Relaxed atmosphere, great beer selection and does-the-job pub grub add up to an after-work home run near fabled Fenway Park.

The Scene
Don't be fooled into thinking that this pub's location--next door to the Boston University bookstore--makes it a college bar. Cornwall's pricey pints of hard-to-find British ales and $5 plates of fries lead BU students to congregate elsewhere. The roomy layout, with lots of tables, is perfect for lunch or an after-work drink. In a city full of Irish bars, Cornwall's is a truly British pub (there's not a stitch of green to be found).

The Draw
Cornwall's is a good place for conversation over a few pints. Finding a seat is rarely a problem, save at peak lunch and after-work hours. Beer aficionados enjoy a selection of about 80 bottled beers from around the world and 20 more on tap, including hand-pumped British varieties like John Courage, Old Speckled Hen, and Fuller's ESB. The menu features passable interpretations of pub favorites like Shepherd's pie and fish and chips.