What is the average survivability for Irish Pub across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that an Irish Pub lasts two or more years is 69.3% at a typical address. Winter Hill, ranked #1, is at 80.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Irish Pub in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Irish Pub include Beacon Hill (ranked last, at 58.0% at a good address and 53.1% at a typical address), Merrymount, and Chinatown. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Irish Pub survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Survivability Rankings for Irish Pub in Boston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Irish Pub?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Irish Pub is Winter Hill, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 21 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Boston would an Irish Pub make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Boston address you are weighing.

Q: Can an Irish Pub succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open an Irish Pub, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill (58.0%).

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Irish Pub (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 21 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 69.3% for Irish Pubs

Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 58.0% at a good address, 53.1% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Irish Pub Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Irish Pub Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Irish Pub a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Boston to open an Irish Pub is Winter Hill, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 58.0% at a good address and 53.1% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open an Irish Pub?

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Irish Pub survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Winter Hill	Boston	84.0%	80.5%	84.0%	61.0%
2	Mission Hill	Boston	84.0%	79.7%	84.0%	62.0%
3	Davis Square	Boston	83.7%	78.7%	84.0%	59.2%
4	Kenmore	Boston	83.7%	78.6%	84.0%	53.0%
5	Ball Square	Boston	83.7%	77.7%	84.0%	56.6%
6	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	80.7%	83.6%	64.2%
7	Cambridgeport	Boston	83.6%	79.5%	84.0%	53.0%
8	Porter Square	Boston	83.6%	79.3%	84.0%	65.6%
9	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	76.4%	84.0%	57.9%
10	Brighton	Boston	83.6%	75.1%	84.0%	48.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Boston Would an Irish Pub Make the Most Money?

Where an Irish Pub would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Irish Pub survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 58.0% at a good address and 53.1% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening an Irish Pub in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Irish Pub lasts two or more years is 69.3% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Irish Pub in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for an Irish Pub in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start an Irish Pub?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Winter Hill, Mission Hill, and Davis Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Merrymount, and Chinatown. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open an Irish Pub?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Irish Pub in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Mission Hill and Davis Square. 21 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Can an Irish Pub Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Irish Pub Rankings in Boston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.

Is an Irish Pub a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Irish Pub lasts two or more years is 80.5% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Irish Pub in Boston

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Irish Pub tenants, Winter Hill is ranked first (80.5% at a typical address). Mission Hill and Davis Square follow at 79.7% at a typical address and 78.7% at a typical address respectively. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Irish Pub compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open an Irish Pub in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Irish Pub
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Mission Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Boston

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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