Okay. You've moved in, mostly. You didn't tear up your truck on Storrow. Your room is still a mess of boxes and bags, and your place is only half-furnished with street goods. You haven't gotten bedbugs from that mattress you found on the curb (yet). You don't know when you're going to buy your books, and you don't know how to get to your classes. We can't help with all that, but we can help with the important stuff: beer.

If you're new to Massachusetts, you may be dismayed to learn that you can't get the goods at 7-Eleven or other convenience stores like you used to. You'll have to stake out your neighborhood "package store," or "packie," to get anything alcoholic. (There are a few grocery and convenience stores that sell booze; if you live near one, more power to you.) We covered several cheap-but-good local beers last week; after the jump, we present a couple of local dive bars where you can toss 'em back--and diners where you can fill up afterward.

Bukowki pic by AntyDiluvian

Theatre District: The Tam (222 Tremont). Has enough neon signs, wobbly stools, video games, and $2.50 Brubakers to keep you entertained all night long (although we have, sadly, been at the Tam on a night when they ran out of Brubaker--let's hope it never happens again). If you didn't bring some New York Pizza (224 Tremont) into the Tam with you, check out the South Street Diner (178 Kneeland) for sustenance when you're done drinking.

Back Bay: Bukowski (50 Dalton Street). Small, dark, long, more beers than you can count while drunk. Decent food (though no ham on rye that we can recall) and a neon "dead authors" sign to boot. We can't say we see Bukowksi himself coming in here, but it's a fine place to drink to his memory. If the food here doesn't float your boat, head down Boylston to the Parish Cafe (361 Boylston).

Davis Square: Sligo Pub (237 Elm Street). No matter how much cheap beer or how many strong mixed drinks you consume and/or spill upon yourself in Sligo, you will come out feeling incredibly unwashed. And that's how it should be. The place is sometimes invaded by fratty types, so prepare some tasteful "Delta Delta Drunky" jokes. Eat at Red Bones afterward; it's not open that late, but hey--if you have to catch the T, you're not gonna be out that late anyway.

Somerville: Razzy's (585 Somerville Ave). One of the diviest bars around, Razzy's also boasts free popcorn, spray-painted ceilings, $7 pitchers, trivia nights, and karaoke in the back. Can't beat it--if you can find it. Kelly's Diner (674 Broadway) is the place to go in Somerville for greasy food and sassy waitresses if you're up all night or can wake up before noon.

Allston: Silhouette (200 Brighton Ave). Darts, pool, beer. It's like your living room would be--if you had a dartboard, a pool table, and a kegerator. Which you will, soon enough, god willing. Roll your own (tacos, we mean) at Anna's Taqueria (446 Harvard St, Brookline) afterward.

Harvard Square: So... how many times do we have to mention Charlie's Kitchen before it's apparent that we're obsessed with it? This many, apparently. As an added PSA, Market in the Square is now open 24 hours for your late-night noshing needs.

Jamaica Plain: Not only does the Brendan Behan offer cheap drinks, it also offers the chance to catch Russ Dial in action during Sox games. After you hit the wall, head to Food Wall to rejuvenate yourself--though we don't recommend the eggplant.

But what if you're under 21 in Boston, you ask? Well, you can still eat up at these fine late night dining establishments. Check out under21inboston.typepad.com for some youthful ideas. For the older crowd, we'll have more on local dives tomorrow--we can't get enough of 'em.

Charlie's photo by Bonnie*B