I don't know if there is going to be a "best pub" for a Gen-X couple. There are A LOT of pubs and bars around Worcester and the entire state.

Expect to pay anywhere between $5 - $9 for a pint of beer on average, depending on the beer type. The beer scene is huge around here. There are tons of breweries that make their own beers that you can go to. If you are into drinking beer, you will not be disappointed in Massachusetts. It's one of the best beer states in the country and is situated within New England - and all of the other states also have very good breweries. Even within the brewery scene, there are a lot of places that specialize in the IPAs but there are also plenty of other options at most places.

You'll have to explore once you get here. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. We have dive bars, upscale lounges, Irish pubs, brewery taprooms, and all sorts of other places to get a drink.

Thanks!

Because fuck my rent

They're gonna need an authoritative elementary school crossing guard or physical barrier to get people safely across that rotary crosswalk during the morning and evening commute. Hope nobody gets hit by cars exiting the rotary. The parking lot will likely become a de facto pick-up drop-off area and create a mess with people trying to pull back out onto Shrewsbury Street.

Move to Florida,,, unless you are hacked up state or other use you have limited opportunities in WISTA

No, but most things are cheapER than Ireland. That’s why Albany and Springfield are in consideration because the cost of living is less than Worcester. I will factor in everything, but ultimately it comes down to where I can get the best job that will afford me the best quality of life.

Thanks- will hopefully get the chance to check it out

Good to know it might just be a phase! If I catch him with one in the shower, I’ll know to start the intervention.

Things aren't cheap there mate. Make your decision carefully

Could also get some heroin while at hotel vernon

It's probably a phase lol

I think I drank 8 cases of Yuengling in a year when I decided I liked it. I was like having one a night. Then two. Then I found reasons to have it - like while mowing or washing the car. I read about people having shower beers, so I took one to the shower with me. That's when my wife caught me. 😢 She didn't disapprove of me having my beer in the shower. But she didn't want to join, either. It's about that time I decided to go to the redemption center. I figured it was time to clean house. I got $35 back in recycled cans. It was a real eyeopener. I've scaled back since then.

Steel & Wire has $3 Narragansetts, that's the cheapest I've seen in Worcester in recent times in a nice vibey setting. I'm sure some of the really divey places have similarly cheap beers, I bet Ralph's Diner has comparable prices but I haven't been in a while.

Ireland has been my home for the past 18 years, but I am an American and America is home. My parents getting older and wanting to spend as much time with them is a driving factor. Plus, Ireland is a difficult country to get older in; everything takes so much effort! I want an easier life. Ireland is an expensive country, and the salaries don’t match the cost of living so there is very little money left over at the end of the month. And I miss baseball. And summer weather. And my kids (teenagers) want to experience American high school. So many more reasons. I’ll always have one foot in Ireland, but I am definitely ready for a move back.

What's making you return? I moved back to Albania and have night terrors from time to time thinking that my family and I never made the move in the 1st place. Europe is in a league of its own especially compared to how rich Ireland is, and the states (especially Worcester) has gone down hill and fast. Everyone has different reasons for moving of course, but try to be a little more analytical

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That’s important for my partner (Cork GAA, Liverpool) and son (Arsenal). Worcester is at the top of my wish list, mostly because that’s where I’ve lived albeit a long time ago (Paxton/Oakham) and my brother lives in Chelmsford so would be nice to be close to family. Plus, promised ex-husband easy access - Boston to Dublin flights - for the kids’ sakes. But, it all depends on housing and a job -where I can find them!

Worcester is much better than Springfield, Albany isn’t great either. Good Irish community in Worcester. Some of the pubs here will air the hurling/soccer games from Ireland.

Snow days are now like zoom/recorded videos profs post online. The structure of the terms does not allow for much time to be lost, one day is a lot.

Tayto. Auto-correct thinks I’ve moved already.

Really? We’re talking about bud light here. The most it would differ is by a dollar or so. These are comparable cities, no?

That’s not true. But sure ok.

I have heard of it but if you’re comparing the 3 cities based on the cost of a bud light, there won’t much difference. That’s why i was curious about other criteria

For pubs, we love live music! And also should be welcoming/comfortable to people in their early 50s. A ‘Local’ where you can get to be known by (and ultimately become) a regular. Good craic.

Have you heard of the McDonalds Index? How much McD’s costs in a country compared to other countries tells you about the wealth of the country. This is a real tool economists use.

Asking about beer prices isn’t the craziest thing. If Boston bars sell Bud light for $5 but you can get it in Worcester for $3 that tells you something about the Worcester economy.

OP, you don’t like fancy beer, so you probably will hate it, but treehouse brewing has amazing beer. Fantastic IPA’s but also great other beers. Would look at it

Blame my Dad on the Yuengling! He got him hooked. I think all Guinness tastes cat, US and Ireland. But Irish people are fierce protective of their Guinness and won’t drink a poor pint.