The service was excellent. Although it became busier later on a Saturday night, the atmosphere stayed lively and enjoyable with live Irish music. The food was delicious. We ordered the Wagyu beef and pot pie special, as well as the Irish-style fish and chips. The curry and mushy peas were definite standouts and my personal favorites. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Fish and chips (Irish style) - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This place was an utter delight. I came here on a slower Tuesday. The lights were low but not dark, the environment was casual, and the staff was enjoyable to talk to. The first thing I noticed when looking at the menu was the wide variety of vegetarian options. So of course, I ordered the chicken wrap with the vegan chicken option, and my partner ordered a beyond burger. The wrap was excellent. Savory, fresh, the tortilla slightly grilled and crispy, the sauce inside a fantastic complement to the protein and veggies within. I had a side of onion rings with it, and the fry on them was immaculate. Could have eaten a hundred more. Can't wait to come back' read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Chicken wrap - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Fantastic pub alongside sister restaurant Devlin's that has an awesome patio out back. Great snug at the front of this one. The food coming from shared kitchen is top notch - enjoyed the fish n chips and Irish curry. Guinness pours are perfect and friendly local bartenders. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Guinness - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I was looking for as quick bite so I stopped at Porter Belly. Just your basic pub food. Sandwiches, fries etc. The parking is limited but there is a municipal lot across the street. The limited parking might account for the sparse attendance. The owner came in and adjusted the lighting. I thought it was dark to begin with. She just made it darker. I had to use my camera so I could read my tab. I went with a Ruben and Cole slaw. The bartender offered the substitute in lieu of the normally included French friesI could have filled myself up just on the Cole slaw. That is how large the portion was. Whenever I see a Ruben in the menu I order it because it is too hard to make at home and I like the combination. If you're looking for a sandwich, this is the place. read more

4.5/5 Chicken Nachos 3.75/5 Dark and Stormy Came here late on a Tuesday night with a friend when there was torrential rain after dinner. Good place to meet up with friends for a drink or to watch a game. There are TVs throughout the place, not just at the bar. Will have to come back to catch a live music performance that they mentioned happens on Monday nights. The interior of the place has a cozy feel as the lighting of the place is on the dimmer side and has string lights. Service is standard like any other bar. You go in and seat yourself and go up to the bar when you're ready to order. I had a dark and stormy and chicken nachos. Would recommend the nachos. Good portion for the price! There's street parking outside that usually is available. Otherwise, the side streets have ample parking as well. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Chicken Nachos - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Cozy pop that doesn't let you down if you're looking for a gastro pub with this decor, but a good idea for a variety of food. I got the truffle butter chicken which was definitely flavorful but unfortunately quite dry. The mashed potatoes made up for it, though! The best thing about this place was the vibe: there was a live fiddler to close and the whole place felt very much like a 30's pub. A great experience all around. read more

The food and the drinks were so good. Great service, the waitress was really quick. The atmosphere felt warming. The food was so amazing. You will never find a buffalo chicken pizza quit like the ones at Porter Belly's. This is an absolute must TRY ! read more

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Can't lie unexpectedly one of my favorite meals in Boston! Clam chowder and espresso martinis are both great. Great food, ambience, and a local pub feel. Can't wait to come back! read more

Taylor was extremely friendly and helpful. So many good options. We enjoyed our food. The sweet potato fries were awesome. A local pub feel with bar and tables, was clean with nice decor and TV for sports. read more

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Taylor was beyond professional tonight. what was a very calm, civil election night turned into chaos for a second because of one patron. Taylor was beyond patient and very professional when this man was being very disruptive and she gave him a fair warning as he had been kicked out before. After he escalated by causing more trouble, Taylor calmly told him to leave and he grabbed another patrons purse and threw it at her, thankfully missing, but having things fly from what he hit. Thankfully he did leave and I cannot express how professional Taylor was with this whole situation. I hope he has a perma ban because nobody-especially an employee-should have to deal with this. I will return because of her professionalism and warmth as a barkeep. read more

