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Name: Tavern In the Square
Address: 161 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA, 02134
Telephone: (617) 782-8100
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.28

Tavern In the Square

161 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA, 02134

(617) 782-8100
Store is closed

Tavern In the Square Menu

Starters

Chips & Dip

Nachos

Fried Grillo's Pickles

Hummus 2 Ways

Parmesan Truffle Tots

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla

Chips & Dip

Nachos

Fried Grillo's Pickles

Hummus 2 Ways

Parmesan Truffle Tots

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
Salads

Sesame Chicken

Cobb

Steak & Avocado

Caesar

Grilled Eggplant Caprese

Balsamic Berry

Crunchy Greek

Sesame Chicken

Cobb

Steak & Avocado

Caesar

Grilled Eggplant Caprese

Balsamic Berry

Crunchy Greek
Sandwiches

Monterey Chicken

Toasted Tuscan

Sloppy Barbecue Pork

Buffalo Chicken

Fish Sandwich

Southwestern BLT

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Nicoise Baguette

Monterey Chicken

Toasted Tuscan

Sloppy Barbecue Pork

Buffalo Chicken

Fish Sandwich

Southwestern BLT

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Nicoise Baguette
Burgers

Tavern Burger

Cowboy

Candied Bacon & Blue

Diablo

Turkey

Quinoa Veggie

Tavern Burger

Cowboy

Candied Bacon & Blue

Diablo

Turkey

Quinoa Veggie
Pizzas

Margherita

Fig & Gorgonzola

Barbeque Chicken

Roasted Peach & Prosciutto

Margherita

Fig & Gorgonzola

Barbeque Chicken

Roasted Peach & Prosciutto
Square Meals

Steak Tips

Turkey Tips

Mac & Cheese

Blackened Chicken Pasta

Miso Noodle Bowl

Chicken, Bacon, & Waffles

Fish & Chips

Quinoa Bowl

Picante Burrito

Skillet Fajitas

Warm Farro Bowl

Steak Tips

Turkey Tips

Mac & Cheese

Blackened Chicken Pasta

Miso Noodle Bowl

Chicken, Bacon, & Waffles

Fish & Chips

Quinoa Bowl

Picante Burrito

Skillet Fajitas

Warm Farro Bowl
Sides

Waffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

French Fries

Onion Rings

Tater Tots

Mashed Potatoes

Quinoa Pilaf

Roasted Cauliflower

Snow Peas

Waffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

French Fries

Onion Rings

Tater Tots

Mashed Potatoes

Quinoa Pilaf

Roasted Cauliflower

Snow Peas
Desserts

Chocolate Cookie Skillet

Profiterole Sundae

Bread Pudding Bites

Greek Yogurt Brulee

Chocolate Cookie Skillet

Profiterole Sundae

Bread Pudding Bites

Greek Yogurt Brulee

Healthy Meal suggestions for Tavern In the Square

Starters

Chips & Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Grillo's Pickles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus 2 Ways [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Parmesan Truffle Tots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chips & Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Grillo's Pickles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus 2 Ways [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Parmesan Truffle Tots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Sesame Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cobb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak & Avocado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Eggplant Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Balsamic Berry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunchy Greek [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sesame Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cobb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak & Avocado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Eggplant Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Balsamic Berry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunchy Greek [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Monterey Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toasted Tuscan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sloppy Barbecue Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Southwestern BLT [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nicoise Baguette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Monterey Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toasted Tuscan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sloppy Barbecue Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Southwestern BLT [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nicoise Baguette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers

Tavern Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cowboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Bacon & Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Veggie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tavern Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cowboy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Bacon & Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Veggie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pizzas

Margherita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fig & Gorgonzola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbeque Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Peach & Prosciutto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Margherita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fig & Gorgonzola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Barbeque Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Peach & Prosciutto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Square Meals

Steak Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Chicken Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Noodle Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken, Bacon, & Waffles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish & Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Picante Burrito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Skillet Fajitas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Warm Farro Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Chicken Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Noodle Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken, Bacon, & Waffles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish & Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Picante Burrito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Skillet Fajitas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Warm Farro Bowl [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Waffle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tater Tots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mashed Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Pilaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Cauliflower [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Waffle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tater Tots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mashed Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quinoa Pilaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Cauliflower [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Chocolate Cookie Skillet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Profiterole Sundae [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bread Pudding Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Greek Yogurt Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Cookie Skillet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Profiterole Sundae [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bread Pudding Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Greek Yogurt Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Visit below restaurant in Allston for healthy meals suggestion.

Allston Diner ( 431 Cambridge St )

Burger King ( 210 Brighton Ave )

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Visit below restaurant in Allston for healthy meals suggestion.

Burger King ( 210 Brighton Ave )

KFC ( 30 N. Beacon Street )

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Tim P.

A sports bar that doesn't know how to work their tvs. A nice place overall, but if you want to watch a game don't waste your time.
(2)
Rachel D.

Great place and a cool atmosphere. They have trivia night and a full bar. Anytime the game is on, expect it to be on and a busy place. Buffalo fingers were awesome and you need to try the s'mores dessert. It was really cool and put a spin on their food. The drinks are great but expect there to be a crowd of college-age people who think it's ok to pee on the sidewalk outside every Thursday-Sunday. Anyways, it's a cool place to chill but it can get really loud.
(4)
Michael P.

My friends and I came here three times during our trip to Allston. The first time we sat at the bar and enjoyed the extensive bar list, great prices, tons of TVs and excellent service from our server Michael. Drinks were refilled quickly without her being remotely pushy. Since this was about a block from where we were staying we realized this would be our spot for the duration of the trip when we needed a space to hang. We're so glad we did. This visit was a resounding success. We came here Saturday night next around 10:30 pm. The DJ was blasting a mix of recent hits and plenty of throwbacks. The used their gazillion TVs to show and mix the corresponding music videos. We got a table near the front (the doors were closed because it was raining so no nice outdoor atmosphere.) The place got crowded but since it's so big we didn't feel cramped at all! Prices were the lower end of fair and we were impressed how much we had to drink for a very reasonable end bar tab. On Saturday night our server was Sam who did an absolutely great job with keeping our drinks coming and offering recommendations. All of us thought she did an amazing job. The next morning we woke up and decided to stop in for brunch. Brunch is two massive rows of stations, one for breakfast food and one for 'lunch food' plus a yogurt bar, desert bar and omelettes made to order. Coffee, tea and soda are included but a full bar is open. We couldn't be happier to find out that Sam would be helping us again. She mostly handled our drink orders and clearing plates since the food was a buffet. Overall, I can't wait to come back and part of me wishes I lived closer so we could come here more often. My one negative note would be that it was frustrating to see how many managers are in this place on a Saturday night and they just mill around. They give you a comment card at the end that says if anything was wrong you should ask for a manager. Why? There seems to be plenty of you and you seem to have plenty of time. Please stop by each table for a quick second each and ask how everything is going. This will lead to a faster feedback loop so if anything is wrong it can be immediately rectified.
(5)
Amy A.

It was okay. I came here on a Saturday night and really wanted to like everything. But honestly I was underwhelmed by everything we ordered. They give you a big portion at least, the big dig fries were big, but I wish they were more flavorful...and the drinks were not that strong. Everything was kind of pricey for just mediocre American style pub food. I could've paid half the price and gotten amazing food at any of the many Thai/Japanese/Mexican places surrounding this place. Also, we got the s'mores skillet dessert and I thought it was disgusting. Like not just okay, it was actually really gross. TL;DR too pricey for the mediocre food and weak drinks. Go somewhere else.
(2)
Kacie D.

I love the Location in Burlington and this one is just as good. They had a berry limoncello sangria on the specials list that was delicious and perfect for the 4th of July! The Cuban sandwich is my favorite on the menu but I can't wait to try some of the other entrees. The location makes it a little challenging to find parking, especially on a busy weekend night but as long as you don't mind walking you'll find one eventually.
(4)
Yasmin S.

Finally a place in Boston that plays Hip Hop, Trap Music, and Pop! I swear on everything I been looking for the all round place to visit in Boston. This place right here!!! This is the spot. I went on a Friday night with a friend. I sat in the bar area which lucky us there was one spot left. BUT LET ME TELL YOU -- one of those waitresses basically pretended as if we didnt existed. I think when my RBF turned into a real live situation someone noticed it and came right over. I liked our waitress better than the rude one. I got the fish bowl -- I cant remember the name something like the green monster. It was good though!!! We ended up sharing the tots and the chicken tenders. I feel like I love tots more than Napoleon dynamite. THE TOTS ARE A MUST GET. They were soooooo good. I loved the music they played. They played everything from Fetty Wap to Taylor Swift. Great music, great drinks, good food, ok service.
(4)
Bret P.

Drinks not bad bartender was to chatty. DJ was sub par.
(3)
Eric S.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent overall! I was here with a large party, and the waitresses were very attentive. On top of that, they were able to give us each our own bill! The drinks aren't the cheapest in the world, but they are all good. TIP: They do not have a blender. Therefore, they don't serve frozen margaritas. I've always heard that this place has a reputation for having very good food. Ever had the nachos at Sunset Grill and Tap across the street? The nachos here are just as good. I also got the french onion soup. It was delicious! My friend ordered the fried pickles and let me try one. I didn't order it as I prefer battered pickle chips, but these were amazing in their own different way. The fried pickles here are pickle spears in a delicious breading, and comes with a very good dijon-style mustard dipping sauce. Tall beers (I had Yuengling) are $7. Mixed drinks (I had the electric lemonade) are $9 (I think). Their Long Islands are served in a regular glass, which confused me, but my friends told me that they're good.
(5)
Anthony W.

Been coming here for a while now and have alway shown respect to all the staff. I even helped one of the bar backs in getting used drink ware from the counters during an insanely packed night. Last night I was resting against the railing, out of the way. One of the security personnel decided to be a prick and tell me sternly and rudely to find somewhere else to be. As a paying patron it wouldn't hurt to show some respect and to ask politely. Lastly, what's with the no hat rule? This is a college bare i.e. where sloppy make out sessions, simulating oral sex, and ass grabbing is abound. If Cara Delevingne came through with a SCRUB strap back would you turn her away?
(2)
Greg W.

I'm not a fan of this place. At night the layout makes the dynamic of this place bizarre. It's trying to be lively but there are tables everywhere and I feel like you just walk around in circles. The crowd is a mixture of BU kids and grimy Allstonites. During the day it's a decent place to watch games but there is no lack of those types of places in Boston and the prices are still high.
(2)
Sam N.

Excellent gluten free food!! They have GF pasta, pizza, buns and fried food! One of my go to places to pig out and have a good time :)
(5)
Francis C.

You know what? This place is pretty solid. I've been impressed with the food and drink selection. SMOKIN TOTS #omfg they are amazing. I usually come here after my Wednesday bible study group and we call it our "debriefs" and over time it's just become a place that's very familiar to us... you know, our own MacLaren's if you will. On the weekends they transform half the place into a club-esque space which is nice... you can dance if you want or just chill if you want. Overall, I've been pretty happy every time I went.
(4)
Erin E.

TVs and more TVs! Great for watching the game. Bathrooms still scream "I was once a nightclub". Great brunches and Bloody Mary's! The place is really big so it's great for small or large groups with plenty of space at the wrap around bar.
(4)
Jian Cai Z.

I came here twice on my trip to Boston, one was during lunch with a couple of buddies of mine and again for Sunday brunch. The lunch experience was pretty good. The food was decent, the presentation of the food was fantastic I must say. I guess for it is normal for meal to cost up to $20 per person. The drinks selection at the bar blew my mind I must add. The Sunday brunch was decent as well, I just think it was a little too pricy as it was approximately $20 per person for the brunch, despite have a huge wide variety of selections to choose from including an omelette bar.
(3)
Sally B.

Last stop on the UYE chicken wing tour of 2013! This place had the best sauces of anywhere we tried. The sesame ginger wings with the wasabi dressing were enough to make me forget how extremely full I was even before I walked in this place. The sweet BBQ was also amazing. The bouncer and waitress was really friendly. This place was a little dead on a Monday night, but can you blame them? More room - and faster service - for me!
(4)
Ken I.

The largest sports bar in the area. A good size bar and many tables. Their beer selection is good. Their services are good. Attentive and friendly. Their price is a little higher compared to other bars in the area.
(3)
Jill F.

Always fun, great service, good people. The bartenders make great drinks and always remember familiar faces.
(5)
Harri S.

The Biff hates TITS. Take that how you want. I on the other hand, was pleasantly surprised. I liked the individual TVs and their brunch was delicious and extensive. We almost had to take P-Dog home on a stretcher, we all ate way too much. Dumb complaint, but this place is just so fucking big it's not inviting in the least. A very typical Allston bar in that respect. Also, the service is Masshole at its finest. I am in Boston ain't I?
(3)
Matt C.

Simply one of the best brunch options in Boston. On Sunday from around 10am-2pm get ready for a feast. From omelets to a carving station and from lunch options like mac&cheese to a dessert bar, there is something for everyone and plenty for you. Beyond the variety the food quality is better than you would assume from a huge buffet and the cost is perfect ~$16. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed and for the best experience partake in the brunch buffet on a Sunday during the NFL season.
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Dorothy T.

Its a nice place to grab some food during the day or for brunch (which is excellent) but other than that this place is not that great. The drinks are over priced and the bar is filled with jerks on the weekends that think they're gods gift to human kind. Any other day after work or at night the service is very subpar and the music or trivia is so loud you can't even think.
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Brian W.

This is one of my favorite bars in the area. It has pretty much everything you're looking for. Good beer selection, yummy food, and a friendly wait staff. I go there every Thursday night for a game night in the side room that is hosted by book/game store, Pandemonium. I always feel very welcomed by the staff, some of know my name and what kind of beer I like. I like it so much that I take people there on non-game nights as well. I'd highly recommend the Big Dig Fries. They are ridiculously awesome!
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Kiki P.

Football Sundays: Tavern in the Square is awesome to watch football on sundays. They have NFL Sunday ticket and have every game playing at a different television. It gets pretty crowded so I recommend getting there early. Nightlife:This bar is filled with rowdy college kids year around. Every time I have been here there has been at least 1 fight break up. Sometimes the fights even extend out to the streets and the cops show up. Sometimes theres ambulences... Food: The food is not bad for bar food. They have a pretty decent selction. Beers: They have at least 50+ beers on tap to choose from. Excellent beer selection! Unfortunately, I will not be making it back to TITS anytime soon due to the heavy college scene. My next trip will be during Football season.
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Jill M.

Risotto fritters are amazing! I also had my 30th surprise birthday party hosted here and this place is great for large parties. Waitresses and waiters are always very attentive. The menu is large and there's something for everyone.
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Marina D.

Went there for brunch on a rainy Sunday morning. We had a reservation but still had to wait for 5-10 minutes standing in the entrance (even though the place was half empty - our table wasn't ready despite the reservation). Then we waited 10 more minutes for our orange juices and coffees. Service was a bit slow, plates weren't taken away until we were finished, so we kind of had to play Tetris to fit everything on the table. Food was ok and with a lot of choice but not amazing (bacon had no taste - and let's be honest, bacon is the main reason why brunch is worth anything). Had to wait a little bit more for the check, took us some time as they didn't include gratuity even though there were 7 of us. When we pointed it out to the waitress, she patronized us saying that gratuity was never included in Massachusetts. I've definitely been to several restaurants where they included gratuity as soon as there were 6 or more people. And cherry on top, it was SUPER expensive, almost $30. I probably won't go back there.
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Lynette C.

Tavern has a super college-like vibe on weekends, which isn't quite my thing. I love watching games there, although their burgers are super bland. Overall decent prices, but nothing special especially considering how good other places are around. Overall it's fun to dance here (best in Allston that found for Top 40 / House) but their beer selection seriously sucks. I'd give it 3.5 if possible, because watching game days here is awesome minus the bland burgers.
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Tani V.

Very slow food service. Came with a group of 7 and the manager apologized twice within 20 minutes, each time guaranteeing the food would be "right out". Still, nothing. Pretty quiet for lunch. Are they understaffed in the kitchen?
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Mike C.

College bar trying to do too much. Situated in Allston, it is in the center of BU's off campus neighborhoods. Clearly catering towards the students, the crowds here are often fairly young. You will also find a decent bunch of BC kids and young professionals. Like many other places in Boston, Tavern in the Square (or TITS as it is often referred to) diversifies itself to increase revenue and attract a wide base of patrons. During weekdays and Sunday afternoons it is a sports bar. Weekends, it attempts to double as a club. And Sunday mornings it becomes a popular brunch destination. From a business perspective, everything they're doing seems to be working for them. Perhaps it's because they are the largest bar in the area. Maybe it's because its the only place BU kids go to. Could be its proximity to student housing. It is far enough for students to be "going out", but close enough to avoid a cab fare. Maybe it's because it has had the most recent face lift of all the Allston bars (used to be the Kells a few years ago). I think TITS is best suited as a sports bar. Its numerous TVs all around are perfect to catch a game. There is also a large selection of beer on tap. Unfortunately, since the most popular order here is a bud light bottle, you may not find your draft to be as fresh here compared to other local bars. Brunch isn't bad, just pricier for the area. As for the pseudo club or college bar, it fails in every aspect aside from the fact that no cover always generates a line down the block. Bouncers are rude and on a power trip. Coat check is down stairs, the furthest point from the door. Dance floor is too small that no one dances. The sports bar section also has the music blaring way too loud to talk to people. If prices were to fall or better specials were to pop up, I'd probably come around. Unfortunately, seeing how well they are doing, I don't see that happening anytime soon.
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Patricia M.

I really liked this place. Very cute for a bar. Apparently turns club like after 11pm, which is a little strange to me. Music is very loud, you have to literally scream over it. Food is delicious. i had the classic nachos with chicken, and it was amazing. Budget friendly. I'd definitely go again and recommend for a casual hang out. Only negative is that our waitress was all over the place. Not that she was messy or anything but she had a lot of tables to wait and we were overlooked often, other then that, everything was good. there's flat screens everywhere, very chic.
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Steven W.

Despite the great waitstaff and awesome food, this is not the place to watch a football game. During commercial breaks they have a DJ that blares the same three songs over and over again, including the atrocity of a song "wagonwheel". It is not a venue for serious sports fans. If youre trying to watch the Pats, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere, a place where the game is a priority.
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Megan B.

Tavern in the square is by far the best bar in Allston. It's a casual, fun bar, but definitely attracts the most upscale Allston crowd. Although I do love a night at White Horse or 90s night at Common Ground, Tavern in the square is still my favorite. The place is huge with 2 bars, a dj booth and plenty of tables. It's a great place to go out with a group of friends. It's also a great sports bar. They have plenty of T.V.s so you can watch any game. The booths even have mini T.V.s on the wall next to them. I came here to watch the Super bowl last year and had a great time. What really makes this place 4 star worthy is the brunch. $15 all you can eat brunch, complete with an omelet bar. If I had to describe the brunch in one sentence I'd say it is like Marie Calendar's on steroids. There are a number of egg dishes, potatoes, bacon, and amazing breakfast desserts. Last time they had peanut butter and jelly pancakes and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. And if that's not enough there's lunch and dessert options with a serve yourself ice cream bar. If you didn't have plans this Sunday, now you do: Go to Tavern in the Square's brunch, camp out with a Bloody Mary in front of a T.V. showing your favorite team, and eat until you physically can't swallow another bite. You can thank me later.
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Dana S.

Had a quick meal at the bar here before a concert across the street at the Brighton Music Hall. We started with the hummus platter. It was pretty boring...the red pepper hummus was a little tastier than the white hummus, but the whole dish was lacking. For dinner I ordered the Mediterranean veggie burger. Good flavor and I love the chopped veggies on top, a mix of artichokes, zucchini and feta. I didn't even need the bun, and I was able to order crispy tater tots with my sandwich. My husband got the Cuban sandwich and it was really yummy with a good mix of flavor sand a slight spicy kick. Good beer selection (love when I can find Abita in New England) and friendly service.
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Loan V.

If you've never read a multi-task review, then you my friend are in for a treat!!! :) Sunday Brunch - we came here once to celebrate my friend's birthday and the food wasn't horrible. It's only about $17 per person and for that price you'll find a lot of hungover college students who just want a ton of food for a cheap price. It's definitely no Cafe Fleuri where it's $60 per person but definitely worth a trip once in a while for breakfast. Sports Bar - there aren't many sport bars that I'm totally in love with but this will certainly be one of my favorites! There are a ton of TVs so no matter where you sit...trust me you'll see the game! The regular menu is pretty awesome; we ordered Steak Tips, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Salads and pretzels (skip this item! it's much better at Champions). Also how many places can you find pitchers of beer that isn't the cheap stuff! Something about getting a Sam Adams pitcher to share with your friends sounds wonderful and for about 20 bucks it's not a bad deal either. A few extra things to keep in mind: * it's not really a kid friendly place, so keep them at home. * yes it does get loud there but seriously it's a sports bar! * parking in this area is never easy but it's a short walk from the B line over * I sure hope you like friendly staff cause these guys are awesome! Definitely will be returning and looking forward to trying different food!
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Karis O.

I am obsessed with this place!! So much fun to go to, lots of menu items to choose from and the food is just great. I've gotten the Truffle Mac N Cheese- pretty sure they probably used a whole box worth of mac n cheese. Not even slightly upset about this. Flavorful, you can taste the rich truffle oil and it's topped with breadcrumbs. Yum! the Truffle Tater Tots- I'm clearly obsessed with truffle oil, lay off. This is a pretty big app so be ready to share with people. Who doesn't love tots though?! The Feta and Avocado Salad w/ Chicken- large salad portion that certainly doesn't disappoint you on the amount of feta. Or avocado. Woop! And the Veggie Thai Lettuce Wraps- Got full off of two wraps, the veggies are sauteed and the lettuce cups are huge! I either get the seasonal sangria which is delicious or the red sangria which was really watered down the last time I got it, sadface. The people that work here are awesome and it's just an all around great place to be!
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Dee C.

Everythinhg about this place is great. There wasnt a long line when I went in. The waitress was great and always kept checking up on us. The music was great. They kept doing these mash ups but they werent annoying. They have TVs at every table. I had the artichoke/spinach dip. It was soooo good. The nachos could have been a bit better. They tasted a lil stale. Other then that it was good vibes, had great eye candy (including the staff) and was just a great time.
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Michael C.

Came here around 8PM one evening to meet a few friends. I had visited their location in Porter Square and I've always thought it was a good chain restaurant. The service was fine. The food was unmemorable at best. Arancini - They were alright, they didn't come out hot so I'm sure that could have helped Truffle Mac and Cheese with Chicken - It was some of the blandest mac and cheese I've ever had. I couldn't taste andy truffle at all and their was hardly any chicken.
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Phil O.

I was a bit harsh in my previous review so I'm going to bump this up to a 3 (for now).
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Rob X.

Definitely not a sports bar!! A real sports bar would have sound during ALL games, not music! Went there to watch the World Cup matches only to be disappointed they wouldn't put the sound on, even after asking! Was about to leave at halftime to a real sports bar when a woman asked another bartender who did the right thing and put the sound on! Kudos to that bartender! He obvious knows how to draw customers in, not drive them away! I definitely won't be back there to watch the rest of the matches!
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William H.

Above average food, big menu, and tons of beers on tap which is great. In-depth beer menu explaining each. Plenty of Big TV's makes it a prime spot to catch a game. Sunday buffet brunch is awesome, too! Great spread of food.
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Stephen F.

Average age is about 19.7. Cool if you're in undergrad and need a frat seen. Maybe for a game and some mediocre got wings. I hear the brunch is good.
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Dan G.

We went for brunch on Sunday and was somewhat impressed with the selection, the usual breakfast foods. Everything was hot, made to order omeletes as well as lunch options (which I did not try). The desert table seemed picked over which made it seem like a mess and the cupcakes were a little dry. I thought the food was good, strawberry pancakes, potatoes, french toast, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and cold cereal. Usual selection but i thought $16.99 was a bit much for the type of place. We showed up with a group of 10 or so and were actually accommodated and seated at the bar. The bar area was a bit stuffy and noisy for a Sunday morning. There was every NFL game playing which was nice, the bartenders were attentive and very chatty. Having the TVs on, music playing and being loud made it a bit overwhelming. Slightly expensive for what you're getting. Tough area for parking so beware...
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Scott C.

Came here to watch some football with some friends. They have a great beer selection and a good atmosphere to watch football. I do not even know how many TVs were in the place. We got the spinach and artichoke dip for a snack. The dip was great and so were the tortilla chips. It also came with pita bread but it was a little hard and not that great. I am not up in this area of Boston a lot but I wouldn't mind coming back here to try the full food selection.
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Julie T.

TITS is like a hybrid between a sports bar and a club. Came here to watch the Bruins game last month and really enjoyed myself! The food was way better than I was expecting and the individual TVs in the booths are awesome. It really gets packed in here on Friday/Saturday nights. The line sometimes goes around the corner past Tedeschi! Service is pretty good even when it's crowded and the prices aren't bad considering how big the portions are. They play their music loud and people even start dancing haha. I say if you're looking for a good, loud, fun time, TITS is perfect. If you're looking for somewhere more low-key, this is not for you.
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Peachy L.

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Sara H.

Fun bar, just a lot of BU/BC kids and it gets crowded. The food is good, and their autumn sangria is to die for. Overall good place, just a little pricey and the crowd can suck.
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Suzy D.

OK let's get this straight. I had a really iffy experience here but the end brought it all home. Service was ssslllooowww. There were a million TVs and loud-ass background noise to keep any conversation from really getting going. So we ended up watching strong man competitions over each others' shoulders. When we finally got food, it was alright. I feel that the menu is a little too expansive and tries too hard. They've got three stupid types of mac n cheese but no straight up mac n cheese? Wtf? And then there's all these obnoxious swanky sandwiches but i want a stupid delicious sandwich without so much pizazz. Chill out, dudes! I want some pub grub with a little dash of class but reel it in 'cuz I'm not THAT fancy. Anyway, we got a vat of sangria. I'm not a huge sangria person but i'm all for tubs of alcoholic beverages. My issue was that we were stuffed and shoot, we had half a thing of sangria left. I asked our server if there was any way we could maybe get it thrown in a to-go cup. "Well, *I* can't do it. That would be totally illegal. But, I mean. Were someone to put it somewhere, like in a water bottle, I mean. Who would stop them?" And that, my friends, is what did it for me. Girl was kind of inattentive and aloof but she gave me the thumbs up on walking home with my drink. That's how you get yourself five stars.
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David H.

This is my go-to bar. I just absolutely love everything there is to love about this place. I've been here numerous times for food, sat at the bar, went to the club like atmosphere room next door... it never ceases to be a great time and the perfect balance of all worlds. There's something here for everyone to enjoy, and I definitely recommend coming here on a consistent basis.
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Nick S.

This is the single worst bar/eatery I have ever been to. Service is a complete joke and the waiters could care less about your experience. Please save yourself the trouble and never go here, whether it is for a few drinks, apps, or a meal. The last time I was here was a Saturday night. I arrived around 10-1030 and had no problem getting in. After an hour or two, my girlfriend decided to get some fresh air, after which I did the same. When I got outside I found that the "bouncers" would not let my girlfriend back in the bar despite the fact that she had a stamp and had already been inside. They said she was too drunk, which could not have been further from the truth. After I said a word to my girlfriend, they wouldn't let me back in either! I don't want to make a big deal out of how bad this place is because, realistically, the only business they get is from dumb BU students who have nothing better to do than try to party here with their fake IDs. This place sucks. Please save yourself the disappointment and never enter this place! If I can save one person from this God-awful experience by creating this review I will have been successful. I have never been more disrespected by an establishment in my life! Please do not give this place your business, as I am sure you can find a better spot in the area with an ounce of effort. This place does not belong in the Allston/Brighton area. Also, the manager is one of the rudest and most obnoxious people I have ever spoken to. You'd be better off punching the bald manager in the face and leaving than trying to have a reasonable conversation with him.
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Allie L.

