I was a little bummed that their gin martini would be $18. Then I saw my bartender pour 3 shots of…read moreAviation American Gin. Okay, now you've made a drink worth-while! The bartender was a sweet and polite petite thing. My wife decided to order a drink as well, after a little encouragement. Then the bartender went from pretty good, to awesome, when she asked my wife "do you want it pretty, or do you want it strong?" My wife was very happy with her drink. We had reservations about getting drinks here, because it's the movies. Everything is overpriced in theatres. It was nice being able to get a drink for the movie, and this was 'Avengers - Infinity War' which was awesome. Our view of a bar at the movie theatre has changed. Get mixed drinks. The beers are about $6, a little overpriced.

Steel & Wire is a great classic cocktail bar in Worcester. It does not look like much from the…read moreoutside, but once you step inside, it has a cool, classic feel and a great atmosphere. The bartenders were awesome, the service was excellent, and every drink we tried was well made. Definitely worth a stop during a night out exploring Worcester.

First time here, first time in Worcester!! Went here for a friend's birthday celebration on a…read moreSunday evening and it was quite nice. This place looks deceptively small from the outside and also when you first walk in - there's the long bar area. But there's a whole another side room with a really cool chandelier and tables - this pic is on the website. Plus there's a whole fenced-in patio in the back which also has quite a few tables and also a corn hole game setup. Has some greenery plants and lights. Nice for entertaining - and that is where the party was. It can easily fit about 20-30 people. We had cake for the birthday and people ordered drinks at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. Looks like a neighborhood bar where people know each other. They have some bar food like pretzel, hot dog - the hot dog was only $3 which is unbelievable! Anyway we all had a great time- played some corn-hole too!

This place is SO cool! We had several drinks and they were all delicious and garnished so…read moreelegantly. I had a hard time finding out how to get through the bookcase at first (it was actually pretty pathetic watching me try lol) but finally found the handle. The inside was so warm, cozy and had a sexy, cool vibe. Everyone who works there is super nice and helpful and I love the vibe of the bartenders' outfits (one even wore a paperboy hat which just fit with the style). I love this place and will absolutely be back.

Solid solid 5 stars, why isn't this the top bar? Love the Hidden Door, tried the small bites plate…read moreand artichoke dip this visit. The Benton's Old Fashion was smooth & smokey, a great drink. Leather seating, film noir backdrop w a twist of great recorded tunes and lighting, great service.

A very fun bar with great cocktails. Cool ambiance and delicious smoked wings! Speak easy vibes…read morewith friendly bar staff. Easy to park and walk as well.

The Cellar is located below the Bell Inn, and they did a great job restoring the building. When we…read morearrived it was a little busy at 730pm on a Saturday, and it died down a bit and picked up again at 9:30pm. I'm glad they are doing well. We ordered a round of apps/small plates and drinks. Food was good/average. We would come back as it's down the street. They have weekly specials. Monday from 8pm to close is $1 oysters. Tuesday is military appreciation, free app with purchase and Wednesday is $0.50 wings. 5pm-close.

Got the prime rib sandwich and fried pickles for lunch. Food was delicious and very larger serving…read more- was able to split between two people. Service was fast and people were friendly. The place itself is super cute!

First time eating here today and not sure if I'd come back. Went with my wife and daughter. I…read moreliked the interior design of the restaurant. We got potstickers and the corn dip for appetizers. The potstickers were average at best, but the dipping sauce...it was like dipping them in a bowl of saltwater (I get that it's supposed to be salty, but this was BEYOND what I expected). The corn dip was underwhelming...it was ice cold corn mixed with some seasoning and cheese. The chips were stale. For my main meal I got the Mac and Cheese with steak tips...both items came out cold. Mac and cheese was BLAND. I don't like my food piping hot, but this wasn't even lukewarm. Got a side of bland eggplant fries that seemed undercooked and lacked any kind of sauce for dipping. Had some of my wife's French fries and they seemed skimpy and not cooked enough. Dessert...I got the bread pudding...edges were BURNED and the rest was MUSH!!! My daughter enjoyed the ice cream and whipped cream that came with it. Service was fine and they did check thoroughly about some possible food allergens for my wife. We took most of our food home, but I have a feeling it won't get eaten.

