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Five Horses Tavern - South End, Boston, MA

Five Horses Tavern - South End

4.5 (940)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options.
Our friendly staff will guide you through a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner, our highly acclaimed weekend brunch, or just a beer!

Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance from the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Huntington Theatre, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 25 bottles, signature house cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. You can't go wrong with a local pint paired with our signature fried chicken, pretzel, burger, cornbread and more!
Guests can also enjoy dining on one of the largest seasonal patios
in the South End.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Claremont Park
  • Parking details
    Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
  • Public transit
    Symphony & Mass Ave
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 940 people are saying

Five Horses Tavern - South End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Five Horses Tavern - South End is a cozy gastropub praised for its "great service" and "incredible beer selection." Diners appreciate the "warm, cozy neighborhood vibe" and diverse menu, with highlights like "delicious burgers" and "fabulous pizza crust." Perfect for pre-show meals or casual outings, it's a neighborhood favorite.

940 Reviews
  1. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston121 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, nothing exceptional but reliable fare. Service was attentive and they complied with a birthday request by surprising us with a skillet cookie & candle - nice touch! An easy choice for a pre-Red Sox dinner.

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  2. Susie

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a reservation a few weeks ago. Was seated near the bathroom (where we heard the toilet seat slam over and over) and had people standing behind me while they waited in line for the bathroom. They should absolutely not have a table here. It was just a bad location. The food itself was decent- burger was good, fries were.. just fries. Similar to Mcdonalds fries. The waitress was very friendly, but didn’t check on us throughout the meal (it was busy though.) The restaurant itself smelled like a bar with stale beer smell. Something that reminded me of going out in my early 20s. Overall, I can’t say i’d return or suggest to others unfortunately.

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  3. Kevin

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome awesomeness awesomely awesomeness awesomely

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  4. Jack

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great dinner and service before a BSO concert. Will return often
    Five Horses Tavern - South EndResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for your recent visit to Five Horses Tavern and for taking the time to review us on Open Table. We are glad your enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Untappd for our updated draft list and upcoming events - Cheers!🍻

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  5. Cameron

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and good vibes. Drinks were a little pricey but overall can’t complain

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  6. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early to find out I have made the reservation for the following week! They were very accommodating and found a table right away for our party of 8. They changed the channel on the TV to our preference too! We had the burgers, BLT, chicken salad, breakfast quesadilla, fish & chips, and steak and eggs. Everyone was very pleased with their meal. I especially loved my burger--excellent. The "dirty cheese" is awesome! ,

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  7. Shruti VIP

    Orlando10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a warm cozy neighbourhood gastropub that we enjoyed being at! Was full - without being overcrowded- while we were there (6.45-8.30 on a Friday night). Noise level was busy and buzzy without being distracting. Would definitely go there again

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  8. Tammy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. I just love the kale Caesar salad. Thanks for having so many vegetarian options!

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  9. Jon

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious burgers and great service! Parking in the area is tough so if you’re driving, plan some extra time to search for a spot!

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  10. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us stopped in for a late night, post-show dinner and enjoyed ourselves immensely — the beer selection is incredible and we will return soon to try brunch!

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FAQs

Five Horses Tavern - South End offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Five Horses Tavern - South End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-3930.

Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.5 stars by 940 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Claremont Park
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
  • Public transit
    Symphony & Mass Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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