The Publick House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1290) • $$

"Great place. Parking is a bit tight so perhaps grab a Lyft. Food was superb and the portion sizes were massive. Great value. So many great beers as well. Cozy atmosphere too. Take a chance in this place you will be happy you did."

The Bell In Hand

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1272)

"Great place to stop for a beer and snack. Historic site in a historic part of this historic town. The bar feels like an old-time pub and then the seating area (where we we were) has windows for the perfect people watching scenario.Our server was very nice but just needed a little reminder to make eye contact when she walks by. She probably would have sold more drinks if she were slightly more attentive, but she was still lovely."

Granary Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (783)

"Very good place for dinner in a convenient location right by the New England Aquarium on Milk St. If you're anything like me, it's a real Bostonian privilege to be able to spend a day at the aquarium and conclude the day with dinner downtown. My girlfriend and I came here for dinner on a Sunday around 5PM. Right off the bat, I noticed that the restaurant is clean and elegant, and that the host was very friendly. Very good vibes right off the bat. I asked for a table by an outlet so I could charge my phone, and the host was very accommodating and went to go check if they had one available. We were seated, and I was happy that I could charge my phone while dining. We ordered Shirley Temples as our drink and two entrees for dinner. The Shirleys were very good, had a perfect amount of grenadine, and were aesthetically pleasing. For my entree, I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with fries. It was very good and I enjoyed having ciabatta bread as the vessel. It was jam packed with bacon, chipotle mayo, and avocado. The fries were also very tasty, with the right amount of salt and a perfect cut (not too thin, not too thick, but juuuuust right!). My girlfriend ordered the Thai salad which she got as a half portion with additional grilled chicken. It was very good, but a bit on the sweeter side with the ingridients and dressing. It also came with noodles which were a good addition. In short, the food was very delicious, but the service was a bit on the slower side despite the restaurant not being crowded at all. We had to wait a while between ordering, getting our food, and getting the bill. However, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, so I give them five stars. This will now be my go-to place when I visit the wharf. Good job Granary!"

Mr. Dooley's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (545)

"Perhaps the best Guinness in Boston. Not just according to me but according to many, including many visiting Irish gents and ladies. A classic Irish pub with a classic Irish pub menu. I have enjoyed many a pint here and many good meals. Today I had the Shepherds pie. It was flavorful but a bit dry. I did like the Irish brown bread that was served along side. Two at our table had the eggs Benedict and weren't very happy with them...too dry and not much flavor. The atmosphere was good- very friendly service. There weren't many people in the restaurant and the server made the rounds several times but we kept having to flag her down. It was kinda like she was making the rounds to make the rounds not check in on anyone. Slightly odd. Overall a great stop if you are looking for a legit Irish bar in Boston."

Emmet's Irish Pub & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (487) • $$

"Violin playing when we walked in, very friendly waitstaff, bar tender was sweet and gave great service! Got a Guinness from the tap was delicious, Shepard pie was superb, really flavorful and big enough to share. The bar itself is a typical Boston bar, nostalgic and fun"

Menotomy Grill & Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (471) • $$

"We were staying at the hotel next door and came over to get a late dinner. The place was busy, but there is lots of seating and we were seated within a few minutes. The interior and ambiance were great, with a large bar area and huge table area. The open kitchen is always fun to watch. Our server was attentive and everything came out in good time. We had the fried pickle appetizer, the beet arugula salad, and chicken fingers with fries. All the food was really good. The pickles tasted either homemade or refrigerator pickles. The coating was maybe a little thick, but crispy. These were chips, served with a fantastic spicy remoulade. My picky daughter didn't love them, but I did. If I was hungrier and not dieting, I would have eaten them all!I loved the beet salad. Yellow and red beet chunks surrounded a fresh bed of arugula and greens with walnut sized perfectly fried goat cheese balls and macadamia nuts. It was dressed with a light balsamic vinaigrette. The dressing wasn't strong or oily and I either could have used a little more or maybe I should have used a dash of salt & pepper. The salad was great though and I really enjoyed it. The chicken fingers were 4 big pieces of crispy breast meat tenders with good fries. My daughter loved these. This is a great place in Arlington and if ever in the area again, I would definitely stop in!"

The Sevens Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (330) • $$

"One of my favorite small neighborhood pub when am in the west beacon hill/Charles street area. Walk in the commons, say hi to the ducklings and then walk up here for a few beer. Big no to cheers though. Nice quaint place where there's always a place to sit down. Love the decor and almost has a divey feel to it. Haven't tried the food yet although doesn't look like a place where you'll go to grab a bite."

