Razzy's
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Music: Juke Box
- Best Nights: Wed, Thu, Fri
- Happy Hour: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: No
- Coat Check: No
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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On Friday Razzy's was the location of my first Yelp event! As you all know I love dive bars, and I love karaoke. It turns out I also love Yelpers. So pretty much Razzy's would have had to screw a lot of things up for me to not have a blast there. And they didn't. $3 Bud Lights make Bradfords happy. The bartenders were nice and fun and competent (and one of them is a hell of a singer), the bouncer guy was great to chat with, other than being cash-only I don't have any real complaints. A great spot, and piles of fun were had by all.
Kick-ass-karaoke award for the night goes to giant Jack Black. He was entertaining as hell.
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If you don't have fun at Razzy's on karaoke night I'm sorry to break it to you, friend, but you're a lame-o. Problem is easily solved at the tap. Hop to it!
Need some liquid inspiration? A pitcher of Rapscallion ought to do the trick. Or $7 Molson! Not only is it one of my favorite words of all time and a bloody good beer, it's poured with a smile. And a wink if you're lucky.
Star for the name spelled in bottle caps on the wall!
Star for a lotto ticket machine!
Star for the tolerant barkeeps and doorman!
(Sorry for the spinner story, dude.)
Star for the free popcorn which inevitably ends up on the floor!
Star for the fan on stage giving Orly the photo shoot hair blown look!
Deduct a star for the absence of 'I Think We're Alone Now" in the book.
You have precluded magic on that stage.
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5 stars for the bartenders at Razzy's alone. New to the beer "Rapscallion" I wondered aloud what it tasted like.. and lo and behold, the bartender at the front poured me a shot of it (more than a shot actually) to taste. SWEET. Not only that, when I didn't know which size (16 or 23 oz) to pick.. the waitress gave us options to save money (PITCHERRRR).
Then when we kept changing our minds from.. 6.. 7.. 8.. 9 Washington Apple shots.. the bartenders in the back just took it with a stride. No problem.. "I love this".. he said. Gahh!
See.. the BEST thing about a divey bar is 90% of the time.. the bartenders like what they do. Thank you guys for making Razzy's not just another bar in Slummaville! ;)
PS - Yelpers rocked at karaoke once again. Booyahhhh.
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Don't let the location and unassuming obscurity of the exterior of Razzy's fool you. This very well may be the quintessential local dive bar from the outside (ok, well, from the inside, too) but Razzy's has a secret back room (ok maybe not such a secret) that houses one hoppin' karaoke night!
All the major players were: the old guy singing Sweet Caroline while his old lady proudly looks on, the group in the front who is there every week, rockin' it out like they're practicing for their very own world tour, the newbies who sing quietly and never look up from the screen, and, of course, the crazy guy who does hard-to-resist crowd participation songs.
Add to that $5 32 oz. beers (including Rapscallion - major points!), FREE popcorn and a group of yelpers, and you've got some serious fun on your hands.
A list of songs we did? Well, since you ask:
Ace of Base: I Saw The Sign
Paula Abdul: Opposites Attract
Boyz2MEn: I'll Make Love to You
Janis Joplin: Bobby McGee
TLC: No Scrubs
The Eagles: Hotel California
Some highlights: pitchers, dancing to Shout (and various other songs you'd most likely hear at a wedding), trying to toss popcorn into each others' mouths, and closing out the night with Ricky and I doing our rendition of Summer Nights from Grease and being joined "on stage" by all our fellow yelpers singing back up. A glorious moment indeed!
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Best song choice: Dancing Queen by ABBA
Worst song choice: Like a Virgin by Madonna
Bonus: Watching and listening to Orly "sing"! lol Yay Sing Duo of Trish and Ligaya! Sad I didn't get to sing Dancing Queen with Yihwa. :(
Washington Apple shots....organic or not you decide!
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You know, I probably caught Hepatitis while i was there from the bathroom door handle, but it was so worth it.
I loved this place. It's tiny, dirty and even has an unsettling odor about it. The sound system sucks, and the karaoke choices are limited, but it doesn't matter. There's not a bad seat in the house, the bartenders are cute and friendly, and the atmosphere reminds you of what it must have been like before the FDA began to impose food service standards.
I would come back here in a heartbeat.