The handful of other times I've been to this Tavern in the Square, I have had great experiences. Tonight was terrible. My wife ordered a yuengling on draught, and it was flat. She sent it back, and we both ordered different draught beers. Both of those were pretty flat as well. She ordered the california burger, and it was luke warm, as were the fries. I ordered the cape codder fried cod sandwich. It was burnt and way too greasy with absolutely no flavor. The waffle fries were also drenched in grease. I love bar food but this was just too much. My brother ordered the honey bourbon steak tips, they were great. We enjoyed our nacho appetizer and the server was nice enough, but after spending over $80 on mediocre food and flat beers, we won't be going back.
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praveen v.

One of my favorite sports bar in boston. It's actually located in alston/brighton. This is not your typical sports bar. It's enormous and there are tons of flatscreen tv's and you can even request a specific event if it's not on, but it will be on. They have everything you want if you are a sports junkie like myself. Every tuesday night from 8-10pm they have Stump Trivia with Ryan (he's awesome). I'm there most tuesday nights as trivia is a lot of fun and you're competing with other nerds. The staff are amazing and super nice and they tend to your needs and i've never had a sub-par experience there. All good
(5)
Anne W.

This review is only about the night scene. I have never been there to eat... but it was full and busy on a Friday night. It has a lot of beers on tap.. so that's nice. And it is decorated similarly to the other Tavern in the Squares. Tons of tv screens in addition to a personal one in each booth.. that was nice. The reason why I say it's okay.. not a big fan of the fish bowls. $20 for no alcohol... tons of sugar and ice. I have gone to many places with fish bowls.. not worth it here. Go to HK club for a Scorpion bowl. Neither are classy spots.. but their bowls are better. They did have free beer samples that night.. they had some Amstel Light girls walk around..
(3)
Brad H.

Did I come here? Yes. Did I have a good time? Yes. Are the prices reasonable? Somewhat. Were there a ton of TVs and music? Yeah. Would I come back? If the girls were better looking.
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Steph W.

Ugh, TITS... So, I used to go here when I first moved to Boston because I thought it was fun because they played music, people danced, etc. Well, now I don't like TITS so much anymore. The drinks are blah, the people are annoying and the food is mediocre. I ordered nachos & they were awful - there was barely any cheese and toppings. I am a nacho snob and I want to have evenly layered nachos with melted cheese and delicious toppings. Is that too much to ask?! But, okay fine, I don't care about the food that much because I'd rather just hang out and have a few drinks on a Friday & Saturday. Second, it's full of annoying college students. It's not that I don't like college students because I was a college student a few years ago but excuse me, do we really need to make out with each other for 15 minutes RIGHT NEXT TO RANDOM STRANGERS ?! Guys, surely you have a dorm for that. Some of these people are what I shall call a hot mess. I will say that if I wanted to go catch a Pats game on a Sunday, this would probably be a good place to come. But, in terms of a Friday or Saturday night, no thank you. I will go elsewhere where the average age is not 21.
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J. B.

If you are older than the age of 24 and/or you want to be able to have a conversation without having to scream after 11 pm, this Tavern in the Square location is probably not for you. If you want to experience the local college scene or dance to blaring Top 40 music, Tavern in the Square might be for you. They don't charge a cover, which is nice, and the place is huge, with tons of booths and tables. On a recent Friday night around 9 pm, my friends and I were able to get seated at a large booth. It was busy but didn't feel crowded. By 11, there was a line down the street to get in, the music was almost unbearably loud, and hoards of college students occupied every square inch of space in what was now the standing-room-only establishment. My friend (who was celebrating his entry into his late 20s) and I found the scene to be a bit obnoxious, but this is exactly the kind of bar I would have thought was really great when I was 23. I left around midnight because I had to catch the bus. My friend left when I did because his ears were throbbing. The service was good though, even after it got busy. If you are compelled to come here on a weekend, arrive before 10-10:30 if you want to avoid a line and find a seat.
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Chrizzle D.

I came here on a night where there was some dancing action happening. It was for a colleague's birthday, so what the hell? There wasn't a line when we got there, but there was definitely one when we left. The food was decent and the beers were reasonably priced. Danced a bit, but definitely got mixed up with the overly drunken college kids that can't hold their liquor. Great. But after moving further away from them, the night became better. So all in all, if you can stay away from the drunk girl who keeps making you spill your drink, you'll have a decent night. Also, eat before you come. Not that the food isn't bad, but it's hard to eat when all that action is going on around you.
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Stephen P.

TITS Its a versatile place really~ good for college students and mid 20's Want to dance? Head to the dance floor, though it can get pretty packed on the weekends Want to chat? Head to the bar, though you may find yourself shouting Its your run of the mill college bar, with decent but overpriced bar food. No complaints Do try the big dig fries. Good value for the brunch though
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Doug J.

(score 1-100) - 70 Affectionately know as Tits...this bar n a town of with allot of great college bars, this has to be one of the best. Huge large space divided essential into two rooms. The prices are very reasonable for something within 15 minutes of Boston. I had a Stella Tall and bought 3 mixed drinks for my friends and the total bar tab was 28 dollars. For some people that is high for most in Boston that is a deal. I would be paying north of 40 in the backbay bars. We had the buffalo chicken pizza and it was around 10 bucks, very well done and spicy! The place gets packed by the college crowd and forms a line during prime weekend nights. Great place for cheap decent eats and reasonable booze. I have friends that live in the area and this is the neighborhood place that they always choose to get a drink.
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Jas L.

this place just doesn't fit into Allston. Now how could i say something so silly? well it's that weird balance of chain store versus too clean. Allston has character. it has that college dirty charm. this doesnt fit here, because it is trying too hard. it is trying to be too fancy. it is trying to be too clean. it is trying to meet the expectations of patrons that JUST dont live here. to offer you perspective women in tight shirts walk around with 'cake vodka'. First, vodka should not be abused like this. second, do you really need tight, bit booked women to help boost your business? sightly expensive as well compared to other places in Allston.
(1)
Jacks C.

TITS is a pretty rad place to go. They have an awesome beer selection and the food is pretty tasty (try the fried pickles!). They have trivia every week which is fun to take a break from the work week and just relax. The staff here is always so friendly, especially the bartenders (Doug is our favorite!). All in all, I can't say that we've ever had a bad experience here!
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Tiffany H.

TITS is your fall-back spot. It's the spot you go to when you can't decide where else to go. There are TV's everywhere, the place is really spacious, the staff is always friendly, and the food/drinks are pretty average. Big plus for the wide selection of beers on tap - if you're into that. This is a sports bar in Allston - so you can gather your own assumptions about the crowd (*cough* not saying a word here)...BUT you will notice an entirely different (aka more family oriented crowd) in there for Sunday brunch. Brunch at TITS is like buffet brunch anywhere else: it is absolutely worth it if you can eat your body weight in food. The selection of different options is pretty decent and I really don't recall anyone ever having an issue with anything they've ordered. If I had to pick something to complain about just to complain I'd say that it would be nice if they had a schedule in advance for what was offered at the carving station. It rotates between prime rib and ham (and something else?) and it would be nice to know in advance. Other than that I'd have to reach pretty far to come up with a complaint about the food. Other than that: they don't serve Patron, but it's not a dealbreaker. And there are no paper towels in the bathroom so I end up having to use toilet paper to open the door. I'm not a fan of that. I don't have the DJ schedule memorized - but I've been in there when they have a DJ spinning, trying to up the vibe. It works, generally. This place isn't a dance club - but it does its best to keep people happy to be there. It's in a college-kid-area...so they've got to do what they gotta do. No real complaints from this peanut gallery...
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Lorna N.

Our server, Lauren was fantastic. The mixed drinks were weak, the sangria was ok (but contained something carbonated, which isnt my way of making sangria) The Flowerless chocolate cake was sooo rich and i helplessly submitted to its lusciousness. Enjoy!
(4)
Cindy H.

Would not recommend the French onion soup or truffle tater tots. The soup was wayyy too salty, and the "croutons" are just soggy pieces of bread at the bottom of the bowl. There was also nothing truffley about the tots. You're better off just getting the regular ones for cheaper.
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Liss N.

I am generally a HUGE fan of Tavern in the Square, particularly Allston. I called this evening to get in touch with the GM for a research project and asked if the staff had a schedule of sorts for him. A bit surprised that they did not know when he would be in again, I confirmed again that there was no withstanding schedule and the MOD finished the phone call thanking me for my "attitude". Also being a professional in the hospitality industry, this was outrageous. I'm a patron and am now tainted. Thank you for the attitude, Seth.
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laura W.

Typical bar food. Tons of televisions (usually they'll change a channel for you- or you could sit at a booth and control your own tv). Service is super hit or painful miss. Really annoying scene after 9pm on the weekend. Here is an actual conversation I heard in the ladies bathroom: Girl #1: I mean, I've been texting him but he's not texting me back. I saw that he's commenting on shit on facebook so I KNOW he's by his phone! Girl #2: F*ck him! Let's just get sh*tfaced!!!! So be prepared for that kind of thing. One positive is that their draft selection was pretty good. No Pretty Things or Dogfish Head but some TrÃ¶egs, Cisco,Victory Brewing Company, etc. Plus, it's nice to get an 11% beer in a pint for $6. Although, once you get one beer over 7%, you can't get any more... never heard that rule before.
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Heather B.

My husband and I came to Boston to surprise his sister for her 21st birthday. This was supposed to be our second stop for the night (no more than 30 minutes before last call.) The not so friendly snide lady at the front door (I think her name was Marika) wouldn't let her in because she didn't have a back up ID. Who are we kidding do you really think she would have a fake ID where her birthday happens to be the current date. To me it seems fairly logical that we all waited for the stroke of midnight so she could legaly go to a bar.I get that it's a college town and they have to be careful but way to put a huge damper on her 21st birthday. Thanks for the lack of friendlyness and service guys.
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Chris B.

A+ staff & management. Door staff is quality and puts up with a lot of S (to respond to the other comments), you have to act like authority if you want your bar to be safe. Dumb college kids don't respond to polite little girly men. Not a fan of the weekend college dance nights, but Trivia nights & food/service/price is what I look for in a place. Best place to watch playoff games in Boston.
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Quontay T.

My new favorite go to spot for a great well priced all you can eat brunch. I'm currently converting all my friends to TITS believers.
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Matthew K.

This place is disgraceful service is subpar. Tonight I ordered nachos with sour cream on the side. They put a crap sour cream all over the top.
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Kelly O.

New Year's Day brunch = win. I've done the TITS all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet in the Central Square location, and that's exactly what this NYD brunch was: basically every tasty item you could ever want in a gluttonous brunch to start off your year on the right foot. 2013 is looking up...
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nicole b.

Buffalo chicken pizza with a side of blue cheese! Also so at the bar an let Doug entertain you, he's awesome!!!
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Marissa C.

I hope that they change their customer service outlook. I talked to one of the waitresses there and it turns out that concrete and large rocks from the wall had been falling out regularly, so they knew that a huge chunk of concrete was going to slam down on my head and also on the heads of my dining compatriots sitting in the booth in question and still decided to seat people in that booth. Also, the management has made it 100% clear to the servers that they are never allowed to comp anything for diners, no matter what. Even if four people are all hit in the head with concrete and rocks. Random fact: Boston Beer Gardens in South Boston has Tavern's exact menu, word for word.
(2)
Michael R.

Normally, I don't review bars without eating there first, but I'm making an exception for Tavern In the Square (or, TITS for short, hah). I've been here a few times now, and I gotta admit, I'm pretty impressed. Friendly, genuine bartenders serving up great drinks from a solid tap and bottle selection. If you've been to at least a half-dozen Boston bars, you know that this is the exact opposite of what you'd normally expect. And I'm an especially big fan of the fishbowl drinks. Think oversized cocktails with fruit on top (and Swedish Fish sometimes -- ask for them!!) for a few to share in a plastic fishbowl. It's always a hit with my group. After a food trip to nearby Deep Ellum or Sunset Grill and Tap, Tavern In the Square (okay, one more time -- TITS!) is always a stop for our group.
(4)
Chelsea P.

This place is great for lots of different things. From brunch - AMAZING! To drinks with friends To lunch or dinner Their food is good, service is good, atmosphere is good. No complaints... come here often and always enjoy myself
(4)
Michael W.

I went for the brunch and I have to say it was delicious! They have a huge variety and the value for what you get is amazing. I highly recommend this place. so far this is the best breakfast buffet I have tried so far. Well done!
(5)
Maria B.

LOL. I hadn't been to TITS in over a year since I moved to NY and rarely am in the area anymore. Some friends of mine wanted to go there though and I was around this past weekend so I went along. First of all, one thing hasn't changed- having an out of state ID= a fake ID in the eyes of the bouncers at TITS. Either they're too lazy or too inept to take the time to decipher what is a real ID... but every single time I come here they barely glance over my ID, just seeing that it's out of state (NH) and automatically ask me if I have another form of ID to accompany it. It's not a huge deal, just super annoying and honestly TITS is the only place that this has ever happened to me. More importantly, the way this place is run is so f'd up. They let a bunch of people in, but then they decide and dictate where you can and cannot stand. Apparently there are very few places you can actually stand. Anywhere I moved someone would come by and say "you can't stand there". I even got "that's a really bad place to text" and then was threatened to be kicked out unless I complied (despite being completely sober). I don't think I could even hate-attend this place. You know, those places that are so bad that it's kind of entertaining to go? No way. Maybe I'm just getting too old for this shit but I won't ever be coming back here.
(1)
Cristina C.

While I'm sad that the Kells is gone and the sushi joint next door, I think the fried pickles made up for my sadness. I did want to tear up though in all fairness walking over towards TITS after an interesting crosswalk experience involving a mailbox and a face plant into the sidewalk (not me). The open windows transplanted me back to summer nights and dollar drafts (which eventually got pushed to $2..) and walking in the entrance I dreamt of a wall separating two spaces and a DJ out back with all the regulars I once bumped and grinded with. But nope, here I was in reality. A new place but it looked all too familiar. They did a good job with it, it still totally reminds me of what it used to be but the layout is good. Bathrooms are in the same spots and it is really large inside, a great addition to the area even though I didn't want to admit it.. or still don't. The staff was friendly, talkative and fun or maybe we were just a wittletoodrunk. Oh and the fried pickles got me, I had never been into a TITS prior to this day (Thanks Beer Marathon) and they were really good, yeah okay you can say it's gross but they were good. I'm not too close to this location but I won't say I'll never visit a TITS again, maybe Salem or Cambridge.
(3)
Ryan M.

Welcome to the holy grail and sole survivor of a simpler time when Allston bars were fun. Tavern in the Square (TITS to the layperson) is probably my favorite bar in Boston. I will review both the restaurant and bar aspects of this place: Restaurant: 3 stars Surprisingly really delicious food for a real bar, if you came here for fine cuisine then you are an idiot. This place does make delicious burgers and other bar appetizers (nachos, fries, etc.) and is definitely a decent spot for a mid-week couple of beers. Great in the summer when they have all of the windows open to allow for the putrid aromas of Allston to enter your dinner experience. Also have heard rave reviews for their Sunday Brunch but admittedly have not attended it yet. Bar: 4 Stars My favorite going-out bar in Allston, this place is always packed with a young crowd that is a lot of fun. Plenty of bathrooms so you'll never have to wait in a line and a lot of bar space to order drinks. Dance floors sometimes shoot up randomly on the floor when it is packed on weekends so you will have a solid time. Fish bowls will put you on your seat and there are a ton of TVs so it is a good spot for football/any sporting event. The bar aspect of this place rounds my rating up to 4 stars so don't complain to me about the math. Roofdeck: ? Stars They keep talking about installing a roofdeck but it was supposed to be installed this summer and never was. They are getting an incomplete from me in that department for the time being.
(4)
Matt A.

Don't go here. I lost my jacket in TITS and the bouncer laughed mockingly after I explained myself. He told me that it was my own fault for not checking it. I didn't say another word; I just put my hands to my side, defeated, because I knew this conversation wasn't going anywhere. Then another bouncer grabbed me by the shoulder, demanding that I leave ... No, I did not get my jacket back. Needless to say, I won't be going back here. I've been to TITS a few times and the idea of going here is always better than the actual experience. If you want my advice, here it is: stay away. There are plenty of other second-rate bars in and around Boston where you can go without enduring threats from meat head bouncers.
(1)
Qui C.

Tavern is the place to go Thursday night! It was jammed packed with people and music + vibes were great. we were lucky to have snagged a table at the bar. California needs Tavern's layout at the bar - they have these awesome extensions at the bar so you and your group can be sitting at a table while at the bar! If that doesn't make sense, oh well, I really have a hazy memory of that night. Beer = good! Nachos were amazing and huge. Huge. Gin and tonic was kind of weak but the music was great + bartenders were super attentive, especially on such a busy night. Too bad we were too much and had to leave earlier than I wanted to. Next time, Tavern, next time we won't be a hot mess before getting there.
(5)
Allie B.

I've been here a million times (usually for drinks or their awesome brunch) even though I've only lived in Allston for a few months. It's always clean, hosts greet with a smile, and servers are always attentive. I'm always happy with my service, food and experience when I go to Tavern
(5)
Alyssa W.

def a nice place to hang out. drinks are good and the service is decent as well. stump trivia on tuesday nights. Ive come for their weekend brunches as well and it's pretty damn good. I've already recommended many to try it out.
(4)
Rob P.

"only unsuccessful bars charge a cover," were the words of the bouncer. This bar is an overall great time. For sports and hanging out it is unprecedented. Great tables, seating area, TVs at every angle and size you could dream of. They make sure to regulate the lines to monitor the occupancy (Aka get there early), which is good from confirmability standpoint. The reason TITS doesn't get five stars is only because the dance floor gets a little too crowded. People are constantly walking through making it hard to move around. Additionally the crowd isn't the dancing type.
(4)
Ria S.

It can be crowded at time with people squeezing by you (ahhh, careful of the flying alcohol on your new clothes!). But the atmosphere is lively just about every night. Might take awhile to get a server's attention or a seat, but do go when your friends and you want a night of drinks, music, and laughter all around.
(4)
Kelly O.

I kept on hearing great things about TITS but I wasn't impressed when I finally went. The food is typical American fair. The BF & I split the Big Dig app once and it was a mistake. Good, I mean, but definitely made for a small army or at least people who aren't planning on eating after. I've had a few of their options, but remember the clam chowder the most; it sounded good (it had bacon) but it was a bit too salty. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Why continue to go back, you ask? Well, the BF is obsessed with their fish & chips so I guess that's a positive of theirs. I've also eaten off their GF menu since I was told I can no longer eat it (sad face) and again, the food was ok. I got a burger with a GF bun but they didn't really have any good sides. I got corn. How weird - a burger and corn (it tasted canned). I'm sure it's a great bar for the weekend and is a fun atmosphere, but meh.
(2)
Vanessa T.

I am beyond a loyal customer to this bar, I used to go 3 times a week. (not always for drinking, dinner and STUMP trivia as well) Never have had any issues with the staff at this location.. they are attentive, on point and know how to make you want to come back for more. After yesterday I am not sure I will ever return to this location. Football season = 7 hour days at the Tavern. They have an amazing buffet brunch with great food at a great price. However yesterday might have been one of the worst experiences of my life. We had a waitress that was "put out" by waiting on us. We had a large party of about 6 of us. Rolling your eyes at our table, not asking us if we needed anything for about FORTY FIVE minutes and helping your other tables around us was unacceptable. I actually started getting up and going to the bar and getting drinks for myself and my friends because I was tired of waiting. When our waitress came back to the table she literally gave me the evil eye when my friend told her that I went up to the bar for our drinks. I am not sure if this girl was hungover, angry at the world or just put on too much make up before she came into work. Bottom line is when you have to work a double at a sports bar like Tavern In The Square, you need to bring your A game. ESPECIALLY DURING PLAYOFFS! COME ON MAN! When I say that I filled out a comment card and left it for a manager, the girl litteraly gave me her evil eye as I walked out of the bar. She then went over to my friends and asked them "Why I hated her" This woman is lucky she got to add her gratuity to the bill seeing we had a party of 6+ people. she deserved no more than 2% pay out and I would have only given her that to tip out the bartenders, cooks and hostess staff. The only reason I am even entertaining the idea of going back to this bar is because the manager came over after I left and gave his card to my friend for me to contact him. I am sure he is eagerly awaiting my email. This 100% gets a COME ON MAN!
(2)
Daniel K.

For a generic looking place serving bar food and the ever gimmicky 20,000 beers on tap, this place is not bad. Tavern in the Square is still brand spanking new, I love that when you walk in it still smells like the lumber section of Home Depot. This place hasn't really picked up yet, it was fairly empty when I went during their peak dinner time. Waitresses are friendly, their burgers are a 7/10 and the fries an 8. Dont get the side salad, its not worth it. They give the fried pickles a try, which tastes basically like a spear pickle coated with mozzarella stick batter. One thing I did enjoy was their beer mixtures and sizes. The Large 22oz. Black Magic (Guiness and Magic Hat #9) was something i'd never had before - so that was fun. i'll be back to see how this place turns out!
(3)
Phan H.

I came here on a wednesday night when there wasn't such a big crowd at all. The service was fast and friendly, and our waitress was new and hot. They have a good selection of beers on tap, and the pitchers were moderately priced. They have flat screen HD tvs everywhere, so it's perfect to catch a game. We did order nachos and basket of fries, and they were also pretty good. Not too sure of the overall price, but I'd say you're paying for what you get.
(3)
Sandra C.

I officially refer to this place by it's shortname: TITS Things I love here: 1. Sweet potato fries 2. Chicken pot pie 3. Sesame chicken salad 4. MONDAY WINGS! 5. Awesome TVs 6. Great desserts I think I'm going to go crazy listing all of the things I love here. The prices are a bit high...but take a look at the serving size. THEY'RE HUGE! I'm not going to say that everything on the menu is delicious, but there are some exceptionally good meals there. Make sure to go to the booths...the individual TVs in each booth = awesome. I can only imagine how much money it took to make TITS.
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Sean M.

Here's the thing, after reading these reviews, there are things missing. The food here is indeed pretty good..... IT SHOULD BE, $11 for a burger is ridiculous. As far as the atmosphere, it's ok, service is slow, and the crowd is usually a bit sloppy. They do have a good beer selection, and tons of TV's, just don't think you are getting out of here with out a pretty heavy bill
(2)
Natasha R.

Finally made it for the brunch buffet! Disappointed the minute we walked in the door because they wouldn't seat us until our entire party had arrived. Even though the place was 2/3rds empty. If there was a line or the place was busy, I'd understand. 10 minutes later we watched the hostesses seat random people without complete parties while we still had to wait. Not impressed at all. We were finally seated, the buffet was definitely filled with all kinds of food though some of the hot breakfast items seemed like they had been sitting for a while. The dessert table had no labels, so you're basically picking based on looks alone. Their bloody mary's, which I love (Ocean Spray bar mix) are a bit spicier in the morning than some can take. Overall, I'll probably be back.
(4)
P'raka ..

Only eaten here for weekend brunch and I've got to say it was fantastic! Perfect waffles and chocolate chip pancakes ! Granted I was craving chocolate chip pancakes when I went so I guess I was biased - but they really hit the spot. Good variety and selection on the breakfast front. I only vaguely recall the lunch items but I don't think any of it was bad. Cakes and such for dessert. The omelette station is a little weird. They give you a piece of paper when they seat you - you fill it out with your omelette preferences and drop it off at the station. Eventually a waiter will bring it over to you (the sheets have your table number on them). The omelette-runner really sucked at his job. Perhaps it was his first day but he pretty much never got an omelette to the right table/person on the first try. It was pretty entertaining to watch but I guess if I really wanted my omelette it would have been frustrating. Other weird thing to watch out for - there is a booth with a pole in the way. They initially tried to seat us there but it was really too early in the morning to perform the gymnastics required to get in and out of a seat that is partially blocked by a pole. They need to just retire that booth.
(4)
Michael L.

If you are mid 20's or younger, by all means this is your place. All my younger local female friends go there frequently. At my age I just find the place too big and dumb. You could do worse than watching a big game here, I guess, and the food and drinks aren't bad... but it's just not my scene.
(2)
Erik O.

I gave this place 4 stars but i don;t love it. i gave it got a one star bump for not being the Kells! I hear it has a sick bfast buffet on sundays. Tons of TVs Gets supercrowded on the weekends, its like that faneuil hall away from faneuil hall for the people that are into that. That being said, i do like this place around dinner time. but i prefer the draft, but i don't you all showing up at the draft, so, come here. thanks, -e
(4)
Aaron B.

One night, a friend of mine and I were going to come here, and decided not to. Come to find out, that night someone got poked up in there lol. Anyway, the place is ard. Beers are cold as fuck, which is perfect for me! They got chicken & waffles, and they go super hard. If you get them though, you will catch the itis, and feel super tired afterwards. Service is pretty good, never had a problem with anyone working here. Only gripe I have, wear a jacket, because it can get pretty cold in there from time to time.
(4)
David V.

This place seems to serve up food that is a set above your basic bar food. I would classify it as just above average. I had the Monterrey chicken sandwich, which came with guac., bacon, and an herb mayo. The chicken was kind of dry, and not very big, and the guac was OK. The herb mayo was pretty good though. They pretty much take the basic bar sandwich and fancy it up by putting it on tasty focaccia bread, which is a good thing. I had the waffle fries with my sandwich, and they were delicious. I saw the regular fries and they are not hand-cut, and I imagine the waffle fries were from a bag as well, but they did taste good. Was my meal worth $10.99? Maybe not. But the $7.99 lunch specials are a good deal and I'd go with one of those next time. The service was excellent. The host was very attentive, the bartender brought me a out a drink right away, and our server was excellent. In the end, I left happy and with a full belly, and the food was pretty good. I can say that I would be willing to return for lunch in the future.
(3)
Oprah C.

The atmosphere is a little heavy handed, but I liked to booze (my roommate got hammered off a Twisted Watermelon) I also lost my tampon by the bar :/
(4)
David G.

This review is for night time only. I've never ate here. TITS is awesome. I always have a good time here. Its a lively place and the drinks are super cheap (compared to nyc).
(4)
Meghan K.

I usually come here about once a week or two for lunch and a few drinks because it's right across the street from my apartment. Usually the service is decent and the food is good. Although, it has never been anything that would compel me to write home about -- until what I experienced here yesterday. Stopped in yesterday around 1pm for lunch and had a seat at the bar. A couple of minutes went by and none of three employees (that I saw) behind the bar recognized the fact that I was sitting there. Another 5 minutes went by and still no recognition. Another 5 minutes....nothing. Usually even if a bar is busy, I feel the patron should at least be acknowledged with a "Hello, I'll be with you in just a minute!" or maybe even slide a menu my way. There was none of that. Keep in mind, this is 1pm on a Sunday -- not 11pm on a Saturday. As the time passed, I watched the bartenders go past me a dozen or so times, filling up empty water glasses of other patrons and even some bartenders talking to each other. Maybe this was a particularly busy time for them or during some sort of shift change. Regardless, there were empty seats on either side of me so I wonder how they could be too busy to simply acknowledge me. I'd even question if it was maybe the way I smelled or looked but I had just showered and put on my Sunday best ;-) So seriously, what was the problem? I finally got fed up and left, without any interaction from a single soul that worked there...no host, server, bartender or member of the management team. Fortunately, there are many other great options in this area that offered me what I was looking for: great service, great food and a welcoming atmosphere. If Tavern in the Square is not able to provide this to a somewhat regular customer, it is only a short walk to next place. That's exactly what I did and will continue to do until this place can up its game in a significant way.
(2)
Jamar C.

