Stone's Public House

Name: Stone's Public House
Address: 179 Main Street, Ashland, MA, United States, 01721
Telephone: (508) 881-1778
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1838)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

179 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for craft beers

Stone’s Public House

Stone's Public House, in the time-honored tradition of New England and the old country of Ireland, invites you in for a pint, a conversation and, of course, some of the finest cuisine Metrowest has to offer. Our Public House prides itself on a rich history of fine food and drink, friendly service, camaraderie and, perhaps, a whisper of spirits not to be found anywhere else!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Irish
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 881-1778
Website
http://www.stonespublichouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
179 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Neighborhood
Ashland
Cross street
Homer Ave/Summer Street
Parking details
We have our own private lot in the rear of the building. Guests can also use the street parking in front as well as the municipal lot across the street for no charge. We just ask that they use care in crossing the street and the railroad tracks.
Public transit
We are approximately a mile and a quarter from the Ashland MBTA Commuter rail stop.
Entertainment
Come in and enjoy live music every Saturday evening starting at 8:30 and every Sunday morning at 11:30. Check out our Facebook page to see who is playing this week! Test your knowledge of everything Trivia with "Whatta Ya Know Trivia" every Tuesday starting at 7:30.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Clam & Smoked Haddock Chowder$9.00
Beef Chili with Cornbread$13.00
Field Greens Salad$8.00
cherry tomato / cucumber / carrot / lemon vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato Salad$12.00
arugula / basil / fresh mozzarella / grape must
Caesar Salad$9.00
white anchovies / garlic croutons
Cobb Salad$15.00
grilled chicken / bacon / avocado / egg / tomato / bleu cheese / red wine vinaigrette
Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00
curried slaw / vinegar peppers
Garlic Shrimp with Grilled Bread$15.00
Pan Seared Blackened Scallops*$16.00
herbed polenta / honey brown butter / hazelnuts
Chips & Curry$7.00
Buffalo Wings$12.00
Irish Pizza$12.00
Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls$10.00
Farmhouse Cheeses$20.00
kilchurn estate farmhouse cheddar, mango chutney, great hill blue, sweet & spicy pears, rouge affine, rosemary plums

Sandwiches

served with a choice of hand-cut fries or salad

Warm Corned Beef on Rye$14.00
cabbage / dijon mustard / gruyere
Smoked Salmon BLT on Wheat*$16.00
tarragon mayo
Roasted Turkey Breast & Avocado$13.00
bacon / tomato / pepper jack / red bell pepper mayo / country white
Toasted Ham & Cheddar$14.00
dijon mustard / tomato / red onion / toasted white
Chicken, Cheddar & Chutney$13.00
grilled chicken breast / mango chutney / toasted ciabatta
BBQ Pulled Pork$14.00
house-made bbq sauce / coleslaw / toasted brioche roll
Fried Eggplant Sandwich$14.00
crispy eggplant / roasted red peppers / fresh mozzarella / basil pesto / ciabatta
Lobster Roll$22.00
Pub Cheeseburger*$15.00
lettuce / tomato / red onion; add: sauteed onions, sauteed mushrooms, jalapenos, avocado, fried egg, bacon +$1 for first, +$0.75 each additional

Large Plates

Roasted Half Chicken$24.00
potato gratin / garlicky spinach
12oz NY Sirloin Steak*$32.00
garlic mashed potato / grilled asparagus / horseradish butter
Steak & Chips*$26.00
10oz flat iron steak / spicy parsley sauce / hand cut fries
Pan Seared Mustard Crusted Atlantic Salmon*$25.00
warm german potato salad
Fish & Chips$19.00
extra chunky tartar sauce / pickled onion / house ketchup
Lamb Shepherd's Pie$20.00
carrots / parsnips / tomatoes / mashed potatoes
Baked Mac & Cheese$18.00
cheddar / gruyere / fontina / romano / white truffle oil
Roasted Cod*$25.00
clams / bacon / potato / cream sauce / grilled scallions
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie$15.00
mushrooms / carrots / parsnips / peas / corn / mashed potatoes
Meatloaf & Brown Gravy$18.00
veal / beef / pork / mashed potatoes

Sides

Mashed Potato$6.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$6.00
Warm German Potato Salad$7.00
Potato Gratin$8.00
Herbed Polenta$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$6.00
Garlicky Spinach$6.00
Hand Cut Fries$5.00

Dessert

Warm Guinness Brownie Sundae$9.00
Carrot Cake$9.00
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp$9.00

What 1,838 people are saying

Stone's Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston Metro West
Neighborhood gem
Boston Metro West
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stone's Public House offers a cozy, historic atmosphere and consistently delicious food, making it a local favorite. Standout dishes include "clam and smoked fish chowder" and "Guinness mussels." The pub's ambiance is described as "like home," and service is often praised as "excellent." Ideal for gatherings and enjoying live Irish music.

