I've lived in Davis Square for a few years now and have tried to go to Five Horses a few times, but it's always crowded. Finally got the chance to tonight and it was probably one of the most disappointing meals I've had in Somerville. We started with the brussel sprout appetizer, which was fine, but the sprouts were really overpowered by the bacon and sauce. I ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza which was one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. It had absolutely no flavor and the pizza dough tasted like it had come straight out of a freezer. I probably won't go back to Five Horses, the cost just didn't seem worth it to me when there are so many better restaurants in the Davis area. read more

I somehow ended up at this bar one evening, and encountered an interesting group of people that included the Boston Yelp Community Manager, his entourage that included a lady that loves hockey, an artist who writes poems on Yelp, a sophisticated female engineer, a somewhat garrulous but nice girl, and a lady that loves Yelp way too much and is older than me. I have been to this place twice, for my second visit, I decided to get the food here. All of the food that I have eaten here had something to do with fried chicken. The dish I got was a Fried Chicken Sammy. This is a fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, honey and focaccia bread. I decided to get some Cheddar Jalapeno mashed potatoes as my side dish. The fried chicken itself was actually really good. It has a nice crispiness on the outside and a nice tenderness on the inside, making it tasty. It also tasted really good with the ketchup and lettuce. I was not impressed with the bread. It either needed to be toastier, or really soft and chewy. The mashed potatoes were also really good, lacked a little spice from the jalapeno peppers and needed a tiny bit of salt, but still really good. I also had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders. They are a really good choice for an appetizer. They come out really hot, so be careful. Again the chicken was really tasty, a nice crispiness on the outside and a nice tenderness on the inside. The sauces were really good. As for beer, I had a Blanche de Bruxelles, and that was a decently refreshing Belgian wheat beer, especially when it is chilled. Another beer I had was the Laguintas. They serve the beer in a glass jar, making it look like you are Winnie the Pooh (a bear with very little brain that eats honey too much) and drinking honey from a jar. The beer was also refreshing, but the aftertaste was really strange to me. Interior is nice for an American bar. Bartenders and the server seem to be really nice as well. This is a fairly good choice to watch some decent American sports as well. Overall, this is not a bad place to get some decent beer and some fried chicken, though be prepared to have a lot of cash. It's not high on my recommendations, but I would not mind coming here for some beers if I somehow ended up back in Somerville. read more

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Holy mother f*cking tacos. Pork belly is the best, but I ATE THEM ALL. read more

Full disclosure: I have only been here on weekend nights and only had the drinks. Drinks are pricey, but good. It is absurdly crowded, loud, and dark here. There is almost no opportunity to talk to other people in the bar, which is a chief reason I go to bars in the first place. I don't remember if there is music, but there is no dancing. I will revise this review when I have had food. Until then, I go elsewhere when I want to grab a drink with friends. read more

We ordered Thanksgiving food online, via the Toast app. I ordered to wrong location (my fault) so I drove 20 mins from the south end to pick it up. Once there, the hostess at the front desk said they had given away my food because it had been there too long (I was over an hour late picking it up). The manager told me a different story- that the Toast app wasn't working, so they never got my order, but they could make some fresh food for me. Weird that I got two different stories. Either way, didn't get Thanksgiving. That sucked. read more

I have now been here a half dozen times and can't believe I have not reviewed this restaurant sooner. Everything from food to drinks to atmosphere, this place is pretty top notch. The drink list is a large menu all to itself. The beers are separated by type, just as wines normally are, which makes it easy to find what you like or try new and exciting brews. They carry a lot of local beer as well as beer from all over. Food - I have been here for brunch and lunch, both wonderful and unique in offerings. You could stop by for brunch and find the traditional, yet enhanced, breakfast sandwich, or go for the chicken and waffle breakfast sandwich or biscuits and gravy. They also serve some of their lunch items during brunch time. As for lunch (I believe it is the same as the dinner menu), I would highly recommend the Tavern Chili, a mouthwatering combination of many meats, beans, chili peppers and cheese. Great to split with a group. The Carne Asada Taco and the Pork Belly Taco are great and I highly recommend them. The menu is just so interesting and has amazing flavor combinations that keep you coming back. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Fried chicken and waffle sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

