Rag's Tavern, a Washington Street mainstay known for South Shore-style bar pizza, has been sold, and staff have announced a final service date. On the tavern's Facebook page, the team posted, "End of an era!...Friday, June 12...Our last day at Rags as we know it!" and a later comment in the thread added, "Rags has been sold!!" With a buyer not yet publicly identified, what comes next for the neighborhood spot is still anyone's guess.
According to NBC Boston, the closing notice first surfaced in a Facebook post and was then picked up by Boston Restaurant Talk. NBC's coverage noted that the business did not name a purchaser and described Rag's as a long-running neighborhood bar known for its tavern pizza and pub sandwiches.
Local Landmark With A Long Pizza History
Rag's opened in 2004 and over the years built a loyal following for its thin, charred bar pies and straightforward lineup of burgers and sandwiches. As reported by Boston Restaurant Talk, the June 12 message arrived via the tavern's Facebook thread and signaled an end to the place "as we know it." Regulars are now counting down their remaining chances to grab a pie.
Family Roots And One-Bite Fame
The Patriot Ledger reported earlier this year that Barstool founder Dave Portnoy stopped in at Rag's and praised its tavern pizza in one of his "one bite" reviews. That coverage also highlighted the local ownership ties, noting that Corinna Cochrane has been running the bar recently and that family members previously operated nearby pizza spots.
What Happens Next
A sale of the business or the building does not automatically move a liquor license to a new operator, so paperwork still lies ahead for whoever bought Rag's. Under state guidance, a prospective buyer typically has to file a transfer application with the city's Local Licensing Authority, take part in a public hearing, and, if approved locally, secure final sign-off from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mass.gov explains the local hearing and state review steps involved in license transfers.
Quincy’s Main Street Is Changing
The sale arrives at a moment when downtown Quincy is already in flux, with redevelopment reshaping sections of Washington Street and Quincy Center. Recent reporting from Hoodline on new projects and retail deals and from other local outlets has tracked a wave of activity that residents say is changing the look of the city's commercial corridors.
For now, the one certain detail is the tavern's announced final day: Friday, June 12. We will update this story as more information about the buyer and the future of the space becomes public.
