Driving back from a sojourn from Ipswich, Mass to Ikea and back we stopped here on our way home…read morestarving and thirsty and we were so happy we did! The interior is warm and welcoming with wood accents. Seated in a booth in the bar area we settled in and ordered some drinks. I got my usual tequila soda, my husband wanted a chocolate martini, and my sister in law decided on a French martini, something that my husband likes to get and she decided to try. The drinks were very good! The entrees we chose were the baby back ribs, a "classic burger", and the chicken Marsala. Everything we tried was delicious! The ribs were a very large portion and cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection. My burger was very tasty and came with the biggest onion rings ever. So good! The chicken Marsala was as good as any ever eaten in any "Little Italy" . The server was very prompt and efficient. As a matter of fact, the staff all seemed to be relaxed and were working like a well oiled machine. We had a great experience and hope to return there whenever we are back in the Boston area.

Went here for Mother's Day. Pizza was outstanding and service was great. We had no wait which was…read moregreat because we were a party of 9. Love it. Will be back

Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or…read morestaff. The menu doesn't look particularly amazing, standard-ish pub fare (steak tips, fish&chips, mac&cheese) but they do them EXTREMELY well. The tips were tender and flavorful, the sneaky star of the entree was the salad with feta though. I'm pretty sure the feta was marinated in whatever outstanding salad dressing they use. The havarti grilled cheese with avocado, garlic aioli and fried egg...C'mon. You have to spend the extra $2 for the bacon jam, you will not regret it. I'm sure we've all seen truffle fries right? Some bullshit frozen garbage either drowned in cheap truffle oil, or "dusted" with truffle salt. Well, they don't do that crap here, however they do garlic fries. Hand cut, with whole cloves of roasted garlic all over. Not one or two cloves, like several heads worth of glorious, slow-roasted garlic. I managed to scrounge a couple spoonfuls of the kids mac&cheese from my son, almost lost a finger in the attempt and I found out why. They put just as much effort into the kids food as the adults. If you need a break from your witchy business in Salem, definitely stop in here.

Mac and cheese was just ehhhh, but the havarti grilled cheese was a YES. The clam chowder was cold,…read moreso I'd skip. cocktails are super unique. Definitely order the sun damage! I got the mocktail version and it was so tasty. The live music they had this night started at 9 and was super funky. You can't really have conversations during it, it's very loud, so don't go there if you're trying to have deep conversations instead of vibing to some music lol. Overall I would go back for drinks and music again!

The crew is always super friendly! Joe and Ashley treat everyone like family. Love the vibe!read more

Great food in the tradition of Boston's North End. Reasonable prices. The owner has 2 restaurants…read morein the North End as well. Service is excellent and there's entertainment on weekdays and weekends. Has two bars, one a little quieter than the other.

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.

How can you ruin a steak? I ordered steak tips medium well and they came absolutely singed. Worst…read moresteak I've had in my life. Great ambience though.

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.

Stopped in on a Wednesday evening for dinner. The restaurant was surprisingly packed, so we waited…read morenear the bar for 15 minutes until a table became available. The interior has really interesting features like a mural, wraparound bar, and rustic booth seating. I ordered the salmon BLT, which was a solid option for the price of less than $20. I also got the coconut martini, which came with a toasted coconut rim which I loved. Service was awesome, all the staff were super friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice bite with great ambiance in the Middleton area.

Ordered a burger cooked medium. It was overcooked and dry. Not worth the money spent to have this…read moreexperience. It was a takeout order so I was not able to turn around and bring it to the managers attention.

First time in... will certainly be back! I had the steak tip wedge... perfect, could not have been…read moreany better! We shared the chili to start which was also fantastic and my dining partner had the Shepard's pie... also great!

I love fibers! It's definitely one of my favorite local pubs! The servers are always so friendly, I…read morelike their food, it's very consistent, and I can go either with adults or with children. I love their Cajun chicken fettuccine.

