50 Best Bars near Burlington

“A bunch of college friends from UMass and I met at the Yardhouse for a mini reunion. The Yardhouse is conveniently located for us, being right off I-95 and close to the north and south shores.
We arrived at 11:30 when they opened. We were promptly seated and spent the next 2 hours eating, drinking and reminiscing. The food and beverages were excellent. They have over 100 beer choices and a full bar as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Best part of our visit was our wonderful server Michelle. She watched our table without being intrusive and took great care of us.
We are already looking forward to our next meeting at the Yardhouse. Hoping we get Michelle again for our server.“

“Came earlier for the reservation and went to the bar to wait for my fiancé. The bartender had the worst scowl on his face and took 7 mins to just say hi. Another 5 to get my order and make it. It was a Tom Collin's. 30 second drink; took 15 minutes. And he didn't make my drink correctly I had to coach him and even my fiancé noticed it and she was like let's go to the table. Then they sat us next to family with screaming kids. And it was my birthday so I kind of wanted a nice steak house and I got a McDonald's feel. The server was kind and knowledgeable of the menu and the pricing was fair. Steak cooked well and the crab soup was delicious. Didn't get the oysters location but they could be better. But yeah good spot, but damn a hello goes along way especially when I came out for a celebration and don't get out much like this spending this kind of money. Manager barely said hi and seemed like she did it as a courtesy to check the table instead of actually caring. I didn't touch a couple food items and would be nice to see a manager notice. I told the server but apparently word doesn't get to where it needs too for change to happen. Probably won't come back, definitely not to that bar.“

“I recently stayed here for a work conference. The hotel rooms were spacious, cozy and modern. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The lobby bar and restaurant was beautiful and the food was very good. Meeting spaces were very nice.“

“worst lobster roll i have ever been served so bad i wont describe it. and only 38 bucks !!“

“I can’t explain the experience that my husband and I had here this past Saturday. I have to eat gluten free and my husband found Tavern in the Square had a large selection of gluten free items for me to choose from. Brandon was our waiter. He was very knowledgeable about my allergy. Through a little bit of small talk with Brandon, we shared with him a situation that we were going through. Tavern in the Square in Burlington and Brandon went so far above and beyond for my husband and myself when they didn’t have to. I have not stopped telling people the story of the most thoughtful and kind people we have ever had the pleasure to cross paths with. Besides the amount of kindness shown, it was actually the best gluten free experience that we have ever had. The food was 10/10 💞We will never forget 💞“

“So we wanted some fresh oysters and we got more than we bargained for.. We sat at a very roomy contemporary bar and received the best service one could ask for on a Sunday .. GO SEE Denise !! Recommendations were on point to what we were looking for .. Denise was friendly hospitable great knowledge of her drinks and food and always served with a smile .. Her sidekick John who delivered the food was always smiling and friendly.. You have to go here to see Denise . She will make your day ..“

“Absolutely, without a doubt, the best pizza pies in MA!!! Ordered 4 different types and all 4 were fabulous! Service from Marty, top notch!! Atmosphere took me right back to the 80’s with the music. I love it!! Thank you Jacks and Marty!!! Also had the salad and arincini, both excellent. I highly recommend stopping in for food, amazing atmosphere, and super friendly service.“

“Fresh seafood, great hostess, not crowded, would definitely recommend“

“Delicious food, I recommend the chowder!“

“Yummy! And dog friendly patio.“

“classy drinks and awsome servers“

“Dylan made our experience so much fun!“

“Got to have a good cold beer and some great food this past Friday before Participating in the 250th Anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill. We came all the way from Roxboro North Carolina. People were friendly, don’t know if it was my Southern Accent 😁 but either way I had a great time relaxing at the Tavern.“

“A wonderful tiki bar! We loved the food and creative cocktails.“

“Great place! Historical live music acts have played here for decades! great ownership! Great bartenders!“

“We visited with ~20 friends this past Friday. They handled our group like champs. Food, service and drinks were all fantastic and expedited so quickly. I cannot sing their praises enough. Best nachos I’ve ever had.“

“One of my all time favorite spots in Somerville never had a bad meal. Great vibe and service always suggests it as one of the top spots in Somerville.“

“Random drop-in made our night.“

“Food is good. Parking is awful. when you get your bill u get a chargé for the kitchen.“