***I wore straight leg jeans, I'm 5'10, 206 lbs, the jeans I had on were a 36 waist and 34 length, they said the cut of my jeans were not allowed, once I said they were straight legged closer to skinny leg they let me in... While inside I wore a baseball cap then turned it backwards and a bouncer said I could only wear my cap facing forward... I'll never go here, the drinks were decent and music was mediocre I went on a Saturday night***
(2)
Julia N.

Tall Blue Moons. Buffalo Tenders. House Salad. Waffle Fries. Geeks Who Drink Trivia. = As long as you split the tab, it's a nice night out. The trivia could be a lot better, but maybe I'm just not geeky enough. Also really convinced that this trivia is more for 'nerds' as opposed to 'geeks,' -- re: less about gaming/cult books/random facts and more about band music bands/the periodic table/gratuitous sports questions.
(3)
Steven M.

Basic bar food. Nothing to squirm about or give much of an afterthought b/c yes, the french fries are not fresh. I was seated at a booth with a pole that ran from the ground to the ceiling in between my legs. This coupled with the music choice on a rainy Monday night created the perfect environment for a subpar burger! There's a first time for everything I keep telling myself and certainly the last time I will choose to replenish my hunger the next time I'm around this block.
(2)
Morgan G.

I'm a vegan. So when the hummus plate arrived to my table with the bowl of (what my boyfriend tells me is) terrible hummus covered in cheese, I asked for another bowl without cheese. My waitress came back after talking with the manager and told me I would have to pay $4.99 for another bowl of hummus. No where on their menu does it say anything about cheese on the hummus plate. Patrons with dietary concerns, beware. This place is completely unconcerned with the patrons and anything beyond microwaving their mediocre food.
(1)
Jude P.

I've been keeping a slanted eye on the Tavern's that's in my surrounding area and finally stumbled to what's been the latest opening and I must say I'm heavily please. What i must mention 1st is the negative... the long island drink was pretty much horrible... tastes like it was made with Selzer water and I can only assume that the bartender didn't pay attn to that carbonated ingredient. Aside from that, there are many positives and definitely a go back to spot... so let's highlight... the place was really clean... which sadly ain't the case in some places. My waiter who I still know the name to for some reason but won't mention here but starts with an "A" did a great job, smiled naturally, and paid attn... yes that's key. The food was very tasteful and great... I had the chicken quesadia & sweet potatoe fries... plus a sample of my friend's wings and if I didn't care about my weight then I would've ordered them again... and I'm picky so that says alot. To top off... my new found drink is the El Don... and if you don't know about, then tackle it upon entry.
(4)
Staci M.

If you are not a MA resident, be prepared to show several forms of ID before getting in here. My husband had to show four, it got ridiculous. The, we showed a couple more once seated and after ordering a drink each. This place has a good nightlife vibe. The Sunday brunch is overwhelming, as brunches tend to be. Be careful if you visit on certain weekends, as they jack up the price due to seemingly arbitrary things like BU graduation (and they don't always explain that before you get the bill) when it is not even busy. Not a good place if you like healthy food or a light lunch but great for sports (they don't play soccer except during big tournaments!). Not my favorite spot in Allston Village but a staple for many college students in the area.
(3)
Myha N.

Been here a few times and the food is okay. Service needs work. My favorite item on their menu their Mac and cheese and the tots. Rest of the menu is mediocre and isn't worth trying. It's a chain restaurant and the only reason I think it is popular and gets packed is because the place is so big and has a lot of tvs. I still prefer to go to the White Horse over this place any day. I find service to be very important when rating any establishment and the staff was very rude during my last experience. I understand when it gets packed, everyone is running around etc but that doesn't excuse poor service or lack of. This place can improve on these points and if I do return, it'd only be because my friends decide they want their birthday here. Going back to White Horse for good now. Better food and service plus they have pool tables in the middle which is fun when you're with a group. Side tip for weekend goers: Line gets long at night on the weekends. I'd come before 11pm to avoid it and it gives you more time to look for parking.
(1)
Michelle S.

I am bringing this review up to 3 because I just found out that they have a VERY extensive list of beers on tap, including my current favorite, Arrogant Bastard. Sorry, TITS, for the slight underestimation.
(3)
ken t.

TONS OF BEER! i like this place to hang out and watch the games. i miss that it is not the KELLS anymore but its not bad. crowd is different and i think its good. id give it a higher score but i dont like sports bars with no games. i tink they might have ONE.
(3)
Jacqueline S.

Great experience with the staff! Both the bouncer and our waitress were very pleasant. Also, the chicken wings are delicious--the sesame ginger and southwest especially. Well worth checking out with a group of friends, any day of the week.
(4)
Kaitlyn T.

Loved it. Been there so many times and never disappointed. Love that they change up even their usual dishes and bar tenders are so friendly and attentive. I would recommend anyone in the area to go there and enjoy the great food and atmosphere!
(5)
Leesha Z.

Pricey and the drinks were weak. Only plus really was the friendly staff.
(3)
Ivan C.

This place has its moments and most of them are reasonable. I've been here quite a few times and sampled a variety of what they have to offer. The absolute best thing they do here is function as a sports bar. There are games or some sort of sports show on every TV ... and they have a TON. The TV coverages is great in any spot in the bar. They get pretty busy during football season, especially the 1pm games. They've got a good selection of draught beer that is mostly available when you are there. The food (outside of brunch) is your standard bar fare. As a matter of fact, if you've been to one of the other bars that are owned by the same group, then you've probably already had their food. During the school year, it tends to get a little ... wild(?) on Thursday/Friday nights. Its a pretty miserable experience if you are over the age of 25. Long lines, drunk people actin' a fool, elbow to elbow standing room only. If you haven't tried their brunch, definitely stop in. Its a MASSIVE spread of food. Its all above average,especially considering the quantities they are producing. They also mix in some regional fare from outside of New England (chicken and waffles, anyone?). It 100% worth a trip on a Sunday for their brunch. I hope you've made it this far because if you have, I'll save you some headache. DO NOT go here on a Monday night. Most of the staff here are very nice and easy to deal with ... most. If you ever get Mediocre Mike (oh yes, ladies, he brags of his mediocrity), you might as well walk out. If he's not complaining about how little he makes on a Monday night, he'll probably not want to come over and take your order. If you are lucky enough to have him take your order, he'll just give you a bunch of attitude. Bottom Line: Great for sports and great for brunch. Decent for most everything else, except Mondays and Mediocre Mike.
(3)
Phil A.

Sunday brunches have and will always been a delicious meal at Tavern. Can't beat the sunday combo of every football game all morning and afternoon combined with unlimited brunch for a fixed fee. The food has always been moderately priced and relatively good.... however they have turned away from customer service and value over the past few months. I give them a two star rating because they have permanently removed the small bastion of food glory left in Allston, Monday Night Football 25 cent wings. Boston doesn't have happy hours for drinks, so to get patrons most bars provide food deals at night to get the weekday crowd. My friends and I have gone to TITS (tavern in the square) almost every single MNF over the past 3 years and always leave with our wallets lighter from pitchers of beer and seemingly bottomless pits of wings. Management... please fix this immediately as you will lose large amounts of business to the other bars that continue to offer specials in the area. Go for the brunch, skip on the nightlife and long lines, and avoid on weekdays since their food specials have now become non-existent. Also, 12 dollar pitchers of coors light is great, but all other beers being closer to 20 doesn't lead to much variety. Try and put another couple cheaper beers in there for people who enjoy a change of pace.
(2)
Michael P.

+ Wow, significantly more draught beers here than at the Central Sq location, but still not as much as Sunset Grill across the street. I'd consider coming here all the time if it wasn't so hard to get to from Cambridge. + Stay AWAY from the "fishbowls" or
(3)
Zulu Q.

You know, I'm going to go easy on Tavern in the Square (TITS if you know them well). They have a generous tap list, it's fun to go for pub trivia (but only for "Geeks Who Drink," Stump! blows dogs for quarters), and most people can find something they like on the menu. Even me. Even though I cannot eat soybean oil and soybean oil is in a lot of their products, the manager personally made sure I could eat something from their kitchen. I really do try to be as little of a pain in the ass about this issue as possible. I'm in the minority and I hate having people making a big deal over me. I can usually gently ask what oil they use and decide whether or not it's worth my effort to figure something out. I often just order beer and let it go because I really, really hate having attention drawn to this problem. However, the waitress was a little confused why I asked. She thought I was asking about trans fats and I was all "no, soybean allergy," (I really have an "intolerance," which is a lot different. However, I say it in restaurants because it's easier and more well-recognized). She felt so bad that she sent the manager over to help me figure something out. Then I ordered a salad with olive oil/vinegar (most salad dressings are made with soybean oil) and the chef baked plain chicken for me. I felt guilty that they went through all this effort for me because I really would've just waited until I got home to eat, but it meant a lot that they went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of. And note, "vegetable oil" usually means soybean oil. Turn over a bottle of vegetable oil from the grocery store and see for yourself. Of course, this drives me nuts because soybeans are not vegetables, they're legumes. Monsanto probably has something to do with that. This is me being an asshole on that one though. But if you don't have a restricted diet, the menu is ridiculously large and diverse. Even the most fastidious of tastes should be able to find something they like. (Admittedly, some of it's kinda expensive for what it is). I usually get good service when I come here. Only once did a waiter piss me off when I had to show credit cards along with my California ID. I get that this is Allston and you want to limit ID fraud and underage drinking, but I feel very sorry for the 19-year-old who tries to pass as a 30-something. Even without my makeup, I look rather close to my age. (Or do I? Hmm...) So yeah, I'm going easy on them because they were really accommodating to me without making me feel like a leper. (Yes, I've kinda gotten leper treatment elsewhere).
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Chris K.

Best Spot in Allston Tavern in the Square isn't something crazy. In a world where just about every bar has a gimmick, Tavern keeps it real and they keep it simple. The place itself is pretty big with two large bars and it's always easy to get a drink. There are TVs everywhere so if a game is on, you're bound to see it almost anywhere inside. Want to try something crazy? Order one of their fishbowls. These alcoholic creations come in a variety of colors/flavors with each consisting of about 6 florescent straws. Down one and you're a champ. Down two and you'll need someone to tell you how the rest of the night went. I've only gone here for the nightlife so I can't comment on the food. It's definitely a good atmosphere and if you wanna get your two-step on along with your drink, you're more than welcome to on their big dance floor. Don't know what to do on a Friday or Saturday night? Men and women alike...go enjoy some TITS.
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Melissa F.

I'll start by saying that I don't really explore restaurants and bars in Allston (and probably still won't) but I came here after tavern was recommended by a friend. I was pleasantly surprised. Excellent beer selection (major brownie points from me for that) and good food. Their portions are huge! Their fried apple cheesecake is amazing and the nachos are massive. Our waiter was enthusiastic and super friendly. I'm going this Sunday to try their brunch
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Elsie F.

Came here on a saturday night for dancing and Tavern in the Square was a good choice. The music was dance/pop/top40 so there was a good sized, young crowd partying. Nice drink selection too.
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Mathias G.

The posh, pretentious part of my brain that wants to spend all of its time focusing on swanky south end brasseries and 12 dollar cocktails while leaning against zinc bars and oak high tops is telling me not to write this review---but god damn it, I love Tavern in the Square. I LOVE that its acronym is TITS. I love that on any crowded night, you're bound to see anybody from the popped collar crew, the ed hardy crew, the plaid jacket/skinny jean crew, and anybody in between. TiTS is one of those loud, Top 40 blasting places, but it's spacious, clean, the food is good, and drinks are fairly cheap, especially if you opt for a mediocre American domestic like MIller Light or Bud Light, which they serve in a stately 23 oz mug for 4.50. It's impossible not to look at a television screen unless you bury your head in the bar's ice bucket Every wall space has a television. All the booths have personal televisions. Is this an enviornment I want to be in all the time? No. But, if you need a TV, look in ANY direction and you will find one. 25 cent wings on Mondays, and a great brunch on Sundays. And I do mean, great. They have a carving station with roast beef or turkey, various crepes, waffles, assorted egg dishes, a slew of meats. Definitely a lot better than you were expecting if you only came here on a saturday night and thought it was nothing more than an oversized college/sports bar. So, like I said, the food is good. If you need to break into the massive allston sports bar scene slowly, ome here on an off night (Mon-Wed), and the place feels much more like a restaurant. I like going on those nights--it's spacious, quiet, and you can have a conversation.
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Brittany G.

This was my first time going out in Allston and I was pleasantly surprised. The bar offers a wide variety of drinks and they are made pretty well (I suggest the St. Germaine Sparkler). Friday night there was a line but it moved fast ( less than 5 mins) and the music was enjoyable (although not much room for dancing).
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Saba N.

I'm not a big chain restaurant type girl... but I will say that I don't hate this place. Jtree, Tavern, and Union (probably some others as well) are owned by the same people... so once you've tried one, you've tried them all. The food is good, reasonably priced, and there are a million tvs so it's a fun bar to grab a bite. They also have brunch buffet on Sunday's, which I have yet to try but I hear is pretty good. All in all, I didn't mind it... I would never suggest it, but, I would never rule it out either.
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Winnie T.

Pretty good spot to hit up on a Friday night. It gets packed quick, and the best thing is: NO COVER! The DJ was decent, he played a good variety of house, hip hop, and even threw in a couple of reggae tracks for the group of black guys who ended up teaching me how to dance to reggae haha. The crowd is littered with people in their 20s, who are either in college or still trying to get out of that college phase. It's a laidback atmosphere... you don't have to get dressed up (it's not a club) and the bouncers were surprisingly nice. Beer is ridiculously cheap, and people tend to get messed up off their fishbowls (a massive fishbowl full of sugar mixes and alcohol). If you're just interested in going out to hang out, drink, and maybe dance a bit, this is the perfect spot for you!
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Robert C.

This place sucks! To sum it up, this place is run by a bunch of idiots. Everything here was terrible. Just came back with a bunch of friends, and was so offended by this place that I immediately had to review. Service: Piece of garbage. Our server took forever, didn't even serve us water. We had to ask the bartender, who took our order for water with the worst attitude. The only time the server came back promptly was to collect her tip. Food: The worst. I order the Blacked Ahi Tuna Sandwich. Quality was poor. I couldn't finish b/c I was worried that I might get sick... it was that bad. We also got nachos. Chips were decent, but for 8 bucks I expect more than decent chips. The hot sauce was old, sour cream minimal, and only enough cheese to cover a teaspoon. Ambiance: modern, seek, but deceiving. When we asked to sit in a booth, they put us in the corner table with limited views of the TVs. No one was sitting in more than 4 booths. When asked to move to the booths, they didn't even consider it. It a shame that the word TITS is affiliated with place like this.
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Ana T.

I went to the Tavern a couple times and that is why I am giving it a 3 star rating. First time was on a very low key night. They have a great gin drink and the bartender was very friendly. They had live music playing which is always good. It wasn't too crowded but still had a good crowd. I only forget exactly what night it was, maybe a week night close to the weekend. I also have yet to try the food but it did look good. Second time was fairly recent. Saint Patricks day. Good energy all around cause one its a night of drinking and two cause the weather was amazing that day. I think the music is good, the line was quick enough but it was just too packed and too hot. No where to put your bags/coats and I think bouncers cause too much of scene sometimes. Its an OK place for an after work drink if you don't know Allston. Definitely know better venues in Allston for drinks and better scene/environment. I'm worried it might turn out to be like the KELLS all over again and I hated that place.
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Caitlyn D.

It was a friend's birthday on Friday, and he REALLY wanted to go to Sunset Grill. However, the wait was 2 hours and we were starving. Tavern in the Square was close so we came here instead. It was VERY loud. I couldn't hear myself or anyone else. So, conversation was out. The beer selection was alright, but I expected more from a place this expansive. I just got my usual and stuck to that the rest of the night. Let me tell you though, the waffle fries are amazing. And the sweet potato fries are covered in maple syrup. Whoever thought of that is a genius! There are TV's everywhere, so even if you can't talk to anyone you can always watch the big game.
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Katie S.

NOT the place to go if you just want dinner. I went here with a few of my friends and the food is...ok...and the atmosphere and loud. The place is filled with undergrads and very loud. But, if you're looking for loud, college fun - go for it.
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Steph K.

Absotootly awful. The staff here is forgetful, rude, and unapologetic. The beer selection is not nearly as extensive as they claim AND they have a different selection depending on which side of the bar you're on!! The staff REFUSES to let you order off the "other side's" beer menu even though it is all one establishment. The atmosphere is bro-y which can be fun if you're in the mood, but there is so much wasted space and cloths it's almost like they want you to think you're in a club, not Allston. My first time here I was with a group of 6 and asked for my check separately. I paid my share (about $20) and was shocked to find in my BofA account the next morning a charge for $20, and another charge for the whole table.. $250!!! The rude b*tchy waitress charged my card twice. After calling TITS, the manager didn't seem to care about the issue but resolved it within a day. My second time here wasn't much better. I ordered a salad and for some reason the apples in the salad still had their stickers. This made me wonder exactly how often these people wash their produce. The waitress got 2/5 orders wrong, brought the wrong beer, argued with my boyfriend over the amount of wings that could be ordered then brought fewer wings than she said. The waitress had already been yelled at by another patron, so my table tried to avoid confrontation since she had clearly been unresponsive to the first complaint. Awful awful awful place for dinner. I would only recommend TITS to someone I loathed.
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Connie L.

Service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere is lively, and I enjoyed the multitude of TVs. We ordered buffalo chicken wings (which was definitely cheap at 25 cents a pop), but they tasted off. Still tasty, but nothing like buffalo wings I've had in the past. We also ordered three salads, and all three were mediocre at best. With the plethora of other great bars with good food in the area (Deep Ellum, etc.), skip this place if you are hungry.
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Lisa P.

Darn Heather you beat me to it! I was part of the Heather C. birthday extravaganza last Saturday night and after being told by the place that shall remain nameless across the street that it would be an hour and a half wait we meandered over to Tavern in the Square. Like Heather said we had no idea it was opening night except for the fact that there was an overwhelming smell of fresh wood when you walked in the place and some very nice bouncer looking gentleman opening the doors when you walked in. Considering it was opening night and both the Celtics and the Bruins were playing I was happy that our party of 7 was given the booth/table option and was still seated right away after choosing the booth. We all piled in and quickly fought over the drinks menu (I mean really are we all just a bunch of lushes? Maybe just on weekends, or so that is what we tell ourselves.) I ordered a particularly girly drink called the Green Monster. I can't remember what was in it, but it was big, green and very tasty. Most of the table ordered beer (boring) but they did have quite the selection of both draught and bottled so it did take quite a while to choose. Now with this group it is never a good idea to leave us with such an extensive menu for such a long amount of time because we were all floundering around with what we wanted to get as time went on but when our waitress did take our order it was mainly burgers that were ordered. I decided if I was going to get something I might as well go all out and nothing sounded better than the White Truffle Mac & Cheese. Big thumbs up for offering waffle fries as a side! Why did these disappear from menu's? Glad to see them back as they were a popular substitute for pretty much the entire table. When our entree's came we all dug in like a pack of wild animals and were all pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. My mac and cheese was spot on and EXACTLY what I wanted! It was large enough for at least 4 people to share and I brought home enough leftovers for several meals over the next few days. During our meal someone had mentioned in casual conversation that it was Miss Heather's B-Day so at the end of our meal a merry band of waiters and waitresses came over and sang happy birthday with a molten chocolate cake in hand. From what I understand and from the fact that the plate was practically licked clean by the table, the cake was quite good. I think Heather was a little embarrassed but also felt a little cool to be the FIRST B-Day at the Tavern. All and all I would say that our night was really nice. Our waitress was FANTASTIC and the atmosphere of the place was really good. Plus, being able to watch whatever your heart desires at your own personal table's TV is a nice touch.
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Niki K.

GREAT place! Delicious foods and great atmosphere! Trivia throughout the week which is always a blast, and half off burgers on Tuesdays ROCK!! Ask for Crystal - she's the best waitress out there!
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Chris A.

The beer was fantastic, trivia night is amazing, the booths are definitely not tight and there's plenty of room, and our server Bethany was awesome and attractive and should definitely call Chris at 973-632-1342. Would recommend it to anyone. Go Blues.
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Heather C.

My friends and I came in here last night after finding out that there was a long wait at the place we had originally planned to go - we are not in the neighborhood much, and really had no idea that this restaurant had just opened up. Apparently last night was their first night, and once we found that out, we were excited to try out a new place. The Tavern earned bonus points right off the bat because they sat us immediately in a huge booth which, like all of the other booths, had its own individual tv on the wall at the end of the booth, complete with a box on the wall so that you could change the channel to whatever you wanted. Our server was great, and very attentive, and the manager even came over to check on us at one point (although I will admit this is probably just because it was opening night). The drink menu is extensive, with lots of beers and cocktails. They also have beer samplers that you can order, which I love at places where there are so many beers that I have trouble choosing which ones to try! The group I was with mostly ended up ordering some of the different burgers they offer, which all came out great. The best part? They had amazing waffle fries! Mmmmmm. People in my group also got the white truffle mac & cheese (which was delicious) and the steak & blue salad. The food came out really fast and exactly how we wanted it, and everyone was happy with their meals. Our server had also overheard us talking about how it was my birthday, and after dinner they brought us over a molten chocolate cake dessert (apparently without any of my friends asking for it!) that was sooo good. I will definitely be back to this Tavern in the Square when I am in the area. Their all-you-can-eat brunch menu looks AWESOME so I want to come back and check that out!
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Rhea H.

Went to TITS (haha) for the first time a few weeks ago just for food and beers with a friend of mine... food was good, the beer selection was satisfactory and the bartender was nice. The second time I went is the reason for my 3-star rating... I went on a Saturday night with a bunch of friends and the place was obviously packed. It didn't take too long for me to get a beer which was nice but when I did, the bartender gave me back my change minus $1... was she tipping herself?? She must have thought I was drinking a lot more than I actually was and wouldn't notice. But just before I could shout at her, another (guy) bartender came up behind her and gave me my dollar. She must have been doing it all night and he was used to it. I mean, I realize it's only a dollar, but it's the principle of it... who does that? The short, portly, dirty-blond bartender... that's who. I'm not a cheap ass and would have left a dollar anyways, but I'll remember her from now on and and just not tip her.
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Maggie R.

I have been here twice and honestly it was just ok. The first time the food was decent. I had a salad which was good, a little too much dressing but was good. The issue I had was with the people at the front door. I came for lunch on a Friday afternoon and I walked in and I said I needed a table for two and the woman was obviously not listening because she just kept staring at me. I finally said it again and she still just stared. Finally she seemed to have responded and sat me. It was a strange encounter The second time I went the service was great but the food was ok. We started with the waffle fries with cheese, bacon and sour cream. They were just ok. They were kind of dry and could have used a dipping sauce or maybe more sour cream. I got a sandwich that was on the lunch special and it was once again ok. It was the chicken sandwich with pesto. There was nothing remarkable about the meal. I might go back again if someone wants to go there but I probably wouldn't go out of my way.
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Ashley K.

Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. The space is really big and spread out. You can pretty much see at least 5 TVs from wherever you are sitting. So if you like watching a ton of sports at once, this is probably a good place for you. The brunch is a great deal. About $16 for a ton of pretty good food. I sampled mostly breakfast items. The potato pancakes were the highlight. They had a lot of flavor and were a nice addition to the breakfast choices. The poached eggs were good too. The perfect size for brunch and they were tasty. The bacon was soggy and needed to be cooked more, but that's really my only gripe. Also had some good fresh fruit and a slice of cheesecake. The cheesecake looks dense, but was surprisingly light and really good. Our waitress was really nice and quick. The quality and quantity of food available was a really nice surprise. I would definitely recommend coming here for brunch.
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True F.

Went there for the first time on St. patty's Day. Awesome DJ, best waffle fries I have had..supercool drinks and nice wait staff. Cons- parking (but it's Boston, I can't really complain), was extremely crowded, may be because of the day we chose, will have to go back again and check..waffle fries are well worth going back again. Update: 07/0/2012 Went for their Sunday Brunch..huge selection, yummy food. I was told over the phone that brunch ends at 3.00 pm. We reached there at 1.50pm. Unfortunately, after about 15 minutes, the server told us that it was the last call for brunch???...what a bummer!!!I wish I had some more time to enjoy the food. It is still recommended..may be we will try to be there at noon next time!!
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Ryan V.

I hate this place. Same shit different day. Long line to get into a classy sports bar? No, thanks. Only time I went was so my friend visiting from CO could watch a Rockies game. Service is hit or miss. drinks are typical. Much better off going to Deep Ellum or Sunset.
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Scott F.

If I wrote this review yesterday it would have been 4 stars but thanks to one of the worst bartenders I have ever met, this place gets a shit 4. Friday I got out of work early and figured I'd watch some NCAA while having a couple beers and eating dinner at the bar. I sat at the bar at 5:20PM 3/18/11. There was a gentleman and woman working behind the bar. I sat and waited. The woman rushed by me multiple times but she stayed mostly on the other side of the bar and doing service bar. The gentleman helped the guys next to me, refilled their drinks, got them food, took away their trash. The 2 guys on the other side of me got served another round. Ohh yeah, he even got around to asking the guys next to me if they would cash out because they were switching shifts. All the time I am sitting there with no drink in front of me. I could understand if I had an empty but I had NOTHING in front of me. And it's not like I'm conspicuous covered in tattoos. I had decided after he walked past me 3 times while playing with tips, doing dishes and other non essential things that I wasn't going to stick around. But I decided to wait to see how long it would in fact take him. Well, he leaned over, bullshiting with his friend at the end of the bar for another 5 minutes all the time doing the real busy work of putting some glasses in the washer. He finally decided to ask if I wanted anything after 18 minutes of sitting with nothing in front of me, not even once being acknowledged for almost 20 minutes! I told him no and gave the reason. He fake apologized by saying he was "sorry you FEEL that way but I was too busy to get to you until now". Are you kidding me? We used to bang out a 400 capacity bar with 5 bartenders and no one would wait 20 minutes. This guy not only sucked at paying attention to clientele, he completely called me out saying I was wrong when pointing out his error. If he was in the weeds with that few people there then he has no business behind a bar. Sorry, but you just lost a customer for all your locations. I put up with the shit service at Joshua Tree long enough I was hoping this place would at least TRY to make the bar going experience enjoyable. Not the case. I'm sure the other bartenders I gave $50 in tips to over the last week won't mind me not being there because of this guy though. Good luck, it seems like all the shit bars in Allston do so well...
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Alicia T.

For years I have frequented Tavern in the Sq in Central and occasionally Porter. It become my favorite place to play trivia, grab a drink. When I was seated by the hostess she brought me to a booth which would have been fine, had there not been a HUGE pole blocking getting into my side of the booth. After trying to squeeze in, she looked at me laughed and said I would need to crawl in. Granted at this time the restaurant was basically empty with the exception of the bar area..... why the heck would you sit me here? I told her I couldn't sit here and wanted to be seated elsewhere. I'm super bummed. I love the food here, like the setup but boy I can't stand bad waitstaff, especially when I had hoped to become a regular. (I use to have staff who would play on my trivia team in central, down to earth, nice people).
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Daniel A.

This place is great. Good food and a great drink menu, I just wish you could order beer other than Miller Lite in the towers. I know they're not allowed to do the higher alcohol content ones, but really, anything would be better than Miller.
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Jen F.