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I def dig Razzy's. I first went there shortly after I moved to Somerville. Its a dive bar to the maxx but I always have a good time. This old bartender that was there sure did have a heavy pour. Any place that's $5 for a boozy bev gets an A in my book! Bridget is right, it looks like a basement. Adds to the charm. LOVE the metallic spray paint adding to the hip decor.
I went one night for karaoke. Fun times, good bevs, and really funny drunk people trying to sing. How much better can it get? I'll tell you my friend, it really can't.
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Sign made out of multicolored bottle caps: Snazzy
Old dude with killer vibrato nailing his renditions of Elvis and Neil Diamond: Clazzy
Dude in the rock band shirt who thought he was an actual rock star: Jazzy
Tasty beverages at a reasonable price, staff that's not to sazzy, and kickin' karaoke: Razzy's
Here's a few things that I learned about Razzy's in my first venture there:
* When there are people between you and the bartender, it is often easiest to indicate your preference by pantomiming the height of the beer glass with your hands. ("The tall one" is the right answer.)
* When you put in a song request, it goes into the mystery queue, which may or may not be in any kind of order
* After karaoke is over, the DJ may start to play a very wide range of songs. (Everything from "I heard this on the way over here" to "my parents probably danced to this.") He may also frequently change the tune mid-song. Roll w/ it.
* If someone brings popcorn over to your table, you can expect about a handful of it to be eaten normally, and half of what's remaining to end up on the floor. Yelp Basketball probably won't be making the 2012 Olympics...
* Potential downsides (depending on how you roll): they're only open until 1:00 am and they only take cash
All in all, a good time that's priced to please. The stoplight will probably turn red sooner than you expect it to. Oh, those summer nights...
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I love Razzy's. Among the pantheon of things that I used to love about Razzy's was that until a week ago or so, according to Yelp it was be the number one nightlife spot in all of Boston (followed closely by the Boston Pops). Now that it has been overtaken, I felt the need to add my two sense and five stars to the mix.
What can I say that hasn't been said? Two dollar Molsons, amazing tenders, my favorite clean-for-a-dive-bar dive bar in the country. Also the best Stump trivia master I've come across. And an amazing percentage of fans of AL central baseball teams. Save for the $2.00 ATM charge, I can't think of anything i'd change.
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You: Hey Dude! What's up?
Me: Yo. Did you hear? Razzy's parents are going away Friday night and he is going to have a party in his back room! It is going to be rad.
You: Sweet! That is wicked cool! Wait, who is Razzy?
Me: Razzy!! You know Razzy, short kid, kind of unassuming, a little dirty, loves popcorn, lives in Somerville.
You: Oh yeah! Nice. So what kind of party is this? What is his place like?
Me: It is going to be killer. The space is cool, it looks like a basement. He spray painted the ceiling and they have some beer decorations up. The bathroom is surprisingly sparkly clean. Oh and his older brother has like a butt-load of music and we are going to do that karaoke thing. He doesn't have everything, but I am sure there is stuff that almost everyone will dig.
You: Cool, I love singing, but I don't know if I could do it in front of people.
Me: No worries bud. Not everyone will have the chops, but that is what will make it funny and solid.
You: Okay. Right on. So is there going to be...ummm...booze?
Me: Totally, man totally. He is going to have beer and liquor stuff. He wants everyone to chip in a few bucks, but it will be cheap.*
You: I am so in. Who else is going to be there?
Me: It should be an interesting scene. Let's see, umm, oh well I know some of his brother's friends will probably be there. They are a little weird and older and sometimes they seem like they are tripping balls. But their whacked out dancing will provide us some sweet entertainment. Also, probably a gang of dungeons and dragons looking kids, but they are nice and keep to themselves. The ironic hipsters for sure will show up, they love things likes this. There should definitely be some cute chicks there, but of course they will have dudes with them. Inevitably there will be an awkward phantom guy who shows up, belts out a weird tune and then bolts. It will be a good crowd. Plenty of people watching!
You: Damn! This sounds great. I am wicked excited for Friday. I am going to do Cyndi Laupers "Time after Time." I love that song. Razzy rules!!
Me: Razzy does rule. He rules supreme.
*Remember: you must be 21 to imbibe. ID's checked at the door. And if you no likey the drinky, I recommend cola with two cherries.
