City Winery Boston Barrel Room & Restaurant

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   Sophia

   New England

   274 reviews

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   4.0

   274 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2020

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Great food and atmosphere, perfect location for pre or post Gsrden events

   City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on January 22, 2020Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to City Winery Boston! We appreciate your scores and look forward to hosting you again soon! Thanks, Tom Fallon Service Director

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   Amanda

   New England

   5 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2020

   overall2food1service3ambience1

   Nice that they had someone to assist with wine selection, but it was very bright in there (went for a 715pm dinner), the meat and cheese plate was truly one of the worst I’ve ever had (and was $30), and the rest of the shared plates were very small and not very good. Wouldn’t recommend or go again.

   City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on January 22, 2020Hi Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are disappointed that the overall ambiance and the selection of food did not meet your standards. At City Winery we strive to provide a intimate setting where we serve the highest quality food and beverage, clearly we fell short in this instance. If you would consider giving us another chance to deliver on an experience that will exceed your expectations we would love to host you in the near future. Thanks, Tom Fallon

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   CynthiaE

   New England

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was our anniversary and our waitress was great. Food was great, will definitely be coming back again!

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   DonnaU

   Charleston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   First timer, we loved it. The wine flights were fun to sample the wines made there and the food was fabulous. The waitress Emily was very attentive and helped us pick out our choices. Can't wait to go again.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 4, 2020

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   A bit overpriced and not a fan of the small plates but everything tasted very good

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   JustMo

   New England

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2019

   overall4food5service2ambience4

   Server, Kyle, was phoning it in. Wasn’t even crowded! But the food was awesome and the live music at brunch was fun.

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   FrenchStar

   New England

   68 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   68 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2019

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   This is a consistently good place to go pregame or prevent at TD garden. Enough variety and portion size choices to make everyone happy.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food is amaze!

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   Tiffany

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2019

   overall1food2service1ambience3

   I went to the City Winery prior to a concert at TD Garden and figured I would get to my concert in time due to the proximity...boy was I wrong. It took about 30 mins to get water and even a waiter to stop by. An order of bruschetta and a burger took well over 1hr to receive. It was so bad that two different seats got up and left while we were still waiting for our meal. I don’t think I would come back here again...I don’t have that kind of patience.

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    Stefanie2

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    I have been to City Winery before with no issues; however, this instance, the main floor was understaffed and we waited over an hour for our food. Our waiter could have cared less about the slow service and showed no sense of urgency and was not apologetic. No one else seemed to be helping him either.

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    LaurieS

    New England

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and awesome service. And the wine selection was fantastic. Close the Garden. Highly recommend

    City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on December 17, 2019Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to City Winery Boston! We appreciate your scores and look forward to hosting you again soon! Thanks, Tom Fallon Service Director

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    JessicaW

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I cannot say enough about how great City Winery was on Friday night! Somehow, I snuck my way into a reservation even though they were closed (due to several private events). Rather than cancel my reservation, they accommodated me and my party of 6 flawlessly. We were having a quick dinner before a concert at TD Garden. Liza (our server) and Mark (the hospitality manager) were fantastic!! I can't wait to go back. There's great food all over Boston - but not great service. That is what sets City Winery apart.

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    BosPtownFLL

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Nice place to go prior to event at the Garden - short walk. Arrived a little early to meet a friend and was greeted by host who was very nice. Decided I'd have a glass of wine at the bar. Despite it not being busy and 3 people behind the bar I had a tough time getting anyone's attention. After calling out a few times finally bartender came over. I ordered a glass of wine which was served in a nice big wine glass - only problem is it was one of the smallest pours I've seen For $14 I'd expect a reasonable pour. Friend arrived and getting the check was not quick. Had to call out to another bar tender but got that resolved. Went to table, and sat by the window. Waiter came over and went into the extensive wine offerings and other details and we asked about the food as we had not been there before. We ordered both food and drinks as we only had an hour or so. Drinks arrived and then our entrees. The appetizer never arrived. When we asked the waiter, who disappeared for the longest time he said he'd go check with the kitchen to which we responded forget is as we were by this point well into our meals. Waiter never checked in on us again until we were done and we got the check and left. Food was ok, I had the sunday pasta and my friend had the steak frites. I'd give it a maybe for try again. WIth all the restaurants in the area not sure this one of the best.

