33 Best Gastropubs near Boston

“Left another place to come here because the customer service was bad. What a 180. Citizen staff was friendly, great w/suggestions and helped secure me a seat at their busy bar. Had two great cocktails and a delicious pepper seared filet. Well done Citizen Pub!! I will be back!“

“Ambiance and ambiance and beer and beer“

“This was a hidden gem just when and where I needed it! I was trying to find a spot for lunch in the area that had good options, and I took my chance on what became an amazing restaurant experience even though I was by myself sitting at the bar haha. Jenn and the rest of the bar staff made great recommendations, and the food here was sooo good (I ordered the buffalo shrimp and steak frites). I told Jenn that I don’t remember the last time I cleared my plate at a restaurant, and I normally wouldn’t eat that much in one sitting, it was that good. The service was great and their friendliness and conversation was even better, and I look forward to going again next time I’m in Boston! And shoutout to whoever made the 90s/00s Neo-soul/R&B playlist, that was the cherry on top 😁“

“Fantastic restaurant/bar!! The owner is amazing! So friendly and great food! Do yourself a favor if you are in Boston and stop in! You will not be disappointed!!“

“Looking for dinner options along Moody Street and this was an easy choice. I've been to Dallas and had a fun evening in their Deep Ellum neighborhood so why would I skip the opportunity to try it again.

Lots of options here, considering we have meat eaters, pescatarians and kosher eaters in the group tonight. We started off with a plate of their pickles and they were fabulous. With it, beers! Including a draft German beer for me and a tin of a non-alcoholic for Mrs. K.

For main, I chose the Italian sandwich and it was fabulous. Well loaded and very tasty if perhaps a little messy. But that's what napkins are for. Mrs. K. chose the grilled cheese and said it was excellent.

Great service here and we had a fabulous evening. Five stars!“

“White Bull Tavern was a great time. I went with my cousin and her group of friends on a Thursday night, and the karaoke made the whole experience even better. The energy in the place was fun and lively without feeling overwhelming, and it was clear everyone was there to have a good time.

Karaoke added a great interactive element to the night and brought the crowd together—it felt social, upbeat, and easygoing. The atmosphere worked really well for a group outing and made it an easy spot to enjoy a night out during the week.

Overall, it was a fun experience and definitely a solid place to check out if you’re looking for something different to do on a Thursday night.“

“Fairly good for an airport hotel restaurant.
Pros: The service was friendly and attentive. The onion rings were nice and crispy. The cook on our burgers was a perfect medium.
The cons: A little too much grease on the buns. The kitchen missed small things, for example, we had to ask twice for condiments.“

“My wife and I came in for the first time tonight and were blown away by the food. The Legendary Burger absolutely lives up to the hype. Perfectly cooked, insanely flavorful, and easily one of the best burgers we’ve had in a long time. The General Lee’s Fried Chicken was also outstanding. Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. The kitchen is clearly firing on all cylinders.

Amiel was our bartender and he was pleasant and professional. Service was straightforward and efficient, though we didn’t get much follow-up during the meal. That said, the food more than spoke for itself.

Such a great addition to the Seaport. We’ll be back.“

“Great food and drinks! Our waitress Christen was very friendly and attentive. We’ll be back!“

“I love everthing about this incredible gem in the heart of Newton Center.“

“Top notch experience from the moment we entered the restaurant and were seated. Excellent service, beautiful decor, delicious food. Everything was perfect. I will return!“

“The energy of this space is as loving and chic as Somerville itself; looking forward to becoming a regular!“

“My nonprofit group enjoyed a private party at Tokenfire. The hot appetizers were a great start to the party, with meatballs, pork dumplings, the best brussel sprouts and savory flatbreads. We enjoyed the authentic Shepherds Pie, perfectly grilled salmon, and a vegetarian pasta dish. Dessert, including a fig bread pudding with salted caramel gelato and tiramisu was fabulous. The service was excellent and the ambiance was delightful. I hope to return when they have live music.“

“Non rushed long lunch. My short rib grilled cheese was huge and delicious. Enough leftover for tomorrow. The French fries were some of the best ever- served in a cute metal basket. Excellent service. My pomegranate margarita was nice - not the best I ever had. I'll be back“

“Great food and the service is fantastic.“

“Had my birthday celebration at Blackmoor today. Excellent experience all around. Large Beer and Cocktail list and the appetizers were amazing! I had the Cod and it was one of the best meals I've had. Excellent service and atmosphere and this delicious desert to top it off! Highly recommend!“

“Hosted a family funeral coalition for 40. The food was great. The menu had something for everyone. Accommodated special requests. Service was excellent. They made event planning very easy on the family and it was very much appreciated. Would highly recommend. Thank you to the whole Menotomy crew.“

“Big shoutout to Oscar’s Pub in Dedham! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A huge thank you to Catherine and Nick for their outstanding service and for going above and beyond to accommodate us. Your hospitality and attention to detail made our experience exceptional! If you're looking for great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service, Oscar’s Pub is the place to be. Highly recommend checking them out! 📍 Visit them here: Oscar's Pub Dedham #OscarsPubDedham #OutstandingService #SupportLocal“

“Our " Cheers" Bar. Love the staff, the food and the atmosphere ! !“

“Fabulous place with excellent food!“

“Love the monthly rotation of empanadas“

“Great time last night!! Highly recommend. This restaurant went above and beyond to accommodate a fundraiser that was held at the restaurant.“

“Excellent vibe, great food selection and cold Guinness 👍🏼👍🏼“

“I only had the opportunity to have a single drink here. It was an old fashioned, which is so eady to make, but still usually screwed up. This was definitely a very good one, almost worth the ~$19 price. I will be back.

But speaking of backs, none of the seats have them -- those of us with back problems can't sit comfortably for long. Hence the three stars instead of five on atmosphere.“

“AMAZING atmosphere!!! AMAZING service!!!! AMAZING food!!! Seriously run to grab a bite here and ask for Sara as your waitress!! The burratta was Michelin star worthy. The best bite of food that I have ever had.“

“Cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service. Great food and drink!“

“Listen the only reason I can see someone leaving a bad review is if you got your butt kicked in a game of connect four against the bartender and your salty about it. Honestly the food and drink is on point! Especially the chicky tendies and shoestring French fries! Every food item I have ate has been fantastic though. Sam, Kim and everyone involved are great. I am assuming any negative reviews are from patrons who caused the problem. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Highly recommend! I regularly commute from Roslindale to patron this establishment for good food, good vibes and amazing experience! Thank you to the entire Four Square team for always being a welcoming, friendly and great place to frequent!“

“Love the Town Tavern! The atmosphere is relaxing & comfortable! The staff is knowledgeable & attentive! The food is DELICIOUS! (And the portions are large). Highly recommend this restaurant!!!“

“I really liked the PULL FOR CHARITY. Baramor donates $3 every pint poured to the non-profit charity. It’s a great way to donate.“

“Fabulous food! Great cocktails“

“Pepperoni pizza was GREAT!!“

“If your are looking for a place with high quality this is a excellent spot. Very much recommend this spot. 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Went bowling at Legacy Place in Dedham and had a really fun time. The staff were great, everything was well organised, and they provided food and drinks which made it an easy, relaxed outing.

It was also reasonably priced for what you get, and the overall atmosphere was lively without being chaotic.

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and want a straightforward, enjoyable night out.“