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Aw, Razzy's. I'm quite fond of this joint. I'm one of those bleeding-heart-liberal, support-your-local-business types and I rooted for these guys from their humble beginnings when more often than not they would cancel their trivia nights because they would get three teams and two out of those three would be passed out on the bar by the second question. Fast forward to now, when there's a line out the door on weekend nights and they've had to add a second trivia night on Tuesdays to accommodate Thursday's overflow.
Somewhere along the way the owners of this place tapped into a phenomenon, transforming it from a sad and off-putting dive to a welcoming oasis where the regulars are treated like royalty and the too-hip-to-function crowd willingly ventures despite its can't-get-there-from-here location for Razzy's now famous free popcorn, cheap pitchers, delicious shots and all-around awesomeness.
Their success is not accident-- it's just plain deserved. The management could not be more lovely, and they are constantly improving, most recently with an upgrade to their draft selection. I could not be more thrilled for them. Razzy's is not only a guaranteed fun spot, but it's entirely possible to tie one on while staying on a budget.
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It's actually really embrassing how often I'm here....
7 dollar molson's have supported my karaoke habit, and the bartenders are realllly great. My friends and I have done terribly stupid things there yet they have always been friendly. If I was them I would have punched me in the face.
Nice family run place with good prices and good crowd. Doesn't get better than that.
*HINT- bring cash with you! ATM there is something like 2 dollars surcharge!
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This review.....given by someone who has a serious place in her heart for dive bars.....reflect that fact.
There is nothing elegant or remotely apologetic at Razzy's for the fact that it is.....a dive. The bartenders immediately notice the new patrons, the regulars may not care....because you can play all sorts of lottery tickets while sipping your $2 draft of beer, eating your free bowl of popcorn while waiting for a bowl of KICK ASS french fries and trying to decide to go to the back room to sing karaoke....
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This place is kind of like two bars.
There's the front section, which is divey, has cheap pitchers, free popcorn and bartenders who seem like have been working there for more than a couple years. It's mellow, laid back and rarely gets too crowded.
And there's the back, which also has cheap pitchers and that divey feel, but is packed during karaoke nights and has a huge catalog of songs. The crowd is always cool and the bartenders generally seem to have a good time, periodically jumping on stage for a song. I swear they're more intoxicated than some of their patrons by the end of the night.
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This place is a small town homey bar located in Somerville. The owner's are fun, caring, and generous. (they offered to watch my friend and I walk home). The drinks are larger then your typically bar and free popcorn. I wouldn't go hear looking to meet someone, but if you are out with friends and need a fun place to go. This is the place.
Although, my boyfriend thinks I am crazy for going here. Don't forget to check out the back otherwise you will think this place is tiny.
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Small, divey, townie like, oh yeh and KARAOKE!
I heard they have cheap drinks, but I have not touched their libations. They serve water with a smile. That I like. :-)
At first you'll walk in and not realize there's an entire back section of the bar and think you've walked into the wrong place, but just keep walking and you'll find Yelpers belting out to some tunes once in awhile. Now give them some alcohol and you'll have a whole lotta fun!
It's true I can't sing. I'm as tone deaf as can be. I'm sure the dogs were barking outside when I was singing "Friends in Low Places" but the crowd still cheered me on. Or were they just laughing at me? Hmmmm.... whatever they got some entertainment, I got some entertainment.
Razzy's is the place to be. Actually hold on, wait a minute... (no no I'm not singing again...) they don't have some of the popular karaoke songs - guys you need to add Journey!!!
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Of all the things in this world that are inexplicably hip (think PBR, Journey, and Rihanna's hair) Razzy's may be the most deserving of its hipness. I went there recently after a long hiatus, and was shocked to see how popular it had become. Since when did people start lining up to get inside?? But hey, the back room is bumping, the staff are friendly, the beer is cheap and the popcorn is salty. And they don't offer Journey as a karaoke choice, which earns them at least one star. The only downside to this place is that they don't accept credit cards.
There was a time when the popcorn at Razzy's kept me alive for days at a time. It's full of salty goodness that goes so well with the $7 Molson pitchers.
Most of their food goes from freezer-to-fryer, but it's cheap and served up quick. And it too goes quite well with the $7 Molson pitchers.
