The Tall Ship

The Tall Ship is a floating oyster bar and waterfront event venue moored at Pier One in East Boston. Set aboard a 245-foot vessel, the venue combines maritime character with a social bar setting and views across the harbor and city skyline. The ship provides a distinctive backdrop for drinks, seafood-focused dining and waterfront gatherings.

Three custom-built mahogany bars are arranged around the vessel’s central mast, with locations toward the front and rear of the ship. This layout gives the venue several distinct areas for enjoying the setting, whether visitors are stopping in for a casual drink, meeting friends or attending a scheduled event. The atmosphere is relaxed but active, with the ship’s scale and waterfront position shaping the experience.

The surrounding pier adds more than a dockside entrance. The broader Pier One site includes live entertainment, retail, food trucks, pop-ups and other activities, creating a larger waterfront destination around the ship. Programming can include live music, themed nights, fitness classes and special events, so the feel may vary depending on the occasion. The venue’s event calendar provides the best guide to scheduled activities.

Waterfront lounges overlook the harbor and are designed for groups of eight or more. These spaces suit celebrations, social gatherings and visitors looking for a more defined area beside the water. The pier also offers event spaces for private functions, with the ship and skyline providing the setting rather than a conventional indoor restaurant backdrop.

The Tall Ship works well for group meetups, waterfront drinks, oyster-bar dining and event-led visits. Its combination of a working maritime setting, multiple bars, lounge areas and nearby pier programming gives it a flexible character. Daytime and evening visits can offer different atmospheres, while the surrounding harbor remains a central part of the experience throughout.