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Tavern Allston, Boston, MA

Tavern Allston

4.3
4.3
98 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Allston’s Best Restaurant & Bar!

Tavern in the Square Allston is the neighborhood spot for college students, locals, and working professionals. We’re the place to be all semester long with DJs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Keep the party going on Sunday with our awesome brunch. Need a break from the office? Try us out for lunch! On game day, post up with us to catch all the action of your favorite teams on our 58 TV's! Bring the family for parents weekend, our menu has something to please everyone, and Homecoming weekend Tavern is the place to catch up and reminisce. One of Boston’s most beloved nightlife destinations! 21+ After 10pm. Come see what we have to offer!

Located near Brighton Music Hall, Agganis Arena, and Boston University.

Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquareallston and Twitter: @TavernintheSq



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 782-8100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Cross street
    Harvard Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line: Packards Corner, Harvard Avenue
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nightsStump Trivia Tuesday nights 8:00pm - 10:00pm58 TV's to watch all your sporting events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

98 Reviews
  1. LoriG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were both amazing. We were not big fans of the seats at our table - it felt a bit like we were going to slide off of them.

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  2. AmandaK

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took over an hour to get food. When it came out it was cold. Only half the table got food at first and took another 15 minutes for 2 plates. Restaurant was not crowded. Server only came over a couple of times. The table behind us got their food quickly. Very disappointing.

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  3. Michele923

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time to this location. As a party of 5 We spent 2 plus hours before going to a concert across the street. When we arrived place was pretty empty. Service was slow. Appetizers were all really good. Two of us had entrees also very good. Service was just slow and spotty at best. Server was nice but clearly new or just not attentive.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprised to get a short notice reservation for a party of 6 on a Saturday night but I think this time was in a lull between early and later crowd but glad we did. Service drinks and food were good for a chain. One weird thing is that the online/qr menu has choices which are not actually available any longer. Parking can be an issue

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  5. Boston

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Good night out. Service was attentive

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  6. JasonK

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was pretty good overall The fried pickles were outstanding. I had the Genreal Tso's chicken It was good. The rice was a little dry but was still good. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Laura

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were good but prices outrageous. I ordered an espresso martini that came in a tiny glass, not full for $18. And it wasn't even good! On a positive note, the broccoli, cauli, pickle and corn flake chicken tenders were all really good and the mac and cheese with bacon was amazing. Prices just too high for the value.

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  8. JosephL

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to the Tavern Allston on a Sunday evening during the first week of the NFL season. Great place to see a variety of games on many televisions. The food was very good with a great selection of pub/tavern food. The service was good despite the larger crowd. My only complaint was the volume of the speakers which were deafening. You had to yell to speak to the person sitting across from you in the same booth! I gently complained to no avail. I would definitely go back as the overall experience was very good.

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  9. AmeliaJ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Was thoroughly disappointed in our experience at Tavern in the Square. We had a reservation for a party of 6 and we immediately noticed the lack of service when we had to wait at least 10 minutes after being seated to have a server come over with water and ask for drink orders. The lack of attention the staff paid to their customers was the worst I’ve seen, and they did not come back to ask how the food was or if we needed refills (we did on everything). The restaurant was also not very busy so there was no reason to have the delayed service. Almost all the food orders were incorrect in some way and arrived cold. This is also the first time in my life I’ve sent anything back and it was a diet coke that was ENTIRELY flat and tasted mostly like water. The replacement beverage was no better and it’s safe to say we won’t be going back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to watch the bruins game. Food was great, ambience was great. They switch a few tvs for us so we could better watch the game.

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Tavern Allston is rated 4.3 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Tavern Allston

161 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harvard Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line: Packards Corner, Harvard Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nightsStump Trivia Tuesday nights 8:00pm - 10:00pm58 TV's to watch all your sporting events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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