Cool spot to watch a game. They've done a great job revamping the space and it sure as hell beats the Kells as a neighborhood place. Great options for beer and plenty of seating in front of about a billion TVs. Food is mediocre at best. The menu is large but its basically overpriced bar food with very few standout dishes. My boyfriend lives for wings and after being indecisive about the buffalo vs. hickory BBQ, he went with one order of each. They weren't cooked well and according to him, were "gross and fleshy". He barely ate 5 of the total 20 ordered. The upswing is that this is about the only place in allston where the boys can watch the game and the ladies can get a decent bite to eat. On the filp side, the food is overpriced and they charge extra for every little add on. Overall verdict: Great place to watch a game, but grab a burrito at Habanero beforehand.
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Kathleen M.

i used to have a very negative opinion about tits but the new bartenders and managers are staring to change my mind. they have VASTLY improved their beer selection. they have some AWESOME local and regional beers that are difficult to find on tap in other bars in boston. mike and toby (and manager pat...i'm very bad with names!!) treated us extremely well on a lovely sunday night however on the weekends this place is full of fake id girls and beyond reasonable shit faceed people. if you want to go crazy and get an easy lay, its great but once youre out of college, there are better places. im hoping tits keeps improving because i see it getting better every time i go. brunch is okay at best....decent for hangover food...but the severs ive had on sundays are mediocre at best, although they seemed like trainees. never had an experienced server... worth a try,i'm going to keep going hoping they keep improving!!
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Alley S.

Ask for Doug- best bartender ever. Period.
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Corey L.

I think they deserve better than 3 stars. Sure, I could do without the excessive noise, the bros, and the sports. However, the food and service is consistently good. Its not the best food in Boston, but its relatively cheap, and you get HUGE portions. I've been to the Allston and Cambridge locations, and had no problems. The Cambridge location has a separate, more quiet dining room if you're looking for something a bit quieter.
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Sarah W.

I'm eating the best quesadilla I've ever had in my life! Its so good I had to stop and post this review. Its hearty, thick, and stuffed full of veggies. This is my first time eating here, but I'll definately be back!
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Thomas G.

Great for Sunday brunch with large selection & value. Nice atmosphere.
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Abigail C.

Went for all you can eat brunch on Sunday. Great assortment of food, nice open air location. Food is not high quality but is definitely edible. Avoid the scrambled eggs, and instead try the french toast
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Hillary w.

went there last night and had a much better experience, it was very busy but the bartenders and staff were aware when guests were running low on drinks. theres a rumor going around that they might open up an outdoor patio, i dont know if thats true, but if so, that would be pretty sweet
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Jenny R.

Even on one of the biggest nights of the year- game 7 of the Stanley Cup Series, service at this place was reliable, kind, patient and considerate. I have had incredible service here and I want to thank the managers, bartenders and wait staff for making this my favorite game time place in the Allston-Brighton area. Cheers!
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weicong D.

the chief just seems incapable of cooking fish and it really sucks at all.
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Matthew H.

What a freaking waste. Was a pretty cool bar until they kicked me out for having too many people in the photo booth. The thing is on wheels and it started to move so I jumped out but they still kicked me out for some reason. Then they kicked out all of my friends for asking to talk to a manager, like wtf. This place is THE WORST for staff and managers . I am bewildered by how incompetently bad this staff was.
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Bill C.

I had a great brunch here this past Sunday during the faux hurricane. The selection was huge, the food was delicious, the price was right, and the music was bluesy and terrific. I am sooooo looking forward to another brunch there and definitely another delicious and fresh omelette.
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Ksy B.

One of my favorite neighborhood places during the weekdays! Weekends get very crowded and loud, which is great for college folks. Variety of beers and hospitality and friendliness of staff is just outstanding.
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William P.

We came once on Sunday for the brunch and it was great! Not sure if it has changed but the food layout was great. It was a buffet style brunch with a number of stations including pretty much anything you would like. Everything seemed to be fresh and tasty.
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Carla s.

This place is great to get together with friends for a game.. it's big and has plenty of TVs to go around. Parking is always a problem in that area so nothing to report on that.. food is yummy ... I always get something new. Burgers are good and there Sunday brunch is even better.. get there early since the line can be long. dessert is good.. fried snickers bar is too tough and chewy for my liking.. but the taste is great.
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Chris G.

My go to place by far in the area. Awesome selection of drafts, the bartenders are excellent, and the food is good. The portions are ENORMOUS. Try the waffle fries, for sure.
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Sean B.

I've been bopping in and out here since the place opened. It's been a long time since I was dancing drunk at the Kells, and I guess the Allston neighborhood has grown up with me. I've sampled a good bit of the apps menu, tried the clam chowder, and recently had a great Cowboy burger, with bacon and barbecue sauce. This is a great lunch pub. It gets a good crowd but is big and spread out enough so that it doesn't feel cramped. The beer selection is large and diverse, and rotates with the seasons. The bartenders are friendly and know what they are serving, they are happy to give out samples to help you choose. Sit at the bar to watch their wall of TVs, or get a seat by the window for the people watching. Food is very good and pretty creative for a pub menu. A warning, though, portions here are huge. Huge. A couple of appetizers can be shared for a decent meal. Burgers are big too, mine was cooked perfectly and served on a fresh roll. Maybe the nightlife hops here, but I wouldn't know. All I can say is it's a fine choice for a filling pub meal.
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Nick M.

Went here with my mom, little sister and girlfriend. We were looking for somewhere to eat and decided on the Tavern because it was a beautiful day and they had the windows open and tons of window side seating. The food: looks great from afar, tastes not so good. Basically your standard greasy pub fare. Although the meat platter with chicken, steak and shrimp was pretty good despite the shrimp being over cooked. The drinks: looks like they have a great beer selection. It was warm out so I ordered a margarita and a mojito. Marg was just ok. The mojito tasted like there was no liquor in it and I didn't even have a buzz after both. Service is so-so. Nice place to go I on a nice day to enjoy the open window seating. Next time I'll just stick to beer.
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Jeff C.

Holy pitchers and big screens, Batman!! Great sports type bar with a terrific brunch on the weekends and a hot bar scene at night. In a nutshell: a) the food is not top notch (it is tasty, don't get me wrong) b) awesome beer selection (lots of seasonals, standbys, and quality) c) variety of seating options (hightops, booths, bar) and d) great service, usually with a "view" of the bar's acronym.
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Erica T.

if you are looking to grab a few beers and watch some sports or have a casually sloppy night with your face in a fishbowl on a makeshift dance floor TITS is the place to go. When I was in college this location used to be the Kells which was known for outrageous nights and a jam packed dance floor. After I graduated it became Tavern which was a breath of fresh air. It has plenty of beers, TVs, seats and the menu has a lot of variety and is surprisingly not that bad. They have changed the nightlife a bit from being a sports bar to adding a DJ which allows college girls to wear less clothing and grind on each other.... but really who can hate them for that? Tavern is the best for everything it is trying to be ... a college bar. At the end of the day it deserves nothing more than two stars when being compared to the rest of the restaurants and bars in Boston but if you are in Allston it is the place to go. pros: great for a Thursday night, all you can eat brunch on Sunday cons: the line is outrageous on Thur/Fri/Sat after 1030 remember when Joshua Tree was fun?
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Robert S.

Okay-- this place gets my business 7 days a week. If not 7, 6. I adore the Tavern, from the staff to the environment and the demographic they bring in. Specifically I have to compliment the managers, they have that place on LOCK. They know exactly how to manage business and their employees. Not only that but they treat their customers well, a LOT better than other places. Specifically, Dave the bartender is the man. He brings such engaging conversation to whomever, and has a lot of interesting stories to keep you entertained throughout your burger or beer. I also have a soft spot for both Brittany and Brittini, the two sweetest and most down to earth bar tenders in all of Boston. They do their job so effectively and on spot, never do they complain or come to you with a sour look on their face. Ron, I have to mention you also--you're so funny and cool. Always down to help out even if you're not originally serving my entourage of friends. And what about the wait staff? AWESOME! They're all so prompt and timely with what they manage. And trust me, people get rowdy and drunk here...these individuals put up with a lot of shit and they do so with a smile. Also, I have to say real quick that their food here is UNBELIEVABLE. If I brought in a little bit more cash I'd eat here everyday. The burgers are fucking stellar. I know swearing isn't appropriate, but if you have one you'll know what I mean. Bill, Angelo, Sean, and Suze--you guys rock. Keep up the solid work. I think EVERY Tavern and Joshua Tree should be as well put together as your establishment is. Because honestly, I've been to Joshua Tree and that place sucks so much. I know my mom said 'if you dont have anything nice to say, say nothing at all', but seriously. Maybe the owners will read this and realize that their JTree in Allston has crappy mean staff. I've been there 5 times now with friends (only because we choose it as a boring lame alternative), but you guys need to pay attention to that place. Whenever I walk home (I live about a baseball throw away from it) there are always rowdy kids, fights, a lot of nonsense really. Please, tailor that market and fix your staff there. Before I leave I have to throw it down for my man Joe at Allston's Tavern. He is the nicest most solid bouncer I've ever met. And I know bars, I know restaurants. Joe is without a doubt one of the best people I've met since moving to Boston I can't wait to have a Drifter (my beer of choice) at TAS tonight. I look forward to everything that encompasses going to that bar. Again, the set-up is off the chain. Only advice-- be open to adding more stuff to your menu. Sunset prides themselves on having an extensive menu, and although yours is classier and more put together (theirs is over convoluted and a headache to look at), they do take their customer requests pretty seriously. I think you all should-- like the other night I added fajitas, you should totally have fajitas. Also-- you have nachos on the menu, but its such a boring name. People like ordering stuff with flair, my friend Ryan (another regular) suggested calling them 'Macho Nachos'. Come on, admit it, people would LOVE ordering 'Macho Nachos' instead of just "Nachos". Keep up the good work, your newest hire Tony the bartender is going to shape up and grow with the company excellently. Bye for now everybody!
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Kris S.

I like the Tav! Decent service, reliable food, tons of TVs, nice bouncers -- a solid addition to the neighborhood.
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j s.

3 stars - food 1 star - service Their service is HORRIBLE! We saw our waitress 3x. Once to get our order, once when the food came, and once to give us the bill. The food was pretty good though. Maybe next time, we'll just hang out at the bar..
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MEGAN L.

Came here to a bruins game with my BF and had TERRIBLE service. Our waitress was never to be seen from again after taking our order, someone completely different brought our food over, and when we needed ketchup and more silverware someone completely different did that too! She never checked in on us, we wanted to get more beers but since she was occupied by the table around the bar full of flirty guys and talking with her pal the hostess we just gave up. We finally had to grab a manager to get her to bring us our check. Needless to say I will not be back!! We ended up getting a 12pk at Shaws and having a much better time at our apartment with our big screen :)
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Will L.

You guys will let me pay $5 for a Corona? Really? You're so kind. There's only one Tavern in Allston, kids. Don't you forget it.
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Jamie C.

Average to below average food (every chicken dish has that pre-cooked and frozen chicken in it, which is pretty nasty), and WOEFUL service on the more than one occasion. I am a local and I really wanted to like the new place, but I can't. It's pretty bad.
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Phil H.

TITS has a phenomenal TV/bar layout and is the best place in Allston/Brighton to watch a game. The food is also pretty good and they offer giant beer dispensers to share for the whole table. -2 stars for an ultra-douchey bouncer who kicked my friend out for squirting ketchup into a pint glass, claiming he doesn't let that happen in "his bar." God forbid paying customers drunkenly squirt a half ounce of ketchup into a glass. We apologized and offered to pay for the waste of "perfectly good ketchup" but he wasn't having it. I guess that's what happens when a bouncer looks for any excuse to flex his pectorals.
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Nina T.

My fiancÃ©, his cousin and I all came here for the first tonight. What a good time!? Our bartenders Laura and Tony were FANTABULOUS! The drinks were worth it and we also ordered a fish bowl For the 3 of us to share (sooooooooooo hit THEE spot). I had the white truffle Mac and cheese which was incredible! Just the right about of cheesy goodness to fill me up and I didn't even make a debt in the portion!! He ordered a taco salad (which I of course sampled), not only was it huge it was delicious!!! His cousin had the goat cheese and apple salad and she's still licking her fingers! We had a great first time here!! If you're looking for good food, good drinks and a good place to watch a sports game, this place is Highly recommend!!
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Jesse S.

Michelle is the best waitress ever! She was extremely friendly, helped decided which drinks to get, and went out of her way to bring us extra pickles!
(4)
Will N.

Very welcoming atmosphere. I liked coming here. I enjoyed my drink at the bar and even enjoyed my service at the tables. Food wasn't anything impressive, but it was very enjoyable and relaxing. Service was great and hit all the points I wanted.
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Alina v.

Food, dancing, trivia and drinks, Tavern's got it all. Great for Thurs-Sat nights, but be ready to wait in line if you show up at midnight. Also, one of the best Sunday brunch spreads I've ever seen. Their selection changes but if you're lucky enough to go on a day they're offering their vanilla-blueberry french-toast, get it while there's still some left! Very reasonably priced, and you can get mimosas for only an extra $5. If you wanna stay and watch a game, though I suggest getting a seat away from the windows, since the glare on their TVs is pretty severe.
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Christina P.

I don't think my friends and I have ever had a bad time at Tavern! Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are interchangeable, with decent DJs who are usually great about requests. Now that school has started it's a lot more miniskirts and idiot undergrads falling down in high heels and less of the jeans and confidence of summertime residents, but I feel that comes with the Allston territory. The bar on the left is great for dancing, even if you and your group are the only ones bold enough at 10:01PM, but definitely get your drinks at the bar on the right for a better pour and more attention. They've started a great "express line" for your drinks, so you can buzz through for your G&T, pay cash, and get on with your life! I've also been here for trivia on Tuesdays (it's Stump, but it's hard!), and more recently for Sunday brunch, which was awesome! $5 mimosas, a really extensive buffet, and possibly the best place to meet all of your Sunday football needs. From any seat at the bar you can catch any game, and each TV is conveniently labeled with team signage so you know where to look to catch your hometown heroes. Also, being there during daylight hours enlightened my roommate and me, very frequent nighttime/drunk patrons, about the presence of a sky light and PATTERNED WALLPAPER! Who would have thought? Bouncers are super nice, and you'll love this place if you want to meet some Irish 20-somethings, seriously. Slightly worried about the stairs down to the bathrooms becoming a death trap in the wintertime, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Word to the ignorant... the bathrooms from the right and left bar are connected via hallway! No need to ever wait in line. I guess don't come here expecting a gourmet meal, but rather a good neighborhood sports bar, because that's what Tavern is great for!
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Nicole C.

Not bad! A million beers on tap, fishbowl margaritas, great food (can't remember the last time I had such delicious and fresh fries), rooftop deck, TVs aplenty (even at individual booths), adequate service, and a lively crowd. I could've done without the sororistutes that flooded in after 10 on this Saturday night, but hey, what can I really expect. The music was great -- or as good as it can be given that it was basically pop songs mixed by a creative DJ -- and when it's busy people actually start dancing. I would've joined, but I wasn't about to get groped by frat boys. Overall, the crowd has a good energy but isn't what I personally seek out -- girls in slutty dresses, high heels, and a quarter inch of makeup, and guys in ironed polo shirts with overly-gelled hair. If you're looking for a good ol' fashioned one-night stand with an attractive, college-aged alcoholic, this is your spot. One major drawback: THE NOISE. There is no seat far enough away from the speakers to make your ears not ring the next day. Owww.
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Javier M.

Food is overpriced and definitely not worth the money. I had a chicken avocado sandwich and had a hard time finding any avocado in it. I asked if they could put some more on it and was told that that was how it came. Even during the day, the music is extremely loud and competes with the equally loud TV's.
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Janina T.

I've been to this Tavern a bunch of times but usually in a beer-targeted capacity (never for dinner or meals). I always have a good time. One time I came (St. Patty's Day) and it was pretty bumping. They played good music and there was a bit of a dance floor on the left side of the bar where there are less tables thus more room to bust a move. I like that the crowd is a good mixture of college and fresh out of college kids so I don't feel ridiculously out of place. From what I see they don't have an extensive variety of different beers but they have the ones I generally gravitate to (Stella, Sam Seasonal, Blue Moon) so I'm extremely satisfied. I've had their dessert here too. The Fried Snickers might actually kill me, they're so good. I had their Chocolate Lava Cake last night too. Pretty damn good. A bit rich but I think it's mostly because I'm not a huge chocolate person that I feel that way. The bouncers are actually really friendly and will joke around with you. This is rare for bouncers in general, especially in the Allston area where I'm sure they battle with a lot of pre-21-ers trying to get in. One time the bouncer asked me your usual questions when they're not quiet convinced you're ID is real (I'm 22). My license has Babson Park as the city since I got it when I was living on campus, thus, my campus address. He didn't believe it was a city. 02457, I'm not lying! (Although it comes up as Wellesley Hills on GPS'....). The noise level gets a bit loud here when you're trying to have a conversation with someone but it's really because, one, when there's a game on, people are generally hustling and bustling, and two, the place is pretty huge so there's a ton of people ALSO trying to have conversation. I'd say the noise level isn't unbearable but you have to pay a bit more close attention to who you're with if you want to have a serious convo. Overall, a really good hang. The lines get pretty long if there's an event or it's a special day (i.e. Superbowl/St. Patty's) so plan on getting there early if that's the case.
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Fanya B.

Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of (bar) food here. The waffle fries with cheese & the risotto fritters were delicious, I esp. liked the sauce the risotto came with. The beer selection wasn't huge, but varied enough for all us to find something new & good. We also came around 9 on a Sat. And were able to get a table by the (open) window, a nice plus on warm summer night. The music was hit & miss. - the atmosphere is spacious but anonymous. A good alternative when Sunset is too packed and you have a large group of friends.
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Kate F.

Call it TITS, call it TAVS, it's a decent sports bar in the middle of Allston. They've got a decent beer selection, good drinks (I think they still do a fishbowl), and the lunch/dinner menu can hold it's own. That being said, unlike some others, I had a really bad experience with brunch there. The eggs benedict I ordered was so over cooked it was inedible, so I can't recommend them for bruch, but they do make a good bloody mary, which saved brunch. It's a great place to catch a game and share a pitcher with a couple of friends, but be careful, it can also become a complete meat market on the weekends, with plenty of lurkers creeping around.
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Dave U.

Good place to watch a game and grab some food and drinks. Huge plus for the flat screens in each booth. This place is huge so there's plenty of seating, although it gets pretty packed on heavy drinking nights. Solid drink selection and the food has always been good when I've gone. I'm a fan of the pulled pork flatbread pizza and the buffalo chicken quesadillas, although not sure if they still make those. 1/2 price burgers on Tuesdays which is great and they're tasty.
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Jack M.

I can't believe this place. As a former Allston bar manager and longtime resident of the neighborhood I expected a lot better! I was utterly blown away by the lack of professionalism shown to me by the self proclaimed "head of security." I'll preface this by saying I've always been a big fan of the TITS in Central. So I was excited to finally check out the Allston location. When I arrived with my girlfriend last friday night the self proclaimed door guy asked us both for identification which we both supplied. He then remarked "Newton! Dorchester! that doesn't seem right." (I now live in my native Dorchester and my girlfriend is from Newton.) I wasn't quite sure what that meant so I asked him why he verbalized our license locations and he responded with "you just don't see Dorchester guys taking out Newton girls that's all." Okay? I own four bars on the cape and Martha's Vineyard...you're still a doorguy pal. But in the essence of not letting a rogue sociologist peon ruin my night we proceed past him as opposed to knocking his teeth out. We sit down at the bar and we're greeted by a friendly bearded bartender who was really helpful talking about their impressive beer selection. After about two minutes this "Head of Security" comes over and starts hitting on my girlfriend who proceeds to show no interest in the rather heavy set tan gentleman with a rather largess appendage sticking out from the center of his face. He continues to try and chat her up with small talk until she finally says "I'm trying to get dinner with my boyfriend now soooo I'm going to stop humoring you." He then responds with "you're pretty rude." At this point I stand up and ask him if he has some sort of fucking problem to which he tells me he's the head of security and he'll throw me out if I talk like that to him again. I drop a $20 on the bar and say, "then follow me outside sweetheart I've seen plenty of want to be tough guys in my lifetime." He asks two other bouncers to follow me outside as he stays in with some bizarre smirk on his face. I couldn't believe it. I've been in the Boston industry for 8 years and I've never seen anything like this Allston Casanova. So I guess go check it out for the bartenders, but only if you can stand getting hit on or criticized by the Allston Casanova sociologist.
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Meg F.

Oh, Tavern In The Square, (T.I.T.S. for short) thanks for spreading your chain-y goodness to the Allston area. You've only been open for two days, but the socially diverse crowd you've drawn is certainly means for a crazy social experiment in hipster versus wasted college students versus 40 something 9-5ers who just act like wasted college students. Your 40 something draft lines and lengthy drink menu don't hurt either... unless your hesitant girlfriend can't decide on a pint. Then you're on your own. (Good LUCK!) Perks include lots of beer on tap, more than ample sized bar room, and attractive bartenders. Downsides include inattentive bartenders who as of yet don't know what they are doing and are more concerned with looking nonchallant, bad indoor climate control, Guinness with more bubbles in its head than the Kells leftovers out on the dance floor, horrid saturday night dj who can't transition between songs to save his life, and potential shards of broken glass in your car bombs. (Note to rookie bartenders: use pint glasses, not Guiness glasses. Ouch!) Mmmmm. Glass shards! But, let's not be too harsh to Allston's latest addition. Overall, the place has appeal (suspiciously similar to an oversized Brighton Beer Garden) and we'll be back again. The rumored roof deck and daily specials such as brunch, cheap wings, and breakfast til 2:30 on Saturdays definitely won't discourage our return.
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Kat S.

Haven't been here to the bar, but the Sunday brunch buffet is awesome! Perfect place to take 2 hungry, hungover guys after a night out. Our waiter, JC or JZ or something, was awesome, and their bloody marys were pretty awesome. If you want gourmet, go somewhere else, but perfect if you just want to stuff your face with any breakfast food you can imagine!
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Jack M.

Was here a couple of weeks ago and the flies were horrible. Dive bombing everything food or beverages...but was just back in and the flys are gone and their winter beer list is sick!! Winter storm, storm king,allagash black,and triple, and my favorite Brooklyn black water series OAT!! Wtf? Thought this was a late night spot? Bartenders are knowledgeable and cool. Foods good, never the same twice but above average and wing night sunday and Monday. Definitely worth checking out.
(5)
Steven J.

Favorite place to go in the area. The food is delicious and you cant complain about the portion size. HUGE beer selection and if your single its the place you want to be during thur fri sat nights.
(5)
Henry G.

Has become a regular spot for me. Try the Tuscan Chicken sandwich or maybe the Tuna Melt....whatever you choose, definitely get the tater tots....
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Josh S.

I love TITS (or TitS?). No, I'm not being glib - it's just a great acronym for a great place. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I hated the Kells - it was dirty, the kitchen was rarely open, filled with teenagers, and a general waste of space. TITS is a babillion times better. The food is good, the beer selection is great, there's tons of space, I've never had to wait, and there's always something to watch on TV. I've always been a fan of the Tavern group of restaurants, spending a good amount of time in their Newton Center location after softball games in the summer, and they brought some of my menu favorites over to Allston including the way-too-big-therefore-I-get-lunch-tomorrow Mac 'n Cheese and the pistachio encrusted tuna salad. The veggie burger is good too. This isn't gourmet food, but it's solid reliable bar food. Tons of beers and nice waitstaff round out the package. And that's why I now text my friends "8 @ TITS?" at least once a week.
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Tom D.

Buddy of mine lives out in Allston and this seems to be the spot we end up at almost every time we're out. Good music, good crowd, had the food a couple times but it's bar food, exactly what you'd expect nothing more nothing less. They actually control the crowd here unlike some other Boston bars so you can always move and can usually find a spot at the bar or a high top.
(4)
Elizabeth S.

With the long line outside and the interrogating bouncer I expect a shiny nightclub. In reality, Tavern in the Square is pretty much a glorified diner. Don't get me wrong - I love diners - but worth the wait? Decent food and drink selection. Pretty good DJ. Oh, and it's huge! And well lit. Shrug. I may not understand it, but I'll probably be back.
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S B.

First time here last weekend, very much a bro bar. I got the buffalo chicken pizza, and buff chix is my favorite food...and it was so bad. It was dry and just not good. The server was unattentive, and there were fruit flies all over the place and we had to keep covering our beers so they wouldnt get in. Only thing I like about this place was the pitchers of beer and that the booths have tvs at them that you can control, which is cool.
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Nicky D.

If you didn't go to Tavern in the Square in Allston for the Superbowl, what's wrong with you! This was my second year attending the annual bash and I strongly recommend you to start planning for next year's game. Whether it's your favorite or least favorite team playing in the big game, the party at the Tavern is everything it's hyped up to be. Picture this: 50 high def televisions, hundreds of your new friends, great food, icy cold beverages, and some of the best servers, bartenders, and managers in the city. The DJ is pumping up the crowd before the kickoff, the excitement is almost too hot to handle! My party of five arrived to our reserved table around 4:30 and didn't leave until midnight. Even though we were considered "the enemy" the crowd showed their respect but quickly found the exit once the clock showed 00:00. The staff as usual ROCKED this party. My always favorite "Skinny" Suzie really deserves a raise, thanks girl. Shawn runs around like a madman, but in a calm, cool, and collected manor. L.C. who was our server for the evening, well let's just say she earned the title of being my new favorite ! Thanks for putting up with our group. Small shout out to Ally H. from the Boogie Down! The Tavern in the Square in Allston never disappoints. If you are looking for a good time out, a fantastic, lively atmosphere, great drinks and food and excellent friendly service, you can do no wrong at the Tavern in the Square Allston. See ya soon, Fatty
(5)
Polin W.

Went there last night with my friend. First we order chicken wings. It took about 30 min to get the order. The wings was oily and not crispy at all. That's ok. Wings are just wings. My friend was still hungry so we order french onion soup. The soup was not hot enough and very bland. Seem like they did not have enough soup to service my table so they decided to add more chicken stock. We called our server, who also bartender. She was very nice with us. We sent the dish back and order the lettuce chicken wrap. We got the dish and was very unhappy for the quality of food here. The crispy fried noodle was not crispy and old. It only take less than 2 min to fried new noodle! Come on! The chicken itself either was a re heat chicken or did not marinade in whatever suppose to be in at all. The dipping sauce was just ok. We decided to talk with manager and he was nice enough to take the dish back and took care of our food. Overall.. Service was great but they need to re visit their food quality.
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Sean D.

The Kells has been reborn as Tavern in the Square, and while the line to get in still goes down the block on a Saturday night, the vibe inside is a bit more mature. It's hard to find a place that has more TVs than here, and the booths each feature their own private screen with channel control. The menu is all encompassing, and while I wasn't blown away by any dish, everyone in my group seemed to enjoy what he/she ate. The classic nachos are very plain and not much more than chips+cheese, but you get a ton for $8. Most sandwiches are around ten bucks, and while I could have used a bigger piece of fish on my "Cape Codder" both the sandwich and the side salad seemed fairly fresh. My biggest complaint about the beer menu is that no prices are included, but you can order any draft by the pitcher or small/large glass. The small looked to be a 12-14oz pour and I'm guessing the large is 20-22oz. I had Sixpoint Righteous Rye, Kona Pipeline Porter, Prima Pils, Guinness, Dale's PA, and a milk stout, all in 22oz and I think they were about 9 dollars each. There was a very good representation of MA/local beer as well as spring seasonals, so you'd like to think most of it was fresh. The beer list includes all the standard BMC choices (gotta keep those college kids happy) but there are enough craft options for everyone. The beer menu is divided by style and was correctly done so, as far as I could tell. The space here is huge, but it does fill up after dinner, so if you're in the neighborhood you probably want to make this one of your first stops instead of last. It's a great option for lunch or just afternoon beers at the bar, especially if the roofdeck is available in warmer weather.
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Ashley L.

