L Street Tavern Named In the 2024 Best Bars in America List by USA TODAY!
Southie’s own L Street Tavern just made the 2024 USA TODAY Best Bars in America list!
This list, selected by food writers nationwide, includes the best neighborhood taverns, fancy cocktail spots, cozy wine bars, and lively beach bars.
Here’s what Joanna K. Tzouvelis of Wicked Local said about the legendary Southie pub and home of Good Will Hunting:
Twenty-seven years ago, an Irish pub on the corner of L and East Eighth streets in South Boston gained worldwide fame. Scouts chose L Street Tavern for scenes in what would become an Academy Award-winning movie, “Good Will Hunting,” starring Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Minnie Driver. The same high-top table where one of the most hilarious scenes was filmed remains, covered with movie photos and historic Oscar night memorabilia. Tourists from around the world visit, said co-owner Mark Medico. Seven wide-screen televisions line the wood-paneled walls for Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots fans to watch games while drinking L Street’s most popular drink: Guinness in a 20-ounce glass.
Read the full review of L Street Tavern here!
For 27 years, Jackie and Susan Woods were the owners of the beloved located at L and 8th in Southie. Back in February, it was announced that long-time bartender and Southie native Mark Medico would take over as the new owner!
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Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native.
Good Will hunting was the catalyst for the demise of Old real South Boston. After the movie the yuppie invasion began changing Southie forever & the plastic people replaced the working class.