A big shout-out to these guys for accommodating a party of 15, on the spot, for a Saturday Brunch! They hardly took a few minutes to seat us even when they were busy. A spacious big place, good atmosphere, good drinks. Good vegetarian options, their vegetarian burger comes with an edamame patty which was yummy :). Loved their sourdough bread, was just perfectly toasted. They have good option in Omlettes too, which were good as well. Good option for alcohol. Friendly and enthusiastic staff! read more

Great spot with creative choices. We didn't make a reservation but they found seats for the two of us. They have great teamwork between servers, waiters and hostess. Had the French Kiss pizza with apples, brie, balsamic vinegar, pecans and arugula pesto. To die for. read more

Five Horses Tavern - French Kiss Pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Davis square has exploded with awesome over the past couple years and five horse tavern appears to be a fast staple in the area. We came here for brunch. The beer list is massive so you'll be sure to find something you like. We opted for salty brunch. Huevos Rancheros and chimichanga. My chimichanga was a big burrito. It came with sour cream and guacamole. I didn't like the chunks of potato but otherwise the filling was very good. My partner devoured the huevos rancheros. He asked for sausage, and they accommodated without issue. He also had the vodka Bloody Mary. Seriously delicious. Service is friendly. Ambience is chill chic. I definitely recommend and would enjoy coming back anytime. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Chimichanga - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place is great. Great food and a pretty descent beer selection. I've taken many of my visiting friends here and they all had good things to say. It's definitely worth a shot. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Street view - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I'm going to start this review by saying I am indeed a fan of this place, as I continue to come back. I'd have to be a glutton for punishment if I hated it but kept coming back.. What keeps me coming back? The consistency of the food. I've tried a bunch of different things off the menu, from the baja fish tacos, the falafel wrap, to the crabcake benedict for brunch. All of which were really quite good. Why the lack of a star then? The service is always pretty lacking, as others that have come before me have mentioned. I've been a few times mid-day lunch hours and have had some fantastic waiters but overall the front of the house isn't the best. While grabbing a late dinner here this weekend, the door man checked all 4 of my parties ID's, and while waiting for him to finish checking everyone's ID's, I stood awkwardly in front of the host counter while 3 people behind the counter didn't even acknowledge me. It was almost comedic in how stealthily they averted their eyes from me. The hostess brought us to our table, plopped the menus down and walked away. Just.. awkward. But I'll still be back for the baja fish tacos. Yes, please. read more

Great food, best beer selection and amazing staff (particularly the long haired GM). Can't wait to go back!!!

I recently moved to the area and was looking for a place to get a drink after work. I saw Five Horses online and decided to take a peek. I took my seat at the beautiful copper bar and was greeted quickly by Brian. He recommended a couple of cocktails and I really enjoyed my Pink Ghost (ghost pepper margarita with strawberry, mint, and lime). I got the cornbread as a snack as well and it was thin and not dry at all, more like a sponge cake, but with the right amount of crispy and topped off with yummy honey butter. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Been going here for years and never had a bad time. Food is delicious, atmosphere is ideal for gatherings or solo visits. And the beer selection is unmatched. Recently was here and had the fried chicken salad, it was on point! Certainly one of the gems in Davis and my favorite place to go. Keep up the great work Five Horses!! - Daniel read more

I has served 7 onion rings - 3 small and 4 average sized on a large plate for $13. I was then served a chicken sandwich w lukewarm mashed potatoes for $19 with no garnish ~ on another too large plate for the portion. NEVER AGAIN! NEVER AGAIN! In addition the wait staff knew I was disappointed and said nothing and offered nothing - do better for your customers. so we might want to come back. : ~ ( read more