“We had so much! Our instructor was John! He was super chill and informative! We will definitely be back ❤️🪓“

“Wonderful place to eat on our trip to Boston. Went with my dad and then took my wife there 3 days later for a different experience. Owner was kind and friendly. Birthday party was in the middle room and the whole restaurant sang along.“

“Delicious and safe dining experience- the food was unbelievably fresh and creative. All servers went out of their way to be attentive and friendly- the mulled wine was the perfect beverage on this chilly afternoon! We brought blankets- and used them!“

“Depends what you are looking for. If it is traditional Cuban food, go elsewhere. If you are interested in latin american food wirh a Cuban flair, you will like this place. I am a native born cuban and I will approach these type of restauranrs wirh a Cuban Nouveu cuisine mentally so I am not immediately disapointed and can approach it more open minded. So think of hispanic food with a Cuban flair. If so, I was impressed with their small plates and entrees. Tasty and well thought out dishes. Nice cocktails with Cuban flair but some standards are available. See photos for their original Hemingway Daiquiri which was quite good. Service was friendly but could have been better but place was packed on a Friday night. Deserts were interesting. The Tres Leches was differnt and recommended. Prices were not cheap but reasonable and much cheaper than Mariel
Nice neighborhood too. Street parking.“

“Went only once last night so don't want to knock any stars. But, my biggest suggestion is that please include pictures of sake bottles (even just labels) next to the title on your online menu. Right now, it's paragraphs after paragraphs of many many sakes. I got analysis paralysis after a few seconds.“

“One of the last true local venues in the Boston area. A Real club for real musicians to lay a solid foundation to create original music, build a fanbase and collaborate with peers.“

“Go on Karoke night. The is a woman who sings “green eyes lady” that blew me away.

Reminded me of the Hideout in Chicago and that bar in Starwars.

Great spot, great sign, great talent behind the stick.“

“we were looking for a place to train and socialize our 4 month old puppy and came across this place. our experience has been nothing but exceptional from the employees to the dog owners. Very friendly atmosphere and clean! I highly recommend checking it out.“

“It’s da bomb. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss it ✌🏼♥️😎“

“We were a family of three visiting Boston and after reading through the multitude of choices of restaurants and reviews, Clink was on my list to get reservations. This restaurant is in the Liberty Hotel, which if you've been to NYC it has the same vibe as the Roxy Hotel and the Beekman. I made reservations for a Saturday night at 7:15 and when we arrived the restaurant only had a few other couples there dining. I'll address this more at the end. Our server recommended a few choices of cocktails. My husband chose the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned and I chose the Crime of Passion. Both were excellent!! Both cocktails were by far the best we had the entire trip, and we had a cocktail or two at dinner each night during our five-night stay. Hats of to the bartender making those!! Although we really didn't see an appetizer that we could agree on we were served some outstanding rolls and butter. I'm not a big bread fan, but these were hot, soft, and had a great flavor. For our dinners I chose the Crispy Skin Farm Raised Salmon, my husband chose the Hand Cut Pasta Bolognese, and our son chose the Gulf of Maine Blue Cod. We all agreed each dish was prepared and presented perfectly and all three had wonderful flavors with no complaints. We didn't think we had room for dessert until we were told the options and one option was Peach Bread Pudding!! We found room for dessert and in hindsight wish we asked for one to go for the next day. It's a must try!! The atmosphere was great, the service was great (and the manager was walking around making sure everyone was enjoying themselves), the cocktails amazing, and the dinner and dessert was wonderful, so this left us asking "why is this place not packed on a Saturday night"? The only hiccup was when you walked into the hotel lobby it felt like they were having air conditioning problems, but the restaurant was not having that issue. So hopefully this was just some weird off night for this restaurant and hopefully more people have a wonderful experience like we did and leave great reviews. I know that if we come back to Boston, Clink is on our list to dine at again.“

“Voted best Dive Bar. Locals were very friendly! We had a great time.“

“I only had a drink with a friend but it was a very good him and tonic in nice glassware. The atmosphere was bustling but not overly loud. The service was very attentive but not intrusive. It was clean and homey. I will be back for the food which looked very good.“