1,838 Reviews

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Grace
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time at Stone's Public House. The food is consistently wonderful, the portions generous. Our favorite menu items are the clam and smoked fish chowder, the fish and chips, the Guinness mussels and the cheese board. We've always gone to Stone's Public House following my daughter's voice recitals in Hopkinton. She just graduated high school, so no more recitals, but we are sure to find another excuse to enjoy Stone's Public House often.
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Jeff
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a long high school graduation ceremony and traffic, etc, it was nice to have a reservation at John Stone's Public House becaue we were all starving. My brother and I each had the roasted cod, adorned with a few littlenecks in the shell and generous amount of thick, crispy bacon with the creamy sauce, potatoes and scallions. It was delicious! My 94 year-old mother loved the garlic shrimp. Service was excellent and our waitress was attentive.
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donna
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam was our server! She was excellent! We stayed a long time!
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Carlos VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Stone’s I’m has long been one of our go to spots. Unfortunately, this visit was not up to the usual standard from a service standpoint. After taking our dinner order, we never saw our waiter again until he came to take our plates away. We had wanted to order a second round of drinks, but never had the opportunity. Food was great as always, but not the friendly and efficient service we are used to here.
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sheri
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was hard to decide what to order. The food combinations were very interesting. Everything was delicious
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Robert VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy the laid-back, comfortable setting in the pub section of the Public House.
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Roger
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the embiance, food and drink and visit often.
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Craig
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very historic location and awesome ambience. Are dinner with colleagues and the food was excellent and the rotating New England selection of craft beers was fantastic too. Our server was awesome and told us the history of Stones and how it is known to be haunted.
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David VIP
Central Kentucky17 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
My wife and I go to Stone's Public House often. This was one of the worst meal experiences I have ever had. I had requested an upstairs room which was no longer available because of the outside seating. We were seated next to a table of 8-10 extremely loud patrons. We literally could not hear the guests sitting at our own table. It was miserable. The waitress was aware of this and she apologized at the end of the meal, but I think there should have been a more active intervention. The other table was either oblivious or didn't care. It will be a long time before I return to Stone's again.
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Michele
Greater Boston30 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We live very close by but don’t dine here very often. The menu doesn’t change, ever! As a vegetarian who has eaten the Shepards pie three times now, twice in person and once from delivery during Covid. Last nights pie was so bad and we were with friends so I didn’t want to send the embarrassment back. It was a mushy nothing. Not even sure what was actually in it. Strange textures and mostly mush. Clearly they may have cooks but no chef in sight. The server even commented on how the menu doesn’t change. It’s bizarre. Not a lot of restaurants in this area so you have to drive to Wellesley, Needham Boston etc for anything great. I would encourage them to bring in a chef who might be able to revamp the menu and include real vegetarian dishes not one bowl of mush ( Shepards pie) or a fried eggplant sandwich. Learn to make a protein that isn’t an animal protein. Sorry for the harshness but feel it’s better to be honest and informative.
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FAQs

Stone's Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 881-1778.

Stone's Public House is rated 4.5 stars by 1838 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

179 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Homer Ave/Summer Street
Neighborhood
Ashland
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have our own private lot in the rear of the building. Guests can also use the street parking in front as well as the municipal lot across the street for no charge. We just ask that they use care in crossing the street and the railroad tracks.
Public transit
We are approximately a mile and a quarter from the Ashland MBTA Commuter rail stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Come in and enjoy live music every Saturday evening starting at 8:30 and every Sunday morning at 11:30. Check out our Facebook page to see who is playing this week! Test your knowledge of everything Trivia with "Whatta Ya Know Trivia" every Tuesday starting at 7:30.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.stonespublichouse.com/
Phone number
(508) 881-1778

Stone's Public House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Lunch & Dinner

Small Plates

Clam & Smoked Haddock Chowder$9.00

Beef Chili with Cornbread$13.00

Field Greens Salad$8.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Cobb Salad$15.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00

Garlic Shrimp with Grilled Bread$15.00

Pan Seared Blackened Scallops*$16.00

Chips & Curry$7.00

Buffalo Wings$12.00

Irish Pizza$12.00

Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls$10.00

Farmhouse Cheeses$20.00

Sandwiches

Warm Corned Beef on Rye$14.00

Smoked Salmon BLT on Wheat*$16.00

Roasted Turkey Breast & Avocado$13.00

Toasted Ham & Cheddar$14.00

Chicken, Cheddar & Chutney$13.00

BBQ Pulled Pork$14.00

Fried Eggplant Sandwich$14.00

Lobster Roll$22.00

Pub Cheeseburger*$15.00

Large Plates

Roasted Half Chicken$24.00

12oz NY Sirloin Steak*$32.00

Steak & Chips*$26.00

Pan Seared Mustard Crusted Atlantic Salmon*$25.00

Fish & Chips$19.00

Lamb Shepherd's Pie$20.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$18.00

Roasted Cod*$25.00

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie$15.00

Meatloaf & Brown Gravy$18.00

Sides

Mashed Potato$6.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$6.00

Warm German Potato Salad$7.00

Potato Gratin$8.00

Herbed Polenta$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$6.00

Garlicky Spinach$6.00

Hand Cut Fries$5.00

Dessert

Warm Guinness Brownie Sundae$9.00

Carrot Cake$9.00

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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