Longtime Boston Sports Bar To Close This Spring

Stats Bar & Grille will shutter after 16 years, but owners promise it will reopen bigger and better.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Stats Bar & Grille, a popular sports bar in South Boston, has announced it will be closing its doors on March 29 after 16 years in business. However, the owners say the bar will reopen in the future, with plans to knock down the current building and build a 'bigger and better version'.

Why it matters

The closure of Stats Bar & Grille marks the end of an era for a beloved local hangout that has been a fixture in the South Boston community for over a decade and a half. The bar's closure also reflects the broader changes and development happening in the neighborhood, as new businesses like Common Craft move in.

The details

Stats Bar & Grille first opened its doors in July 2010 at 77 Dorchester Street in South Boston. Over the past 16 years, the bar has become a popular spot for sports fans, hosting events and serving as a gathering place for the local community. However, the owners say the time has come to 'start over' and they plan to knock down the current building to make way for a 'bigger and better version' of the bar.

  • Stats Bar & Grille will close its doors on March 29, 2026.
  • The owners joked the new and improved Stats will be ready for week one of the 2028 NFL season.

The players

Stats Bar & Grille

A popular sports bar that has been a fixture in the South Boston community for 16 years, known for hosting events and serving as a gathering place for local residents.

Common Craft

A new eatery that is slated to open in mid-March 2026 at the base of the South Standard apartments building, closer to the Dorchester side of South Boston.

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What’s next

The owners of Stats Bar & Grille have promised to reopen the bar in the future, with plans to knock down the current building and build a 'bigger and better version'. However, they did not provide a specific timeline for when the new bar will open, only joking that it will be ready for week one of the 2028 NFL season.

The takeaway

The closure of the beloved Stats Bar & Grille marks the end of an era for the South Boston community, but also highlights the ongoing changes and development happening in the neighborhood. While the bar will be missed, the owners' promise to reopen a 'bigger and better version' in the future offers hope that the community gathering spot will live on in some form.