool is free and the jukebox plays some kicking tunes.

Named for its former owner Whitey McGrail, who was gunned down in the pub in 1985.

After visiting many dive bars all round the USA ( and believe me I had a list) from Key's West to Chicago, I crown Croke Park/Whitey's the BEST DIVE BAR in the USA. And as an Aussie, my decision is infallible!

So what makes a good Dive Bar:

No Pretension! - Open to anyone regardless of colour, creed, sex or fashion!

Normal Drink Prices - None of this fancy ass ridiculous prices for a drink.

Not a Tourist Bar - A good dive bar is a neighbourhood hub, not a photo opportunity for some tourist!

No Pokies - I'm sure Hell sounds like a pokie pub!

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