Doyle's Braddock Cafe (Doyle's Cafe) is a landmark in Boston (Jamaica Plain), Massachusetts, and a filming location for Mystic River (2003). Built in 1882.
Location: Boston (Jamaica Plain), Massachusetts, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Mystic River (movie, 2003) — as "McGill's", the tavern where Dave sees Jimmy's daughter Katie dancing on the bar
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15375, SRC-15377 - Built in 1882
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15377, SRC-16705, SRC-17426
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15375 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/m/Mystic-River.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15377 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doyle%27s_Cafe (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16705 — https://www.bostonpreservation.org/advocacy-project/doyles-cafe (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17426 — https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/historic-doyles-cafe-permanently-closed-after-137-years/1957782 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Doyle’s Braddock Cafe (Doyle’s Cafe) connected to Mystic River?
Doyle’s Braddock Cafe (Doyle’s Cafe), in Boston (Jamaica Plain), Massachusetts, has a documented connection to Mystic River. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Doyle’s Braddock Cafe (Doyle’s Cafe) located?
Doyle’s Braddock Cafe (Doyle’s Cafe) is located in Boston (Jamaica Plain), Massachusetts.