Beautiful spot in historic Essex MA which has a cozy Irish pub feel on the inside and covered…read moreoutdoor space as well. Live music on the weekends makes this gastropub a great find for lunch or dinner.

The staff was incredibly attentive & welcoming. The entire waitstaff was phenomenal…read more Food was excellent. I ordered the Autumn (butternut squash) ravioli, and the sticky toffee carrot cake. Enjoyed and would order both again. The prices were a tad higher than I'd expect for a tavern, but it's Essex with a several fancy restaurants right there. Very eclectic menu, so something for everyone.

This place looks a bit sketch and got some weird vibes at first but honestly a fantastic dive bar…read more The diviest dive bar I've ever been to. $6 well drinks and cash only. They have darts, pool, and the touch tunes where you can pick the music. They have live music on the weekends. Bartender was awesome and great to talk to. Chatted with a bunch of locals and the owner all night. Great people.

Great place for a hang out with solid drinks I apparently need to make the review longer so here's…read moresome extra words.

Really nice place, looks like a traditional Irish pub. The Smithwick's beer was spot on. The fish…read moreand chips were really nicely fried; the fish was a haddock that was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a nice bit of exterior crisp in addition. The slaw was nicely vinegary and flavorful, the chips quite decent. The Shepherd's pie was a tad salty but presented in a disciplined, nicely layered way, with a mix of the mash, ground beef, and peas. The flavoring was rich, yet subtle.

Visited Mrs Murphy's before a concert at The Chevalier. Love the decor of this Irish Pub, and the…read morepub is casual and comfortable. They have an outdoor patio as well as traditional pub bar and table seating indoors. Service was ok, things like placing an order, getting another round of drinks, and getting our check took a long time. Food was decent. We started with the poutine fries, which were really good. The Irish breakfast was amazing, and it is served all day. The shepherds pie was good as well. My steak and ale pie was disappointing because it wasn't really a pie - it was more like a stew with puff pastry on top and was nothing like what I've had in Ireland. All in all, a decent pub if you are in the area.

FYI: as you approach you'll see just the Inn. Theres a sign for "lakeside room" we used to get to…read morethe tavern. The reviews made it sound like a dive bar, which is far from the truth. It's a totally fine interior, dont be afraid to bring the kids. We went based on the pictures of the outdoor space and steak tips. Both of those were great. My wife got a burger with no bun and they provided lettuce big enough for her to do a wrap. She loved that and the sweet potato fries. Service was also perfect. It was super slow, so maybe like all places things suffer when busy, but we will be back next time we see a movie at Jordans.