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    SamNZach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When i looked up events in Boston, and reserved a nice-looking brunch with live music for my boyfriend and I, I never thought it would be THIS amazing!! Kyle, our server, was very knowledgeable, gave us a good suggestion of a flight of wine to help decide what bottle we'd like to purchase after, he checked on us frequently, was very pleasant and attentive. The live musician, believe his name was Avi, was great! His style of music and the volume was a perfect accompaniment to brunch, definitely keep having him back! Big shoutout to wine associate Christian- he really made the experience special by chatting with us for a good while about wine, which is a hobby interest of ours, giving us tips on how to analyze wine better, gave us a tour, shared some stories from his wine journey...Seriously, when we left we were like "how did this brunch just turn into an EXPERIENCE?" so awesome, we will definitely be back during our next trip to Boston! You guys rock! -Sam and Zach

    City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on December 10, 2019Hey Sam and Zach! Thank you so much for this amazing review! Cant wait to share with Kyle, Christian, and the rest of the team. Please let us know when you are back in town as we would love to host you for a concert, wine event, or dinner! Thanks, Tom Fallon Service Director thomas@citywinery

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    SusanW

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food was great and the wine was even better! Very knowledgeable and attentive servers!

    City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on December 5, 2019Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to City Winery Boston! We appreciate your scores and look forward to hosting you again soon. If you had any additional feedback or questions about our operation, please feel free to reach out to me at thomas@citywinery at your convenience. Thanks, Tom Fallon Service Director

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    Nmeas1

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    The food was good, wine was terrible, and our service was slow and indifferent

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    Joseph

    Denver

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food was terrific and very favorably priced. The wine was expensive for the pour. But I will return.

    City Winery Boston Barrel Room & RestaurantResponded on December 5, 2019Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to City Winery Boston! We appreciate your scores and look forward to hosting you again soon. If you had any additional feedback or questions about our operation, please feel free to reach out to me at thomas@citywinery at your convenience. Thanks, Tom Fallon Service Director

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    JoshuaN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Wasn’t busy, however waited 20 minutes for someone to even come take our order. We had to ask someone if we had a waiter. Did not even get followed up on with waiter after order was placed, had to stop someone to ask if we could pay our bill. So the only interaction was being seated, finding someone to take our order, receiving food/drink, then when trying to find someone to pay check. We ordered flatbread and would have ordered more food and multiple drinks but grew tired of waiting. Will not be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Very disappointed in City Winery. Our waiter barely checked on us. We waited 30 mins for him to come back and get our drink order. As he brings the drinks over, he realizes he messed up the order. Brought the wrong drink back to the bar to be remade, however, someone else proceeded to bring over the exact same drink he just returned. Another 30 minutes went by and he returned to the table to fill our waters and ask how we were doing today..as if we were a brand new table. We needed to ask again for the correct drink. Our chicken wings arrived to the table cold and somewhat uncooked. It has a lot of potential but I probably won’t be back.

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    PaulS

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Pizza was awesome. Available late too. Drinks and bartender were excellent as well. Great service at the bar.

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    BennettS

    New England

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Very good menu and great wine selection. Great for a group especially before an event at the Garden. Service needs improvement.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Shared three entrees for brunch! It was the perfect amount of food. Everything was delicious!!

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    Brian

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2019

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Music was too loud in the Barrel Room for a slow dinner night. Food was mediocre but the wine was good. Service was a bit slow but overall good. I'd go back but not a must-go.