Great Bar and great casual food ! My boyfriend and I came after a rough day for some casual quick food and a drink. We luckily got there right befor r the kitchen closed. Prices can vary I got the lobster roll for $25 but the crisp toasted bun and yummy lobster with side of coleslaw and fries was well worth it! My boyfriend got the bacon burger for $16 with fries which was pretty big. We got the bailey's Irish cream cheesecake a must try for anyone with a sweet tooth! Our server Greg was great he made sure to get our order in before the kitchen closed, was attentive making sure we enjoyed the food and asking if we needed anything as well as refills on our drinks. I got the Downeast cider, my boyfriend got a Guiness. There was plenty of seating and the staff and customers were friendly so we plan on returning soon! Highly recommend if you're looking for a chill bar. read more

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Typical irish bar, good service and solid food. Poured a great Guinness! Would definitely go back if I was in the area read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Irish onion soup - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Exception staff, food, and one of the best Guinness pours in all of Boston. Also has an incredibly cozy interior with live music on the weekends. A true Irish pub outside of Ireland. I couldn't recommend more! A+ read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Perfect pour of fresh Guinness - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Best food in Brighton center (tho a lot of them have the same menu). Solid ambiance and kind staff.

Have been many times over the years but this was our first time back in years. Not as good as it used to be. They should take pizza off their menu. Two of us got burgers and fries which were good but the third person with us got cheese pizza (which came out 15 minutes after we got our food). It was literally cheese pizza and that's it. No sauce on it, just cheese and crust! Are you kidding me? Did we have to specify sauce on a cheese pizza? And the cheese smelled like vomit. Definitely wasn't mozzarella. They should be ashamed for serving that. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Cheese pizza - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Delicious food, friendly staff, open mic on Mondays (with people who sound like they've been hired to play - a lot of regulars that are great musicians!) We love coming here and grabbing one of the small booths by the windows - those are perfect for a date night! read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Steak tips with mashed potatoes and asparagus - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Service was great! The wait staff were very friendly! Food came out served hot and ready as we were on a time crunch being in the area for a quick bite before a concert at Roadhouse Boston. Saturdays special Brisket Sando + Dublin Sour were amazing! Will definitely recommend and go back when I'm in the area again! read more

It's not that bad just a really basic pub the fish and Chiapas where good and the perfect size. The hot chili oil noodles where not spicy at all which made me a bit sad. The pizza is below average and has no sauce. It's a really good restaurant if there's nothing else available. read more

Friendly employees, down to earth vibe with no frills. Perfect place for a beer and a bar stool

Standard Bar. Horrible Breakfast. I'd been to Porter Belly's Pub many times - at night. The bar is pretty standard for the area. Nothing great. A bit small and cramped - my wife gets anxious in environments like that, and I have felt the frustration of the bartenders and staff get taken out on the patrons because of this when the bar gets too crowded, but it was never too bad. The setup and decor of the bar is neat though, and I can't recall ever having a particularly bad night there. Breakfast, however, was a different story, and has ruined this place for me for good. Walked by with my wife one morning and saw that they were advertising brunch specials. We stopped in to see how it would be. We said we were there for breakfast. Waiter handed us a post-it note with some items handwritten on it. No descriptions. I ordered the steak and eggs "Breakfast Special". I don't know what I was thinking or what I was expecting, but all I got was 5 burnt to a crisp steak tips (ordered medium-rare), and 2 eggs that were cooked so long they could have been mistaken for hard-boiled (ordered over-easy)... and that's it too. No home-fries or toast or anything. Horrible portion of food, and horrible quality of food. Also - we asked for coffee, and it was taking a while for it to come out, and the waiter said "sorry about the wait on your coffee, chef forgot to plug the Kurig in. I just plugged it in now though, so it shouldn't take much longer..." I really didn't care much about the wait, but it felt weird being told that we were being served K-Cup coffee for breakfast. Maybe keep that to yourself next time, young man. - Scarnecchia read more

