The taps are changing hands at the legendary L Street Tavern, the South Boston local made famous by "Good Will Hunting." After 27 years of ownership, Jack and Susan Woods are ready to slide the bar over to new proprietors in early March. The establishment is known for its prominent cameo in the 1997 film, where it served as the on-screen local for characters played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who took home the Oscar for best original screenplay thanks to their Boston-rooted drama.

In an announcement delivered via social media, the Woods expressed their gratitude toward the loyal customers who've been the lifeblood of the pub, "For almost three decades, YOU, the patrons, have helped shape the character of this place while creating lasting relationships and lifelong memories," and noted the venue's traditional support for local charities and elected officials. As mentioned in a CBS News report, the soon-to-be former owners made their sentimental farewell with a pithy summation, "Good Times. Good friends. Good Will. Good-Bye."

The bar's continuity is assured with the Medicos taking over, allies of the Woods family. It will 'continue its neighborhood traditions, the Woods affirmed in a post brimming with nostalgia and community spirit. The L Street Tavern has also been a mustering point for cold water plunges by the L Street Brownies and has hosted celebrity visits and international dignitaries, all part of its storied existence spanning almost three decades.

Another notable patron, former Governor Charlie Baker, frequented the locale as both a politician and pseudo bartender, impressing constituents with his pint-pouring prowess and an ear for their concerns. Reports from a Boston Globe article recalled that Baker, with a Guinness in hand, "looked like a bartender listening to the concerns of patrons," during his 2018 visit. "Governor Baker is always welcome," said Susan Woods at the time.