Cheers Beacon Hill (Bull & Finch Pub) Tours and Tickets

Cheers Beacon Hill (formerly called the Bull & Finch Pub) is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, a historical area with many Federal-style and Victorian brick buildings and cobblestone streets. The pub is on the corner of Brimmer Street and Beacon Street, across from the Boston Common.

Cheers Beacon Hill is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day, typically from 11am until late. Kids and under-21s are allowed until 10pm, after which it’s strictly adults-only. It’s usually busy in the late afternoons and evenings on the weekends, so come earlier in the day for a quieter experience.

No, you don’t need to make a reservation to visit Cheers Beacon Hill, and in fact, you can’t as it’s first come, first served. To get a seat and to enjoy a drink or meal without the crowds, come earlier, such as around lunchtime or on a weekday. The pub is busiest on weekend afternoons and evenings.

There’s no entry fee to visit Cheers Beacon Hill, but as an operational pub and restaurant—rather than a film set—you will be expected to buy food and/or drinks. Entrees range from US$14 for a small meatball and pasta dish to US$30 for a grilled salmon fillet or fish and chips.

Yes, you can take a guided tour that includes Cheers Beacon Hill. Some walking tours of the historical Beacon Hill neighborhood include the pub, as well as trolley tours of Boston. Private, customizable guided tours of Boston may also be able to include a stop here, especially if you are a fan of the classic sitcom Cheers.

Yes, Cheers Beacon Hill is a family-friendly restaurant. Under-21s are allowed here before 10pm, after which it becomes an adults-only pub, and it has a kids’ menu with many American classics that younger diners will enjoy. Children may be entertained by the screens showing sports and sports memorabilia on the walls.