I lived in Goucester and freqented the Crows Nest in the 90's. Could be a rough place at times, but usually most people were very friendly. There were locals, fisherman and truckers. A good combination.

I must start by telling you that I did not stay in a room. My only intent was to experience the people, and the atmosphere in the bar. As far as the people........the best you will find anywhere! The atmosphere was everything that I was hoping for in a fishing community. I was looking for a down-to-earth place where the people would be as down to earth as they come, and I found it!

The evening started by me asking for a Busch Light beer (I am from Missouri), and the bar tender couldn't have laughed harder! I immediately felt like I was accepted. I settled on a Budweiser, and the evening began. My sister, and brother-in-law wanted some wine, and the bar tender seemed confused! Again, this is exactly what I expected. Not only was the wine issue confusing to the bar tender, but the wine was terrible! Again, exactly what I would expect, and what I hopped for.

My wife, and I wanted to buy a t-shirt, and hat for a souvenier of our being there. The bar tender showed us different colors of hats, etc. My wife wanted a maroon t-shirt, and a gentleman sitting next to her suggested a blue one because he said that the maroons one fadded too bad. We accepted his advice and bought a blue t-shirt, and a tan hat. We are both very proud of our purchase.

I had a very unique contact with a woman that has year's of experience with the bar. She said that she lived there on and off for a while, and had many stories to share. Although we didn't stay long enough to hear all of her stories....she did share one story with me that I will take to my grave. If you want to find out for yourself......my only advice for you is to go there for yourself, and see what you can find out.

I can promise you this...my first stop the next time I am in the Boston area will be to the Crow's Nest. I plan on hearing more stories. Maybe they will have a Busch Light for me upon my return!


Thinking of MA from MO.

we had a great time, very personable people we even took there advice on where to eat and it was delicious. the bartender and the regulars were great. will be going back and staying at the crows nest next year.

What can I say, the Nest is perfect. The people are great, the local hero, Cus, frequents the bar often with the creep crew. People are very friendly and polite. Great place for the family, make sure to bring your flannel or jean jacket. You might even see Clay aka Santa chillen outside with the marlboros.
Pretty much heaven.