Cornwall's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (246)

"Cornwall's is a busy English bar. There's mostly college kids at night, but so worth checking out. The pickles are life changing. I had them fried and fresh. Both ways are AMAZING. They're lightly fried to perfection. My husband had the Ruben and said it was really good.Service is friendly and attentive, even though they're busy.Varied draft beer list - something for everyone. Definitely need to stop by when you're in the area."

Black Horse Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (333) • $$

"This rating is based on the character of the people working there.I was visiting Oak Grove Cemetery (both parents there) and someone took the shot glass I leave there as when I visit I take a shot and leave a shot. To put it politely I was upset. I look for a pub close by and Black Horse popped up. I went there explained the situation as I needed a shot glass. Not only did they give me a shot glass but the said my drink was on the house. Kudos to the young man at the front, the bartender, and the owner for empowering his employees to do what is right. To bad stories like this do not make the news. Thank you and I know where my wife are going out to eat next.Matt"

The Corner Pub

★★★★☆ 4.3 (183) • $$

"Swung into the corner pub for a quick bite as I was craving some buffalo wings. This quaint little bar is everything you love about "a corner pub." The service is friendly as were the customers who stuck up conversion . I ordered wings and was surprised . For the record , I don't prefer breaded wings so when they came ( breaded) I gave a little sigh ... I was really impressed upon trying them how crispy and tasty they were. The bleu cheese was perfect and fresh as well. Very good meal highly recommended!!"

Omori Izakaya Brookline

★★★★☆ 4 (209) • $$

"Really fresh sushi at an affordable price!!! The inside of the restaurant has a cute ambiance and decor; the outside is a little confusing to me because they still have Christmas lights and decorations up (as of mid February). Although I am pretty festive, this feels like a lazy move. Service felt a little rushed; stopped by every minute to ask for our order, and delivered the bill before we had even decided if we wanted more drinks or dessert. However they did treat us to an appetizer.I tried the steamed gyoza, spicy tuna roll, and the otoro and wagyu nigiri. The spicy tuna roll was large (and filling) and the nigiri were fresh and unique flavor- the wagyu was my favorite!"

Sidebar Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (284) • $

"What every good neighborhood bar should be. No scene, no expectations. If you want to take everything as it comes and come as you are for a casual night of fun -- this is your place.The magic of this place is that everyone will feel like a regular here. The bartenders make sure of that. Order a beer and saddle up to the bar to meet a new friend. Who knows, you may be sharing a pitcher or doing shots with them by the end of the night. Yes they have food, varieties of drinks, etc. Don't overthink it. Just go and have a great time!"

Kelley Square Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (224)

"Had really great service. The server and the way it was amazing took care of a room of 30 of us with only one little pad of paper by himself. There was also a really good bartender on the front side. She really knew her stuff. They all scary very big selection of some nice small batch bourbons which is just my choice and she had lots of patience had no problem with the different things I was requesting and she just was right on top of everything, I know it was a Monday night. It was super quiet, but they still were really good in that respect will be going back again."

The Hill Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (292)

"Excellent bar to watch the game, enjoy some cocktails, and Catch the Boston vibe if you are visiting from out of town. Nice bar with high top counters and table seating. Fast paced and sports bar crowd. Great beer line. Good food options. Friendly bartenders. Worth a visit and seems to be a hot spot for locals to watch a game."

Town Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (182) • $$

"Solid food but I wanted to give a shout-out to a fantastic trivia experience! Trivia can be a toss-up. I've gone to others in the Boston area where the questions were impossible (to the point where not a single person got it right) or the sound was deafeningly loud (to the point where my watch registered a dangerously high decibel level and was basically telling me to GTFO to save my hearing). The trivia set-up at Town Tavern was perfect. Three solid rounds of questions, different categories to keep things exciting, a great trivia master. For people with sensitive ears, the noise volume was perfect. I could hear everyone at my table. It was the most fun I had at trivia to date. Food-wise, you can't go wrong with the bar food. Our table split an order of onion rings (really enjoyed the sauce) and my chicken Caesar did the job of making me feel healthy-ish. Which of course I then undid by basically inhaling a slice of the basque cheesecake on my own. Loved the wedge fries here, I may get just an order of that for myself next time. Prices were pretty affordable. For a group of eight that ordered drinks and desserts, the total came out to about $183 before tax/tip."

The Banshee

★★★★☆ 3.7 (212)

"Just went in for a beer. It's a nice Lil bar, the bar tender was nice. I didn't interact with her much. It's a nice bar, has that good ole Boston bar feel."