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    ANGELAr

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Very disappointing experience at City Winery for brunch. Food choices were limited and drinks were unimpressive! The waiter never came by the table to see how things were and got my friend's order wrong. The only thing the Winery has going for it is the music venue. Good acts at reasonable prices. The food...meh!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful service and food

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    Lauren

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Great brunch food and terrific music by local artists Sweet Pea. The kitchen was terribly slow/understaffed; food was slow and it took a full HOUR to get a cup of COFFEE "because we don't have any clean cups." Coffee should be ready to go for brunch. Our server was very nice and working hard to accommodate but they need to get their act together by opening time.

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    TraciC

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible! Emily was amazing ! Food was really good ! Beautiful venue for future engagements. Thank you !! Can’t wait to return!

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    Kathy

    Palm Springs

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Surprisingly great experience. Waiter was new-ish, but so enthusiastic that it spread. I tried to return another night when he was working but there were no reservations. Recommend for the business travwler5.

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    LoriL

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience3

    Unfortunately , the restaurant was closed because of no power . The manager apologized sincerely and I did use the bathroom . Need to try another time

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Very good wine and cool wine flights, but the food was pretty expensive for what it was. The Brussels sprouts and burrata were really good, and the flatbread we got with olives and capers was ok, just a little soggy.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great food and service

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Food was great, sommelier was friendly and knowledgeable. Bussers were very attentive but our actual waitress seemed clueless. When we asked about a wine, she was not able to tell us anything about it outside of what was written on the menu, items were forgotten during service, etc. Staff overall seems young, with more training should be great.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    We were seated at 6:10 and did not get our order taken until 6:40. We explained that we had a show to be at by 7:45, yet we still did not have our food by 7:15. Three separate times, someone else’s food/ drinks were brought to our table and we had to tell them it wasn’t ours. When she realized, the waitress had the manager head to the kitchen to try and speed up our order but by 7:25, we were trying to find our waitress to skip the food, get the check, and leave. At that point, our food was brought over to us and we had to shovel it down so that we could run to the show. My shrimp was extremely over cooked and my mother’s chicken was cold. Very confusing since we were waiting so long for it. The manager was very nice and apologetic, but I’m not sure I would ever go back. A very unfortunate experience, since we had heard nothing but great things about this place and we’re excited to try it.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Will never go back . . . Service was absolutely terrible, food never showed up, drinks were made wrong multiple times . . . Manager never even tried to make it right. Awful experience from the beginning.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such an awesome experience in the Barrel Room Wine Bar and Restaurant! Tom and his team, on very short notice, were able to create a private experience for our group of 12. Preordered awesome pizzas and risotto balls. The drinks and wines were great, atmosphere exactly what we wanted and the location perfect for meeting before an event at TD Garden. Can’t wait to go back for a pizza making class or winery tour.

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    StephanieA

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience1

    NOT recommended. 30 min before we got our first drink, extremely overpriced, entre and dessert were not good.

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    Lisa

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    It was freezing in the restaurant. Our server was great. There were no cabernets by the glass or any light beers available. Very limited cocktail list d/t small amount of liquor selection. Food was fine. We won't go back.

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    Fritz

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time had by all dinner before the show and then a nite cap after what could be better Terrific service fantastic food options

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    Cathy5983

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A very cool spot in the city not overrun with tourism. something to eat for everyone from meat lovers to vegans. the bartender that created our craft cocktail the Boston & Maine came over to our table and introduced himself and explained how he created the cocktail. would definitely go back.

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    Out2lunch

    New England

    79 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    I never write a bad review, but this restaurant has so much promise but was so disappointing. The hummus plate said it was with “pickled vegetables”, which turned out to be raw onions and nibs of cauliflower and carrot so small you couldn’t pick it up with your fingers. Service was so slow at 5:30 with a nearly empty dining room - the appetizer and entrees arrived at the table at the same time. The seasonal fares risotto described as having all these lovely summer vegetables showed up as a grey, mushy, oily mess. The kitchen has got to be able to do better!

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