50 Best Pubs near Newton

“Easily my new favorite spot! The ambiance and Irish cuisine transport me back to Ireland!“

“Best wings and ribs I have ever tasted!!“

“Get those awesome skins back…..“

“Hi! I am the new owner here and it is now Cafe Martin West Street and we are open every day at 11am. So glad to here of the great reviews of late (we opened here Feb 2022) and sorry for some of the not as great ones - we do have an off night here and there. Hope to see you soon and feel free to pop over to our google page for more info!“

“I'm a fan. Great food, and great service. Really laid back atmosphere. They have a pretty big menu with a lot of different choices. Great drink menu, too. Went in on a Monday night, and they had trivia. I had a really good time, and I'd love to go back.“

“Got cauliflower wings and a black bean burger. Omgah this place didn't disappoint. Very cute spot. And our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Ask for Jenna. Excellent service. All the staff was nice and helpful. We loved this place.“

“Stopped into Biddy Earlys again recently, It is such a classic old time Boston pub. It’s hard to describe it, but you know the feeling if you’ve ever been to a place that serves good food cold beer. to Bostonians!! Highly recommend getting there before some corporate place sweeps that away. Thanks for a great time.! Staff is awesome?“

“Get here early to get a seat and enjoy a delicious meal. Went on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Fortunately my friend and I were walking in just as a cpl were leaving the bar. Conor our bartender was outstanding, never had to wait for anything. Ordered App of MB, Bolognese with rigatoni, and the skillet Mac n Cheese. Food was perfectly cooked and flavorful. We plan to come back and try other items from the menu. Also, we met some very nice locals to chat with, Cheers!“

“This place was great! Lots of photo opportunities and the food and drinks are yummy!

Vegetarian options: We had the vegetarian panini sandwich and the Boston Breeze! Fries were nice and crisp. Yummy! Service was terrific!“

“This is my local spot. Love The Sevens.“

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“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!!!“

“Such a gem! Finally stopped by for cocktails and a light bite the other night and Porter Belly’s exceeded my expectations! Prices are extremely fair with generous portions and high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is so cozy and comfortable. Will definitely be back more often!

Vegetarian options: Tomato soup was delicious!“

“Great food, drinks and service!“

“Local Hangout. Great Pub Food. Very good service.“

“I visited the restaurant one night during my stay.
I found it to be a very nice and cozy place.

There are few options on the menu but the fish and chips and lobster roll we ordered were very good.

They also have a good selection of cocktails.
The service was friendly and efficient.“

“everything was wonderful!“

“Delicious salmon salad last night and outstanding service“

“Great menu, atmosphere, staff, and drinks! Excited to see some life back in the place.“

“No better place in America to watch Liverpool F.C. Solid pub fare. Wonderful staff. Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. What's not to love?“

“Napper Tandy’s was a decent restaurant. The burgers were well cooked and the drinks were great. I was a little dissapointed with the quesadilla having all the corn and beans on the side instead of in it, but other than that I would return.“

“Went to night shift brewery the night before thanksgiving with basically my whole family and I couldn’t have asked for a better night (despite losing at the casino) The entire experience was amazing. Vibes were incredible. Adam, the bartender, was the most fun and welcoming server I have ever had. We all agreed he deserves a raise.“

“Great atmosphere. Fun place to have drink and meet nice people.“

“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.“

“I enjoy going to Costellos with my Fiancée“

“Such a nice and cozy bar! Great warm lighting, good drinks on tap and solid prices. I've come here for bar trivia on Tuesdays a couple of times and always have a blast!This bar makes me feel like I'm in the intro for How I Met Your Mother and that's everything to me.“

“Roger's Pub is on the Babson College campus so it's a small out of the way place that I think you will like. The food is a step above your everyday pub food. The staff is great and it's a really great place to hold a catered event. Check it out. You will be surprised.“

“Fantastic brunch! Great service.“

“Good service and food, staff is polite and patient“

“Jemma and Ray handled my brother's passing perfectly...for such a difficult time in our lives they accommodated our family who loved the food and atmosphere.. they came from Florida, Georgia and Turkey..and your staff was the best! Thank you ! Mike “

“A great pub for the MIT community and their guests. Beer n wine at well beyond reasonable prices. The staff is friendly, there are games to play, the view of the Charles River is grand and it is housed in the iconic Walker Memorial building.“

“Thank you for the lovely evening! A vibrant place in Bergamo Well done“

“I go here to grab a quick breakfast while I'm in Boston twice a week. Morning glory is a simple eggs/hash/banger plate, well priced, and always comes out quick and perfect!!

