Dive bar at best. Go here for the drinks, not the food. Steaksandwich was MID and I would have enjoyed the pretzel if it came with mustard.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Daniel Trovato
A great place for a quick pint! And them go next door to the arcade!. Food is just bar food and nothing too creative. Generally, it's a fun and nice bar. You can definitely pick out the locals here. It feels a bit like any bar from your home town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jennifer Nickerson
Scott E is the best. He is all by himself behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Marine Patermo
We specifically came to this bar to play pool, having heard good things about it. Unfortunately, we weren’t even allowed in — we were denied entry because we didn’t have our passports, even though we showed a valid French national ID card.
The staff was surprisingly rigid, with no willingness to listen or show any understanding of our situation as international visitors. No effort, no welcome — just a blunt and unfriendly refusal.
This kind of entry policy, enforced without any flexibility, is frustrating and doesn’t reflect the kind of hospitality you’d expect from a place that markets itself as social and friendly. Especially disappointing in a city like Boston, known for its openness.
G VDLR
I absolutely do not recommend this place. We were denied entry because we didn’t have our passport with us, even though I presented an official French national ID card, which is a valid government-issued identification document.
The staff was inflexible, dismissive, and clearly unaware of legal rules regarding international IDs. At no point were we treated with respect or understanding.
This is not only discriminatory, but illegal, as many jurisdictions accept foreign government-issued ID, especially for international travelers.
Boston is known for being a welcoming and open city — this bar does not reflect that spirit. Disappointing.
Tarek Mikulak
Went with my gf while following the freedom trail and it felt extremely welcoming. As if i’ve been going to that bar for years .the light hearted vibe positively affected my Boston experience! 100 % would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy
Had a blast. Servers are the best. Singing doorman is so entertaining. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erasmo
Just not the best experience. Service + guy on the door wasn't good
Michelle Miller
Fun place where a lot of locals hang out. We didn't get food. But the Guiness was good and service was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Johnny Norre
Got a good local draft beer. Very atmospheric, but poor toilet conditions.
I love Hub Pub. It is my absolute favorite bar in the city and somewhat of a hidden gem. Always has great music, can always get a spot at the bar, and the staff is amazing. Consistently has the best vibes.
Fantastic, traveled to Boston from the uk for 5 nights away from the wives and called into this place every evening. Really good atmosphere, food and drink were excellent plus friendly staff. American football on the tv, still don't get the rules despite watching each night 😅
Dive bar at best. Go here for the drinks, not the food. Steaksandwich was MID and I would have enjoyed the pretzel if it came with mustard.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
A great place for a quick pint! And them go next door to the arcade!. Food is just bar food and nothing too creative. Generally, it's a fun and nice bar. You can definitely pick out the locals here. It feels a bit like any bar from your home town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Scott E is the best. He is all by himself behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We specifically came to this bar to play pool, having heard good things about it. Unfortunately, we weren’t even allowed in — we were denied entry because we didn’t have our passports, even though we showed a valid French national ID card.
The staff was surprisingly rigid, with no willingness to listen or show any understanding of our situation as international visitors. No effort, no welcome — just a blunt and unfriendly refusal.
This kind of entry policy, enforced without any flexibility, is frustrating and doesn’t reflect the kind of hospitality you’d expect from a place that markets itself as social and friendly. Especially disappointing in a city like Boston, known for its openness.
I absolutely do not recommend this place. We were denied entry because we didn’t have our passport with us, even though I presented an official French national ID card, which is a valid government-issued identification document.
The staff was inflexible, dismissive, and clearly unaware of legal rules regarding international IDs. At no point were we treated with respect or understanding.
This is not only discriminatory, but illegal, as many jurisdictions accept foreign government-issued ID, especially for international travelers.
Boston is known for being a welcoming and open city — this bar does not reflect that spirit. Disappointing.
Went with my gf while following the freedom trail and it felt extremely welcoming. As if i’ve been going to that bar for years .the light hearted vibe positively affected my Boston experience! 100 % would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a blast. Servers are the best. Singing doorman is so entertaining. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just not the best experience. Service + guy on the door wasn't good
Fun place where a lot of locals hang out. We didn't get food. But the Guiness was good and service was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Got a good local draft beer. Very atmospheric, but poor toilet conditions.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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I don’t think I’ll be able to emotionally recover if something happened to Hub Pub. Cheap beer and good fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It really is a very friendly place, feels good inside the beverages aren’t expensive and the guy at the bar is a fckin gem…
10/10 bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing "Burger Melt"!
Choose something else!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I love Hub Pub. It is my absolute favorite bar in the city and somewhat of a hidden gem. Always has great music, can always get a spot at the bar, and the staff is amazing. Consistently has the best vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros, Burger, Fries
Fantastic, traveled to Boston from the uk for 5 nights away from the wives and called into this place every evening. Really good atmosphere, food and drink were excellent plus friendly staff. American football on the tv, still don't get the rules despite watching each night 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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