This was our first date night out since March- we had so much fun! Casey was a great waitress and we really enjoyed the food:) we had some special requests and asked for things on the side and they were very accommodating- and fast!! We loved the music on the patio!! We felt very safe there- COVID-19 precautions were definitely taken. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Bacon burger, truffle fries, chicken Caesar salad on Ciabatta ! - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

4.5 stars I've always liked food here, the beer selection and drink specials are ample, and employees are super friendly. The fried pretzel is very tasty. One of the better pubs in Boston. I'll be back. read more

This place is the coziest spot for drinks with friends. The tater tots are yummy and have a great variety for those with a gluten sensitivity or are vegan or vegetarian. I can't wait to grab a cider here in the fall, I wiill definitely be coming back (the music was also good + a good amount of TVs for football season) read more

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It's a really decent Irish Pub. Some of the bartenders are off the boat and the rest are just plain friendly. I truly love a good beer and whiskey but have never actually had a drop here. I come for lunch when I can get away for a bit. I may very well be in love with their Chicken Curry and Fries. Hand cut steroid sized fries with really tasty Curry, makes for a bit of a stomach issued work day but I would eat this a few times a week if I lived in Boston. I do struggle with beer prices in Boston and I know that we are spoiled in Michigan with quality and price but one of these days I'll have a proper drink here. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - Amazing chicken curry with fries - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is hands down my favorite Irish Pub in Brighton. This place has an incredible atmosphere and insanely good food. This is a great spot morning, noon, or night. My favorite thing here is probably the full Irish breakfast. Everything on the plate is perfect (even the bread they use for the toast). I have come over and over just for that breakfast. They make a nice mimosa to go with it too. They also have a great appetizer and dinner menu. The hot wings are probably the hottest wings I've ever had, but they are so good. I also really love the mac and cheese, parmesan fries, and fried pretzel with jalapeño cheese filling. This place is the real deal. It feels like you're in a pub in Dublin. They have nights with live Irish music. The crowd of regulars is really fun. And anytime there's a hurling match or gaelic football the pub fills with people. If you like awesome Irish pub food, this is the place to be. read more

Porter Belly's Pub - The Full Irish Breakfast and a pint of Magners - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is a traditional after-work hangout. The bartenders and servers know us and take care of us well. They have the best fries (or chips, depending on where you're from) and the best nachos in the history of Boston Irish Pubs. My co workers have a love affair with the curry sauce that comes with the fries, but I am not a curry person, sooo I am not the Biggest Fan. I'll eat their nachos every day of the friggen week though. In fact, thinking about them makes me want some RIGHT NOW. I've also had their keilbasa appetizer (or whatever it is)- and that was pretty good too! Their quesadillas are also not so bad. Nachos. Those are the best. Wait, did I comment on how great their nachos are? Now if you go (never having been to PBelly's before) and get these heavenly corn chips of joy topped with blissfully magically delicious cheese and then you end up HATING IT- OMG. That's not my problem, nor is it my lack of taste. It's YOUR problem. And then you can just go eat nachos made with goopy gross velvetta that you get at high school basketball games. Yeah. :) You can ask for pitchers of margaritas and sangria and they taste great, despite being made as a pitcher! I've only had dinner there once- a burger. Not so bad. I'll stick to nachos and fries (or chips!). And possibly a chicken quesadilla. It gets crowded, and sometimes people play crappy songs on the juke box. But it will always be my most favorite After Work hangout EVER. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. The clientele was absolutely atrocious. Starting numerous fights, calling the doorman homophobic slurs/threatening to "murder him", and calling unrelated women in the crowd numerous unprovoked curse words. This entire time, their two inept women bartenders supported the mass crowd because they were "regulars". They did nothing to help their employees nor the other patrons who were trying to enjoy their night. When I tried to get help, the one particularly brutal bartender shouted back to me "don't you try and tell me what to do". I can't believe a place like this is allowed to operate in the city of Boston. Disgusting. Good luck. read more

awesome neighborhood pub with super friendly staff rotating specials menu so theres always something new to try good beer & cocktail selection some of my favs: buffalo wings sticky toffee pudding truffle sacchietti (get it with lobster its worth it) fisherman's pie (seasonal) oysters here are great wise guy pizza read more