Came in earlier with some friends. Food and service were top notch. Shoutout to our server Andrew…read morefor taking care of us! Will definitely be back.

Was great. Got the…read morebacon as we always do. I was there with my two brothers, and they both loved it. I got the lettuce wraps with chicken, and it was so good. The chicken pieces were really small, and well done, so if you don't like that type of thing you would not like this. But everything else was awesome. One brother got the shrimp and pasta dish that came with a ziti, and when I took a bite, I knew that this was something I'd want to get next time. The other brother got a spicy shrimp appetizer as his meal, and I'm not a fan of spicy, but he said it was very good. This place is huge, and a really good place to go, especially if you have people with different tastes. The menu was quite large and has a big variety.

Food Review: Paddy Kelly's - Peabody, MA…read more If you're looking for classic bar food done right, Paddy Kelly's at 154 Washington St, Peabody, MA, is a must-visit. From giant margarita towers to loaded nachos and hearty burgers, this spot delivers on both flavor and value. Whether you're out with friends or family, it's the kind of place where you can kick back, indulge, and enjoy some solid comfort food in a no-frills setting. The Must-Have Dishes Kitchen Sink Nacho Tray ($17.95) - An absolute steal! This massive tray of nachos is loaded with grilled chicken, chili, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and jalapeños, served with salsa and sour cream. Easily feeds four people and is hands-down worth coming back for. 9/10 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ($14.95) - Crispy buffalo chicken with just the right amount of heat, paired with cool bleu cheese. If you're hunting for a great Buffalo chicken sandwich near Medford or Boston (seriously, where are the good ones?), this is a solid contender. 9/10 Smokehouse Burger ($14.95) - Stacked with BBQ sauce, bacon, an onion ring, and pepper jack cheese, it was a good burger, but honestly, the onion rings stole the show. Cooked perfectly crisp-- which so many places mess up! 7/10 Hit or Miss Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls ($14.95) - Filled with shaved steak and served with buffalo ranch for dipping, these had great flavor but were just way too greasy. 6/10 Pizza - Undercooked, but decent for the price. If you're looking for a great pizza, this isn't the spot. 5/10 Drinks: The Real Star Margarita Tower - Absolutely massive and perfect for sharing. You can't go wrong with this one! Giant Espresso Martinis - If you're a fan of espresso martinis, they go big here--definitely worth trying. Final Verdict If you want a true Boston dive bar experience, this is it. No frills, just solid food and strong drinks at a great price. Come for the drinks and nachos! - Food: 7/10 on the bar food scale. - Affordability: 8/10 - Ambiance: 5/10 (It's a dive bar--if you want a true Boston experience, come here!) - Overall: 7/10

Great local watering hole. People were friendly and staff accommodating. If you like nachos this…read moreis your place! The onion rings and Buffalo chicken sandwich were winners as well.

Went to The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel and overall it was a really good experience -- the place…read morehas that classic Salem/old-hotel vibe and it's a great spot for dinner or drinks. Food was solid and the drinks were on point. Everything came out pretty quick and most of the staff was friendly. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars: the vibe was a little creepy (which I know is kind of the point in Salem lol), and the boy who seated us was honestly pretty rude and made the first impression weird. That said, I'd still go back because the food/drinks and overall atmosphere are worth it -- just hoping the service/hosting is better next time.

As promised, I like to give restaurants second chances. It so happened a few of our friends kept…read moreraving about the Tavern, so we decided now was the right time. We came a couple Saturdays ago at lunch time. It was packed but we didn't have to wait long for a seat. The interior met expectations, and we loved all the wood, and the high arch seats. Started with the artichoke spinach dip. This was delicious! The pitas were fried and added a wonderful texture. Hubs got his burger which he devoured and a friend and I split the vegetarian quesadilla! This was so well seasoned and the caramelized onions melted in my mouth! Drinks were pretty good as well. Might have to try them for date night dinner again!