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A.T. O'Keeffe's

4.0 (130 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 week ago

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A.T. O'KEEFFE'S ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Mizan R.

Boston classic irish pub as much as it gets a bit overpriced but hey look at the area what do you expect? i admire the ambiance with sport tv and stats all over along with the food and beverage selections it's wholesome and plenty of friendly service as well as vibes 10/10 this is great spot to go to after work or with friends. i got burger and fries and they were a home run!

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Carroll V.

Fun and loud neighborhood bar that really delivers a good time and good food, even when it's busy on a rainy fall night. Love the Smithwick's on tap along with the Guinness. The Irish Mule is worth a nod, or two. Maybe three. Bartenders were really on top of it--attentive service even in the chaos. Above average bar food, topped by an amazing Reuben. No doubt other places in Boston are better but you just don't find great Reuben's in the south. We enjoyed this one as we did the dish and chips, another dish routinely botched at home. The cod fillet was perfect, crunchy on the outside but flaky on the inside. Pub fries almost worth price of admission.

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Colleen E.

Came here for drinks with friends new to Boston and I was not impressed. The bartender had an attitude and was unfriendly. Thought about getting food and then I saw a mouse running around on the floor. Music was way too loud so it was hard to have a conversation. Women's bathroom was disgusting and one of the doors was missing a lock. There are TVs to watch games but there was no sound. The only positive was the one drink I got was quite strong and worth the $13 price. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

Smash burger. Delicious.
Jen S.

Came here for lunch with my hubs after a nice MFA date with the hubs. I'll say ; The owner is great. It wasn't busy when we went in. We got our food fast. My husband got the smash burger. It was great! I wish I got it. My chicken fingers weren't worth the cost (two tiny pieces and one regular sized tender) and it wasn't great. But now I know and I'll get something else when I return. The smash burger (husband only ate half) heated up well. Glad we came by even if my dish was meh. Will be back.

John E.

Boston, Boston, Boston, Back Bay, Back Bay, Back Bay. Great Irish Bangers, Mash and Fish N Chips get no better. Great location, Great location in the middle of it all. The prices reflect the area. Staff is helpful and work hard to please. Old school Boston feel, in the middle of Back Bay.

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Maddy B.

I'm still dreaming about this meal. We stopped by after a work conference, needless to say we were starving, and decided to share three go-to's. The food was all hot and fresh, delicious! Super flavorful, not over-oiled or greasy like some bars' food. Classic pub feel on the inside, dark and cozy. Service and food was quick to table. If I lived in Boston, this would be my stomping ground!

Shepahhds pie! Yum!
Mike S.

Literally amazing food!!! YOU MUST EAT: Scotch eggs! Calamari! The dipping sauce for their calamari will BLOW YOUR MIND!!! The pub vibe is great, the beers are great, the service was great - BUT THE FOOD IS RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!! If you're in Boston... YOU. MUST. GO. Have a great day my friends! Enjoy!

Truffle Mac and cheese
Maria M.

I went to A.T. O'Keeffe's located on 911 Boylston St, Boston, MA. This irish pub and sports bar has over 65 bourbons and has one of the largest bourbon selections in Massachusetts. They also feature some pretty amazing food and cocktail selections! For cocktails we had their margarita and an old fashioned. The staff was very kind with helping us choose a whiskey to try based on our preferences. For appetizers we had their scotch eggs, buffalo wings and truffle mac and cheese. If you don't know what a scotch egg it is a boiled egg wrapped in irish sausage, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. All of the appetizers were very good but my hands down favorite was the truffle mac and cheese. So creamy and so delicious! For entrees we had their honey dipper crispy chicken sandwich, the A.T.'s Burger and the Shepherd's pie. The Shepherd's pie was amazing and exactly the type of menu item you want to see at an irish pub! For dessert we had their Creme Brulée and Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding. The Bourbon pecan bread pudding had so much flavor and of course a hint of Bourbon Cara. Next time you find yourself in Back Bay and its a game night head on over to this spot! You'll have an excellent time and won't be dissapointed in the food or drink. Rating: Ambiance: 7/10 Food: 8/10 Affordibility: 7/10

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Erika R.

Good place to come watch a game, but I wouldn't come here for a meal. We came in and sat ourselves at a table near the bar. Each table we tried had a bit of a wobble, so we picked the one that wobbled the least and sat down. It did take a while for someone to serve us, so we grabbed a menu from the table next to us and I looked at what was on tap. When our server came she was very friendly and got our beers to us right away. She recommended the chicken sandwich which I ordered. It was decent for bar food, chicken was fried very well but the honey mustard and other sauce just spilled out the back of the sandwich and it started to fall apart as I ate. Fries that came with it were nothing special. My boyfriend got the A.T. Burger which was ok but also nothing special. Our server was attentive, she did come and check on us a couple times after our food came out. We were the only ones I saw eating there, everyone else was there just for the game and beers. I think that's the move for this spot. This place has a good sized bar, large TVs, and beer on tap. Good for watching sports, but I would probably recommend eating dinner somewhere else before coming here.

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2 years ago

Horrible experience. It was long wait for the food. There servers there treated me as if I come to beg for food. Definitely won't be back

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2 years ago

Had a great time at O'Keeffe's - welcoming atmosphere and service. Definitely check it out!

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Good as always. Top notch service and friendly staff. Always a good choice when visiting town.

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Just what you'd expect from a good Irish pub. Comfort food and drinks and friendly atmosphere (except for the occasional MAGAt).

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3 years ago

Good ol Irish pub with the best potato soup and scotch around... good times frfr! Great place

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2 years ago

Great atmosphere and staff. I would definitely recommend coming to this at and the area to all of my friends! Best bar I've ever been to!

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2 years ago

Had a really great time here with my girl friends, would go back again. Sweet staff and good vibes

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Love this place! Amazing vibes, fantastic service, great menu, and just overall such a fun time

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Great food, cold beer. There were limited staff when we were there but appreciated them for busting their asses to take care of us.

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Great food, great drinks love that place. Most important - they understand what being human means.

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Excellent food and friendly service. Open air in the front so nice when the weather is good. The clam chowder is recommended.

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3 years ago

Amazing food! Great atmosphere, even more awesome staff! Worth every second! Recommend to anyone in the Boston area!

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3 years ago

Cool little spot for some drinks and live music . Food was ok , but nothing special. People were friendly and having a good time .

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3 years ago

Not very Irish, not very good food, not the cleanest and drinks were flat. Too bad, wanted it to work.

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