The Haven

Name: The Haven
Address: 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States, 02130
Telephone: (617) 634-9184
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1048 Reviews

$31 to $50

Scottish

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New England's only Scottish Restaurant and Bar in the historic Haffenreffer brewery complex in Jamaica Plain, (relocated in 2022 - after originally opening in 2010).
We now provide expanded menu offerings, multiple weekly events and a fantastic cocktail and single malt program in a beautiful award-winning designed space. There's a tasteful nod to Scotland and a sense of comfort throughout the new larger space. You have plenty of choice as to where you enjoy your night, next to the bustling bar or in a cozy corner in the snug.
Whether it's the famous Burger, Haggis or a sumptuous dessert, you will find something for everyone at The Haven.
We look forward to seeing you at The Haven at the Brewery.

With great transportation, ample parking and easy access to Sam Adams Brewery we are a destination venue.
Dave Broom - " The premier Boston whisky bar"
Jacobite Burger (created with Sam Heughan, Outlander) - Best Burger in USA 2021.
Best Date Night spot 2021, BOSTONmagazine.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 634-9184

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Scottish, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 634-9184
Website
http://www.thehavenjp.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering packages for all your needs. From Pub fare to fine dining. Chef can tailor a menu to suit your budget. In house and off site catering available.
Private party facilities
The Haven offers a unique option for birthday, rehearsal dinner, wedding, graduation, business meeting, office party or meet up large or small.Assembly Room a private dining room w/seating for 45 people. stage for band or DJ. Whisky Room - Semi- private room (w/ fireplace and antlers) seats 30ppl.
Private party contact
Jason Waddleton: (844) 792-5104

Location
284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
Cross street
Boylston Street in Jamaica Plain
Parking details
Plentiful on street parking exists on Perkins Street, Centre Street and South Huntington Ave.
Public transit
Stonybrook T station on the Orange line is a three minute walk.<br />We are located on the Orange line bike path.<br />
Entertainment
Music X3 times per week on Weds/Thurs/Fri @ 9.30pm-late NO COVER.Saturday is "KIlt Night": wear plaid and get a free Deep Fried mars Bar. Book for an immersive Scottish experience. Check website for Scottish Brunch w/ Live Fiddles.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Cullen Skink$12.00
Smoked haddock, potato and leek soup - the original clam chowder
Beet Salad$15.00
House Salad$13.00
Mixed leaves, cucumber, tomato, vinaigrette
Scotch Egg$10.00
Bridies$11.00
Cheese or Lamb
Smoked Fish Cakes$13.00
Mac and Cheese$12.00
Wild Boar Sausage Roll$14.00
Oatcakes$6.00
Haven Cheeseplate$18.00
Three cheeses, w/ oatcakes, assorted accompaniment
Seafood Plate$19.00
cured Scottish salmon, smoked haddie spread, cold smoked mussels

Pizza

Pepperoni$19.00
cup & char pepperoni, mozz-provolone blend, tomato sauce
Lamb$20.00
roast lamb, cheddar-moz, dressed arugula, cherry tomato
4 Cheese Garlic$20.00
roasted garlic, mozz, provolone, Stilton and Pecorino Romano
Vegan$20.00
tomato sauce, broccolini, cauliflower, potato, bell pepper

Mains

Veggie Curry$24.00
Masala style curry, cauliflower, chick pea, rice and naan
Fish Supper$20.00
Beer battered haddock, hand cut chips, minted mushy peas, and house tartar sauce
Scottish Salmon*$27.00
Pan roasted on a bed of fregola, w/ lobster broth and broccolini garnish
Haggis Ravioli$21.00
Haggis stuffed pasta in a sage butter sauce
Hunter's Chicken$26.00
Herb-roasted Giannone half chicken on clapshot gnocchi with gravy sauce
Haven Haggis$25.00
House made Scottish lamb haggis, neaps and tatties
Shepherd's Pie$23.00
Lamb, root vegetables, and mashed potato with cheese
White Pudding Sassitch and Mash$23.00
Rosemary chicken sausage by PigRock, mashed potatoes, herb gravy, and veggies
- Vegetarian Version Available$18.00
The Haven Burger*$20.00
8oz beef chuck, Huntsman cheese, bacon-onion marmalade, house pickle sauce, lettuce, farm tomato, and thick hand cut chips
- Vegetarian Version Available$18.00
Wee Beastie Bar Steak*$33.00
Grilled Picanha steak, Ardbeg peppercorn sauce, French fries, and simple salad

Afters

Glenmo Crème Brulee$11.00
organic vanilla custard with 'X' by Glenmorangie - a decadent adult dessert
Deep Fried Mars Bar$8.00
The braveheart of Scottish desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding$10.00
Date cake made for sharing

