Devlin's Never Disappoints!
Devlin's Bistro
322 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135

I love Devlin's! It's that simple. Located in the perpetually up & coming Brighton Center, Devlin's has been a staple of mine for the past few years. The food is very good, the drinks are potent, and the atmosphere is great! Live DJ's mix music many nights and the bar is even conducive to a little bit of dancing. If the DJ's that mixed at Devlin's were at clubs like Pure, they would be packed!

Last night at Devlin's was as great as ever. My friend and I had gotten dinner at fellow Brighton hot spot SoHo, but decided that we would meet some friends from the neighborhood at Devlin's for a drink. Always bustling, the restaurant had a substantial crowd for a rainy, miserable night and we took a few seats at one of the two bars. While no one seems to be carrying the Reyka vodka that I fell in love with back at Dante, I did enjoy a few too many of my drink of choice - Grey Goose straight up with a twist.

The friendly Irish bartenders and the always pleasant staff, made the night relaxing and enjoyable despite the gloom outside the large windows facing Washington Street. If I hadn't already eaten, I would have treated myself to their "Potato Nachos" (a great combination of sliced, cooked potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and more!) or some of the other great bar food. Whether its at the bar or in the dining room, the food never disappoints and ranges from fantastic salads and pizzas to creamy and rich pasta dishes and fish.

Devlin's claim to be "a little bit of downtown uptown" is well founded. Many nights, if I don't feel like leaving Brighton Center to head into the city, I opt for Devlin's. On the weekends the music is good, the decor is trendy and chic, and the clientele is young and hip. Devlin's delivers so much, so close to home that sometimes you might think, "Why leave?" With the patio opening in this great weather, there is even more reason to stop in for a drink or an entire night.

Check out Devlin's sometime soon, and believe me its worth the trek out of the city as much as its worth not having to go in if you are lucky enough to live close by.