I found myself in familiar territory and surroundings when I returned stay the Lakeview Inn hotel…read morefor a night, away from metro Boston in early May 2025. I arrived here via uber and decided to have dinner at the hotel's main restaurant, the Lakeside Tavern. This Yelp review is for the restaurant only and not the hotel. I arrived here around 9:30pm. I opted to get dinner here first before checking into the hotel for the night. The service that night I was here was crazy slow. They had loud live band music and the vibe here was generally an older crowd on a Thursday evening in May 2025. I found a seat next to the bar near the kitchen and after 15 minutes of waiting for someone to take my order, I walked to the cash register and waited for someone to arrive. I ended up getting one of their signature meals for the evening and that was that. Since it was close to 10pm that evening, the music was winding down. I ended up waiting about 20 minutes for my food to arrive. It came in a takeout container with a plastic bag. I would have gotten something at Boston, Logan International Airport, but it was after 8 PM when I arrived and nothing in the terminal was open for me. With that said, I was happy that the Lakeside Tavern was open for anybody and everybody who was wanting to be there. For lunch, dinner, or just hang out and listen to live music with adult beverages. For me, though, I just need dinner after a long day of travel to Boston from Honolulu. I was glad that they were until 10 PM, otherwise I would have took an Uber to see what was around at the time near the hotel that serve food. The overall experience at the lakeside Tavern here in Wakefield, Massachusetts was typically OK, although I was starving and wanted quicker service that night. While the service was very slow, it was nice to partake in the live music that night. The ambiance was chill and friendly. The service was friendly and welcoming too. For the most part though, the experience here was pretty good and most likely will come back again get my troubles permit me to do so. I'll try to get here as quick as I can, but then again their travel is normally the same as it was 10 years ago. The restaurant itself was very clean, although it was dark enough to wear I can't see much. I just was glad that this restaurant at the hotel I was staying at for the night was open and grateful that they were still serving food while I was there. If you decide to stay at this hotel, consider dining in the Lakeside tavern because it is basically on property. You don't need to go elsewhere for your meals if you don't need to. If you're lazy like me, this restaurant is your best bet if you're staying at the hotel. Definitely recommended if you are one of those people who just don't wanna leave the hotel for some reason if you're staying here at the Lakeside inn in Wakefield Massachusetts. The Lakeside Tavern is located inside the Lakeside Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts. As soon as you enter the lobby, the entrance to the restaurant is on your left. Can't miss it. It is physically located at 595 North Avenue in Wakefield. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a generous and huge parking lot for anybody and everybody who wishes to come here to stay or dine. Or both. Please share the parking spaces with a few other commercial retailers in the vicinity. There is a bank nearby, if you need cash. There is actually public transportation service to and from the hotel into Boston. I did not know this until my most recent trip here and decided to save a little bit of money and ride the local bus service into downtown Boston from Wakefield. It was pretty cool. Don't recommend it if you are traveling in the evening and don't know where you are if you are a tourist. So yes, there is public transportation options to and from the hotel, and they will depend on your original destination, whether it is the Amtrak station or Boston Logan international airport in Boston. And with that said, they have a limited menu, so be prepared for anything they have. The prices here were decent for any restaurant in the area. But if you're desperate and hungry, it's kind of worth it, especially when you're staying at the hotel for the night and you're starving. Which is what my situation was at the time. It was a quick stop for dinner that ended up being something other than quick. But if you like the loud live music to decompress after a nice day of traveling or a hard day at the office, consider coming to the lakeside Tavern for a good meal and to decompress. I'm sure they have alcohol service here, but I did not want to drink so late at night. 3.5 stars for the overall experience, mostly for the slower than normal service. But it is pretty good 5.0 stars for the location, because I was staying here. Support local! C+

My family and I have dined at Teresa's Italian Eatery in Middleton several times over the years,…read moreand we've always had very enjoyable experiences. That's why we were really looking forward to returning for our Easter Sunday meal. To start on a positive note, the service was excellent as always, and we were seated at a lovely table by the window. The appetizers were also very good and set the expectation for another great meal. Unfortunately, things changed when the bread arrived--it was extremely hard and dry, to the point where it was difficult to eat. While that was disappointing, we moved on, hoping it was just a minor issue. When the entrées came out, some dishes--particularly the pasta, fish, and chicken--were good. However, the two meat dishes at our table were a real letdown. The veal Parmesan chop was unusually tough, which is surprising for veal, as it's typically very tender. My prime rib had the same issue--also tough and not what you would expect from that cut of meat. When the owner or manager checked in, I chose not to raise these concerns at the table in front of my guests. But in hindsight, I feel it's important to share this feedback. The quality of the meat, especially for dishes like veal chop and prime rib, should be consistently tender and carefully sourced. We've had some excellent meals here in the past, and we truly enjoy the location, ambiance, and consistently strong service. Because of those positive experiences, we're willing to give it another try. However, we do hope this was just an off meal, as consistency--especially with key ingredients like meat--is important. We'll be back once more, and hopefully, it will reflect the high standards we've come to expect.

Really not great My salad was off 3 ingredients from…read moredescription Penne was undercooked, very stiff Wife's mussels were cold My Carbonara was watery Took the server 5 minutes to come back and offer grated cheese