I want to give this TITS location one more star, but I can't. First, the good. The menu is huge and diverse, so everyone in your party who wants to eat will be able to find something they like. Plus, the quality of the food is on par with any other bar. The drink menu is large and there are some great beers to choose from. Place is huge and the tables that extend from the bar are an awesome set up. There is always a really diverse crowd, but that is common for Allston. Even with all those good things, I still would opt one of the other bars in the neighborhood. The staff is just not good. The hostess has always been great. Friendly and communicated our wait well the few times I've been with a wait. But the bartenders, waiters, and waitresses are just horrible. It has to be the training because they all seem lost. Each time it took at least 5 minutes for them to introduce themselves, they never checked back in and had to be chased down to order another round of drinks, and a runner tried serving us the wrong food on more than one occasion. When asking the waitress questions about the beer menu, she was completely lost. They do now offer Geeks who Drink trivia and that will keep me going back, but my expectations are definitely set low.
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C K.

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. They are awful. I'm sorry. Honestly, you work in Boston. Don't be racist. My friends and I have experienced discrimination on several occasions at the Tavern. DO NOT GO HERE. They are horrible.
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Eli M.

I've been here several times, during the day and at night. Fairly good food and a lot of TVs make it a good place to catch a game. It gets pretty packed Thursday through Saturday at night, but the large size makes it a fun place for a group of friends. Lots of cool drinks on the menu and good seating that doesn't take up too much space.
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Don N.

I left sunset to come here and it was not a relief. Its a great place to hang out. Tons of tvs, cute waitresses, lots of space, good music, great beers. But the service is HORRIBLE. I cant say how long I sat before I got to order a beer, but it wasnt nearly as long as it took to pay my bill. I had to catch the last bus but I missed it. I had my CC out and my jacket on for over 10 mins. all the bartenders were grouped over by the service bar with the servers and manager. I have never seen this before anywhere. I usually come on the busier night so my service expectations are low, but it was dead and I had to walk around the bar to close out my bill. I missed my bus and had to cab it home. I'll stick to the busy nights when at least service is a little more prompt... sometimes.
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Amanda K.

To preface: the service I received at the bar at Tavern in the Square Allston warranted 5 stars. I did not eat there or sit at a table with a server. I had my reservations to spend my night watching baseball and drinking beer at Tavern In The Square. I had read reviews on Yelp saying that service was abysmal. While I cannot vouch for other employees, Wade and Joseph the bouncer were great. Wade was hilarious, attentive to myself and my friend when our beers were low, and had a great knowledge of all the various beers that were on tap. Joseph the bouncer also informed each and every party at the bar about the street sweeping that was going to occur outside so that their cars had time to be moved, and would not be ticketed/towed. How awesome was that? That only took 5 mins of his time, but saved some customers an immense a lot of hassle. Because of Wade and Joseph, I'll be back to drink at Tavern In The Square Allston on weeknights.
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John C.

went to the tavern for buffet brunch today.. to be honest, i didn't know what to expect... i've never done a breakfast buffet (i don't count college cafeteria as real food). we got there and were seated at a table and there were about a billion tv's.. never have i see so many men in tights and so many men staring at them. anyways, i go to the buffet section which was at the other end of the tavern about a 25 yard walk, which is way too far for me to walk for my food btw. i get there and there is your typical breakfast... eggs ben, couple diff styles of scrambled eggs, bacon, pork sausuage (no beef sausage? i'm no jew/muslim, but i just don't like pork that much) and potatoes. i load my plate and walked back to my table, i felt like a freshman again.. is this how i gained my freshman 25? i put my plate down, it makes a loud noise because there is about 5 lbs of protein on it with a few green things that resemble healthy food (green beans and broccoli smothered in cheese). you know, it's hard to screw up breakfast food, but one way to do it is to make a bunch of it and stick it in a heater. the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't really great. it's like going to ihop, but you have to get the food.. BUT you get to have as much as you want.. which kinda makes up for the fact that you have to get your food, but not for the fact that the damn food was SOOOOOO far away. the atmosphere was what you would expect on a sunday at any bar. lots of people cheering for a bunch of different teams.... i can see how this would be a great place to go for sunday brunch while hungover (my boy who came with was hungover, he loved all the food). oh, did i mention you can make out your very own omelet, give the slip to the cook and then a waitress will bring the omelet to you? yeah, bonus points for not have to walk to get your food! personally for me the tavern is not my type of bar, it's too..... i'm not sure.. clean? uppidy? i'm more of a dive bar guy, i like a bar with some culture, some character...
(3)
Steven W.

I dont get why people love this place so much, I'm from California so maybe I just dont get it....its just a sports bar/restaurant I can't believe so many people come here to party. I even saw a guy tip the bouncer $20 to skip the line....skipping a line into a sports bar?!?! LOL I'll stick to wonder bar
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Tayana C.

The food there is delicious. I had the honey hot chicken tenders and by the time I was done I was rubbing my belly like a fat man at a beer drinking contest. They give you plenty of food for your $8. I had some of my friend's waffle fries and they were delicious. They had some kind of cajun spice on them. I had a side order of regular fries and that was a lot less impressive. They tasted kinda bland and I wondered if they ran to the local Mc Donald's to pick it up. Next time I plan on sticking with waffle fries. Yes, there will be a next time because I loved it there. It looks like an extremely fancy sports bar. Dark wood everywhere, dimmed lights and white cloth napkins. I felt like I was at the big kids' sports bar. It isn't the kind of place where people wear dirty backwards sox hats and scream obscenities when someone scores. I didn't like how my second round of shirley temple tasted watered down but I was so full by then that I didn't care. Too bad it's so out of my way because I would be there a few times a week.
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Rebecca M.

The amount of food they give you is borderline obscene. Quality was good but nothing spectacular. Always packed with college students, which isn't really my scene, but if I'm drinking in Allston I'm usually at the Silhouette.
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Yishai M.

First time I went it was in Salem. Didn't know it was a chain. The 2nd time I went someone tried to steal my credit card, that was the Allston one. OK - 3rd times the charm. Good pitcher deals and 25cent wings on monday. and a very social crowd of gals and guys, barring the penis pic someone just showed our table I would say it all worked out well. Even met some nice gals. It is collegey but not a college bar per se. I agree with Winnie T's assessment on Yelp. a little antiseptic, and the staff is a bit daff, not a number one pick, but a good primer place - but definitely DO something else after. I will say it is clean, and nothing is obviously gross - which is unfortunately saying a lot.
(3)
Jaimee F.

I just cannot say enough about this bar. They welcomed Sports Depot's regulars with open arms and bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. The food is great, but the service is out of this world. The managers are very visible and check in with the customers to make sure everyone is having a great experience while watching sporting events on gorgeous, huge, HD TVs. My favorite part of the Tavern is how they treat you like they are so happy to have you specifically there to visit them. It almost feels like going to a friend's house and getting a great meal. The food value is commendable, as well. Do NOT miss $.25 wings on Monday nights. DELICIOUS!! I ate for HOURS and spent $5!!! Love the Tavern!! Thank you to the managers Shawn, Bill and Angelo, and to my fav bartenders Dave, Jay and Kevin! You guys rock!
(5)
Chris B.

The drink selection and bar experience is pretty good here, but wow is the food bad. Just about everything I've ordered has been really, really mediocre. Stick to fried things and bar food staples if you don't want to be disappointed. Seriously avoid anything more ambitious on their menu!
(2)
Raoul D.

UPDATE: I just wanted to re-state that this is a great bar, but the service is horrible. They clearly hire anyone that applies. The waitresses are too busy gossiping or at the service bar or flirting with the bartenders, either way theyre arent giving good service. The bartenders are very often congregated together instaed of spread out , or flirting with the hostesses. I try to test them by sitting with an empty glass but not asking for a beer to see how long it takes for an offer. I went 20 mins last time after being passed 5 times by a bartender. It was a slow sunday thanksgiving weekend when the student weren't around. I shouldnt have to ask for another beer on a slow day. A good bartender/salesman should offer me one. I understand if its busy and the bar is 2-3 deep. Ive been there and you have to make your voice heard in those situations but this day was not like that at all. I'll still go cuz its a great sports bar.
(4)
Fun Night S.

I have been going to TITS for the past 14 months. If wrote this review on Saturday, I would have given them 4 stars. This past Sunday really made a difference. I went for brunch because their brunch is the best. My party arrived around noon and we got a table by the window right in front of the Colts/ Jaguars game. Perfect. I sat in all my Colts glory ready to stuff my face and yell at the TV. I went up for round one at the buffet, sat down, and enjoyed their delicious selection of breakfast goodness. I got round two and waited for the game to begin. 6 minutes into the first quarter the satellite cut out. I was not pleased. I spoke to the hostess. She got her manger and they relocated us to the next available booth. This was amazing. A total upgrade to a booth on a Sunday during brunch. This is the 5th star. I find TITS to be consistently good. I also only get the same 4 things.
(5)
Michelle B.

This place was OK. Pretty cool...it's kind of inbetween 2 starts and 3 though. On the plus side it did have a decent beer selection. A lot of tvs to watch the game. But the bar tenders kind of sucked. They completely ignored my boyfriend and I and his friend, and we literally had to wave our hands in their face in order for them to get us a drink. One of the bar tenders also wasn't very knowledgeable of the beers either. :\ All and all if you're going to just to have a few drinks and watch the game it was decent. Just don't expect a whole lot...
(3)
Kim C.

Soild beer list - close to 50 beers on tap and then a nice selection of seasonal bottles. I was pleasantly surprised. Decent food - it's ok, not great, but not terrible. A little on the pricey side for what you get. It can get overloaded with the college crowd on late weekend nights, but sometimes a ridiculous show can be fun to watch. A huge step up from the Kells. If you want an alternative to Sunset and not deal with the hipsters at Deep Ellum this is a solid choice, especially if there is a game on.
(3)
Jen S.

I'm actually surprised to see such a low review down the page because I've been here twice with my Hubby and didn't experience the terrible customer service as depicted in the review...nor have we EVER waited in line to get into this place (as depicted in another review). 3 stars goes to the food [one other star comes later, so yes, I can do math as I rated this 4 stars]- like I said, went there twice, but did take out once, so that makes THREE times having eaten at/from Tavern in the Square, or T.I.T.S as someone else described it. I think the food is fine on price, but the taste is no big deal. I was expecting the food to be utterly delicious, though, being a sports bar and all. It's not. But you get a very good quantity for the price, and the taste is just A-OK. Haven't had alcohol there yet. So I can't review that. We've never been to the T.I.T.S in Central or Porter, though we should, because I hear they actually SERVE the Tropical Chicken Skewers (on the ONLINE Allston/Brighton menu, but not the real one, imagine my despair the night I wanted take out- was stresseddddd out, writing a paper, starving, OMG T.I.T.S just opened! Let's see their menu! OMG This appetizer looks amazing! -calls- "uh we don't have those at this establishment" === heartbreak) ANYWAY the service has always been polite (almost too polite). The place still smells like fresh paint (almost gives me a headache!). And when we've been there, it's never been super crowded. The huge, unsmiling bouncer hasn't given me any threatening glances, I being short, not looking over 21 and all-- OH and the bathrooms aren't gross, though you have to go downstairs and it sort of feels like going down into a dungeon or something. Because this place is reasonably priced, because this place has a LOT of crap on their menu I have yet to try, because the service has always been good and friendly and fast, and because it's a 4.7 minute walk from my apartment (and on my way home if I'm coming back from class) you bet I'll be back!!!! When the Hubs and I went the other night, the waitress told us we could write what we WISH was on the Allston/Brighton menu and they'll take it into consideration, so there's hope for the Tropical Chicken Skewers. I have to try them @ Central though to make sure they don't SUCK before I beg this establishment to put them on the menu. Things I have tried: spicy chicken taquitos- meh- but they give you 9 or so, so the price is great. I got tired of them after eating 2. chicken quesadilla- meh- they actually taste better reheated sweet potato fries (as a side dish)- very good, but they give you a million (so well worth the price), but after 6 fries, they get tiring... french onion soup (cup)- worth the price but those croutons they use are NOT good and EXTRA NOT GOOD when soup-soggied out buffalo chicken sandwich-- very very good regular fries- pretty good- much better than Kelly's Roast Beef's fries They have coke products -- gave it its fourth star just for that- very happy plus [DIE HARD COCA COLA FAN!], and they give it to you in a GIGANTIC cup compared to other places around here. Problem is, they also give a lot of ice, sooo it's sorta watery. Next time I'll be a picky customer and ask them to only put a LITTLE bit of ice, and since they're nice and since i'm the customer who's always right, I'm sure they'll listen to me. Or else i'll have to come back and take away a star. I FRIGGIN WANT TO TRY THEIR SNICKERS DESSERT but I'm usually too full after my meal. So- next time! I also want to try their brunch. I've heard it's good... So remember this- if you want take out, or if you want to check out the menu before going- the menu online is not accurate, as described by my Tropical Chicken Skewer tragedy. That's not the only casualty of the Allston menu either- I believe the lettuce wraps are also not on there-
(4)
Michael V.

A decent sports bar, it has a nice atmosphere, a nice draft selection, a full bar, a pretty decent menu with the regular bar selections with a little extra. The service is usually okay, where I never really get a wonderful waiter I think, but I don't have one that I would complain about. However one time I literally waited 40 minutes for my beer, but got it for free as compensation at least, as to why it would take a 40 minutes to obtain me a beer is beyond me, but I don't question life. One of the better sports bar in the area that's for sure. I always find my self going back because its a simple, casual, nice bar that doesn't amaze but doesn't disappoint. All in all tavern is a good bar, its a nice, chill spot, with good selection and good food, a nice place to hang out with your friends. you'll find your self coming back. Also try the Hummus, pretty damn good.
(3)
Amanda D.

Two weeks ago, we made reservations for the Super Bowl. We were told to arrive by 4:30 and that there was a $40 minimum per guest. All totally fine. We were just excited the Pats were in the Super Bowl and we were going to enjoy it at Tavern - where we had ALWAYS had a great time! We arrived at 4:15, so we were on time. We get to the door and our name is NOT on the list. The Assistant Manager, Suzanne, came over to assist us. She promptly told my friend that she never spoke to her on the phone, when my friend DID and my friend gave her ALL the information that Suzanne had given her on the phone regarding the minimum and time to get to the restaurant. Suzanne repeatedly told us because we were not on the list that none of us ever spoke to her. We insisted that we called and made reservations TWO WEEKS AGO and spoke to her. She insisted she NEVER spoke to us. Not once did she apologize. We even had emails exchanged between my friend and both, Shawn (the GM) and Suzanne, regarding Superbowl reservations and because they explicitly stated that we had to call and make the reservations, we did so. She insisted that no emails were ever exchanged between Tavern and any customer. We pulled up the emails on our phone and again, she denied it was from Tavern. Excuse us? It was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard, when there is PHYSICAL PROOF in front of her face. Second, she eventually conceded and said she would try to "puzzle piece us in" because she had some extra tables left for walk-ins. We were not a walk-in. Again, we made reservations. So we waited, She came back and said we could share a table with another party, but we would have chairs and wait service. Fine, except, once again, no apology for her mess up. She then proceeds to look at me and RUDELY tell ME to smile. She wanted me to smile? And said I should be happy that I'm getting a chair and wait service and will be able to watch the game without having to stand up the whole time. Yet, I should have had a chair and a table with just my friends BEFORE I even arrived at the restaurant because we had RESERVATIONS. I was appalled and told her that I thought it was outrageous that she wasn't even going to apologize for her mess up. She half-heartedly apologized, but it was sarcastic, to say the least. Then, the hostess went to seat us and when we didn't move fast enough for her, she said, "Are you coming or what?" Excuse me? Is this how you treat your customers? I've had such great experiences at Tavern, that I was SHOCKED and it had to be the WORST customer service experience of my life. I also do customer service as part of my job, and I was completely disgusted. Needless to say, I will not be returning to any Tavern in the Square establishment any time soon. Total bummer - I've had such a great experience at all Tavern establishments and some high and mighty Assistant Manager has to go and ruin it by being EXTREMELY RUDE.
(1)
Katherine R.

Visited for the first time last Thursday, lured by the idea of fishbowl drinks. Their "Green Monster" drink is a giant Scooby Snack, one of my favorite drinks that's particularly difficult to track down, due to most bars not stocking banana liqueur. Even though it was about 120 degrees inside, I will be frequenting this place solely for $20 jugs of this delicious cocktail.
(3)
LV R.

Great service! Erin was the best even after this company lunch meeting totally imploded! Cold food, missing items, low or no inventory on staple menu items (Like Beer) totally inconsistent quality and flavor from Porter and Central... and the flies, Flies, FLIES!!! Manager had lots of excuses, and defensive strategies...she took $$$ off the bill for the food...but the FLIES WERE RIDICULOUS!! 2 beers ruined by dive bombing flies and constant swatting to keep them off the food, just horrible. Whoever owns this joint...you are running a shabby shop! Love the Tavern, but lower your expectations in Allston...
(1)
Sam G.

Epic Brunch!!!
(5)
martie L.

Not all Taverns are made the same. I was so looking forward to this place, but I was so bummed with the food. I love the Tavern in Porter Square, but the food at the Allston one didn't come close. Both my husband and I were super disappointed with our main meal. I had the taco salad and all it had on it was a spoonful (teaspoon size) of black beans and corn, chicken, and a whole lotta sour cream. Oh, and lots of lettuce. Very bland. My husband got the burrito, but there was no seasoning in the filling. It was straight ground beef with maybe some salt and pepper. Our service was good, beer was good, but the food was oh so sad. Maybe the chef was off that day. I'll definitely give it another go and hope for the best. Although, I'm much more inclined to revisit the oh so tasty and not yet to disappoint Sunset.
(2)
Joi T.

Came here for my birthday with the gang, it was a good time. Not really much of a dance floor but whateves. The staff was great; the door men were very charming. I do not see that often. Door men are always nice but never charming. If you want a food review please see my other review for the porter sq Tavern This is the Old Kells spot. (I miss that place)
(4)
Christine M.

This place is awesome. We had a reservation for my birthday, which they honored on graduation weekend. It started out as 15 people, but quickly grew to over 22 people. They were very accomodating and kept us all together and built onto the table to fit. We love to go there for the burgers and beers. The stuffed burgers are curl your toes, eyes roll into your head good and when you ask for it rare, you get it rare, which is a major feat in New England. Their beer selection is monsterous, they have great domestic and import choices on draft as well as bottles. It is centrally located and always has the best game to watch on the TV of which there are many.
(5)
Ryan K.

Fun waitresses, tons of tvs, a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Awesome atmosphere
(5)
Kerry M.

Go for the atmosphere more than the food.
(3)
Bryan K.

Good bloody marys (spicy). The food was excellent. I had the breakfast sandwich and its large size was perfect. One thing that was weird, they had a lot of beer taps but no obvious list of all the beers in the menu. I'd say this place is a combination of the White Horse and Sunset Grill. Also, it is huge and has plenty of big TV's. I'm a fan. It will be cool to come back in teh summer for the roof deck.
(4)
Nick H.

Trivia night dragged me in, and the great beer list and fair prices kept me around. Bethany was very attentive and tended to my diva needs with a great attitude. Atmosphere is top notch.
(5)
Brian L.

Michael was an awesome waitress. Will definitely come back after having very good food and fantastic service. Friendly, attentive, and a great personality. And like I said, my food was good.
(4)
Neal S.

The food is okay, that's not my gripe. I took my family there for brunch and when I received my credit card bill it was $10 more then what I signed. We left a good tip so that's not an excuse. Imagine if they do this to every customer. That would be thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges every year. I called and the manager said he would credit me $10 on my credit card but I haven't seen this credit appear yet after almost 3 weeks. Watch out parents. If your college kids have your credit card you would never know.
(1)
T F.

Fruit flies everywhere, staff was extremely rude once they realized we were there for just drinks/trivia, and didn't want food.
(2)
Melissa N.

AHH!! So I have been back to tavern about 4 times since I wrote my first review. Food is always delicious and service is always extremely friendly and nice. I went yesterday and it was the WORST experience ever. My server's name was Beth, and all I know is this girl has no place in the hospitality industry...I have had trainees who were better their first day on the floor RUDE. my first complaint. not just to my table, but to the table behind me. I has asked her for a st germain and sprite with a lime. I got a sprite, and I said.."oh i wanted a st germain and sprite with a lime" she said "well..yeah. your st germain will be up shortly.." when i told her i wanted it together, she gave me one of those "wtf" looks. i am sorry. even if did want to st germain separately...why did she not ask me" straight up, on the rocks, chilled?" fine..i over look it. there was a table sat behind us and apparently she had not gone over. when she put down my st germain and sprite (no lime) i heard them say "excuse me miss, can we put in a drink order?" she snapped at them and said in a rude way "yeah...i TOLD you i would be over in 5 minutes...i am busy with other tables" then she took our order and we waited 30 minutes for our appetizer. i mean granted it was busy..but you are in the service industry. I know its hard to please everyone beause people have different expectations. SO SET THE FRIGGEN EXPECTATION!! " "just to let you know, the kitchen is a little behind so your appetizer might take longer than usual" but no..she just ignored us for a half hour. I am pretty sure the kitchen wasn't even behind because her manager had to drop our appetizers...oh and our meal...oh and placed another drink order for me because she was no where in sight.... I can't give this place less than 3 stars since the food is good, especially since you get what you paid for. and the first time especially i had a fantastic server who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I wish i remembered her name... but service this time was horrendous. I am disappointed to say this is the first time i have ever tipped below 20%. being a server myself i always leave at least 20% for ok, service. i left 15 %...it hurt me to even leave her any money she was so terrible
(3)
Angie C.

Good place for drinks with friends and average bar food. Experience: This is a good low key place to get together and even play some trivia with friends. The service and ambiance is what you would expect from a bar. Food: The food is average and again what you would expect from a bar. I do love their "Build Your Own" section. I also LOVE their sweet potato fries and TATOR TOTS! Yes they have "tots". I don't recommend their nachos, but I like to think of myself as a nacho snob. Overall: Great place and get what you expect.
(3)
Laura D.

Tavern in the Square replaced "The Kells" The Kells and I had a long term relationship that lasted from the time I was 21-25 or so. I would go, drink one too many bud lights, show off my ridiculous dance moves and then repeat the following the next weekend. So when I heard it was closing I got a bit teary eyed. I also got just a tiny bit excited. After all I was growing up and so was my taste in bars and in beers. I had been to Tavern in the Square in central square and loved the chicken and pear sandwich (odd I know but it was delicious). I have been here a couple of times and have to say I have yet to be wowed. The service is slow and the wait staff are actually pretty bad. The food is decent and the tater tots are pretty yummy. While it isn't the best food its a decent sports bar. So if you too get teary eyed when thinking about your days at the Kells don't worry you and can still relive those days when going downstairs to use the bathrooms. All I can think is how they did not renovate them at all!
(3)
Island Boy B.

I was pleasantly surprised at the crowd that was at the Tavern in the Square on a Tuesday night. I guess, playing trivia and imbibing one's favorite malted beverage makes a good pairing. I can't lie - I pair my Stump Trivia with 25 cent chicken wings and PBRs every Sunday night at my favorite hole in the wall. But, Tavern is far from a local watering hole and deserves to be in the same breathe as other uber-media sports bars. Even for a slow night in sports on a muggy June night in Boston, Tavern had enough sports content on their multitude of flat screens to keep their nachos and Buffalo wings face-stuffing customers very happy. We sat at the bar and enjoyed both an appetizer and entree - it took a while to page through their menu (it reminded me of a Cheesecake Factory menu), but we decided on Asian Lettuce Wraps and Buffalo Tenders on a stick and Tuna over rice and Turkey Tips - nice fair for an Allston Bar. I'm very happy to see ownership investing in this area with a bar that appeals to more than just sports enthusiast. Their taps are plentiful, the service is decent (our bartender might of been on allergy medication because he seemed a bit out of it) and their food nicely priced and good. I wouldn't take a first date here, but my goodness, there was a lot to look at for Tuesday night besides the tvs and I can see myself and the crew enjoying a Pats or Celtics game here regularly during the season.
(4)
Jill G.

Good place to watch a sports game, but it fills up fast. Definitely a sports crowd all the time.
(3)
Alexander B.

This place is lame, and epitomises what is wrong with Allston and Boston University. Only come here if you are into top 20s music and skeezy nightlife. I grew up in Boston, and I can tell you... this is everything that is wrong with the city. A bunch of spoiled brats from west of 128 moving into the city and spending their parents money while acting tough/trashy and not actually having any substance or substantial interests outside of alcohol and thinking that they are popular
(1)
Daya P.

Good place good service. Got blasted the other night there with friends. 4 stars cuz for a local bar it's kinda expensive. And we are all on a budget lately in this area.
(4)
Anne F.

I had a good time here when I came over with some friends. The beers are not as cheap as they come, but there is a good variety. The place was clean, well managed with very few waits between drinks. I didn't really stay for the nighttime crowd, so I am a little out for that. There is always a line to get in on Saturday night though. The soup was good.
(4)
Kao S.

I stopped going to Sunset Bar and Grill every since Tavern opened up. More room to groove, better lighting, great bar with an amazing flat screen TV EVERYWHERE Great place to go to watch a game especially if you get the booth seats. Each booth is equip with its own private TV Food is your typical bar/pub food serving wings, burgers, nachos etc...I like coming her for their Sunday all you can eat buffet brunch for $12pp Can't beat $10 pitcher of beer :DD
(4)
Abbey S.

Really great atmosphere and food. I got the nacho cheese sticks and summer squash risotto balls. Yum!
(4)
Janak S.

I went here to watch a Celtics playoff game with some friends and I was very impressed! This place has tons of big screen TVs. There isn't any place in the bar where you don't have a view of several TVs. They also have very plush booths that can sit 6 people. Each booth has it's own private TV mounted right in the booth. Very cool I ordered the nacho's and they were amazing. Though they were way to large for one person to finish and my stomach regrets trying.
(5)
Sarah S.

I have only been for the brunch buffet. The food is ok. The dessert selection is awesome. My biggest problem with TITS is that there are fruit flies buzzing around and landing on the food on the buffet. One landed on the food on my plate also. Gross. I think that this would be an ok place to drink, but of questionable cleanliness when it comes to food. Two out of two times it was a fruit fly fiesta.
(2)
J D.

First off, I think this is a great addition to the Allston neighborhood. I am a big fan of the Sunset Grill and Big City, but if you really want to go to a place to watch a hoop game or spend an afternoon of football and beer, this is a much better option. There are TV's everywhere, big ones. The booths have there own TV's with remote control, so it scores points for that alone. They have a great beer selection, not Sunset Grill great, but something for everyone. The food, is just OK. Pub fare. They do have the "stuffed burgers" that you find on Man vs Food or Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and they aren't bad, but the food is nothing very memorable. During two visits there, the best thing my group had was the loaded waffle fries. Basically waffle fries with cheese bacon bits, and sour cream. They go down easy, but hit like a ton of bricks. One order will easily fill up 2 people. Service was so-so. A lot of young servers that seemed to be trying to figure it out. Overall, good place to hang with a group, but don't go expecting your taste buds to be wowed.
(3)
J. D.