Food and beer selection is amazing. Small bar and slightly under staffed, but luckily we got there at the perfect time before the rush. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CUBAN SANDWHICH! read more

I wish someone had punched me in the junk right before I walked in here, so then I had to go the dick hospital instead of eating here. It took an hour to get a burger and a buffalo chicken wrap, in an empty pub. Server stood around chatting with the other servers and the kitchen staff while we waited. And waited. No apology or explanation for the long wait when the food arrived. Don't worry, my burger was lukewarm with burnt bacon and my date's wrap was drowned in blue cheese dressing. Consider this review me punching you in the crotch. You're welcome. read more

This place lost its cool for me when they took down the photo of Shane MacGowan ogling the tits of an ex-waitress there and redesigned it to look like an Irish pub theme park to better attract the college kiddies. A'course, the old local color got shown the door, or moved elsewhere in the change, too. There should not be a dance night here. Ever. The sick thing was this place WAS an authentic Irish pub in the first place. That being said, the bartenders are still old-school cool, and if you get there early, it's great to sit in the snug and have a good convo. Just be on yer way by 8 before it gets overrun and loud. read more

Maybe it's just the people that I go with, but I've never had a bad time at this bar. The atmosphere is...different, it's always decorated really fun and the staff is great (Sean, specifically). There is constantly something going on- Sunday Kareoke (the DJ can be kind of a jerk when he won't let you sing Wilson Philips at 1:30am, but hey! there's always next time!), Wednesday Open Mic, tons of great local bands. .. The front room is cozy if you are there with a bunch of people, but the bar is fun if you go with a few. The dart board is a little challenging as half of your darts either bounce back or fall out by the time you can count them- but it only makes for an interesting game! Alright, so it's not the classiest place in Boston, but for us, it's always a good time! PS- http://jumpforalzheimers.com/ Let's jump! read more

I have to share that this is my absolute favorite bar in or near the city! I prefer the atmosphere during the week more than say Friday or Saturday night. Week nights are less crowded, you can always find a seat and every single person who works there is fabulous! They have TVs and play not just baseball and American footbal, but Gaelic footbal and all the rest... Cozy, casual and relaxed. The best place to go after work to meet friends and unwind/watch a game on one of the tv's. Friendly customers who can always make you smile. Entertainment venue Thursday through Sunday with great live bands. Definately my favorite bar in or near the city! read more

Sunday night at Porter Belly's is like a magical karaoke portal. Seriously - the first five singers I saw were all unbelievable. Far better than anyone on American Idol. It was like Brighton's Most Talented. Minus one star for all of the regulars who kept trying to booze me up despite the fact that I said, firmly, that I was on Diet Coke for the night. I get the sense that happens frequently. read more

Yes, the guys here can be creeps, but the music scene is good, tvs were great for the sox, and the bartenders are chill. i live around the corner so its a convenient place to hang out. I didn't realize they serve food, I will hopefully hit them up for brunch one day soon. read more

We decided to venture away from Allston one night, and came upon Porter Belly's. Although we only stayed for a single beer and shot, we enjoyed the band that was playing and had a good dance off. It was a fun time.. A little bit of an older crowd that Saturday night. read more

