Green Dragon

The original Green Dragon was located on Union Street. William Douglas purchased the property in 1743 and while he lived there he called it his “Mansion House.” It was purchased from Douglas by St. Andrews Lodge of Freemasons. The Masons used the first floor for their meeting rooms led by Grand Master Joseph Warren, who was followed by John Hancock. The basement tavern was used by several secret groups and became known by historians as the “Headquarters of the Revolution”. The Sons of Liberty met there, the Boston Tea Party was planned there, and Paul Revere (who was a Mason) was sent from there to Lexington on his famous ride. The original building was demolished in 1854. Fortunately we won the Revolution and were free to rebuild on Marshall Street.

Today, The Green Dragon still plays host to a diverse and colorful clientele, though the practice of eavesdropping has long since stopped! With a full lunch and dinner menu, it is a popular eatery with visitors to Boston who enjoy dining in a working piece of history! With a full array of Irish-American fare and a wide selection of traditional New England Seafood dishes, The Green Dragon offers a variety of options for even the most discerning palette.

Use the form at our reservations page to reserve a table. You will receive confirmation via your email. For parties larger than 8 expect a call. The form is not required. Feel free to call us anytime.

The Mystery of the Green Dragon Tavern and the Boston Tea Party

Rally, Mohawks – bring out your axes!
And tell King George we’ll pay no taxes on his foreign tea!
His threats are vain – and vain to think
To force our girls and wives to drink His vile Bohea!
Then rally boys, and hasten on
To meet our Chiefs at the Green Dragon.
Our Warren’s there, and bold Revere,
With hands to do and words to cheer For Liberty and Laws!
Our country’s Braves and firm defenders
Shall ne’er be left by true North-Enders, Fighting Freedom’s cause!
Then rally boys and hasten on to meet our Chiefs at the Green Dragon.

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Myth tells us that the British plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concord were overheard being discussed in the Green Dragon Tavern. That information got to Paul Revere thereby compelling him to his infamous ride to warn the colonists. “Indeed, as has been ratified by Daniel Webster – the famous historian – it was in the Green Dragon that the plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concord were overheard.”

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