What 1,048 people are saying

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
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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DM
DMBoston
New England
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner at the bar, amazing selection of Scotch and a very knowledgeable bartender to help us chose.
W
Wendyb
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of six and we’re lucky enough to get a wonderful table by the open doors to the patio! Our server was knowledgeable and helpful! The Cullen skink is the best ever! The salmon was perfectly prepared! We stayed for “ The Old Blind Dogs” concert and the acoustics in the assembly room were amazing!! A perfect evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
My husband and I came here with my in laws and our siblings. We were so excited to try the Haven as we used to live in JP and had an entire day planned to revisit JP etc. We chose the Haven as we love Scottish food and it has great reviews. The service was awful, our table had lunch menus which we were all excited about the lunch selection and after 15min our waiter advised us we had the wrong menu and brought brunch menus. Portions were small and almost everything we had was over cooked. I ordered the brunch burger medium rare and it was incredibly well done. I didn’t even eat it. I even checked the receipt to see if maybe he thought I said medium well rather than medium rare and the order was in fact entered correctly as “medium rare.” The scotch eggs were not made properly as the yolks were hard boiled. And the full English breakfast was small and lacking in presentation. The service was so slow we didn’t even have the opportunity to say whether or not our food was cooked properly as we didn’t see the waiter again until after we were done eating. After waiting another 30min for the check he accidentally tried to bring us appetizers after we had just finished? It was just incredibly disappointing and I feel like we wasted a nice day, our time and money.
Z
Zero20
New England
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The burger's turned out just as we asked for this time! Perfecto! Medium-well and Medium-Rare
c
colleenm
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So many delicious options , My Favorite is the Cullen Skink Soup and homage oatcakes! Beautiful space and ambiance
GP
GPerson
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a group, fantastic apps and whiskey/beer selection. This place is unique in Boston for its Scottish theme, and is a credit to the ownership: reminiscent of the old country, sophisticated yet relaxed, friendly, welcoming, attentive.
UE
UrsiEats
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had brunch at the Haven's new location, and it was a fine experience. Food was good, but not the stand-out quality I had remembered from numerous trips to the former Perkins St. location. One of our party ordered the french toast and said was excellent. We also had the fish cakes, scotch egg, and bubble and squeak. Well were good, though in the past I thought the poached eggs had a bit of run to the yolk...these were quite well done and as a result the fish cakes over undressed salad felt drier than I would have liked. Most of all, we thought the new decor/look/vibe, while quite nice, lacked that...je-ne-sais-quoi of the old. It was a lot sleeker looking and less down-to-earth. Somehow the former location achieved quality yet cozy and singular. This comes down to a style preference.
BG
BevG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Comfortable setting, good service, good brunch food
T
Tcha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The online reservation was straight forward. The serving pleasant, informative and effective. The choices of food was what we were looking for. The cooking and the quality of ingredients was outstanding. And the scotch delicious!
F
Foodiedrinkie
New England
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Haven has fast become on of our all time favorite go-to places when family and friends are visiting. It’s also my family’s favorite just-us splurge. The menu is authentically Scottish down to the deep fried Mars bar and deliciously made. I love the variety of single malts on the menu (walk or rideshare so you can compare a couple side by side). We were fans of the old location too but it felt like the space on Perkins St was too limited. This spot feels like a full execution of the owner’s vision. Slainte mhath!
MI
MICHAELP
New England
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cool spot nice people deck must be great in the summer different food very good service was great
SH
SusannahH
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. The service was quick and friendly, even though they did seemed stretched. The noise level is also impressive, they must have sound dampening technology. For a large place it maintains the cozy atmosphere of the old venue and the noise level is friendly but very comfortable (grandma approved!).
JM
JohnM
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed several delicious appetizers, including the wild boar sausage, lamb bridies, and a scotch egg - everything was delicious! Plus the burger and potato wedges were amazing. The final treat was the deep fried Mars bar, which is evidently very popular in Scotland. Well worth the visit, we will definitely go back.
n
nycnowboston
New England
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed our dinner choices haddock and shepherds pie Will come again Icy cold beer glass 👍🏼
C
Chris
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had the Irish Boiled Dinner, and it was delicious. Others order the salmon, which they said was really good. Son loved the pepperoni pizza. The new location is two thumbs up.
T
Trina
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service beautiful wait staff, hospitable friendly. Good food, good drinks Great atmosphere! And the Thursday night tastings are wonderful!!
BC
BarbaraC
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this "new" location for The Haven. It's beautiful, warm, and inviting. The food was delicious (as it always has been).
A
Andrew
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service, only problem was an extremely and obnoxiously noisy party nearby. Not the restaurant's fault. Easy parking.
LG
LisaG
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The restaurant is dark and cozy. Our server was very good. The food and drinks were meh. The portions were surprisingly smaller then I expected and my martini was in a very undersized glass.
HB
HeBeGB
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
I really enjoyed my time here. The food was good, but not great. My major quibble was that I ordered the salmon which was quite tasty and it was to come with brocollini - which it did. But it was deep fried. I guess that was kind of cute, but I had no warning on the menu that it was to be deep fried, and I chose the dish because I presumed it would be a healthy choice.
I
Inofood
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Atmosphere was very inviting. Great lighting, comfortable seating. Very nice service. Looking forward to returning!
JP
JPite
New England
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
We enjoyed the new location and were satisfied with all aspects of the location except the temperature of the dining room.
M
M937
New England
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Perfect if you like Scottish food. Good atmosphere, great service. Limited menu selection- make sure there is an option for everyone before you go. Highly recommend y try ge beet salad.
d
downbessie
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service and cutie interior and all around lovely
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good, great drinks and decor. Will definitely be back
E
Emily
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Huge collection of whiskey. The food is so well presented. Excellent flavor profiles and very decedent desserts.
g
gjwb
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great. Drinks were good. Shepherds pie amazing. Only complaint room was a little cold
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the fish and chips and the fish was perfect,nice and flaky.
NF
NicholasF
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m a huge fan of the Haven. I’ve been to the new location 6 times or so since it opened and everything is always wonderful. This was my first time doing the brunch and it was really nice. They have a lot of options you don’t see at many brunches. It was a very fun experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful experience! The salmon was fantastic, really enjoyed our cocktails as well. They were a little understaffed but got our food quickly. Will definitely be returning!
YB
YariB
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Super cute and intimate; good for a girls night or date night. Our dishes that came out were unfortunately room temp or cold BUT 6/7 for taste. Service was great!
L
Like2dine
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great Valentines dinner! We are regulars but what a special evening ❤️
BR
BostonRN11
New England
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very friendly service. We had the bridies, scotch egg, and fish supper - all delicious.
LI
LIGL
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Was excited to come back after they moved from Perkins. The food, however, I felt was slightly below how it was when they were at Perkins. I got the Burger and it was just a tad bit soggy (the buns) and less flavorful than I remembered. We also shared the creme brulee which was pretty tiny for what it cost. Service was a little slow but we didn't really care. Love the ambiance and the energy even on an arctic-cold Saturday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First haggis dinner and I cleaned my plate. Great atmosphere, if I lived in Boston I would be a regular.
R
Rajaneesh
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Took my better half for an anniversary dinner. Had a night to remember, thanks to the great food and service. Would love to visit again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The burns Cabaret was amazing complete with great live music and amazing whiskeys We will be back soon
ST
StevenT
New England
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and drink options. Beer and whiskey selection is outstanding. Fish supper with fresh haddock was impressive. A must try is the crème brûlée with whiskey. Incredible. Thursdays sometimes come with entertainment.. loved the bag piper.. added a lot to the Scottish flare the haven brings.
S
Sharper
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening, food and service was excellent. Great music and vibe.
AA
AnnA385
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Haven's new spot is great! I had the vegetarian bubble and squeak, delicious!