Way home from Beth Israel with my mom pretty late and needed something to eat and definitely something to drink. The place seemed pretty busy for 9:45ish on a Mon, the bar was basically full but a nice guy moved over one seat so my mom and I could sit. Even though the bar was busy the bartender came over and was very nice. I didnt know what to get for a beer so he asked what I usually liked and came back with half Opa Opa raspberry and half woodchuck cider. WOW was it good! Love at first sip, thank god it was a tall guy. My mom is a little bit of a tonic water snob and thinks many bars tonic water doesn't taste that good but she said her Ketel Tonic was perfect and had to have a second haha. It was 25 cent wing night the bartender informed us so we got 10 honey hot wings to start. They were pretty spicy, but I am also a huge whimp when it comes to hottness. They were good size wings and not very fatty. They were served with blue cheese but no celery and carrots. Hmm..I dont know if they usually come with the carrots and celery and just forgot or not but I like some veggies to dip too! We split the thai pasta with chicken because the bartender said it was good and we wanted to try something different. It was huge! and very good! I loved the green yellow and red peppers and peanut bits. It came with a fortune cookie on top that was cute and made the presentation very nice. For what it is I really enjoy this Tavern in the Square. The staff that I have encountered so far are very friendly and the food is tasty, hott, and fast. I also LOVE how groups of up to 5 can sit on one side of the bar. I havent seen anything like that before and really love it because I prefer to sit at the bar but when you're with a group you want to be able to talk to everyone without hollering down the whole bar. I will definitely be back!
(4)
Melissa N.

LOVE this place. It gets 4/5 only because the food is a bit pricey (drinks are pretty reasonable though). Things I really like: 1. Arugula pizza (now one of my all-time favorite pizzas) 2. Sunday brunch buffet (tons of delicious options, amazing value!) 3. Great scene (not too crowded, dance floor, good music, lots of TVs) 4. Good, friendly service Things I could do without: 1. Bathrooms are downstairs (stairs are hazardous for drunk people) 2. Food prices a bit expensive (but big portions) Tavern has quickly become one of my favorite hangout spots. I hope it stays!
(4)
Amit A.

This place is great, lots of room and tons of TVs to catch some NFL games. Oh yea I forgot to add they have one heck of a beer selection. The only down side is that you can only get Miller Lite in the towers.
(4)
Ashley C.

I absolutely love this bar. My first experience with them was on St. Patrick's Day and we have gone back almost every other week. The people there are kind, the owner is always around and busy cleaning or picking up or talking. The door man, charming and kind. As for the drink prices, AMAZING if you get beer, if you get mixed drinks the prices are standard for bars in this area. Food is also great. Overall, I love that I have a bar that me and my friends can just hang out talk, meet new people and dance if we wanted to as well. Great job - I'm very impressed.
(5)
Ezra B.

Pretty sweet place to come for a Sunday Brunch. One of the better places around to watch games on a Sunday too. Pretty young crowd that is there for the good food and the good drinks. For the breakfast buffet it was on the cheaper side of things for all of the food and goodies that you can treat yourself too. Good atmosphere, although I imagine it can get pretty roundy when a good/bad game gets going. Super tasty and super fun!
(4)
Jeff M.

I was here for the unfortunate Patriots loss to the Broncos in the AFC Championship but this review is mainly for the seriously decent Sunday brunch. We figured it was a good way to secure a big table for the game by showing up around noon for the 3:00 start to the game and munch on an all you can eat buffet until that point. Normally, I'm not a person who ventures into the city to hang with a bunch of 22 year old bros on a Sunday afternoon but the impact of the game is what brought us out. Yes, it was full of local, college undergrads the minute we walked in.....not a table to be found. Is it because of the game? But that doesn't start for another three hours, ooohhhh.....there are here for the food! I decided to skip most of the breakfast items and head right to the lunch options. I fell in love immediately with the giant lamb shanks available. Were they cooked in curry? I'm still not sure but this was almost as good as what I make at home. Cooked perfectly (meat on buffets can get super dry) and seasoned well.....I should have gone back for a second but they were so huge that I would killed my appetite for all of the other offerings. Granola? Uhh yep. Fresh fruit? Delicious and not canned! Fresh pork loin? Not prime rib as advertised on the website but it'll do. Oh and to top it all off, some of the best wings on a buffet I've ever had. Not buffalo flavored, sweet and savory.....hopefully these are always on their regular menu. The only thing I was bummed by was that they shut down the buffet early because of the game. Usually, it goes until 2:30 but today we only had about an hour to get our fill. We were smart and grabbed as much as we could before it was all torn down (sorry to the guys complaining behind us after grabbing the rest of the wings). We had brownies, whoopie pies and cookies at our table for the entire game and it was a nice little treat to go with our pitchers of $11 Rolling Rock while watching the unfortunate ending to the Patriots season. $18 is a fair price given the breath of options. For those wanting breakfast, there was eggs benedict, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and a full service omelette bar. I may want to go back assuming I can deal with all of the young kids, I bet it's fairly busy every Sunday even without a huge football game taking place. Solid option for the hangover blues.
(4)
Alena G.

Fact: this place has a great Sunday brunch at $16.99/piece. Made to order omelets, some solid lunch options, an insane dessert station, and most importantly - the strawberry glazed pancakes. Based on my "day after" experiences: this place has a photo booth, very strong drinks, at least three bathrooms (careful with the stairs and the lack of door locks), and a dance floor. Also, regardless of where you're from, you'll most certainly run into someone you know. Overall, an odd venue for Allston, but it works. A personal local favorite.
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Nancy H.

Here's the low down. Large servings of bar food, beer, and TVs every where. If you can't take your eyes off a TV for one second, this is the place. Each booth is fitted with its own TV that you can change the channel, and then tons littered throughout the place. Talk about excessive. Watch the Olympics, ESPN, whatever. Big game? This is the place to have fun and eat. Someone get the nachos for me! They look amazing. AMAZING. The drinks aren't very strong and the shots are tiny for quite a price. It's a great place to just hang out and grab a beer though. Low key, big booths, and great food.
(3)
Stefanie O.

I spent a lot of time avoiding this place because of the bad rap it got after moving into Allston, but I take it all back. We gave up on trying to get brunch for six elsewhere after our wait passed the thirty minute marker and ended up going into the Tavern. It was a great decision because it was their Sunday $16.99 all you can eat brunch buffet and there were plenty of places for our big group to sit. The food was fresh and varied from the staples (home fries, eggs, fruit) to more elaborate pickings (eggs benedict, buffalo mac and cheese) and everything tasted great. The servers were quick to come around to get plates and refill drinks and the atmosphere was a lot less bro-tastic then my prejudices prepared me for (even during the World Cup). Sorry I misjudged you, Tavern. I will be back!
(4)
Nicole G.

I don't even remember what got for dinner last time I was here because it was wiped from my memory by dessert. It was the "ICE CREAM PROFITEROLE SUNDAE". Here's the menu description: "Cream puff shell filled with vanilla bean gelato rolled in crushed toffee, topped with warm hot fudge and whipped cream." I have no words that will do this dessert justice.
(5)
Charlie D.

The food at the location is good, but management is nowhere near satisfactory. I left property there and they ignored my in person attempt to retrieve it and multiple emails for over a week. They then proceeded to tell me it was my fault and they have zero liability, which is not true. I'm extremely disappointed in the poor customer service that this location provides and I cannot say that I will ever return to this location unless the issue is remedied, and may not even if it is.
(1)
Mike B.

Never had the food here so I cant judge that I guess its your typical sports bar (during the week) but the weekends get pretty packed at TITS. The place kind of masks its Sports Bar feel and turns into a hybrid of a bar and a night which is cool. The place is huge too The security is rude and sort of unresonable. Stop thinking you're something you are not. You're a SPORTSBAR not a CLUB. So If I want to wear sneakers, sweatpants, hats or shorts I should be allowed to. and I like my chain out. F.O.H. Overall a decent spot. Prices are a force as you would imagine.
(4)
Sneha N.

Loved the pita chicken melt . Tried their peach cocktail for the first time and it turned out to be pretty good. However I was disappointed when I ordered the double chocolate beer float and they said they had ran out of chocolate ice -cream. Lame! Good service though! Overall good place to spend a nice evening with friends .
(3)
Arthur M.

I love the island that sticks out from the bar and the Asiago Turkey burger is delicious here, try it !!! Good place to watch sports as well!
(4)
Myung P.

My group went here during early dinner hours on 1/24/2015. I usually goto the Tavern in Burlington, but we came here since it was the closest to me at that time. Beer.. Terrible.. They must have had some issues with the cooling/warming of the kegs. We sent back the first batch because the beer tasted "flat." I am not a beer expert, but these beers were my "goto's," so I know exactly how they are supposed to taste. The second batch of different beers were "flat" also. We just decided to drink them and get the second round at Sunset across the intersection. The food.. negative 20 stars.. I have no idea what the kitchen staff had against me. It wasn't a busy night, the place was maybe 1/3's full at most. The fajitas were luke warm and the meat and vegetables had this "metallic" taste. It sucked. In fact the skillet it comes on were warm enough to be picked up by bare hands. No sizzling here. Chicken and waffles. The chicken was rubbery and the waffles were powdery. I've had these at the Burlington location, and they were much better over there. The waitress was no where to be found most of the time. Just a crappy place. The management must have been getting numerous complaints that nights due to the beer. Try the Sunset across the street.
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Mallory C.

After getting a little braver with finding our way around the neighborhood, we ventured down this way, after getting a little tired of Joshua Tree. We were not disappointed. This bar is so spacious, we always have plenty of space to get around comfortably, even if it is a little crowded. They also get super bonus points for having a fully accessible rest room on the top floor that is even marked as such! The menu is pretty extensive for a sports bar, and the drinks are great! My favorite is the "Eclipse" beer blend, that is just blue moon with a Guiness floater. They also have all the seasonal brews, and samplers that we have yet to try. The food is good, and they are very wiling to accomodate anything you may want to change. They also have an entire gluten free menu, and when we visited with one of our friends who is on a gluten free diet, the manager came out and discussed our friend's selections when ordering to be sure that all his needs were met! I am a fan of the truffle tots, and the fish tacos. and the churros for dessert are totally my weakness. Sometimes, even if we eat somewhere else, we discuss coming here just for the churros! Staff is friendly, and recognizes us each time we come in, and they have tons of TV's broadcasting sports and the news, but it's not overly loud or invasive (unless you're there during a game, or peak hours). I have found this to be a great convenient location to meet up with friends, or casually with colleagues. They also have brunch that we have yet to try, and seating by the windows (but mostly high tables, so we don't usually sit on this side). There also is a huge bright room with a bar that would be great for private events. A++ for Tavern in the Square! We are so glad we braved Harvard Ave. to see what else was out there
(5)
Lorna S.

Great bartenders. and great food highly recommend
(4)
Nicholas U.

Came here a few months ago for dinner and drinks. The drinks were great as this place is a bar/club. Felt like a club the way the bouncer greeted us and how the place was dark. Anyways, the food was pricey and mediocre, but you can't really expect much from standard pub grub that takes their food out of a freezer and warms it up for you. They dress their food up to make it seem better than it is to possibly justify the prices. I'm sure if you're drunk enough the food will seem like magic, but it really isn't.
(2)
Sarah S.

The quinoa veggie burger with a whole wheat bun was delicious and very filling! The only thing I didn't like about this meal was that the quinoa patty over flowed the bun by a lot. I ended it up taking it off the burger. I also had a side of sweet potatoes that were cooked to perfection!
(4)
Devon C.

They refused to let me in because I didn't have my idea at 2pm on a Sunday then proceeded to let in an entire family of children. What a joke.
(1)
Stephen N.

I'm usually at Tavern in the Square (TITS) once, maybe twice a week. Why? Well, it pretty much hits on all cylinders for me: cold beer, great TV setup, good food, and I can walk there (sorry, I know that last one just applies to me). It's also a very versatile bar. It's the only bar I know of that I could probably throw down some shots, black out, and rage on a Saturday night; and then meet my parents there for brunch on Sunday morning. However, if you do have a night out here, try to manage your expectations on the amount of cash you'll spend. Those tall craft beers get expensive in a hurry, and paired with some relatively pricey food, don't be shocked to drop somewhere in the neighborhood of $40-$50 bucks a head. NFL Sundays are also amazing here, as I'm already jonesin' for the season to start back up.
(4)
Benjamin E.

Great location and a nice place to meet friends on the weekend. The Fishbowls look hugs and are cool looking but if you are sharing with 3 people, you will notice that it is mostly ice. You are better off getting individual cocktails for the price. They have a great selection of beers on tap and continue to rotate in the seasonal beers. Staff are well informed with all the selections that they have and the specials for the day. If you are curious about a certain beer that you want to sample first, the bartender has no problem giving a sample. The food is average, it's your typical bar food i.e burgers, nachos, and various types of wraps. Nothing out of the ordinary but the sampler platter makes a good snacking plate for friends to share while enjoying your drinks. Lot's of T.V's so if you are a sports fan, guarantee your team will be on one of the screens the night they are playing.
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Kyle C.

Came here for brunch, and to be fair, they don't try and act like they are anything they're not, but this place just isn't for me. For $17 you get an all you can eat brunch buffet that is pretty much what you would get in your college dining hall. Things get left sitting out to long so a lot of the food is dry and flavorless. The omelette bar wasn't bad but I was disappointed in the topping choices (no spinach) but it doesn't make up for the rest of the mediocre food offering. The bloody mary I got was on point, and the only reason this place gets two stars. There's so many great brunch options in that area that you're really making a mistake paying more money to get worse food here.
(2)
Alex M.

If I could give no stars, I would. The bouncer rejected me at the door for no reason and then challenged me to a fight. He was rude, abrasive, and unprofessional. I will never give this bar patronage again. Tavern in the square, you failed hard.
(1)
Kelly L.

Sunday Brunch is delicious!! So many options including an omelet bar, fresh fruit, and an ice cream bar.
(5)
Ramy N.

Refused to give me a glass of water. Bartender simply says "I can't do that." Really?
(1)
Phil C.

The final round of the Yelp wing crawl... I still had something left in the tank but was definitely getting tired from all this winging. The bouncer, fortunately, was super friendly (as opposed to the White Horse Tavern, who gave me a stare down) and so was the entire staff. By the time I arrived, it was dead quiet. I haven't had much in terms of good feelings with Tavern In the Square. I didn't like the brunch over at the Porter location. So I went back to buffalo wings and they were passable here. Not as good as Common Ground but definitely better than the other locations. The wings were large enough, and the sauce was decent. Yeah, I'm a little strict with wings, but having lived in western New York for a few years, I'm accustomed to really good (and cheap) wings. Service was generally positive, though maybe a little slow towards the end. I guess it being a chain now, you can get a reasonable sense of what you'll get here.
(3)
Erica B.

Worst place in Allston. Way too loud. you can't even hear your friends yelling into your ear. Not live music, just dancy music way too loud. I can't even put more energy into discouraging you from going here. I've been dragged too many times and it's always a waste of time and money.
(1)
Alex M.

I've attended Tavern in the Square many times. On one occasion I decided to do a little take out one night, as my girlfriend was very lazy. I decided to take home the fried calamari. Short story long, she beat me that night. I don't really know who to tell. This has been happening for a few months.
(5)
Kaitlyn N.

I'm not afraid to say it. Tits in Allston is one of my favorite restaurants ever. First things: the food. They just updated their menu, so you have a mix of pub-like food with some classier options. It's delicious and presented nicely. Their Diablo burger is phenomenal and the Mac n Cheese is a go to comfort food. Drinks: You have the option of ordering a "large" beer here. What more could you want? They have tons of beers on tap, while some more specialty beers in bottles. I'm not a big cocktail gal, but I love their mixed drinks. The watermelon one is my new best friend. The restaurant is huge and I've never had a problem securing a table. In the winter, I like the big tables attached to the bar and in the summer, I try to score a window seat. There's also a section that opens up with a DJ and dancing on the weekends. It's a hot, sweaty mess, but what else do you expect when you go dancing? Also, there's no cover which is a plus.
(5)
Laurie L.

Ok so I'm a Allston/Brighton resident. I can tell you that I have visited this place over 10 times. For as long as its been TITIS and not Kelly's . (I use to sneak in when it was Kelly's but that another story) It's got good and bad things going on. The Pros: -Great to get a few cold one and watch the game. They have countless amounts of TVs. -Music it's got a great sound system for a bar lets not think this is Webster Hall (oh, the Molly's I popped I kid, I kid) -Food Selection it's got a good size food choice. They have a good food vendor as well. (How dose this person know that?? I just do, it was part of my job for the health dept.) The Cons: The door staff are all jacked up on roides they act as if they are the BPD and will hurt you by any means they feel fit. Regardless of law and what you did or did not do to get throw out. They do this every Friday, Saturday night in front of large groups of ppl to make sure you are a customer know they are running the show. The Door staff are also letting in way to many ppl on a Friday, Saturday night it gets hot and just feels unsafe on that same point they let only the same kind of person in (I'm white) -white collage kids on the most busy nights They have repeated told ppl whom I'm with ppl and I have over heard they tell ppl I have never seen in my life to " Ya bro just go back to your crib and put on none Baggie jeans and no boots bro no Tims" . -Food is good quality but not when it goes bad Yes they have a big menu so stuff goes bad cuz it's not a big seller. -Drinks (after all) Over priced but you know that already. They have ok bartenders and then they have........people that can make a redbull and Voka and maybe Jake and coke(no not that kind of coke) The service depends on the night and who's playing. You think they would have good service on the top nights after all they young ladies need to make money but it's just the opposite they fall short ever time no matter what. I had a waitress take shots make out with a guy in front of me grab his D--k and then acted like it's not big deal when I told her the food she touched I was not going to eat. (I found out that she was on her last night and and that guy she touched got kick out and most likely beat the shit kicked out of him by her boyfriend one of the bouncers) Mangers- No have education in this field. They know about bars and bars and bars because they all run the many sister places they have but don't know how to mange their workers they can easily fire their staff so they have no staff that feels like they are part of something better. If a server is no good fire her if a server is good they won't work their long cuz they don't get much respect from the mangers. It's a bar collage kids go their and it's just that kind of place with a much higher price.
(1)
Kathy N.

Maybe the dish that I got wasn't as appetizing. I got the korean fired steak sandwich. I expected it to be a lot spicier. It was just bland and boring. Also, it got me full quick. My table had a server in training with another experienced trainer with her at all times so it was sort of awkward whenever they both came and approached us. I would only go back here again if I had no choice and also order something else...
(3)
Katie N.

Amazing food and ambiance! They have seating that's near open windows that gives it a fun airy feel on a beautiful day. I got the Grown-up BLT with garlic green beans on the side. My fiancÃ© got the Quinoa burger with broccoli. Both were very tasty. The craft beer selection was on point too- waitress was very attentive and caring.
(5)
Sheila S.

Sunday NFL package and good food - I'm won over! They have so many TVs, some are even individual at booths, and they cater to the Sunday football watching audience. Food is good and menu has a ton of options for whatever you're in the mood for. Staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant has plenty of space and is kept clean.
(4)
Abby R.

Overall, I give them 2 stars but Tavern in the Square (affectionately known as TITS) does do a good brunch. I would say a 4 star brunch. I went on Saint Paddy's Day and they had all kinds of fake Irishy goodness including Guinness beef stew in little pastry shells. Weird. But good. No haggis though, sorry to disappoint. Maybe next year folks. The absence was made up for with waffles with a Bailey's syrup. YOM. Besides brunch though this place is just blah. The prices are kind of high for standard burger bar fare, and when I did get a burger it was dried out and the fries were cold. And it was during normal dinner hours. The crowd here is distinctly bro-ish, and seems to perpetually be filled with BU bros and BU bro alum. Maybe it's just me. I haven't given it that many chances. Went on Halloween and maybe it was the pregaming, but I'm pretty sure they didn't have a cover charge. However, their bar is not organized well to hold wall-to-wall people. The bar is in the middle of the room instead of on the edge. So it's like an island that forces currents of people to riptide around it. I was trying to dance on Halloween with a few friends and even when we were in the corner of the room there was a persistent highway of people trying to get somewhere cutting through our group. That being said, it's usually not that crowded or that dance-y. From what I've seen from the outside though at later hours on weekends is that if you're drunk enough, anywhere is good for dancing, and being in Allston where the options for that kind of thing are slim, well, we make due. Still better than White Horse.
(2)
Michelle C.

My boyfriend and I went there for a friends birthday last night, and my boyfriend did not get let in due to his pants being "too baggy" and the bouncer said he could come back if he went home and changed. There is nothing on the website that says they have a dress code, I've been in there in sweat pants. I could see if it was a night club.. But it's a college BAR. Like some of the other reviews say.. It's a college bar in ALLSTON that is trying too hard to be more.
(1)
Rob K.

Thursday night, you could either be at the BU Union or here no difference, except the booze. Lots of people, all YOUNG. Bartenders are a little slow, but just because it is so busy. Get there before 10:30 or you'll be in line for an hour.
(4)
Rachel B.

I ordered a Hendricks & tonic last night then watched the bartender (tall white guy) PICK a mashed up, red, something from between the nubs on the service mat, wipe his hands on his jeans (!) and proceed to make my drink. I watched to make sure he didn't touch the rim of my glass or the pour spout, told him I didn't need a lime, and quickly cast the straw he touched aside like a hell spawn tossing a rosary freshly blessed by a priest. The bathrooms smelled like gross, sweaty vag and already had pee all over the floor at 830pm. Someone was kind enough to leave their used lady time plug in the toilet without flushing. Security seems wound a bit tight, but if I had to deal with all the Allston douchery/bros/scags, I'd probably be a little jaded too. Management: cleanliness and food safety is godliness. Step it up.
(1)
Jenn S.

I am giving this 2 stars for the food and the bathrooms. But I would give it a 4 star for the amount of TVs they have for Sunday Football. They do a GREAT job at having all the games on and the TVs are CLEARLY marked for what game is where so you don't have to get super pissed when someone changes the channel like they do at most places. The food is always just like *sigh......... The guac I ordered this time was so bland if I closed my eyes I would have thought I was eating paper. The Ceasar Salad had so much dressing I had to put a life jacket on my fork so it didn't sink to the bottom of the sea of dressing. Just kidding, but it's a funny visual right? A fork with a life jacket? Never mind I'm sure you got it.... ANYHOW.... I did hear the wings were ok so that might be your best bet! The Mac and Cheese was also pretty solid. I mean you cannot really go wrong with melted cheeses and pasta. And it's definitely a sharable dish. I will return for the TVs and I am sure that is why 90% of the people are there on Sunday. Just to note that the bathrooms were so scary and disgusting. And no need to dress up to impress most of the college kids have their pajamas on!
(2)
Milind K.

My friend and I went into TITS to check out the scene on a Thursday night. My friend ordered two redbull and gin. We drank multiple sips and lo and behold there was no booze in them. When questioned, the bartender seemed both astounded that anyone questioned her and generally aloof--though she knew she charged us $16 for 8 ounces of red bull, nothing more. Do you want to spend your money here? in the words of Jon Taffer SHUT IT DOWN
(1)
James L.

Typically really enjoy this place and frequent here. Last Thursday I was wearing a hat (face-forward) and inside the security guy told me to take it off even though the dress code CLEARLY states "No backwards hat". I took it off anyways. I looked around and saw so many guys and girls were wearing hats!!! I just put it back on and another security guy told me to take it off or I'd be kicked out. I noted that there were others wearing hats and nobody has confronted them and security threatened me once more. Me and my friend just left afterwards. Security clear saw the others wearing hats and didn't say anything. Isn't this a BAR? This isn't a upscale club am I wrong? You also shouldn't pick and choose who can get away with the rules....even though I was following the dress code from the very beginning.
(1)
Jennifer N.

Just had our (1st bar of the night in our hop) start (StPaddysDay) at :Tavern In The Square, great staff 'Greg' at the door, 'Maya' as a server, 'Michael' as a bar tender. Thank you for a great start to our Hop! Cherry on top with Fransizkaner On draft. Gnarly StPaddyDay drinks. #Cheers
(5)
Mattie M.

Max the manager at this place is AWESOME. We called ahead to make sure the soccer game we wanted to watch was on, and they couldn't play it. So he comped our drinks and was really awesome. Seriously ill come back to this bar for awhile just because of the customer service!
(5)
Angela Y.

+ huuuuge space + area for dancing and 2 bars and area for standing/chatting + no cover - gets super crowded and almost impossible to order - can get pretty messy/dirty and floor is sticky - music is a 50/50 on being actually danceable! Came here on a Sat
(3)
Dana W.

Came here for drinks Friday night. I ordered a mojito and it was only $9, which isn't that bad at all. The quality is descent, not the best I've ever tried. But it was speedy, bartender was attentive. We only sat at the bar and had drinks, did not order food since it was late. Good ambiance and lots of space. I would come back again. Definitely better than white horse tavern across the street.
(4)
Ambrose C.

I have been to this place a few times to watch sports or to hang out with friends on Friday nights. I also have been to this place for a trivia night, where you get a chance to answer hard questions and win prizes. As for drinks, I usually get whatever common beer they have on draft and it's usually a Blue Moon. Sometimes, we may get some really mixed juicy alcoholic drink served in a fish bowl with giant straws to suck on. Sometimes, we may get some tequila shots if we really want to experience a little intoxication. As for the food, I'll be straightforward as possible. The Shrimp Sandwich they used to serve here is not the greatest sandwich you are going to eat, and the bread was a tiny bit stale. Shrimps were fairly small. I had a Buffalo Chicken Salad here, and it's not bad but the lettuce needed some freshness. The White Truffle Macaroni and Cheese they have here is not a bad choice if you really want to get your stomach full, but you're going to have to pay more than $10. It's not the best macaroni and cheese I had, but it was tasty. The waffle fries they have are also not a bad choice for a very filling bar snack to share with some people. The service is not going to be great on Friday nights. That's all I am going to say. The place may get really crowded and loud after 11 on Friday nights. We usually escape around that time to possibly do some exciting things. Overall, this is not a bad place to get some food or beer in Allston. It's not high on my recommendations for great food or an impressive beer selection, but it is a great and spacious choice if you want to just hang out with friends, watch sports on the high definition TVs or if you want to attempt to answer some tough questions on Tuesday nights.
(3)
Mandy E.

This is my first 1 star review and it's well deserved because I literally feel responsible to warn people of the horrors that happen at TITS. This is a warning to all my ladies and dudes who don't wanna get pressed up on/hit on/get beer spilt on you/have a BU bro screaming in your ear about sports, turn around walk across the street to The Draft/Ave/Sil/Model/Bus Stop literally any bar is better than five minuets spent in TITS. Maybe it's just the Allston location, but I'm 100% serious when I say I'm terrified of this place. This is the place you go to if you want to see a show. By that I mean disgusting displays of misogyny, sexual harassment, transphobia, you name it. The majority of customers look like they spend their free time glued to The Chive and the type of dudes that post pictures of half naked girls on their facebook/insta with no caption- you know the type. Absolutely terrifying. Even just walking by the line on a weekend is horrible. The atmosphere is by far the worst part, but the service, drinks, and food don't make up for it in any way. I can't even discuss the bathrooms, I can't unsee the things I've seen in them. The motto at TITS is anything goes. This applies to both customers and staff. I truly think it's the servers/bartenders goal to over-serve. Most decent bars will use their judgement and cut people off if they're clearly too drunk to function. I lived a few blocks away and have seen too many people barley able to stand up straight as they're leaving. Drinks and food are mediocre at best and majorly overpriced. Your typical pre-frozen bar food meant to trick drunk people into thinking it's delicious. As I'm writing this review I can feel myself getting anxious. Just please, think of me as an old friend you've known for years but don't really see that often but still trust because they know you- pick a different bar. If you, for some reason, feel compelled to come here bring a buddy and a fully charged cell phone.
(1)
Bob B.

Nice place!! I would definitely go to this bar in the futures. Each table have own tv! Really love it!!!
(5)
Megan T.