“This restaurant is dope. The interior is warm and inviting. It’s modern and chic. Definitely an elevated hipster vibe. A chill spot to hang out after work or nice date night. The food is bomb! For apps, I’ve never had a Chinese-inspired arancini. These crispy delights are addicting with their crack sauce. The sauce is a must have on the arancini. The salad is light and refreshing. The Kokoda is a well made dish. I never had blue fin tuna until I came here. The combo with the fresh fish with the acidity from the lemon juice and smooth finish of coconut sauce - oof, worth a try. There’s also another surprise about the Kokoda - there’s something called sea grapes 🍇 and were bursting of flavor and freshness. A nice addition to the dish. I could go for seconds with the Kokoda because it’s a bit small for me. I wish they made it 2x bigger so it could be more shareable with a date or with company. The Maine Uni was surprisingly delicious 😋. I honestly thought it was too expensive but after having it, it was an amazing amuse bouche (the perfect bite). I couldn’t believe that small bite packed so much flavor and complexity. It was balanced and left me feeling happy. Totally worth it. For mains, the pork belly adobo melts in your mouth. So good! The mushroom raviolis are my favorite out of this menu. The salted duck egg sauce is what makes this dish memorable. I would definitely eat this again. The bitter melon ratatouille is not my favorite because it wasn’t seasoned enough for me. It felt as though it was missing salt. The veggies were perfectly roasted though, but it didn’t quite smack like the other dishes. The ribeye is good, but not my favorite. I might be biased because I’ve had better at other places. For desserts, the pandan sorbet is tasty. I’m not a fan of the pandan taste. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but I enjoyed it because I love avocados and bananas and in ice cream form? No brainer. I wished they had a version without the pandan flavoring. I’m curious as to how it would taste then. The matcha cheesecake is surprisingly well-balanced. Not too matcha where it’s overbearing. The matcha is subtle while the richness of the cheesecake smacks just right and not overly sugary. The late night menu - I only tried the Chicharrón taco 🌮. The combo of crispy pork belly and the acidity from the lime is perf. Nothing else to say. Surprisingly really filling. I probably can’t have more than 2 of these tacos and I’m a pretty big guy. The drinks - I love the names and how they have a play on words. The blood orange and the banana espresso are my favorite. These drinks have enough booze and not too much where it’s offensive. Blood orange is enjoyable to drink and the banana espresso is complex with a chocolate finish. Their nice, clean cocktails. Service was awesome! The servers were friendly and quick. They regularly checked in with my wife and me. I don’t think I even had to do the awkward “please help us” lean at all. They were there when you needed them! Amazing 5 star service! You want a culinary experience. This place won’t disappoint.“

“We got a table near the live music at the front of the pub on a Wednesday at 7. We used OpenTable to make reservations, but didn't need them.
We enjoyed the mocktails, sampler platter, Guinness Beef Stew,
Steak tips and Bangers & Mash. The beef stew was particularly rich and delicious.“

“Incredible food at the Chef’s Table. Amazing coordination between staff in a small space. Very friendly and accommodating. Probably the best meal I have ever had and I didn’t choose any of the courses!“

“I just Love the New Republic great atmosphere amazing food great drinks beautiful vibe“

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

“Gluten-free food was very good and the CJ & Kathy were very helpful and good about the allergy. I feel bad I didn’t have money to tip much but it was take out and I enjoyed the food. Will definitely come again, hopefully I can get an even bigger side of tzatziki loll“

“Urbanwild Boston Charleston is the place to be. We had such a fantastic time with the family so much to do with state of the art bowling and more.“

“The oysters were fresh and i enjoyed the ambience!!!“

“Will never go there just by reading reviews how they treat customers with disrespect, that behavior is not tolerate in Little Italy NYC Mulberry Street stop by Cafe Palermo if you in New York“

“Great service and food was excellent.“

“The best Mexican food & margaritas I’ve had in a long time!“

“First time here but definitely not my last. Came for lunch with friends and we were all very pleased with our food and drink. Vanilla iced latte, hibiscus refresher, onion dip, chicken sando, Italian sausage sandwich, and the smash burger. 10s across the board“

“Greta food great people and Dottie!“

“Went with friends this last weekend and had a great time. Service was top notch, food was well prepared and tasty, drinks were creative and delicious. We’ll be back!“

“great bar. cash only. located between Harvard and Central.“

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

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“Love coming here…my favorite sport“