Guidebook for Brookline
Essentials
This pharmacy is a short walk from my house and it carries small groceries and other conveniences.
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CVS
624 Massachusetts AveThis pharmacy is a short walk from my house and it carries small groceries and other conveniences.
The 66 Bus (direct to Harvard Sq) stops in front of this Walgreens
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Star Market
370 Western AveThe 66 Bus (direct to Harvard Sq) stops in front of this Walgreens
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StClosest major grocery store
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrAnother good grocery store nearby
Food Scene
Village Fare Pizza
387 Washington StThis neighborhood pizza place has pretty decent sandwiches, and it delivers.
Olecito
6 Cypress StThe best burritos within walking distance
A favorite restaurant of mine. Has great entrees, and a solid selection of scotch whiskey
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Washington Square Tavern
714 Washington StA favorite restaurant of mine. Has great entrees, and a solid selection of scotch whiskey
Everything Else
Clean, public pool - open most weekdays.
Lap swim: 6-7:30AM; 2-4PM; 5-8PM.
Family swim: 12-3; 5:30-8.
Costs about $8 (cash) for an adult per swim.
Brookline Hills station
Clean, public pool - open most weekdays.
Lap swim: 6-7:30AM; 2-4PM; 5-8PM.
Family swim: 12-3; 5:30-8.
Costs about $8 (cash) for an adult per swim.
Drinks & Nightlife
Matt Murphy’s Pub
14 Harvard StNice local pub, authentic irish food (cash only)
Another favorite bar/restaurant. This Belgian place is famous for its selection of beers, both Beligan and otherwise. It also has a fabulous cheese platter.
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The Publick House
1648 Beacon StAnother favorite bar/restaurant. This Belgian place is famous for its selection of beers, both Beligan and otherwise. It also has a fabulous cheese platter.