The Draft

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (248)

"It was cool finding this spot. I needed a bar close by and this has everything I need. Lots of t.v.s, good music, pool table, friendly bartenders. What I didn't like is while I was there these young patrons were playing a drinking game that required them to bang on the table. It was disruptive and no one stopped them. It was killing my chill vibe. I went there to relax that totally threw me off. I know that want people to have fun but if it's affecting the other patrons they should ask them to stop. So rowdy"

Joe Sent Me

★★★★☆ 3.7 (172)

"Yelpers I feel like we back Baby!!Although a sista did not snap any pics, trust me the food was legit! I originally went to the Waltham location years ago & remember not a welcoming feel. Jenn was our Waitress/Bartender, we arrived on a random Monday evening with my teen niece. The crowd was mix from regular neighborhood folk, 20s to families. I was with 2 other diners and the both got Burgers 1 with BBQ, the other with BBQ + Bacon and I went with a Salmon Fall Salad. Now y'all know I don't do Salads that thing with Hittin w/butternut squash, goat cheese cranberries you know all the healthy ish!Cajun fries were Bangin, Burgers were made to perfection. TBH shout out to the Chef, staff & Jenn who held down on a chill Monday!! #nopics #gettheburger #fish #cocktails"

Easy Pie

★★★★☆ 3.7 (164) • $$

"This is my neighborhood staple. Burgers, chix sandwiches, pizza it does not matter, everything is always delicious. My husband and I are here 1x weekly and we've never had a bad experience. As a self proclaimed foodie, Easy Pie is where it is at for american bar food in a hip scene with excellent service and diverse local beer and bar options. The patio is a vibe nestled off of a convenient location off of route one.Worth every penny time and time again. Thank you to Dominca, Deina, and BOH who make EP what it is!"

Omori Izakaya & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (97)

"Great spot for sushi & other Japanese fare close to Malden Center! We came to try their lunch menu, which they offer every day from noon to 3pm. We each got the sushi lunch special of 2 rolls + miso soup, and it was a good amount of food. For our maki, we selected spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, eel & avocado, and the crazy roll. Fish tasted fresh and rolls were a good size & balanced. The spicy rolls weren't very spicy and also had some tempura crunchies for added texture. For drinks, we got iced green tea and yuzu soda, which were both bottled and served with a glass of ice. The yuzu soda was super refreshing and tasty - I'd get this again. Their menu is pretty large, and I'm excited to return and try more."

Elm Street Taproom

★★★★☆ 3.7 (122) • $$

"Elm street taproom is a lively bar-restaurant by Davis. They played 2010s hip hop and RnB which seemed to fit the crowd. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations as the menu looked pretty generic. I was proven wrong by their execution...The meatloaf sandwich was nothing short of the most fire meatloaf and freshly made gravy I've had. An amazing combination of flavors with the crispy onion strings, mozzarella, and mushroom. I took half home because it was very filling and it was still great after re-heating. The grilled banana bread dessert definitely hit. I thought the banana would overpower the taste but it was mild and the sweetness of the cream evened it out. I'd bring guests and friends back here."

First House Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (105)

"This spot id pretty solid with awesome food and pretty stellar service. My friend and I needed burgers and she needed a martini - because she's a mom and that would also drive me to drink.... I needed a burger and avocado. They had a burger with caramelized onions, avocado and bacon - it was freaking delicious and came with TOTS!!! Like any bar - later at night you get the annoying loudmouth or too and the service starts going downhill..."

McGann's Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (83)

"My colleague and I tried to find a bite to eat before going to the Celtics vs Heat Game (Round 3 of playoffs). We found McGann's Pub on a side alley. FUN!We both ordered the Fisherman's Combo plate ($13.95) - deep fried shrimp, fish, and calamari. The seafood was placed upon a bed of thick cut fries and accompanied by a dollup of fresh cole slaw. Food was good, given that it was bar food. Service was super friendly! The place was crowded and it oozed with a team spirit!What I liked best was that Budwiser was there at the pub running a special - if you drink a Bud, you get a choice of a Tshirt. Guess who walked out wearing a Bud Celtics tshirt, and got a bottle sleeve cooler and a mardigras Celtics Beads?!"

The Heights Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (38) • $$

"The pub was popping Friday night! Came here with my bf for some drinks and bites Friday night and the place was packed! We quickly got seated and ordered some beers. They have a few on tap and more bottled beers. We weren't that hungry and wanted some small appetizers to share. We ordered the chicken wings which came with a couple of sauces and some tater tots. The wings were yummy and the sauces were good. The tater tots came with a side of their specialty house sauce which was nice and tangy. We also ordered a couple of soups. They had clam chowder and french onion. We couldn't decide between both so we ordered one of each to share. The clam chowder was nice and creamy and the French onion was very tasty.We enjoyed our beers and ordered another round. We had a good time hanging out and watching the game on TV."