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3 of Boston’s Best Pubs
One thing is for sure, there is no shortage of great pubs in and around Boston. When we say pub, we’re talking about spots where you can grab a corner booth with your friends, have quality food, and enjoy a diverse tap list.
Here are just a few of the spots that we like to frequent.
The best pubs in Boston, MA are:
The Publick House (Brookline)
The Publick House feels like it’s straight out of Europe, featuring those cozy warm vibes that you crave on a cold winter day in Boston. This is the type of pub that serves a specific glass with each different beer you order. They always have a diverse tap list, ranging from regional heavy-hitters to unique European brews. In the past Trillium has even teamed up with The Publick House to create its own special beer.
Any beer bar worth its weight has great mussels on the menu, and The Publick House is no exception. They have four different broths, each one incorporating a different beer. These come with freshly-baked bread and french fries, the perfect devices to soak up all the brothy goodness from whichever pot you choose.
The other headliner on the menu is the mac n’ cheese. Here, you start off with the base mac, and you can choose a plethora of add-in’s like brisket, bacon, pulled pork, and truffle cream– just to name a few. Then, your creation comes out hot, served in a cast iron skillet which provides a serious cheese pull photo-op.
The Abbey (Brookline, Cambridge)
Right across the street from The Publick House is The Abbey (the close proximity is ideal if you are in the mood for a little bar-hopping).
This is a small, intimate room– a perfect place to enjoy some lively conversation with friends. The tap list here is top-tier with breweries like Other Half and Bissell Brothers on rotation.
We’re also happy to say that the food here is just as good as their tap list. We had the Thanksgiving panini, which had thick-cut juicy turkey, stuffing, and all of the fixings. It was pressed perfectly with a crispy texture on the outside. The burgers here come thick A.F., cooked to a perfect medium rare. For poutine fans, The Abbey’s is also a must-try. The gravy is thick and flavorful, and their french fries are crispy on the outside, and as fluffy as a cloud on the inside.
Audubon (Fenway)
Off the beaten path in Fenway, Audubon is one of the low-key spots we love to go to before a music show or Red Sox game.
If The Abbey and Publick House are where you want to grab a pint with your buddies, the Audubon is an upscale pub where you can bring a date. The tap list here is solid, but the mixed drink menu is expansive with a variety of unique cocktails. Their version of a spicy Moscow mule is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold night, featuring some mango-habanero vodka that will get your blood pumping.
The food here is just like the decor– upscale pub food with Asian and Italian classics folded in. You have wings, burgers, and pretzels, but you can also find things like potstickers and birria ramen. We loved the katsu chicken sandwich– which is essentially a Japanese take on a fried chicken sandwich. It comes twice-fried, so it’s extra crispy, and it came with curly fries, which we think are criminally underrated.