The Playwright
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We are thrilled to be back! South Boston's Favorite Neighborhood Bar. Offering a wide variety of draughts, live entertainment, brunch, & events!
The Punk & Poet is an energetic celebration of wordsmiths. Located in South Boston, this cozy lil' hole-in-the-wall looks to pay tribute to words well said by the outspoken artists of our time. Stop by for a pint and chat.
06/04/2026
This month, Book Club is diving into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. šš
Come sip, chat about the book, get crafty, and help us choose what weāre reading next.
06/02/2026
ā½ WORLD CUP WEEKEND STARTS HERE ā½
Next week, the World Cup is officially coming to Massachusetts, and weāve got a front-row seat.
Weāll be showing every match, plus giveaways, sponsor activations, live music, DJs, and plenty of reasons to spend a few extra hours at the bar.
Kicking things off Friday, June 12: Scottish singer Ross Gregor Adams live from 6-9 PM as fans roll into town ahead of Scotland vs. Haiti in Foxborough.
Whether youāre here for the football, the atmosphere, or just the pints, The Playwright is your World Cup home base.
05/28/2026
Are you ready to win FIFA World Cupā¢ tickets, courtesy of ? Come in on Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm and play for your chance!
if anyone needs me iāll be romantically staring out a window with a banana split
05/12/2026
Yeah, we just added a loaded fry section to the menuā¦
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š¶ļø buffalo chicken
š« greek
š„© cheesesteak
04/30/2026
Espresso Martini lovers, tap in here: vodka or tequila base?
agave amigos ā
reposado tequila, cantera negra agave coffee liqueur, caffĆØ borghetti, cold brew, cinnamon
a book club, but better š
40 people showed up for night one: stayed for the drinks, the conversations, and making their own bookmarks
our first book was my husbandās wife by
next book club is set:
april 28
the one by .author
link in bio to join + rsvp
03/13/2026
Your bar team this St. Patrickās Day weekend.
Please be nice to them. š
03/09/2026
St. Patrickās Day week is loadingā¦ āļø
Specials running 3/13ā3/17 with Irish cocktails, shots, and classic bites.
03/03/2026
Spring cocktails have entered the chat.
Weāre choosing to ignore the temperature.
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658 East Broadway
Boston, MA
02127
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:30am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 1am | |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 1am | |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 1am | |
| Friday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Saturday | 10am - 1am |
| Sunday | 10am - 1am |