My friend and I came here for brunch. Starting off with the donut holes, they were only alright, but not bad. We got the Rise N Shine (Breakfast Pizza) and the Southern Comfort (Chicken & Biscuits) as our entrees and they were both incredible and delicious. The atmosphere was pretty good as well. I can imagine the place being very different come the evening though. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Southern Comfort - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've been here a few times and always had a good experience until our most recent visit. We went mainly because I wanted to try some of the Goose Island Bourbon County beers that were on tap. I got one of those ($18 a pour) and my wife had wine. We ordered our food, which arrived fairly quickly (both burgers) and quite enjoyed them. They are HUGE and always cooked the way you ordered them. After that, the only interaction we had with the staff was someone giving us our bill and removing our plates and glasses from the table. We both gladly would have had another drink, which would have added $40 to our bill. And it seemed like they just didn't want our money. So we went elsewhere and spent our money there instead. read more

If you love good food, an outstanding selection of beer, a solid atmosphere, or even a spot to become a regular Five Horses Tavern is the place to do it! Why? For the 2.5 years l lived in Boston I took for granted this amazing restaurant. Now living in DC since 2016--a city most people rave about for endless food options--all I wish I could do is go to Five Horses Tavern! With their outstanding service I always felt welcomed and apart of the larger Davis Square community. In short, I was never let down by the endless amazing food options. Also, this location has infinite atmospheres, whether it be taking a date out for a nice dinner, reserving the back Champagne table for parties, or just sitting at the bar and talking it up with the outstanding bar tenders, who I might add make excellent mix drinks, I always left having an even better experience than the last. Oh, and if you have not tried sitting at the Whiskey Bar during the summer, I highly suggest it when the restaurants' outdoor patio and retracting front wall are open. My biggest loss moving to DC was this restaurant! Don't miss out Boston locals or even if you are in the town for a hot second! Hands down top places in Boston. TRY THE DRUNKEN WINGS! read more

Amazing service and beer selection. Went in on Sunday for brunch and felt like I was a regular with the way I was greeted even though I'd never been there. Staff was knowledgeable and courteous. Got the southern comfort for brunch and it was drop dead amazing. My girlfriend got a mimosa flight and loved it. I got the super man Hawaiian Punch beer. It floored me. Will definitely be back!! read more

Exotic mimosa flight flavors, shakshuka was incredible. Servers were extremely attentive, and seemed happy to be there. Good vibes. We will definitely be back again with our pup on the patio! read more

A solid four stars, and they most certainly earned each and every one of them. Jamie and I were meeting up with some childhood friends of his-- and their wives... AND their children-- and one of them suggested Five Horses Tavern. On a Friday night. Which also happened to be Cinco de Mayo. This was setting off alarm bells in my head. But I held my breath and walked in the door. We were the first to arrive at Five Horses. Parking can be obtained on the street, or there are several lots within walking distance. The staff had graciously cordoned off a series of tables for us (a party of at least 12 people, not including an infant). Our server was attentive yet patient, returning several times to take a waterfall of drink orders, kids' orders, then app orders, and finally, our dinner orders. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, which by the way, is great for sharing. I had the fish tacos; regretfully, they were nothing to write home about. The corn tortillas were dry, tainting the whole dish. I'm pretty sure my dinner was the bad egg of the lot, as everyone else's looked a lot better, and were devoured with gusto. Prices were high-average, $13-21 for most entrees, taco orders being on the lower end. Go for a lunch, early dinner, or drinks and nosh. Great options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diners (clearly labeled on menu). The atmosphere changed as the evening went on. People began piling in. The bar, which was very close to where we were sitting, was overflowing. People were standing everywhere. Eventually, the servers began clearing our tables of everything but the drinks in our hands, a sure sign that we'd nearly outstayed our welcome. They were never pushy, though, to their merit. As the bar grew louder and louder, we finally filed out a few people at a time, allowing the crowd behind us to consume our previously occupied space. It can get loud. It can get crowded. The food is pretty good (I'd skip the fish tacos). The beer list is epicly long. Go early. Order a bunch of apps to share with friends. Make it your life's mission to get through their beer list. read more

Just had lunch there during the pandemic wait staff was very friendly had the chicken Sammy sandwich definitely worth the trip up from Florida read more

Great service, everyone was very welcoming! Great out door seating! Hummus as appetizer was a great choice. Foolish pleasure and passions glory were magnificent. The fried chicken entree is a must go! Enough to take some home too ;) read more

