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The Crow's Nest

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 26 attractions in Gloucester
Traveler Description: This hangout for Gloucester's locals was the bar frequented by the ill-fated fishermen of "The Perfect Storm."
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Activities: Drinking, Dining

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Reviews of The Crow's Nest

( 1-6 of 6 )
4 of 5 stars
Clearwater, FL
Jun 1, 2008

I lived in Goucester and freqented the Crows Nest in the 90's. Could be a rough place at times, but usually most people were very friendly. There were locals, fisherman and truckers. A good combination. more

5 of 5 stars
Kansas City
Feb 7, 2008

I must start by telling you that I did not stay in a room. My only intent was to experience the people, and the atmosphere in the bar. As far as the people........the best you will find anywhere! The atmosphere was everything that I was hoping for in a fishing community. I was looking for a down-to-earth place where the... more

5 of 5 stars
the burg
Sep 19, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

we had a great time, very personable people we even took there advice on where to eat and it was delicious. the bartender and the regulars were great. will be going back and staying at the crows nest next year. more

Feb 19, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

What can I say, the Nest is perfect. The people are great, the local hero, Cus, frequents the bar often with the creep crew. People are very friendly and polite. Great place for the family, make sure to bring your flannel or jean jacket. You might even see Clay aka Santa chillen outside with the marlboros. Pretty much heaven. more

Dec 22, 2005
5/6 found this review helpful

While gathering family geneology in Glocester, I wandered into the Crow's Nest. I sat down at the bar a little nervously because I was a single woman in a strange place. At first, it did not seem a place for a retired school teacher. The locals did their best to make me welcome, and I had a fun evening. They... more

Oct 3, 2005
5/7 found this review helpful

While visiting Gloucester recently, decided to try out some local color. Tried the Crows Nest and to my amazement hasn't changed from the movie. ""The Perfect Storm" Still across from the big commercial fishing boats, very unattractive place..depressing in a word. Awful decor and awful drinks..but cheap and full of depressing characters who have smoked and drunk too much for... more

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Gloucester, MA