FAQs

The Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 634-9184.

The Haven is rated 4.5 stars by 1048 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 634-9184

284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Boylston Street in Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Scottish, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plentiful on street parking exists on Perkins Street, Centre Street and South Huntington Ave.
Public transit
Stonybrook T station on the Orange line is a three minute walk.We are located on the Orange line bike path.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Music X3 times per week on Weds/Thurs/Fri @ 9.30pm-late NO COVER.Saturday is "KIlt Night": wear plaid and get a free Deep Fried mars Bar. Book for an immersive Scottish experience. Check website for Scottish Brunch w/ Live Fiddles.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thehavenjp.com/
Phone number
(617) 634-9184
Catering
Catering packages for all your needs. From Pub fare to fine dining. Chef can tailor a menu to suit your budget. In house and off site catering available.
Private party facilities
The Haven offers a unique option for birthday, rehearsal dinner, wedding, graduation, business meeting, office party or meet up large or small.Assembly Room a private dining room w/seating for 45 people. stage for band or DJ. Whisky Room - Semi- private room (w/ fireplace and antlers) seats 30ppl.
Private party contact
Jason Waddleton: (844) 792-5104

The Haven

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Deep Fried Mars Bar

Smoked Fish Cakes

Bridies

Starters

Cullen Skink$12.00

Beet Salad$15.00

House Salad$13.00

Scotch Egg$10.00

Bridies$11.00

Smoked Fish Cakes$13.00

Mac and Cheese$12.00

Wild Boar Sausage Roll$14.00

Oatcakes$6.00

Haven Cheeseplate$18.00

Seafood Plate$19.00

Pizza

Pepperoni$19.00

Lamb$20.00

4 Cheese Garlic$20.00

Vegan$20.00

Mains

Veggie Curry$24.00

Fish Supper$20.00

Scottish Salmon*$27.00

Haggis Ravioli$21.00

Hunter's Chicken$26.00

Haven Haggis$25.00

Shepherd's Pie$23.00

White Pudding Sassitch and Mash$23.00

The Haven Burger*$20.00

Wee Beastie Bar Steak*$33.00

Afters

Glenmo Crème Brulee$11.00

Deep Fried Mars Bar$8.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding$10.00

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