In the fictionalized movie of my life (where I come off way cooler than I actually am), I envisioned Rosebud Bar as being *the* borderline divey place I would've frequented in my youth. It's where I would be when I wasn't at Lizard Lounge (what I refer to as a friend's rec room).
As a small music venue it works. You'll be able to hear the music wherever you are in the bar, it's just that you may not be able to see the band. During shows, waiters/waitresses walk around the crowd around asking people if they want drinks..a definite plus to some music venues in Boston that are mostly standing room. No need to fight your way to the bar. Shows do run later, so there are times when catching the train and seeing the headlining band has not always worked out.
Rosebud is in Davis Square (access to the T and several buses and a decent walk to Porter) so yes, there is that cross of college kids, townies, cats that like Keno & cheap hooch (drinks), and folks like me coming in from Boston.. so to say the least it's definitely interesting on the people watching side of things. You will talk to random strangers and you will probably get some beer spilled on you. Whatever, it's not like your parents are going to sniff you when you get home, right? Well.. in the movie version of my life they wouldn't take out that breathalyzer.
Pros: Music, cheap drinks, good service
Cons: Drunk townies on occasion
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