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The Haven, Jamaica Plain, MA

The Haven

4.5
4.5
1048 Reviews
$31 to $50
Scottish
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.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

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

  • 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

  • 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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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

NoiseModerate

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. BevG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Comfortable setting, good service, good brunch food
  9. 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!
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. 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!).
  13. 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.
  14. 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 👍🏼
  15. 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.
  16. 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!!
  17. 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).
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
  31. 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!
  32. 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 ❤️
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for The Haven

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

  • 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

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