Karaoke twice a week, Trivia on Thursdays (and Tuesdays, I hear) and it's even a family run place! There's nothing wrong with Razzy's. I'm in there at least once a week. Sometimes twice. Occasionally three times .... :)
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So we're new to the neighborhood and my boyfriend sweetly asks if we can go to Razzy's before heading home on a Friday night. "It's only a couple blocks from home! Molsons are $2!" I agreed to go, if he bought me a Molson.
So we enter Razzy's and there are a few middle-aged folks sitting around, yelling answers at Jeopardy on the TV. My boyfriend goes exploring and comes back excited to tell me that he found the back room.
And so, with trepidations, we walk through the swinging half doors and head to the back room. We sit down at folding tables and admire the spray-painted drop ceilings and paneled walls. We get our Molsons (served in plastic party cups, natch) and get a feel for the place.
This place reminds me of North Dakota.
Take that as you will. It's a small town bar for townies, with cheap beers and cheap bar food. I marvel at the bar menu- all fresh from freezer to deep fryer, for sure. I really want to go back and get some toasted raviolis. I haven't seen them on a menu since I left St. Louis. My boyfriend tells me I can do that on my own time.
We figure out that karaoke is starting soon, because slowly the place fills with hipsters. We're still the oldest ones in the room, now only by 5 years instead of 10. But karaoke is fun and we sit around, have a few more Molsons, and enjoy the show. The bartender asks why we didn't just get a pitcher in the first place. Good question, my man.
After Molson #4, it's time to go home. Somewhere between leaving Razzy's and arriving at home a mere 3 blocks later, I am trashed.
Watch out for the Molsons.
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In most scenarios, a bar like this one (where the beer is cheap, the carpet is really old, the regulars sit at the bar and shoot the shit, there's no waitress, and they handpump your Molson from a keg in the corner all night long) has a certain type of Karaoke night. It usually involves about 7 or 8 regulars. Perhaps one has a nickname like "Singin' Jimmy" or "Rick The Stick". All 7 or 8 are god-awful at karaoke, yet somehow they get called up ALL THE TIME. The list is really thick, but for whatever reason, doesn't seem to have Any Fucking Journey in it.
Am I painting a good picture here?
Razzy's isn't really like that. All the karaoke is pretty good quality. I've yet to be approached by Rick The Stick. The karaoke rotation is done fairly, and to be honest, Molson isn't really that bad of a beer.
No Journey though, just be warned. They lose a star for that shit.
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What happens when you take a townie bar with Karaoke, 15 Lushes from Yelp, and my Kodak?
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I rolled up at Razzy's at 9pm on Saturday night with Damien and Russ for what I desperately needed to be a shit show. When I first walked in, Russ looks around at the narrow bar and goes, "uh where does Karaoke go down" (to me). I hadn't the faintest idea. Quickly a native Somervillian piped up & alerted us that we should go "In the back".
After walking down the narrow hallway and past a kitchen that I sort of tried to forget about, I found it, the glorious Karaoke room with its own bar featuring 7$ pitchers of hand-pumped-out-of-a-keg Molson and various other boozes for consumption.
The seating arrangements looked like they were swiped from a bowling alley, the gold squiggly spray paint accents on the walls really gave an extra "something" for all the photos I took and you couldn't beat the high energy Karaoke that followed. My recommendation? Go with a group who will populate the night with Rockstar Karaoke. Get there no later than 9:45pm if you plan on getting a table because by 10:15 the place was packed tight (probably because of the lot of us) and by midnight, it was at capacity. As we were leaving, my drunken friend Jordan accidentally brought out a cup of beer (which manager quickly snatched and threw it away so she wouldn't get in trouble). We chatted her up for a minute, seems like a fun-loving lady, I wouldn't expect any less from Razzy's though. Awesome.
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My favorite place to go :) You have to like dives, I personally hate over-priced, girls in satin baby-doll shirts type bars in places like Fanuiel so I love it here.
The bar staff is awesome, they always remember you. Free Popcorn, cheap -strong- drinks, trivia Thursdays, karaoke two nights a week (they took my public singing virginity), and generally a good crowd with interesting people. Get a pitcher of margaritas and sit in either the front bar or the back, hang out with friends or people watch while you play the juke box. Honestly cheap drinks, popcorn AND a Juke box? can you really ask for anything else?
