Suggestions for Boston pub for casual dinner?

[gemini222]

I'm heading into Boston this Saturday evening for the BU/UNH hockey game at the Agganis Arena, and I'm looking for a pub-style restaurant in the city where four of us can get a reasonably-priced casual meal before the game. My brother, who is not a foodie (which is why I am posting here), suggested Boston Beer Works (it looks like they have two Boston locations, but I think he's referring to the one by Fenway) or The Warren Tavern in Charlestown. A few months ago, I went to Doyle's in Jamaica Plain and that was good. Suggestions? Thanks!

[gemini222]

Thank you all for your recommendations. I think we're going to try the Publick House (getting there early, as suggested).

[Chris VR]

If you like Doyles, give O'Leary's in Brookline a try (St. Mary's at Beacon). Nothing fancy, just good solid pub food. Beef stew especially recommended.

[SSqwerty]

Washington Square Tavern in Washington Square, Brookline. Wonderful and consistent.

[saltyair]

beacon Street Tavern next to St Marys T Station

[digga]

One caveat about Publick House - get there early (I think it opens at 4 pm, kitchen at 5 pm on weekends). Otherwise, you will not make opening face-off.

[Guinness02122]

The food and drink at the Sunset Grill & Tap and the Sunset Cantina are solid. Audobon Circle is a nice choice too.

[cambridgeMike]

The food at Beer Works isn't particularly good but I do really enjoy their beers. Another suggestion close to Publick House but more of a sit down restaurant kind of place would be Washington Square Tavern.

[southie]

I just tried JJ Foleys on Berkeley St off of Washington. I really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere!

[lulu806]

I have to disagree on JJ Foleys - while it's fine for a drink, the place is dirty, smelly, and my meal was terrible the one - and now only - time I ate there.

[southie]

Have you been in since the redo? I only went there based on good reviews posted here. I watched the renovations being done and felt confident they were sprucing the place up. My dinner was very good. Liver and onions was one of the specials!

[Bostonbob3]

Agree, southie. I like the food at Foley's since the renovation quite a bit. Nothing cutting-edge, to be sure, but very tasty.

[heard]

Try the Publick House on Commonwealth in Brookline. Somewhat similar to Boston Beer Works, but not as commercial and delicious food, especially the burger and mussels.

[PaulB]

Publick House is actually located on Beacon Street in Washington Sq Brookline.

[heard]

oops! I always mix those streets but. Thanks for the clarification Paul B.

[steinpilz]

I'll second Publick house, great beer selection and good food. Other places closer to BU are Sunset Grill and Sunset Cantina and Lower Depths and Beacon Street Tavern.

[Cork]

I'll also second the Publick house - Ate there for the first time last week - Had a great cioppino (not what one would expect to eat at a pub!). Also, the beer list is quite wonderful -

[BBHound]

Audobon Circle would be a good choice near BU.

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Audobon Circle Restaurant Bar
838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215

[steinpilz]

I agree, forgot about Audobon Circle, I'd probably choose it second to Publick House among the ones I mentioned.