All staff interactions have been awesome as well!

A while back I had sliders and they were great too.“

“This dark looking speakeasy has a deceptive entrance on the street. The bar tenders know what they are doing - they made me an excellent Old Fashioned, and everyone else enjoyed theirs drinks too. The heavy wood paneling gives it a sober and sophisticated atmosphere. A great place to enjoy a cocktail or two.“

“The corned beef sandwich was amazing! Super friendly staff too!!“

“Cooks made the most amazing, delicious mango coconut cod special ever with perfectly pickled cabbage! Great balance of flavors. Thanks. Great service, fun atmosphere as always. Also love fresh Maine Lunch on tap.

Parking: Park out back in lot by the train. Easy restaurant access.“

“Great drinks! Relaxing atmosphere!“

“This is a good go to spot for whatever occasion. First date, after work, catching up with friends, whatever. The same quality of food as when it was in Allston. Same great service. The tinned fish is new, and surprisingly good. The burger is a fantastic staple. The poutine is so good. Their deviled eggs are great. The service is awesome. Go once and you'll be back.“

“Great place, friendly barman, and live Irish music. I was planning on hittin’ other pubs tonight but decided to stay here because it was so awesome!“

“First visit, so we got two of their specialty flights, each containing four small pours of their local beer, chosen especially for summer time. One flight was IPA focused, and had a range of moderate hoppiness, along with one juicy, in-your-face over hopped wonders. The other flight featured a delicious raspberry sour beer, plus an addictive "brewtini" beer cocktail. Service was so friendly and welcoming, and I liked their outdoor beer garden. We brought lunch from a neighborhood restaurant.“

“A chance walk by led to a beautiful experience. All Irish pubs in my future will now have this as a measuring stick. Two words Bangers & Mash…my gawd!!“

“gr eat food grade service“

“Great local bar with solid drinks and great food.

Among the bars near Harvard Square, Abbey is my first pick for a laid-back drink on a patio. It’s just far enough from the noise, with reasonably priced drinks and, best of all, seriously good food. While the menu doesn’t push creative boundaries, they do the American bar comfort food done right.

Small bites like the Bacon Deviled Eggs and Pulled Pork Egg Rolls were tasty, but the entrée department was where Abbey excelled. Both the Salmon and Cod were outstanding—honestly, some of the best entrées I’ve had at a bar in recent memory. Each had an impeccable texture, almost as if delicately poached. The Salmon, paired with heirloom tomato risotto and a basil pesto vinaigrette, had a pleasant touch of acidity. Meanwhile, the Cod came with a potato scallion pancake, perfectly crisped and soaked in a shallot cream sauce, which added just the right crunch and salty punch to elevate the dish beautifully.

The crowd at The Abbey skews a bit older compared to some of the livelier Harvard Square bars, but it’s worth a visit f you’re after a more laid-back, cozy bar vibe. It’s popular among the locals, so if you’re hoping to snag a patio seat, I’d recommend going during off-peak hours.“

“Good music and drinks lol“

“Great food and great service“

“Great atmosphere and great folks working there!“

“This place is awesome! I’ve had everything from steak tips to the corned beef sandwich to everything in between and have NEVER had a bad meal or drink! I highly recommend!!“

“Great little place, will be a stop in Boston every time we are in town now!!“

“Good food. Good service. Even kid friendly which was convenient!“

“Man! I made the huge mistake of going to a different bar, and I'm on my way to the one and only Joe Sent Me of Cambridge.

This bar is like Cheers. Everyone knows your name! Not just the bartenders, but even the regulars.

I stumbled into this bar about 6 months ago and have been coming 2-3 times a week. I usually get their quesadilla, wings, or anything on the sat brunch (can't go wrong on that menu).

I left for about 2 months on vacation and when I returned the Owmer, Sandy shook my hand and asked where I had been! I felt very appreciated and welcomed. Jen & Steph are great bartenders and will remember your drink after two visits or less!

I don't leave bad reviews, but I will definitely not be going back to that other bar.

Tell Joe, Cayes sent you!

Be there soon!

Oh, the fish and chips are great! Had it for the first time a couple days ago. It was so tasty I had to stop and take a picture!“