Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Tavern in the Square Allston’s Instagram post announcing that it is officially closed. The bar and restaurant, a popular location for local college students and residents, closed after 13 years of service. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Popular college nightlife spot Tavern in the Square Allston closed permanently

Crystal Yormick May 25, 2024
Tavern in the Square closed its Allston location this week, according to an announcement posted to the establishment's Instagram on Monday.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Boston’s rave culture: The most inclusive way to party in the city

Gabriel Martins April 18, 2024
Raves give people the rare opportunity to fully embrace themselves in a way that no other place does. You can be the person you want to be, and maybe the person you forgot you were.
A number of restaurants on campus have undergone renovations and rebrandings, while others have been completely replaced with new ones, like Life Alive pictured above. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on dining scene changes

JenRacoosin September 20, 2018
With Life Alive Organic Cafe replacing Panera Bread, Bertucci’s closing and Tavern in the Square becoming Tavern Allston, the dining scene around Boston University has seen a lot of change in recent years.
Tavern in the Square, a popular bar among students in Allston, was closed for renovations and rebranding over the summer. PHOTO BY JOSEE JEAN MATELA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student hangout Tavern Allston reopens, new design embraces diversity of area

Josee Matela September 6, 2018

As students headed home and enjoyed the summer downtime, Tavern Allston hurried and labored for months to makeover the restaurant from floor to ceiling. The popular student hangout closed in July and...

A diagram of one of the new art installations in the redesigned Tavern Allston, which is set to open in August. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARKA27 DESIGNS

Tavern in the Square closed for renovations, rebranding

JenRacoosin July 20, 2018
Tavern in the Square Allston has closed for the summer to undergo renovation and rebranding.
Legal Sea Foods will be hosting a traditional meal on Thanksgiving day. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Nine festive locales to celebrate Thanksgiving in Boston

Candice Lim November 23, 2015

Although a classic Thanksgiving usually involves a decorated dining table and an elaborate turkey feast, that is not the only way to have a memorable holiday. The Boston area is offering all sorts of...

Boston University students have options of where to go and what to do during Thanksgiving break. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Students have options on, off campus on Thanksgiving Day

Will Tentindo November 20, 2014

With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, Boston University students are returning home to celebrate with family and friends. However, some students will remain in Boston for the holiday. For...

PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TAMOLA: The Dating Game

Katie Tamola November 7, 2014

I think that dating and being attractive comes naturally to some people. I, shockingly, am not “some people.” Phil, my pal from my place of employment, recently informed me that a young female will...

SHEA: Forced entry

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2014

I feel like a complete hypocrite because I normally can’t stand people who do this sort of thing, but it has been so unbearably cold lately that I skip lines on a regular basis. To get into a building,...

South Station renovation will add shopping, more restaurants

Daily Free Press Admin October 23, 2013

Looking to honor South Station’s historic architecture, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Friday they are exploring new design concepts to expand the station, including better...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Tavern in the Square