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What can I say? I'm a sucker for dives and this is probably THE best. All of my friends that've made it out to this part of town love it. The bartenders are all family (and a bunch of jokers.) They're all super friendly and will usually remember a face after one meeting. The drinks are cheap and strong. The menu I've never arrived early enough to try, but it's just like a one page bar menu. There's free popcorn all night, so screw it. The regulars vary from Allston rockers to the cranky old Vet type. There's also weekly karaoke in the back hall which gets absolutely PACKED, so get there early. Not to far from Porter Square so it's pretty easy to walk or bike to.
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It's no secret I can't sing. I used to be in my H.S. chorus my freshman year. I dropped that right quick, and dedicated myself to band...but that doesn't mean I would miss an opportunity to make a total ASS of myself in front of (almost) total strangers.
I'm going to be honest here, it was my first time doing karaoke EVAH. So I was seriously nervous. But I was with a bunch of awesome Yelpers, so it helped me calm down a bit. Pick the right songs and your golden, everyone will go crazy because they a) are drunk b) are your friends c) like that you put in the effort to look like an ass.
I have to admit Razzy's up front is a little meh, but tucked in the back is seriously tons of fun for everyone. We were actually a little early, but it's key if you want to get your 10 songs that you want to song because your an attention whore (nothing wrong with that...), so it was a bit divey at first. But then you get a nice crowd going, and it's fun for hours!
Beers and drinks are pretty cheap, but I believe it's cash only. They give out free popcorn which is pretty awesome. The DJ was freakin' awesome, he even sang two songs himself! The selection of songs are all over the place, and you are almost certain to find the one you want. And as long as you have a great group of friends with you, the possibilities are endless...
Tambourine and egg shakers optional...
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I casually regard myself as a "Dive Bar kind of gal," but I didn't realize how much I loved this world until I went to Razzy's.
Free popcorn and insanely cheap beer! Comfortable atmosphere. Off the beaten path. Friendly folks behind the bar.
I haven't publicly embarrassed myself so cheaply since my spring break trip to Amsterdam, and considering the exchange rate, Razzy's was undoubtedly cheaper. One of my few regrets in life is that I did so in a place with such a cozy, familiar atmosphere - I'm sure the friendly folks behind the bar will remember me the next time I go, and that kind of horrifies me.
Sorry, Razzy's.
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Porter square is half way between here and my house, and the reviews were good, so I headed down with a friend.
Small place, but Harpoon was $3.25 instead of $5 like anywhere else around here. PItchers were only $7 so I quickly switched over.
It really is a small little nice bar, and I'd go back.
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YES.
Come with your friends on the weekend for karaoke (in the back room) and bring a designated driver or be prepared to walk home, especially if you're having mixed drinks.
That's all I'm sayin'.....
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Oh. I love razzy's!
But that's because I love getting drunk and singing karoke.
And crazy fruit infused vodka shots. Try em - they good.
The place is small, crowded, and there are a bunch of regulars who get dibs on songs....but never the less...it's a great karoke crowd. People get into it and dance and sing with you.
Me and my ladies have torn this mother down a few times with our inspiring rendition of 'Hold On' by Wilson Philips.
And they always end the night with a lil' journey. (thanks lauren!)
Oh...not into Karoke? Come Thursdays for Trivia. It starts late, but the dude who hosts it is on his game and it goes by real quick.
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Razzy's gets a 5 star for it's uniqueness. I need to meet the artist who did the mural on the walls and ceilings. They sprayed arbitrary curvy lines - super classy!
I've also put on my list of people to meet before i die, the guy who decided the didn't need a tap in the backroom. I've never seen the bartender pump a keg at a letigitimate bar before razzy's. My roommate and I rocked out to kung fu fighting.
Im going back in 2 days.
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"yeah, def wanna try that one out. seriously."
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"I'm serious too. If I were going out tonight I'd be hitting Razzy's karaoke night."
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"how you guys feeling after your Big-Gulp scotch and water? that was a big drink. i've never been asked if i wanted 'a big straw or a little straw' with a scotch."
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"Haha. I'm fine. It wasn't that big. Yeah the big or small straw thing was interesting. I also noticed multiple post it notes on the board with 'Allaire' on them. Which was what macromedia was called. Strange. I am going to spray paint my living room gold tonight though."
