Came by on Father's Day with my mom to meet up with a few other people. She has been coming here…read morefor years since they opened in 1978. This is as mom and pap shop as it gets with a full bar and traditional food with it. For drinks we had a gin and tonic, toasted almond and a Michael's ultra beer. Good drinks with great service. We were able to chat and drink at their outdoor seatings. I was even able to get a photo with the charismatic owner Rocky/Rocko Difilipo. Overall, wonderful experience and would come again.

Contrary to how this place looks from the outside, I was surprised to find zero needles anywhere in…read morehere. I even tried looking but all I found were keno tickets and cocktail napkins beneath the barflies feet. It is most certainly a place to overload yourself with a couple handfuls of Heineken before rolling the dice on 1A. I suggest you head towards Revere to cool off a bit before heading back up towards Swampscott.

Stellar staff, Amazing French Onion Soup, homey atmosphere…read more Best to visit at lunch on weekdays ( less crowded).

First time here is 30 years. I used to work up here and this was our go to back then. Tony's didn't…read moredisappoint! Great menu and good beer list. Nice big square bar. Service was great and it's the cheers of Lynn! Cash only so be warned. Steak tips I had were really good and my buddy had the fish and chips which he said were the best he's ever had. A definite stop here is required if you're eating in Lynn.

BWBC was a sponsor of a Halloween event we went to in Somerville. They slipped us free flight…read morepasses. So when in Lynne ... First off- hectic location due to a shared parking lot area in a industrial area. Not enough parking! Also, small venue inside. It was plenty for this Saturday afternoon but if they run an event it must be shoulder to shoulder. Awesome graffiti on the back wall but missed opportunity in their plain bathrooms. Shuffleboards and games are always a win. Small merch corner. The true win here... the bartender! He was personable, outgoing, loud and downright having fun! He spread the vibe. He was super nice to our kids, even letting our little guy get a little tour. Bent was a great time!

Good beer, good service! It is a little confusing to find, but we found it lol. Had a Festbier…read more(Octoberfesr larger,) and a Pumpkin lager. Both very tasty!

I had the steak tacos. They were a good price and we very good. The service is quick and polite. I…read morehighly recommend coming here if you want good food. I ordered a Piña colada and I was great. Thank you for your great food and great drink making. My new Friday or Saturday night place.

Went to Taqueria Doña Julia in Lynn for a quick bite…read more Food was good. Tacos were very good and authentic. Would have liked to be able to add to it, but they don't really have a menu. Menu is written in chalk on a board and not super helpful. Ordered a cheese pupusa, too. Pupusa was meh. I've definitely had better. I would probably never order a pupusa from here again. Horchata was very good. My one complaint is the music. It was so loud, you could barely hear anyone; including the server. So I really couldn't have any kind of conversation with my friend. We ate and left.

Last day of vacation and again just driving around seeing the sites. Susan was a great server!…read more Kept it simple today. I had the Nikki salad. Husband had the clam chowder and haddock sandwich with onion rings. The food was great and exactly what we were looking for. The clam chowder was one of my favorites from all we sampled this trip. The addition of dill put it over the top! Seems to be another hot spot in Swampscott. Very busy place and a lot of locals. Glad we found it!!

I have been living in Lynn for 26 years and never had a chance to try food at Dockside Pub. We just…read moregot home from our vacation in California and decided to get a dinner at this place. What a disappointment. First, waiter told us that they have some issues with grill and some choices from the menu are not available. Ok, we did work around that. Next, they got my order but not my husband's order. Ok. I was waiting for his food to arrive. They most likely forgot about it. Next, we got his order. Food was ok. They asked us if we want the dessert. Ok so we asked for the desert menu. Again, she said they don't have a menu for that but she said that they have carrot cake, tiramisu or caramel cheesecake. Ok we said caramel cheesecake. We were waiting at least 15 minutes until she came to tell us that they don't have caramel cheesecake. Ok, so we said tiramisu. We waited another 30 minutes and she came to say that they didn't have tiramisu either. That's where I had enough and left my husband to pay a bill. Waitress gave him bill to pay ....you guess right, for caramel cheesecake and tiramisu that we never got. My husband was looking at it with disbelief. Like this is worst customer service we ever experienced. Poor, low effort, disappointment and worst restaurant experience for us. Don't go there. They should go out of business! IL