Came here with a buddy for dinner last Saturday night. We were sat immediately and our waitress was attentive enough. Started with the chicken tender appetizer. They were more chicken breasts than tenders. My buddy loves chicken tenders and I don't think these impressed him. I thought they were decent enough pieces of chicken and it comes with two dipping sauces which were tasty. We had a couple of cawktails and they were pretty good as well. The reason for the 3 stars is mostly my pizza. I probably shouldn't have ordered a pizza from here in the first place. I ordered a cheese pizza and added bacon. I figured that's a simple enough order and they have had pizza on the menu forever, so it must be decent. The pizza was extremely undercooked and greasy. I ate most of it because I was starving, but I would never order it again. I would come back for a few beers, but I think their food is underwhelming. read more

We had the best experience at Five Horses last night! We were seated by the fireplace and felt comfortable and were distanced from other tables. Jessica was our sever, she was fabulous and very attentive. We had the mac and cheese and butternut squash ravioli. YUMMY! Can't wait to return for another great meal soon! read more

A nice bar with wonderful service. Food is hit or miss. I can definitely recommend the burger, as well as the pork quesadilla. My friends frequent this place, and to be honest the first time I went I couldn't understand why. The drunken wings weren't crispy and just tasted of lime. The Mac and cheese is incredibly bland and over-priced. I would absolutely stay away from it, but the wings I have since forgiven. The second time I went we got the wings again, as well as a pretzel. Wings were so much better and actually pretty tasty. The pretzel was also great, I love the unique mustard sauce it comes with. For my entree I ordered the burger and tater tots. The burger was very good, and I loved the cheese sauce they put on it. Could have used more of it though! I also ordered it rare and it was a little over-done. They make the bun extremely crunchy. I personally prefer a traditional bun, but I understand how this could appeal to people. Call me a sick freak, but I loved my soggy leftovers even more than the original meal. I feel that 3.5 stars would be a more accurate representation of these two experiences combined, but I do like to be generous. I will definitely be returning, but I'm hoping I won't be disappointed like the first time. read more

One of my favorite Davis square spots. So many different spaces under one roof that all come together as one-- between the whisky bar, the big separate party table in the back to the bar and open concept seating-- literally something for any occasion. Staff was super friendly and the food was very much elevated comfort food with gluten free and vegan options as well. I had the Mac and cheese and added in pork belly and it was delicious! Definitely will come again! read more

Five Horses Tavern - Delicious - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Came in on a Monday night and it was fairly crowded, but we were able to sit down right away. It's a classy joint and the drink menu was pages bigger than the actual menu, which is always fun. The lighting was a little too dim for my taste, but it may have just been where we were sitting (my uncle had to pull out his phone's flashlight on account of his older eyesight). Very neat and clean and classy. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, there's definitely a creative chef in the kitchen. After debating back and forth, I ended up ordering the k.f.c.g.h. (I think that's what it was called) and it was amazing. The cornish hen was moist and crispy, definitely my favorite part of the dish. The jalepeno mashed potatoes were also delish, just enough of a kick to be enjoyable but not enough to hurt. The Mac and cheese seemed a little random though, kind of wish they had put a veggie there instead. It was delicious, but didn't really mesh with the other two. My aunt enjoyed their thin crust pizza, my uncle said the hanger steak was delish, and my sister enjoyed the chicken and salad. Not many dessert options, but we didn't mind. Overall, everything was absolutely delicious and the place was a very nice spot. I especially liked the beer tap chandelier near the front door. Definitely would recommend it to others! read more

Five Horses Tavern - the k.f.c.g.h. - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Pretty cool place Nice bar. Had the hummus which was okay. The veggie burger was great. Reason I came here is because this place lists vegan dishes. Enough to get me in and they have 7 or 8 choices which I commend them for! read more

Five Horses Tavern - White Bean Hummus - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I always love it here, just MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME! Also, I recommend sitting out on the street if at all possible, or getting the large round booth upstairs. I HIGHLY recommend the breakfast pizza and mimosa flights, as a hangover cure or Sunday funday. One year I even started my birthday off this way! read more