Came in for some late night drinks and apps. The bartender (a smaller woman with red hair) was basically avoiding me and my friend, I had to go to the other end of the bar where she was chatting with a group of men to place a drink order. The drinks were SO strong almost undrinkable! My friend asked nicely for some more juice (we work in the industry and did not want to seem annoying) and she rolled her eyes at him! Also took almost 10 minutes to bring the drink back. She made us feel extremely unwanted. What a shame, I loved this place.
(1)
Maria D.

I have to say I really like this bar. The prices aren't bad, the music is good, no covers, and it is relatively clean for being a bar. However I have to say on the dance floor I have had nothing but problems. I may just be antisocial but I don't appreciate the guys who are constantly grabbing and pulling girls around like they are rag dolls. The bar tries to have bouncers around which is great but I believe there should be more than 2 in the room or maybe placed differently. This isn't taverns fault for the behaviors of others, but it really kills the fun vibe of the place.
(3)
Taylor B.

Having had gone to Boston University for the last 4 years TITS (Tavern In The Square) was the place to be on Thursday nights. That being said- TITS is a college bar that is frequented by students from Boston University and surrounding universities. You will find drunk college students Thursday-Friday and a pretty slow night Saturday depending on the students. I've been there for sporting events (super bowl), brunch, and lunch. The food is pretty good and they have a rather extensive menu for a college sports bar. The service is really good. Brunch is great there but the drinks are pretty expensive which is really annoying. Amazing bloody mary but again, expensive. Mixed drinks aren't too strong so I would recommend a beer and a burger or nachos.
(4)
Madison E.

Waitress was great.... The buger wasn't anything amazing but it was tasty and fufilled my craving! I was disappointed when I ordered waffle fries and they said they were out. But my friend asked for half regular and have sweet potato fries and they totally accommodated her ! Drinks were fun and Yum. I had the fruity mango drink that came in a very generous glass ! Nice and tall! Awesome place to come with friends to watch the game! Good service ! Anddddd they have tvs at every booth! Pretty awesome. If I lived here my boyfriend would love coming !
(3)
Brian C.

This place is f**king lame, no hat rule after 1030, it's a f*cking Tavern. You had me at the brunch, but no hats is fuc*ing stupid. It's not like you're pulling in dimes and need people to look classy. College chicks 7 or less .. At best and their in college. Who the fu*k cares if someone is in a hat. Last time i visit this stupid establishment and will be sure to pass on the good word. Btw I like the fish bowls.
(1)
Jan K.

I mean its a bar but after my experience the other night I wont go back to this location. All I wanted was a coke in a short glass. (Im a known rum and coke drinker but I had way to much to drink that night) My friends wanted to keep going hard and quite frankly I didn't want another drink. The bearded dude behind the counter told me he couldn't put just coke in a short glass. Mind you its 12 at night I've been carded. Whats the big deal I've been allowed this sort of thing at other bars/restraunts. I decided to just drop it. Until I found myself at a table because non of my friends where stable to stand up (this place has no boundaries with over serving but obviously there is a huge problem with coke in a short glass) The waitress comes over and asks us if we want a drink. Hell yah says everyone but me. She turns to me and asks what I would like. I say I would like a coke in a short glass, she looks puzzled. I would like a rum and coke with no rum, just coke in a glass used to serve a rum and coke. She goes oh you mean a rum and coke. I now explain to her I have had too much to drink. If your still reading you realize i am trying to keep the illusion I'm drinking. Wtf is the big deal. She returns with a rum and coke. Keep them coming Tits you'll have a law suite soon enough
(1)
J L.

I'm still pondering how the bartender can let us sit there for 10 mins without taking our food order while chatting away with another customer next to us about her vacation escapades. If she wants someone to listen I can be of service but she must pay me or give me drinks on the house. I could tell she needs some common sense instilled in her when she gave my friend a butter knife to cut his steak tips. Don't expect her colleague to be any better, she's even worse from the fact that I placed an order of chili she put a spoon in front of me and never brought me chili. Then I inquired about it and she proceeded to put it in when all I wanted was to cancel the order. Finally I got my chili and she warned me that it's piping hot when it's lukewarm-that was a good joke. I still paid for it out of respect and the desire to avoid conflict. I will probably avoid this place if I were you unless you want to pay someone to ignore you and screw up your order. My first drink had a fly in it good thing I caught it on time.
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Shay B.

We did brunch today. It was very organized always a manager on the floor checking if food was hott and neat. Me and my boyfreind eat out and also work in a restaurant..he cooks..I waitress ...we are always up for trying new things. And this place is a must. Very happy with drinks...service and food. Very much worth the 18$$$ per person...parking was ez. No line for Sunday brunch???? Unheard of!!! We will be coming back to try the regular dinner menu soon...
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Lauren D.

The food here is terrible, but it's a bar so what did I expect. Don't come here for the food. Someone mentioned the fried pickles in a review -- they were soggy and tasted better without the dipping sauce. However, it's a great sports bar...lots of tvs, plenty of seating, and a variety of beers on tap.
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K. Grace K.

You can see my previous review. They score major points for showing women's World Cup. USA playing and they have entire room dedicated to it. Great atmosphere. Thank you!
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June-Young C.

Their Sunday brunch is amazing. They have a ticket to get one omelette, tons of fresh fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, and an excellent selection of desserts...and it's all you can eat(except for the omelettes). On days other than Sunday during hours that are not brunch, I guess it's an okay bar.
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Joaquin X.

This place holds appeal to me because they offer several TVs with every sport showing. That is the only reason I would ever go in here. The veggie burger was a decent quinoa-based variety that seemed to be housemade. The beer selection at least offers a couple of decent brews. While I LOVE the large beers, I didn't like that they were $9 a pop. I'll come back to watch the game, but the food and environment is nothing special.
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Nicole W.

I love this place I've been once before a show and went monday night before a show at brighton music hall..my bf and I ordered spring roll app, burger, and profiterole ice cream puff dessert. The service was great was greeted by the hostess and seated right away, I ordered blueberry basil signature drink and my bf ordered a drink with beer and blueberry puree both drinks were great. The sweet potato fries were delicious. I haven't had an ice cream puff since I was at least 16 no one serves them at area restaurants where I live so I was very excited and it didn't disappoint! The girls bathroom was very clean, and the soap even smelled great! Made it to the show in ample time and after the show made it back for a grape gatsby drink bartenders very nice too!
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Steve B.

I don't write many reviews, but I just put together a birthday party for 20+ people this past weekend and the management and staff were fantastic throughout the entire process from planning to the night of. Friendly, accommodating and responsive. And food was pretty great, too. Just wish I'd passed on the fishbowl drink. :)
(5)
Leah K.

Tavern is a great place to go just before your concert at Brighton Music Hall (I should know). I went before a Saturday night Ataris concert, around 7 pm, and it wasn't busy but most of the chairs at the bar were taken. We found 2 and had a few drinks. I had a Mango Shandy, a drink I quickly sucked down and didn't realize how potent it was. I then had a ruby red grapefruit drink that was politely bitter but still sweet. I will say that I felt pretty good after! We also shared a plate of fries, which were piping hot and paired well with our drinks.
(4)
Cindy H.

Never got the food, but this Tavern is a lot of fun. It's always bustling at night, which makes for a good time. It's pretty hard to get the bartender's attention, so order drinks in bulk.
(4)
Aditi P.

This review is specifically for the Sunday brunch. And it does not reflect the quality of the wait staff. They are delightful, nice, and attentive. I'll start by saying the vision behind Tavern in the Square's brunch buffet is great. Plenty of normal breakfast food, lunch food, dessert pastries, and fruit -- quite the adventure. But the food is just so sub par. Not even in the "i'm a foodie so I only eat fancy food" way. The rice was undercooked (almost raw), the fish was dry, the chocolate pudding had noticeable clumps, and the poached eggs were cold. And even this would be manageable (maybe) if it didn't come with a $20 price tag. If you're in Allston, there are plenty of incredible, much cheaper brunch options in the area. Any of them are worth a visit over Tavern in the Square.
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Victoria P.

I usually try to avoid getting meals and non-bar food at bars, but I was starving. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised. I came here with a bunch of friends and ordered the steak tips. My steak was cooked perfectly and super tender. My boyfriend ordered the diablo burger and he said it's one of the best bar burgers he's ever had. The burger was also cooked perfectly and the jalapenos were spicy and roasted to perfection. The food was so good and we weren't even drunk. The next time I'm out drinking and don't want to sacrifice good drinks for good food, I'm going to come here.
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Mario C.

My favorite salad dish at the Tavern in the Square is their seared crusted Ahi tuna salad. I have to be honest this is one of the best salads I have had from a chain restaurant. The only items that seem to bother me in this salad is the wasabi peas. I love them but they are incredibly hard and I dunno they just seen out of place. I am also annoyed with the way that they slice their cucumber length wise. It makes it hard to eat as you tend to wrestle them while your friend stares at you and makes fun of your struggle. That all said, this is a seriously satisfying and delicious salad! I have had it at least 10 times now and am never disappointed nor have I ever had an experience less than awesome. Kudos to them for assembling such a tasty salad.
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Chris R.

Tough to decide between a 3 and a 4 for this place. It's perfectly fine, but this location is a meat market at night and not quite your best choice for a meal considering the other options. They have a zillion TVs and actually a ton of different beers on tap, so if you were there to watch a game and meet other young people it would be a good choice. If you wanna try the food, I would go to either the Central Square or Porter Square locations since they have outdoor seating. Food is your typical medium quality sports bar where they have 15 burgers, a bunch of different clubs and melts and wraps, fries, mega salads, nachos, apps, fried stuff, etc.
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Ginger R.

Excellent service! The power was out on the next couple of blocks, making it busier than usual. When we were seated, he warned that it might be a little slower than usual because they weren't prepared for all the extra business. BUT the service was excellent and they worked extra hard to make sure that every table got checked on and served in a timely manner. I daresay they may have been better than usual! Plus the food was great. KUDOS for a job well done!
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Julia M.

Great place to grab drinks with friends after work or on the weekend. Tavern in the Square offers a variety of beers on tap, as well as an array of delicious cocktails, and for groups of two or more, you can have select drinks served to you in a fishbowl, complete with Swedish fish. The food is typical bar fare - I recommend eating elsewhere & just coming here for drinks. Tavern is conveniently located only a few minutes from the Harvard Ave stop on the B line, & with numerous flat screen TVs throughout the bar, it is a great place to come & watch sports games. Tips: -For cocktails, I recommend the electric lemonade, twisted watermelon, & mango crush. -Tavern can fill up on Friday & Saturday nights, so to avoid waiting outside in line, I recommend arriving before 10pm.
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Hamdi J.

As a college student in the Boston area Tits is definitely one of he first bars I've went to when I turned 21. I like how helpful everyone was but the bouncers were a little rude. They let people cut the line even. I'd much rather go to the one in Cambridge but the one in allston wasn't bad.
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John H.

The only positive I can really say about this place is the price of the drinks, but do avoid the fish bowl drink. It's basically pure sugar with bottom shelf liquor. Also, their bouncers are scum. Once on a rainy night, right after I left and realized I had left my umbrella inside, I was denied re-entry just to go in and grab it.
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Court S.

Came here for brunch yesterday (Father's Day) and left feeling like a million bucks! I'm definatly a fan of the Tavern brunch buffets because of their variety of meatless options and delicious waffle/ pancake choices- chocolate raspberry waffle and butterfinger pancakes. There's a creole shrimp pasta dish that I swear I will marry one day in the near future. It's so flipping bomb! * Although this location had many brunch options, but I believe the one in Porter Sq. had a tad bit more but as long as they keep serving that shrimp pasta, that's all I'll probably eat, washed down with a side of butterfunger pancakes.
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Matt C.

Simply one of the best brunch options in Boston. On Sunday from around 10am-2pm get ready for a feast. From omelets to a carving station and from lunch options like mac&cheese to a dessert bar, there is something for everyone and plenty for you. Beyond the variety the food quality is better than you would assume from a huge buffet and the cost is perfect ~$16. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed and for the best experience partake in the brunch buffet on a Sunday during the NFL season.
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Dorothy T.

Its a nice place to grab some food during the day or for brunch (which is excellent) but other than that this place is not that great. The drinks are over priced and the bar is filled with jerks on the weekends that think they're gods gift to human kind. Any other day after work or at night the service is very subpar and the music or trivia is so loud you can't even think.
(3)
Lorna S.

Great bartenders. and great food highly recommend
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Stefanie O.

I spent a lot of time avoiding this place because of the bad rap it got after moving into Allston, but I take it all back. We gave up on trying to get brunch for six elsewhere after our wait passed the thirty minute marker and ended up going into the Tavern. It was a great decision because it was their Sunday $16.99 all you can eat brunch buffet and there were plenty of places for our big group to sit. The food was fresh and varied from the staples (home fries, eggs, fruit) to more elaborate pickings (eggs benedict, buffalo mac and cheese) and everything tasted great. The servers were quick to come around to get plates and refill drinks and the atmosphere was a lot less bro-tastic then my prejudices prepared me for (even during the World Cup). Sorry I misjudged you, Tavern. I will be back!
(4)
Nicole G.

I don't even remember what got for dinner last time I was here because it was wiped from my memory by dessert. It was the "ICE CREAM PROFITEROLE SUNDAE". Here's the menu description: "Cream puff shell filled with vanilla bean gelato rolled in crushed toffee, topped with warm hot fudge and whipped cream." I have no words that will do this dessert justice.
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Charlie D.

The food at the location is good, but management is nowhere near satisfactory. I left property there and they ignored my in person attempt to retrieve it and multiple emails for over a week. They then proceeded to tell me it was my fault and they have zero liability, which is not true. I'm extremely disappointed in the poor customer service that this location provides and I cannot say that I will ever return to this location unless the issue is remedied, and may not even if it is.
(1)
Jeff M.

I was here for the unfortunate Patriots loss to the Broncos in the AFC Championship but this review is mainly for the seriously decent Sunday brunch. We figured it was a good way to secure a big table for the game by showing up around noon for the 3:00 start to the game and munch on an all you can eat buffet until that point. Normally, I'm not a person who ventures into the city to hang with a bunch of 22 year old bros on a Sunday afternoon but the impact of the game is what brought us out. Yes, it was full of local, college undergrads the minute we walked in.....not a table to be found. Is it because of the game? But that doesn't start for another three hours, ooohhhh.....there are here for the food! I decided to skip most of the breakfast items and head right to the lunch options. I fell in love immediately with the giant lamb shanks available. Were they cooked in curry? I'm still not sure but this was almost as good as what I make at home. Cooked perfectly (meat on buffets can get super dry) and seasoned well.....I should have gone back for a second but they were so huge that I would killed my appetite for all of the other offerings. Granola? Uhh yep. Fresh fruit? Delicious and not canned! Fresh pork loin? Not prime rib as advertised on the website but it'll do. Oh and to top it all off, some of the best wings on a buffet I've ever had. Not buffalo flavored, sweet and savory.....hopefully these are always on their regular menu. The only thing I was bummed by was that they shut down the buffet early because of the game. Usually, it goes until 2:30 but today we only had about an hour to get our fill. We were smart and grabbed as much as we could before it was all torn down (sorry to the guys complaining behind us after grabbing the rest of the wings). We had brownies, whoopie pies and cookies at our table for the entire game and it was a nice little treat to go with our pitchers of $11 Rolling Rock while watching the unfortunate ending to the Patriots season. $18 is a fair price given the breath of options. For those wanting breakfast, there was eggs benedict, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and a full service omelette bar. I may want to go back assuming I can deal with all of the young kids, I bet it's fairly busy every Sunday even without a huge football game taking place. Solid option for the hangover blues.
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Alena G.

Fact: this place has a great Sunday brunch at $16.99/piece. Made to order omelets, some solid lunch options, an insane dessert station, and most importantly - the strawberry glazed pancakes. Based on my "day after" experiences: this place has a photo booth, very strong drinks, at least three bathrooms (careful with the stairs and the lack of door locks), and a dance floor. Also, regardless of where you're from, you'll most certainly run into someone you know. Overall, an odd venue for Allston, but it works. A personal local favorite.
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Nancy H.

Here's the low down. Large servings of bar food, beer, and TVs every where. If you can't take your eyes off a TV for one second, this is the place. Each booth is fitted with its own TV that you can change the channel, and then tons littered throughout the place. Talk about excessive. Watch the Olympics, ESPN, whatever. Big game? This is the place to have fun and eat. Someone get the nachos for me! They look amazing. AMAZING. The drinks aren't very strong and the shots are tiny for quite a price. It's a great place to just hang out and grab a beer though. Low key, big booths, and great food.
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Mike B.

Never had the food here so I cant judge that I guess its your typical sports bar (during the week) but the weekends get pretty packed at TITS. The place kind of masks its Sports Bar feel and turns into a hybrid of a bar and a night which is cool. The place is huge too The security is rude and sort of unresonable. Stop thinking you're something you are not. You're a SPORTSBAR not a CLUB. So If I want to wear sneakers, sweatpants, hats or shorts I should be allowed to. and I like my chain out. F.O.H. Overall a decent spot. Prices are a force as you would imagine.
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Myung P.

My group went here during early dinner hours on 1/24/2015. I usually goto the Tavern in Burlington, but we came here since it was the closest to me at that time. Beer.. Terrible.. They must have had some issues with the cooling/warming of the kegs. We sent back the first batch because the beer tasted "flat." I am not a beer expert, but these beers were my "goto's," so I know exactly how they are supposed to taste. The second batch of different beers were "flat" also. We just decided to drink them and get the second round at Sunset across the intersection. The food.. negative 20 stars.. I have no idea what the kitchen staff had against me. It wasn't a busy night, the place was maybe 1/3's full at most. The fajitas were luke warm and the meat and vegetables had this "metallic" taste. It sucked. In fact the skillet it comes on were warm enough to be picked up by bare hands. No sizzling here. Chicken and waffles. The chicken was rubbery and the waffles were powdery. I've had these at the Burlington location, and they were much better over there. The waitress was no where to be found most of the time. Just a crappy place. The management must have been getting numerous complaints that nights due to the beer. Try the Sunset across the street.
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Mallory C.

After getting a little braver with finding our way around the neighborhood, we ventured down this way, after getting a little tired of Joshua Tree. We were not disappointed. This bar is so spacious, we always have plenty of space to get around comfortably, even if it is a little crowded. They also get super bonus points for having a fully accessible rest room on the top floor that is even marked as such! The menu is pretty extensive for a sports bar, and the drinks are great! My favorite is the "Eclipse" beer blend, that is just blue moon with a Guiness floater. They also have all the seasonal brews, and samplers that we have yet to try. The food is good, and they are very wiling to accomodate anything you may want to change. They also have an entire gluten free menu, and when we visited with one of our friends who is on a gluten free diet, the manager came out and discussed our friend's selections when ordering to be sure that all his needs were met! I am a fan of the truffle tots, and the fish tacos. and the churros for dessert are totally my weakness. Sometimes, even if we eat somewhere else, we discuss coming here just for the churros! Staff is friendly, and recognizes us each time we come in, and they have tons of TV's broadcasting sports and the news, but it's not overly loud or invasive (unless you're there during a game, or peak hours). I have found this to be a great convenient location to meet up with friends, or casually with colleagues. They also have brunch that we have yet to try, and seating by the windows (but mostly high tables, so we don't usually sit on this side). There also is a huge bright room with a bar that would be great for private events. A++ for Tavern in the Square! We are so glad we braved Harvard Ave. to see what else was out there
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Court S.

Came here for brunch yesterday (Father's Day) and left feeling like a million bucks! I'm definatly a fan of the Tavern brunch buffets because of their variety of meatless options and delicious waffle/ pancake choices- chocolate raspberry waffle and butterfinger pancakes. There's a creole shrimp pasta dish that I swear I will marry one day in the near future. It's so flipping bomb! * Although this location had many brunch options, but I believe the one in Porter Sq. had a tad bit more but as long as they keep serving that shrimp pasta, that's all I'll probably eat, washed down with a side of butterfunger pancakes.
(4)
Sneha N.

Loved the pita chicken melt . Tried their peach cocktail for the first time and it turned out to be pretty good. However I was disappointed when I ordered the double chocolate beer float and they said they had ran out of chocolate ice -cream. Lame! Good service though! Overall good place to spend a nice evening with friends .
(3)
Arthur M.

I love the island that sticks out from the bar and the Asiago Turkey burger is delicious here, try it !!! Good place to watch sports as well!
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Nicholas U.

Came here a few months ago for dinner and drinks. The drinks were great as this place is a bar/club. Felt like a club the way the bouncer greeted us and how the place was dark. Anyways, the food was pricey and mediocre, but you can't really expect much from standard pub grub that takes their food out of a freezer and warms it up for you. They dress their food up to make it seem better than it is to possibly justify the prices. I'm sure if you're drunk enough the food will seem like magic, but it really isn't.
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Sarah S.

The quinoa veggie burger with a whole wheat bun was delicious and very filling! The only thing I didn't like about this meal was that the quinoa patty over flowed the bun by a lot. I ended it up taking it off the burger. I also had a side of sweet potatoes that were cooked to perfection!
(4)
Devon C.

They refused to let me in because I didn't have my idea at 2pm on a Sunday then proceeded to let in an entire family of children. What a joke.
(1)
Stephen N.

I'm usually at Tavern in the Square (TITS) once, maybe twice a week. Why? Well, it pretty much hits on all cylinders for me: cold beer, great TV setup, good food, and I can walk there (sorry, I know that last one just applies to me). It's also a very versatile bar. It's the only bar I know of that I could probably throw down some shots, black out, and rage on a Saturday night; and then meet my parents there for brunch on Sunday morning. However, if you do have a night out here, try to manage your expectations on the amount of cash you'll spend. Those tall craft beers get expensive in a hurry, and paired with some relatively pricey food, don't be shocked to drop somewhere in the neighborhood of $40-$50 bucks a head. NFL Sundays are also amazing here, as I'm already jonesin' for the season to start back up.
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Benjamin E.

Great location and a nice place to meet friends on the weekend. The Fishbowls look hugs and are cool looking but if you are sharing with 3 people, you will notice that it is mostly ice. You are better off getting individual cocktails for the price. They have a great selection of beers on tap and continue to rotate in the seasonal beers. Staff are well informed with all the selections that they have and the specials for the day. If you are curious about a certain beer that you want to sample first, the bartender has no problem giving a sample. The food is average, it's your typical bar food i.e burgers, nachos, and various types of wraps. Nothing out of the ordinary but the sampler platter makes a good snacking plate for friends to share while enjoying your drinks. Lot's of T.V's so if you are a sports fan, guarantee your team will be on one of the screens the night they are playing.
(3)
Kyle C.

Came here for brunch, and to be fair, they don't try and act like they are anything they're not, but this place just isn't for me. For $17 you get an all you can eat brunch buffet that is pretty much what you would get in your college dining hall. Things get left sitting out to long so a lot of the food is dry and flavorless. The omelette bar wasn't bad but I was disappointed in the topping choices (no spinach) but it doesn't make up for the rest of the mediocre food offering. The bloody mary I got was on point, and the only reason this place gets two stars. There's so many great brunch options in that area that you're really making a mistake paying more money to get worse food here.
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Alex M.

If I could give no stars, I would. The bouncer rejected me at the door for no reason and then challenged me to a fight. He was rude, abrasive, and unprofessional. I will never give this bar patronage again. Tavern in the square, you failed hard.
(1)
Kelly L.

Sunday Brunch is delicious!! So many options including an omelet bar, fresh fruit, and an ice cream bar.
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Ramy N.

Refused to give me a glass of water. Bartender simply says "I can't do that." Really?
(1)
Phil C.

The final round of the Yelp wing crawl... I still had something left in the tank but was definitely getting tired from all this winging. The bouncer, fortunately, was super friendly (as opposed to the White Horse Tavern, who gave me a stare down) and so was the entire staff. By the time I arrived, it was dead quiet. I haven't had much in terms of good feelings with Tavern In the Square. I didn't like the brunch over at the Porter location. So I went back to buffalo wings and they were passable here. Not as good as Common Ground but definitely better than the other locations. The wings were large enough, and the sauce was decent. Yeah, I'm a little strict with wings, but having lived in western New York for a few years, I'm accustomed to really good (and cheap) wings. Service was generally positive, though maybe a little slow towards the end. I guess it being a chain now, you can get a reasonable sense of what you'll get here.
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Erica B.

Worst place in Allston. Way too loud. you can't even hear your friends yelling into your ear. Not live music, just dancy music way too loud. I can't even put more energy into discouraging you from going here. I've been dragged too many times and it's always a waste of time and money.
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Kaitlyn N.

I'm not afraid to say it. Tits in Allston is one of my favorite restaurants ever. First things: the food. They just updated their menu, so you have a mix of pub-like food with some classier options. It's delicious and presented nicely. Their Diablo burger is phenomenal and the Mac n Cheese is a go to comfort food. Drinks: You have the option of ordering a "large" beer here. What more could you want? They have tons of beers on tap, while some more specialty beers in bottles. I'm not a big cocktail gal, but I love their mixed drinks. The watermelon one is my new best friend. The restaurant is huge and I've never had a problem securing a table. In the winter, I like the big tables attached to the bar and in the summer, I try to score a window seat. There's also a section that opens up with a DJ and dancing on the weekends. It's a hot, sweaty mess, but what else do you expect when you go dancing? Also, there's no cover which is a plus.
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Katie N.

Amazing food and ambiance! They have seating that's near open windows that gives it a fun airy feel on a beautiful day. I got the Grown-up BLT with garlic green beans on the side. My fiancÃ© got the Quinoa burger with broccoli. Both were very tasty. The craft beer selection was on point too- waitress was very attentive and caring.
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Sheila S.

Sunday NFL package and good food - I'm won over! They have so many TVs, some are even individual at booths, and they cater to the Sunday football watching audience. Food is good and menu has a ton of options for whatever you're in the mood for. Staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant has plenty of space and is kept clean.
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Laurie L.

Ok so I'm a Allston/Brighton resident. I can tell you that I have visited this place over 10 times. For as long as its been TITIS and not Kelly's . (I use to sneak in when it was Kelly's but that another story) It's got good and bad things going on. The Pros: -Great to get a few cold one and watch the game. They have countless amounts of TVs. -Music it's got a great sound system for a bar lets not think this is Webster Hall (oh, the Molly's I popped I kid, I kid) -Food Selection it's got a good size food choice. They have a good food vendor as well. (How dose this person know that?? I just do, it was part of my job for the health dept.) The Cons: The door staff are all jacked up on roides they act as if they are the BPD and will hurt you by any means they feel fit. Regardless of law and what you did or did not do to get throw out. They do this every Friday, Saturday night in front of large groups of ppl to make sure you are a customer know they are running the show. The Door staff are also letting in way to many ppl on a Friday, Saturday night it gets hot and just feels unsafe on that same point they let only the same kind of person in (I'm white) -white collage kids on the most busy nights They have repeated told ppl whom I'm with ppl and I have over heard they tell ppl I have never seen in my life to " Ya bro just go back to your crib and put on none Baggie jeans and no boots bro no Tims" . -Food is good quality but not when it goes bad Yes they have a big menu so stuff goes bad cuz it's not a big seller. -Drinks (after all) Over priced but you know that already. They have ok bartenders and then they have........people that can make a redbull and Voka and maybe Jake and coke(no not that kind of coke) The service depends on the night and who's playing. You think they would have good service on the top nights after all they young ladies need to make money but it's just the opposite they fall short ever time no matter what. I had a waitress take shots make out with a guy in front of me grab his D--k and then acted like it's not big deal when I told her the food she touched I was not going to eat. (I found out that she was on her last night and and that guy she touched got kick out and most likely beat the shit kicked out of him by her boyfriend one of the bouncers) Mangers- No have education in this field. They know about bars and bars and bars because they all run the many sister places they have but don't know how to mange their workers they can easily fire their staff so they have no staff that feels like they are part of something better. If a server is no good fire her if a server is good they won't work their long cuz they don't get much respect from the mangers. It's a bar collage kids go their and it's just that kind of place with a much higher price.
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Alex M.