True Score 4.5 Dive Bar Stars…read more Located at the corner of Eastern Ave and Western Ave, this little dive bar offers welcoming atmosphere that you that makes you feel right at home. First and foremost, let's talk about the service - it's absolutely top-notch! The staff at The Buchanan Cafe go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and ensure you have a great time? Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, they'll make you feel like part of their close-knit community.Now, let's dive into the atmosphere. Picture this: dimly lit, vintage decor, and a laid-back vibe that instantly puts you at ease? The Buchanan Cafe is a perfect spot to unwind after a long day, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a drink alone while soaking in the friendly ambiance. Thanks

We were traveling from Ohio through Massachusetts and decided to check out a local dive bar…read more Buchanan Cafe did not disappoint. Karen (not a Karen) was as welcoming and engaging as a barmaid could possibly be. We were also fortunate enough to meet the owner, who was equally as personable. We contemplated extending our stay in Massachusetts. The Buke is a state treasure.

I can recommend this place all day long though in the evenings you have to get there early. It does…read moreget busy now. Let's get down to the food. There's nothing on the menu that I haven't tried, but I am a big fan of the mustard, honey chicken wings. My wife does like the clam chowder. My son enjoys the chicken breast dinner myself. I always get the Ruben enough said give it a try.I'm

We got the surf and turf for take out. The portion was small. The fried haddock was a ten. Better…read morethan Land and Sea and Dubes. The steak tips were good. There were 3 or 4 pieces of steak tips. Onion Rings were good. Their grade was a 3 instead of 4 portion sizes were small. I would go back for the fried haddock.

Another "hidden gem" in Lynn. My first time ordering from here, I actually hadn't heard of them…read morebefore. Got a pizza, excellent Neapolitan style, crust is awesome. Topping are great not too much, not too little

The food is incredible, drinks are great and service is amazing! One of my new favorite hot spots!read more

Excellent food and service!! Loved it - would definitely recommend!!…read moreOne of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at!! Ambience was wonderful too!!

We got this fabulous recommendation from Whatdidyoueattodaysir, & from the moment we walked into…read moreRossetti Lynn in Lynn, we felt instantly welcomed with true Italian hospitality. The owner, Chef Bobby, was kind enough to chat with us, & we learned about the passion behind the restaurant. The Rossetti brothers started selling meatballs & sausage from their mother's kitchen at a young age, & their legacy lives on at Rosetti, an upscale Italian restaurant known for its perfectly executed cuisine & exceptional hospitality. We enjoyed the crispiest calamari & arancini, followed by standout dishes like chicken cutlet with spinach & buffalo mozzarella in pink sauce, & a side of broccoli rabe. We finished with a limoncello ricotta cake, the perfect ending to an incredible meal.

Shut down and bankrupt. It was a ten pin bowling alley. No TVs, no music, no customers.read more

I've never been bowling here, only for drinks. I love that its close to my house, I love that its…read morebigger than all the other bars in the area so I'm not getting pushed/standing next to people who are iffy in nature or whom I just don't care for :) Last time I was here was my birthday, which happened to fall on the night before Thanksgiving. It was a friggen mad house. Usually the Porthole is the spot to be that night, but everyone had the same idea my friends and I had apparently. By 10:30pm you could barely move and I'm pretty sure 85% of Lynn was there. Anyways, it's usually not like that they offer more than the smaller bars do. You can play darts, pool, they offer karaoke, the bartenders even gave my friends and I some cards to play with one night. If you're looking to have a good time with some friends and you happen to be in the Lynn area this place is definitely worth checking out.