If you're looking to go to a nice spot to grab a drink with plenty of beer selection, this is the place for you. If you're looking for a spot with great food, there's a few better options in Davis Sq. I've had a few different meals here, and they have always been "ok" but nothing that I would want to try again. A friend recommended the FogHorn LegHorn pizza, which was yet again "ok" but wasn't anything I'd recommend or have again. I think the menu and offerings just try to hard to put a unique spin on their meals, but if they went back to basics and simplified the cooking, it would be a much better spot to grab a bite at. read more

Had a great time here! Our server, Luke, was fantastic, patient with our indecisive orders, and super sweet! Great beers on draft, good recommendations and good service. Who could ask for anything more? read more

I have been to Five Horses Davis Square multiple times. The food has been amazing and with the rotating beer selection I get to try plenty of great beers. Every time I go the staff has been attentive of friendly; at this point some of the servers and managers know us by name. Its the type of place I can bring my kids (who often ask to go their for dinner) or just hang out with friends. I have even gone their with my extended family for a mother's day brunch and they staff took great care of us and my in-laws loved the food. Every visit has been outstanding. For appetizers you really need to try the pretzel and the white bean hummus. All of the sandwiches are excellent as is the Mac and Cheese. I highly recommend Five Horses and I cannot wait for my next visit. read more

Had a great experience here. The duck burrito was amazing with the right amount of sweetness in the hoisin sauce. This was a good deal. The beer selection was decent, but the wait was long for a table (over 45 min on a Friday night 6pm). read more

Five Horses Tavern - Spicy Bloody mary - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Extensive bar list. Plenty of choices! Have a great selection of changing beers on tap for different seasons. Great food! Definitely be sure to try the cornbread! read more

Took friends from LA here to catch up and our server, Matt, along with the managers Nick and Noelle made us feel at home and gave great recommendations. Highly recommend the drunken wings and tator tots. Very lively on a Friday night and the interior decor is gorgeous. Fun spot in Davis Square! read more

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Ive lived in the area for 2 years, and somehow didnt try this place till 3 weeks ago, and have gone out of my way to visit twice since. Nice beer selection, awesome menu, and a cool atmosphere. The pretzel app is a bit pricey but WORTH IT. The fried chicken salad is tasty as hell, and the burger hits the spot in just the right way. I think I walked past this place 100s of times...and I'm not exactly sure why it took my friends insisting we go for me to finally try it, but I think its my favorite Davis Square spot now! read more

I love Five Horses Tavern -- which is why it pains me to only give it 3 stars. Why the three stars? Here's a breakdown: Food: 5 stars. I've been here for dinner, brunch, and just drinks on many occasions. Everything I've tried has ranged from great to stellar. A personal favorite is the chicken and waffles on the brunch menu. Seriously, I just came back from a trip all through the deep South, and the chicken and waffles at Five Horses beats all the other versions of chicken and waffles I've tried, hands down. Further, if you are at brunch and debating the donut holes -- stop debating. Put down your menu and calmly request 3 orders. They're like Pringles. You can't have just one. Service: 2 stars. Ugh, seriously, even when you ARE able to get a table, plan to spend at least 2 hours here. Perhaps they are understaffed, but it's frustrating when a) it takes your server 20 minutes just to make an appearance at your table to take your drink order, b) your water glass is never re-filled, and c) good luck getting your check. Ambience: 3 stars. Nice place, but LOUD. I've been to basically every dive bar in the greater Boston area, and I think the noise level here is excessive. So there you have it. It averages out to 3.3 stars, but Yelp doesn't allow fractions. read more

their Mac and cheese is to die for. I also enjoy their brunch menu and they always have creative seasonal drinks and a good sangria. Their wait staff is friendly, attentive, and respectful of allergies. This is a top 3 spot for my friends and I in Davis! read more

This place... wow. I mean... everything is GREAT! the cornbread, the Brussels sprouts, the stormalong red skies at night cider.... *chefs kiss*. Service is amazing and the staff is super friendly. Nothing is lacking. Absolutely NOTHING! Hats off to this immaculate conception of a restaurant! read more