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"Some guy randomly called me a homo when I walked past him in the front room trying to get my phone to work."
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"ha ha that's Razzy's for ya!"
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Rick says that people like to drink, eat, and be merry. But he also says that dogs can't look up either. So I don't know. Rick is my friend and he lives in California now but when he visits, he likes to go to Razzy's.
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This place is a little horrifying, but in the best way possible. I'd never been here, and I can understand why-it's pretty much smack dab in the middle between Porter and Union where it's really quiet. I showed up with Bryan, who was in full drag, and the ladies at the downstairs bar clearly got a kick out of it. We went upstairs and it was filled with some townie doodes hanging out. To get upstairs, you have to walk by the kitchen, which is an experience.....it's kinda like walking by a make shift kitchen that someone sets up in a dorm room.
The setting is crazy, with spray painted designs on the walls and awesome Coors light fixtures. There's dart boards, and I am sure someone's lost an eye in this establishment. Drinks are dirt cheap, but really, $7 pitchers of Molsen are the way to go.....they physically have the keg on the floor and have to pump it. It's delicious booze water. I drank half a pitcher before I realized what I was doing.
Definitely come with a group for karaoke! It was really fun! Highlights of this adventure were Russ, Damien, Jessika, Orly, straight Brian's Magic Carpet Ride and Bryan with a Y and his White Rabbit.
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Be weary of the mix drinks because I know many people who have just had one or two and they have ended the night next to the toilet. It is the classiest dive in town. When you enter you think "where is the rest of it" and you soon discover the magic that is hidden in the back room. I used to go to Razzy's when there were only ten people on Friday nights but now you have to show up early to fight the mob. Go but be weary, too much of a good thing might kill you.
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A great neighborhood dive bar! Good popcorn, friendly staff and a community of clientele make this a nice local stop on a weekend.
Occasionally, there is karaoke. However, you won't find me anywhere near that!
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Michelle, Nancy,...the whole crew - I just love them. and a real jukebox. Thursday nights used to be my favorite until trivia just took off and the place got too crowded. Think I might make tuesday the new Saturday.
Don't come here if anything you order ends in 'tini - order yourself a pitcher, grab some popcorn, and leave smelling like a friolater and loving life.
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Is it warning sign of a problem with alcohol when you associate Thanksgiving with pie at Razzy's?
Wierdest karaoke selection ever - but they have it, two nights a week, and that's what matters.
PS - Razzy's also has a myspace page: http://www.myspace.com...
Can you spell awesome?
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I know I'm preaching to the choir here so I will be brief. Top reasons to go to Razzy's:
5.The staff is friendly and personable.
4.There is free popcorn. The pitchers are very cheap and the bathrooms aren't gross.
3. The decor looks like my parents rec room (minus orange shag carpeting) circa 1985 and that imbues me with a sense of nostalgia and longing. There is copious use of metallic spraypaint in the decor.
2. Wednesday night attracts townies for karaoke, while the song selection is slim (i.e. no Charlie's Kitchen, for sure), I have heard that this attracts mad hot bike polo people to wow you with their stylings of Prince and Tom Jones.
1. Gary. The Man. The Legend.
GARYOKE FOREVER!!!
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Molson! On draft! In Massachusetts!
*wipes tear from eye*
Lots of bars in Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods claim to be dives, and in my younger, less experienced days I might have erroneously referred to such places as "dives" in my reviews. Razzy's, friends, is the real deal. Why?
-They serve popcorn with the beer.
-The beer selection, some of which is hand-pumped from a keg.
-The decor, which looks like someone spray painted amorphous blackish squiggles onto dirty vinyl-coated wallpaper.
-They don't take cards. Bank-account-fee-pwning ATM is towards the front of the bar.
-Neon beer signs, and none of that fancy beer either. We're talking Schlitz and the aforementioned Molson.
-Townies, yo!
So karaoke. Make sure you get there super early to get your songs in, otherwise you're gonna have to leave before they play your song (which is what happens when you live on my side of the river). The selection of songs isn't bad, but certainly not as impressive as other locales.
To survive Razzy's, do the following: get there early, bring a buddy, bring some cash, and for the love of all that's holy, don't order any food. Lather, rinse, repeat.
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