Porter Café

Porter Café is in West Roxbury, and that’s probably why you haven’t been there. This suburb’s only mass-transit connection to downtown is via the commuter rail, but if you’ve got a car (or a suitably high tolerance for riding the bus), Porter is definitely worth the hike. A neighborhood bar comprised almost solely of locals, the bar boasts the finest beer selection on the western side of Boston. Small and relaxed, this is the kind of bar you’ll wish was within walking distance of your home.