My favorite bar in Boston! I started coming here about a year ago and absolutely love it. The drinks are stiff, pitchers are cheap, and the service is quick. I never wait more than a minute for a drink. The staff is super nice, especially the owner Sean, he's a super cool dude with an awesome sense of humor. They have live music everyday except tuesday. Sunday is karaoke... most of the singers have awesome voices!!. The best part about Porter Belly's is the friendly clientelle. You can come in 3 times and know everyone in the "Porter Belly's family". Also, try the burgers and chicken quesadilla. delish. read more

This was actually my third time to Porter Bellies and I have to say they seem to have a communication issue. If it where not for the nice decor and cleanliness I would have given up on them months ago. But I keep holding out for them to be better and well they are just ok. With so many bars within walking distance they never have and never will be my go to place. Sorry Porter Belly's! First time here: 2 PM. Outside sign says come in for lunch. We go in sit down order drinks and find out the kitchen is closed. Bummer it looked cute. Second time here: Sign outside. Come in for brunch. We go in. No brunch we got chicken wings which where horrible. The place also smelled like bleach so strongly I wanted to vomit. Third time here NYE 2011. Despite their failures I wanted to give them a chance. For 15 bucks their website and signs outside and inside said appetizers, live band, favors and champagne toast. So I figured what the hell lets do it. We can walk home drunk and it will be good. I bought the tickets in advance. The bar tender with his Irish accent assured me it would be awesome, told me some about the band, and said be here at 8 when we open so you can reserve a table. I was pleased and excited. So 8 PM we arrived. The doors where unlocked, we went in and a super bitchy bartender said " get out come back at 9 we are not open". One change your damn sign outside, two educate the staff and really would it have killed her to let us hang and chat? I did mention the other bartender said 8 and she said no he never would have said that. So we went to Joeys to kill some time and it was pretty awesome but back to Porter Belly's. We came back at 9. No apps, the party favors where fun, we got the little cubby area by the door which was awesome. We had our own tv and private window to order drinks. Not to shabby. The band was a decent cover band and we had a blast. I am really just sick and tired of Porter Belly's flyers, signs and staff saying one thing and doing another. It is bad deceptive marketing. I also could have used a few nasty chicken wings since we did not eat much for dinner and where expecting snacks. As a result I was really, really hung over. Porter Belly's if you want my business get rid of the bitchy bartender and get your act together. When me and 7 of my friends go out, drop some serious dough on booze we expect to at least be treated with a smile. read more

Food and drinks were good. Staff is friendly and attentive. Entrees are a little pricier but that's normal for the area and the portions are quite large. read more

One weekday lunch at Porter Belly's tells me all I need to know. Perhaps the Guinness is a great pour, perhaps this rumored live music night is outstanding, perhaps it's the favorite hang of a certain Brighton subculture that overlooks all the negative because all their friends are around. Look, I get it. In college my friends and I "owned" one of the crappiest pubs in a blighted New York suburb that today you'd have to pay me to step foot into, let alone drink from one of the glasses. A friend and I met up for lunch at Porter Belly's on a summer Tuesday. At noon there was no one seated at any table, though the bar was holding up a rowdy group of men who appeared to have nothing else to do during a work day. They were drinking and watching a game on TV, hooting a little too loud when somebody did something clever with a ball. The good: my Porter Belly Salad was very nice, loaded with tasty roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, and big chunks of grilled red onion, dressed in a tangy olive oil & lime dressing. It comes topped with filet mignon tips, which I requested, and got, rare. It was delicious. My friend ordered a chicken sandwich and fries, she said it was good. The bad: -- No unsweetened iced tea. Sweetened only. -- No coffee. NO COFFEE. Guys, seriously, set up a Keurig and stock some basic dark roast and decaf K-cups. This no-coffee thing is surely an embarrassment, isn't it? -- Snippy waitress provided decent but terse service. No warmth nor welcome whatsoever, which she either doesn't realize makes a diner feel like a problem instead of a customer, or else she just doesn't give a hoot. I can get a good salad with steak on top anywhere, including next door at Esperia, so I think I'm all set with Porter Belly's. read more