I've attended Tavern in the Square many times. On one occasion I decided to do a little take out one night, as my girlfriend was very lazy. I decided to take home the fried calamari. Short story long, she beat me that night. I don't really know who to tell. This has been happening for a few months.
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Kathy N.

Maybe the dish that I got wasn't as appetizing. I got the korean fired steak sandwich. I expected it to be a lot spicier. It was just bland and boring. Also, it got me full quick. My table had a server in training with another experienced trainer with her at all times so it was sort of awkward whenever they both came and approached us. I would only go back here again if I had no choice and also order something else...
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Abby R.

Overall, I give them 2 stars but Tavern in the Square (affectionately known as TITS) does do a good brunch. I would say a 4 star brunch. I went on Saint Paddy's Day and they had all kinds of fake Irishy goodness including Guinness beef stew in little pastry shells. Weird. But good. No haggis though, sorry to disappoint. Maybe next year folks. The absence was made up for with waffles with a Bailey's syrup. YOM. Besides brunch though this place is just blah. The prices are kind of high for standard burger bar fare, and when I did get a burger it was dried out and the fries were cold. And it was during normal dinner hours. The crowd here is distinctly bro-ish, and seems to perpetually be filled with BU bros and BU bro alum. Maybe it's just me. I haven't given it that many chances. Went on Halloween and maybe it was the pregaming, but I'm pretty sure they didn't have a cover charge. However, their bar is not organized well to hold wall-to-wall people. The bar is in the middle of the room instead of on the edge. So it's like an island that forces currents of people to riptide around it. I was trying to dance on Halloween with a few friends and even when we were in the corner of the room there was a persistent highway of people trying to get somewhere cutting through our group. That being said, it's usually not that crowded or that dance-y. From what I've seen from the outside though at later hours on weekends is that if you're drunk enough, anywhere is good for dancing, and being in Allston where the options for that kind of thing are slim, well, we make due. Still better than White Horse.
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Jas L.

this place just doesn't fit into Allston. Now how could i say something so silly? well it's that weird balance of chain store versus too clean. Allston has character. it has that college dirty charm. this doesnt fit here, because it is trying too hard. it is trying to be too fancy. it is trying to be too clean. it is trying to meet the expectations of patrons that JUST dont live here. to offer you perspective women in tight shirts walk around with 'cake vodka'. First, vodka should not be abused like this. second, do you really need tight, bit booked women to help boost your business? sightly expensive as well compared to other places in Allston.
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J. B.

If you are older than the age of 24 and/or you want to be able to have a conversation without having to scream after 11 pm, this Tavern in the Square location is probably not for you. If you want to experience the local college scene or dance to blaring Top 40 music, Tavern in the Square might be for you. They don't charge a cover, which is nice, and the place is huge, with tons of booths and tables. On a recent Friday night around 9 pm, my friends and I were able to get seated at a large booth. It was busy but didn't feel crowded. By 11, there was a line down the street to get in, the music was almost unbearably loud, and hoards of college students occupied every square inch of space in what was now the standing-room-only establishment. My friend (who was celebrating his entry into his late 20s) and I found the scene to be a bit obnoxious, but this is exactly the kind of bar I would have thought was really great when I was 23. I left around midnight because I had to catch the bus. My friend left when I did because his ears were throbbing. The service was good though, even after it got busy. If you are compelled to come here on a weekend, arrive before 10-10:30 if you want to avoid a line and find a seat.
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Chrizzle D.

I came here on a night where there was some dancing action happening. It was for a colleague's birthday, so what the hell? There wasn't a line when we got there, but there was definitely one when we left. The food was decent and the beers were reasonably priced. Danced a bit, but definitely got mixed up with the overly drunken college kids that can't hold their liquor. Great. But after moving further away from them, the night became better. So all in all, if you can stay away from the drunk girl who keeps making you spill your drink, you'll have a decent night. Also, eat before you come. Not that the food isn't bad, but it's hard to eat when all that action is going on around you.
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Stephen P.

TITS Its a versatile place really~ good for college students and mid 20's Want to dance? Head to the dance floor, though it can get pretty packed on the weekends Want to chat? Head to the bar, though you may find yourself shouting Its your run of the mill college bar, with decent but overpriced bar food. No complaints Do try the big dig fries. Good value for the brunch though
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Doug J.

(score 1-100) - 70 Affectionately know as Tits...this bar n a town of with allot of great college bars, this has to be one of the best. Huge large space divided essential into two rooms. The prices are very reasonable for something within 15 minutes of Boston. I had a Stella Tall and bought 3 mixed drinks for my friends and the total bar tab was 28 dollars. For some people that is high for most in Boston that is a deal. I would be paying north of 40 in the backbay bars. We had the buffalo chicken pizza and it was around 10 bucks, very well done and spicy! The place gets packed by the college crowd and forms a line during prime weekend nights. Great place for cheap decent eats and reasonable booze. I have friends that live in the area and this is the neighborhood place that they always choose to get a drink.
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Tiffany H.

TITS is your fall-back spot. It's the spot you go to when you can't decide where else to go. There are TV's everywhere, the place is really spacious, the staff is always friendly, and the food/drinks are pretty average. Big plus for the wide selection of beers on tap - if you're into that. This is a sports bar in Allston - so you can gather your own assumptions about the crowd (*cough* not saying a word here)...BUT you will notice an entirely different (aka more family oriented crowd) in there for Sunday brunch. Brunch at TITS is like buffet brunch anywhere else: it is absolutely worth it if you can eat your body weight in food. The selection of different options is pretty decent and I really don't recall anyone ever having an issue with anything they've ordered. If I had to pick something to complain about just to complain I'd say that it would be nice if they had a schedule in advance for what was offered at the carving station. It rotates between prime rib and ham (and something else?) and it would be nice to know in advance. Other than that I'd have to reach pretty far to come up with a complaint about the food. Other than that: they don't serve Patron, but it's not a dealbreaker. And there are no paper towels in the bathroom so I end up having to use toilet paper to open the door. I'm not a fan of that. I don't have the DJ schedule memorized - but I've been in there when they have a DJ spinning, trying to up the vibe. It works, generally. This place isn't a dance club - but it does its best to keep people happy to be there. It's in a college-kid-area...so they've got to do what they gotta do. No real complaints from this peanut gallery...
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Lorna N.

Our server, Lauren was fantastic. The mixed drinks were weak, the sangria was ok (but contained something carbonated, which isnt my way of making sangria) The Flowerless chocolate cake was sooo rich and i helplessly submitted to its lusciousness. Enjoy!
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Cindy H.

Would not recommend the French onion soup or truffle tater tots. The soup was wayyy too salty, and the "croutons" are just soggy pieces of bread at the bottom of the bowl. There was also nothing truffley about the tots. You're better off just getting the regular ones for cheaper.
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Liss N.

I am generally a HUGE fan of Tavern in the Square, particularly Allston. I called this evening to get in touch with the GM for a research project and asked if the staff had a schedule of sorts for him. A bit surprised that they did not know when he would be in again, I confirmed again that there was no withstanding schedule and the MOD finished the phone call thanking me for my "attitude". Also being a professional in the hospitality industry, this was outrageous. I'm a patron and am now tainted. Thank you for the attitude, Seth.
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laura W.

Typical bar food. Tons of televisions (usually they'll change a channel for you- or you could sit at a booth and control your own tv). Service is super hit or painful miss. Really annoying scene after 9pm on the weekend. Here is an actual conversation I heard in the ladies bathroom: Girl #1: I mean, I've been texting him but he's not texting me back. I saw that he's commenting on shit on facebook so I KNOW he's by his phone! Girl #2: F*ck him! Let's just get sh*tfaced!!!! So be prepared for that kind of thing. One positive is that their draft selection was pretty good. No Pretty Things or Dogfish Head but some TrÃ¶egs, Cisco,Victory Brewing Company, etc. Plus, it's nice to get an 11% beer in a pint for $6. Although, once you get one beer over 7%, you can't get any more... never heard that rule before.
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Heather B.

My husband and I came to Boston to surprise his sister for her 21st birthday. This was supposed to be our second stop for the night (no more than 30 minutes before last call.) The not so friendly snide lady at the front door (I think her name was Marika) wouldn't let her in because she didn't have a back up ID. Who are we kidding do you really think she would have a fake ID where her birthday happens to be the current date. To me it seems fairly logical that we all waited for the stroke of midnight so she could legaly go to a bar.I get that it's a college town and they have to be careful but way to put a huge damper on her 21st birthday. Thanks for the lack of friendlyness and service guys.
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Chris B.

A+ staff & management. Door staff is quality and puts up with a lot of S (to respond to the other comments), you have to act like authority if you want your bar to be safe. Dumb college kids don't respond to polite little girly men. Not a fan of the weekend college dance nights, but Trivia nights & food/service/price is what I look for in a place. Best place to watch playoff games in Boston.
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Quontay T.

My new favorite go to spot for a great well priced all you can eat brunch. I'm currently converting all my friends to TITS believers.
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Matthew K.

This place is disgraceful service is subpar. Tonight I ordered nachos with sour cream on the side. They put a crap sour cream all over the top.
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Kelly O.

New Year's Day brunch = win. I've done the TITS all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet in the Central Square location, and that's exactly what this NYD brunch was: basically every tasty item you could ever want in a gluttonous brunch to start off your year on the right foot. 2013 is looking up...
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nicole b.

Buffalo chicken pizza with a side of blue cheese! Also so at the bar an let Doug entertain you, he's awesome!!!
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Marissa C.

I hope that they change their customer service outlook. I talked to one of the waitresses there and it turns out that concrete and large rocks from the wall had been falling out regularly, so they knew that a huge chunk of concrete was going to slam down on my head and also on the heads of my dining compatriots sitting in the booth in question and still decided to seat people in that booth. Also, the management has made it 100% clear to the servers that they are never allowed to comp anything for diners, no matter what. Even if four people are all hit in the head with concrete and rocks. Random fact: Boston Beer Gardens in South Boston has Tavern's exact menu, word for word.
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Michael R.

Normally, I don't review bars without eating there first, but I'm making an exception for Tavern In the Square (or, TITS for short, hah). I've been here a few times now, and I gotta admit, I'm pretty impressed. Friendly, genuine bartenders serving up great drinks from a solid tap and bottle selection. If you've been to at least a half-dozen Boston bars, you know that this is the exact opposite of what you'd normally expect. And I'm an especially big fan of the fishbowl drinks. Think oversized cocktails with fruit on top (and Swedish Fish sometimes -- ask for them!!) for a few to share in a plastic fishbowl. It's always a hit with my group. After a food trip to nearby Deep Ellum or Sunset Grill and Tap, Tavern In the Square (okay, one more time -- TITS!) is always a stop for our group.
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Chelsea P.

This place is great for lots of different things. From brunch - AMAZING! To drinks with friends To lunch or dinner Their food is good, service is good, atmosphere is good. No complaints... come here often and always enjoy myself
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Michael W.

I went for the brunch and I have to say it was delicious! They have a huge variety and the value for what you get is amazing. I highly recommend this place. so far this is the best breakfast buffet I have tried so far. Well done!
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Maria B.

LOL. I hadn't been to TITS in over a year since I moved to NY and rarely am in the area anymore. Some friends of mine wanted to go there though and I was around this past weekend so I went along. First of all, one thing hasn't changed- having an out of state ID= a fake ID in the eyes of the bouncers at TITS. Either they're too lazy or too inept to take the time to decipher what is a real ID... but every single time I come here they barely glance over my ID, just seeing that it's out of state (NH) and automatically ask me if I have another form of ID to accompany it. It's not a huge deal, just super annoying and honestly TITS is the only place that this has ever happened to me. More importantly, the way this place is run is so f'd up. They let a bunch of people in, but then they decide and dictate where you can and cannot stand. Apparently there are very few places you can actually stand. Anywhere I moved someone would come by and say "you can't stand there". I even got "that's a really bad place to text" and then was threatened to be kicked out unless I complied (despite being completely sober). I don't think I could even hate-attend this place. You know, those places that are so bad that it's kind of entertaining to go? No way. Maybe I'm just getting too old for this shit but I won't ever be coming back here.
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Cristina C.

While I'm sad that the Kells is gone and the sushi joint next door, I think the fried pickles made up for my sadness. I did want to tear up though in all fairness walking over towards TITS after an interesting crosswalk experience involving a mailbox and a face plant into the sidewalk (not me). The open windows transplanted me back to summer nights and dollar drafts (which eventually got pushed to $2..) and walking in the entrance I dreamt of a wall separating two spaces and a DJ out back with all the regulars I once bumped and grinded with. But nope, here I was in reality. A new place but it looked all too familiar. They did a good job with it, it still totally reminds me of what it used to be but the layout is good. Bathrooms are in the same spots and it is really large inside, a great addition to the area even though I didn't want to admit it.. or still don't. The staff was friendly, talkative and fun or maybe we were just a wittletoodrunk. Oh and the fried pickles got me, I had never been into a TITS prior to this day (Thanks Beer Marathon) and they were really good, yeah okay you can say it's gross but they were good. I'm not too close to this location but I won't say I'll never visit a TITS again, maybe Salem or Cambridge.
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Ryan M.

Welcome to the holy grail and sole survivor of a simpler time when Allston bars were fun. Tavern in the Square (TITS to the layperson) is probably my favorite bar in Boston. I will review both the restaurant and bar aspects of this place: Restaurant: 3 stars Surprisingly really delicious food for a real bar, if you came here for fine cuisine then you are an idiot. This place does make delicious burgers and other bar appetizers (nachos, fries, etc.) and is definitely a decent spot for a mid-week couple of beers. Great in the summer when they have all of the windows open to allow for the putrid aromas of Allston to enter your dinner experience. Also have heard rave reviews for their Sunday Brunch but admittedly have not attended it yet. Bar: 4 Stars My favorite going-out bar in Allston, this place is always packed with a young crowd that is a lot of fun. Plenty of bathrooms so you'll never have to wait in a line and a lot of bar space to order drinks. Dance floors sometimes shoot up randomly on the floor when it is packed on weekends so you will have a solid time. Fish bowls will put you on your seat and there are a ton of TVs so it is a good spot for football/any sporting event. The bar aspect of this place rounds my rating up to 4 stars so don't complain to me about the math. Roofdeck: ? Stars They keep talking about installing a roofdeck but it was supposed to be installed this summer and never was. They are getting an incomplete from me in that department for the time being.
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Matt A.

Don't go here. I lost my jacket in TITS and the bouncer laughed mockingly after I explained myself. He told me that it was my own fault for not checking it. I didn't say another word; I just put my hands to my side, defeated, because I knew this conversation wasn't going anywhere. Then another bouncer grabbed me by the shoulder, demanding that I leave ... No, I did not get my jacket back. Needless to say, I won't be going back here. I've been to TITS a few times and the idea of going here is always better than the actual experience. If you want my advice, here it is: stay away. There are plenty of other second-rate bars in and around Boston where you can go without enduring threats from meat head bouncers.
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Qui C.

Tavern is the place to go Thursday night! It was jammed packed with people and music + vibes were great. we were lucky to have snagged a table at the bar. California needs Tavern's layout at the bar - they have these awesome extensions at the bar so you and your group can be sitting at a table while at the bar! If that doesn't make sense, oh well, I really have a hazy memory of that night. Beer = good! Nachos were amazing and huge. Huge. Gin and tonic was kind of weak but the music was great + bartenders were super attentive, especially on such a busy night. Too bad we were too much and had to leave earlier than I wanted to. Next time, Tavern, next time we won't be a hot mess before getting there.
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Allie B.

I've been here a million times (usually for drinks or their awesome brunch) even though I've only lived in Allston for a few months. It's always clean, hosts greet with a smile, and servers are always attentive. I'm always happy with my service, food and experience when I go to Tavern
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Alyssa W.

def a nice place to hang out. drinks are good and the service is decent as well. stump trivia on tuesday nights. Ive come for their weekend brunches as well and it's pretty damn good. I've already recommended many to try it out.
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Rob P.

"only unsuccessful bars charge a cover," were the words of the bouncer. This bar is an overall great time. For sports and hanging out it is unprecedented. Great tables, seating area, TVs at every angle and size you could dream of. They make sure to regulate the lines to monitor the occupancy (Aka get there early), which is good from confirmability standpoint. The reason TITS doesn't get five stars is only because the dance floor gets a little too crowded. People are constantly walking through making it hard to move around. Additionally the crowd isn't the dancing type.
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Ria S.

It can be crowded at time with people squeezing by you (ahhh, careful of the flying alcohol on your new clothes!). But the atmosphere is lively just about every night. Might take awhile to get a server's attention or a seat, but do go when your friends and you want a night of drinks, music, and laughter all around.
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Kelly O.

I kept on hearing great things about TITS but I wasn't impressed when I finally went. The food is typical American fair. The BF & I split the Big Dig app once and it was a mistake. Good, I mean, but definitely made for a small army or at least people who aren't planning on eating after. I've had a few of their options, but remember the clam chowder the most; it sounded good (it had bacon) but it was a bit too salty. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Why continue to go back, you ask? Well, the BF is obsessed with their fish & chips so I guess that's a positive of theirs. I've also eaten off their GF menu since I was told I can no longer eat it (sad face) and again, the food was ok. I got a burger with a GF bun but they didn't really have any good sides. I got corn. How weird - a burger and corn (it tasted canned). I'm sure it's a great bar for the weekend and is a fun atmosphere, but meh.
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Vanessa T.

I am beyond a loyal customer to this bar, I used to go 3 times a week. (not always for drinking, dinner and STUMP trivia as well) Never have had any issues with the staff at this location.. they are attentive, on point and know how to make you want to come back for more. After yesterday I am not sure I will ever return to this location. Football season = 7 hour days at the Tavern. They have an amazing buffet brunch with great food at a great price. However yesterday might have been one of the worst experiences of my life. We had a waitress that was "put out" by waiting on us. We had a large party of about 6 of us. Rolling your eyes at our table, not asking us if we needed anything for about FORTY FIVE minutes and helping your other tables around us was unacceptable. I actually started getting up and going to the bar and getting drinks for myself and my friends because I was tired of waiting. When our waitress came back to the table she literally gave me the evil eye when my friend told her that I went up to the bar for our drinks. I am not sure if this girl was hungover, angry at the world or just put on too much make up before she came into work. Bottom line is when you have to work a double at a sports bar like Tavern In The Square, you need to bring your A game. ESPECIALLY DURING PLAYOFFS! COME ON MAN! When I say that I filled out a comment card and left it for a manager, the girl litteraly gave me her evil eye as I walked out of the bar. She then went over to my friends and asked them "Why I hated her" This woman is lucky she got to add her gratuity to the bill seeing we had a party of 6+ people. she deserved no more than 2% pay out and I would have only given her that to tip out the bartenders, cooks and hostess staff. The only reason I am even entertaining the idea of going back to this bar is because the manager came over after I left and gave his card to my friend for me to contact him. I am sure he is eagerly awaiting my email. This 100% gets a COME ON MAN!
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Daniel K.

For a generic looking place serving bar food and the ever gimmicky 20,000 beers on tap, this place is not bad. Tavern in the Square is still brand spanking new, I love that when you walk in it still smells like the lumber section of Home Depot. This place hasn't really picked up yet, it was fairly empty when I went during their peak dinner time. Waitresses are friendly, their burgers are a 7/10 and the fries an 8. Dont get the side salad, its not worth it. They give the fried pickles a try, which tastes basically like a spear pickle coated with mozzarella stick batter. One thing I did enjoy was their beer mixtures and sizes. The Large 22oz. Black Magic (Guiness and Magic Hat #9) was something i'd never had before - so that was fun. i'll be back to see how this place turns out!
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Phan H.

I came here on a wednesday night when there wasn't such a big crowd at all. The service was fast and friendly, and our waitress was new and hot. They have a good selection of beers on tap, and the pitchers were moderately priced. They have flat screen HD tvs everywhere, so it's perfect to catch a game. We did order nachos and basket of fries, and they were also pretty good. Not too sure of the overall price, but I'd say you're paying for what you get.
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Jacks C.

TITS is a pretty rad place to go. They have an awesome beer selection and the food is pretty tasty (try the fried pickles!). They have trivia every week which is fun to take a break from the work week and just relax. The staff here is always so friendly, especially the bartenders (Doug is our favorite!). All in all, I can't say that we've ever had a bad experience here!
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Sandra C.

I officially refer to this place by it's shortname: TITS Things I love here: 1. Sweet potato fries 2. Chicken pot pie 3. Sesame chicken salad 4. MONDAY WINGS! 5. Awesome TVs 6. Great desserts I think I'm going to go crazy listing all of the things I love here. The prices are a bit high...but take a look at the serving size. THEY'RE HUGE! I'm not going to say that everything on the menu is delicious, but there are some exceptionally good meals there. Make sure to go to the booths...the individual TVs in each booth = awesome. I can only imagine how much money it took to make TITS.
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Sean M.

Here's the thing, after reading these reviews, there are things missing. The food here is indeed pretty good..... IT SHOULD BE, $11 for a burger is ridiculous. As far as the atmosphere, it's ok, service is slow, and the crowd is usually a bit sloppy. They do have a good beer selection, and tons of TV's, just don't think you are getting out of here with out a pretty heavy bill
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Natasha R.

Finally made it for the brunch buffet! Disappointed the minute we walked in the door because they wouldn't seat us until our entire party had arrived. Even though the place was 2/3rds empty. If there was a line or the place was busy, I'd understand. 10 minutes later we watched the hostesses seat random people without complete parties while we still had to wait. Not impressed at all. We were finally seated, the buffet was definitely filled with all kinds of food though some of the hot breakfast items seemed like they had been sitting for a while. The dessert table had no labels, so you're basically picking based on looks alone. Their bloody mary's, which I love (Ocean Spray bar mix) are a bit spicier in the morning than some can take. Overall, I'll probably be back.
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P'raka ..

Only eaten here for weekend brunch and I've got to say it was fantastic! Perfect waffles and chocolate chip pancakes ! Granted I was craving chocolate chip pancakes when I went so I guess I was biased - but they really hit the spot. Good variety and selection on the breakfast front. I only vaguely recall the lunch items but I don't think any of it was bad. Cakes and such for dessert. The omelette station is a little weird. They give you a piece of paper when they seat you - you fill it out with your omelette preferences and drop it off at the station. Eventually a waiter will bring it over to you (the sheets have your table number on them). The omelette-runner really sucked at his job. Perhaps it was his first day but he pretty much never got an omelette to the right table/person on the first try. It was pretty entertaining to watch but I guess if I really wanted my omelette it would have been frustrating. Other weird thing to watch out for - there is a booth with a pole in the way. They initially tried to seat us there but it was really too early in the morning to perform the gymnastics required to get in and out of a seat that is partially blocked by a pole. They need to just retire that booth.
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Michael L.

If you are mid 20's or younger, by all means this is your place. All my younger local female friends go there frequently. At my age I just find the place too big and dumb. You could do worse than watching a big game here, I guess, and the food and drinks aren't bad... but it's just not my scene.
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Erik O.

I gave this place 4 stars but i don;t love it. i gave it got a one star bump for not being the Kells! I hear it has a sick bfast buffet on sundays. Tons of TVs Gets supercrowded on the weekends, its like that faneuil hall away from faneuil hall for the people that are into that. That being said, i do like this place around dinner time. but i prefer the draft, but i don't you all showing up at the draft, so, come here. thanks, -e
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Aaron B.

One night, a friend of mine and I were going to come here, and decided not to. Come to find out, that night someone got poked up in there lol. Anyway, the place is ard. Beers are cold as fuck, which is perfect for me! They got chicken & waffles, and they go super hard. If you get them though, you will catch the itis, and feel super tired afterwards. Service is pretty good, never had a problem with anyone working here. Only gripe I have, wear a jacket, because it can get pretty cold in there from time to time.
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David V.

This place seems to serve up food that is a set above your basic bar food. I would classify it as just above average. I had the Monterrey chicken sandwich, which came with guac., bacon, and an herb mayo. The chicken was kind of dry, and not very big, and the guac was OK. The herb mayo was pretty good though. They pretty much take the basic bar sandwich and fancy it up by putting it on tasty focaccia bread, which is a good thing. I had the waffle fries with my sandwich, and they were delicious. I saw the regular fries and they are not hand-cut, and I imagine the waffle fries were from a bag as well, but they did taste good. Was my meal worth $10.99? Maybe not. But the $7.99 lunch specials are a good deal and I'd go with one of those next time. The service was excellent. The host was very attentive, the bartender brought me a out a drink right away, and our server was excellent. In the end, I left happy and with a full belly, and the food was pretty good. I can say that I would be willing to return for lunch in the future.
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Oprah C.

The atmosphere is a little heavy handed, but I liked to booze (my roommate got hammered off a Twisted Watermelon) I also lost my tampon by the bar :/
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David G.

This review is for night time only. I've never ate here. TITS is awesome. I always have a good time here. Its a lively place and the drinks are super cheap (compared to nyc).
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Meghan K.

I usually come here about once a week or two for lunch and a few drinks because it's right across the street from my apartment. Usually the service is decent and the food is good. Although, it has never been anything that would compel me to write home about -- until what I experienced here yesterday. Stopped in yesterday around 1pm for lunch and had a seat at the bar. A couple of minutes went by and none of three employees (that I saw) behind the bar recognized the fact that I was sitting there. Another 5 minutes went by and still no recognition. Another 5 minutes....nothing. Usually even if a bar is busy, I feel the patron should at least be acknowledged with a "Hello, I'll be with you in just a minute!" or maybe even slide a menu my way. There was none of that. Keep in mind, this is 1pm on a Sunday -- not 11pm on a Saturday. As the time passed, I watched the bartenders go past me a dozen or so times, filling up empty water glasses of other patrons and even some bartenders talking to each other. Maybe this was a particularly busy time for them or during some sort of shift change. Regardless, there were empty seats on either side of me so I wonder how they could be too busy to simply acknowledge me. I'd even question if it was maybe the way I smelled or looked but I had just showered and put on my Sunday best ;-) So seriously, what was the problem? I finally got fed up and left, without any interaction from a single soul that worked there...no host, server, bartender or member of the management team. Fortunately, there are many other great options in this area that offered me what I was looking for: great service, great food and a welcoming atmosphere. If Tavern in the Square is not able to provide this to a somewhat regular customer, it is only a short walk to next place. That's exactly what I did and will continue to do until this place can up its game in a significant way.
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Jamar C.

***I wore straight leg jeans, I'm 5'10, 206 lbs, the jeans I had on were a 36 waist and 34 length, they said the cut of my jeans were not allowed, once I said they were straight legged closer to skinny leg they let me in... While inside I wore a baseball cap then turned it backwards and a bouncer said I could only wear my cap facing forward... I'll never go here, the drinks were decent and music was mediocre I went on a Saturday night***
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Julia N.

Tall Blue Moons. Buffalo Tenders. House Salad. Waffle Fries. Geeks Who Drink Trivia. = As long as you split the tab, it's a nice night out. The trivia could be a lot better, but maybe I'm just not geeky enough. Also really convinced that this trivia is more for 'nerds' as opposed to 'geeks,' -- re: less about gaming/cult books/random facts and more about band music bands/the periodic table/gratuitous sports questions.
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Steven M.

Basic bar food. Nothing to squirm about or give much of an afterthought b/c yes, the french fries are not fresh. I was seated at a booth with a pole that ran from the ground to the ceiling in between my legs. This coupled with the music choice on a rainy Monday night created the perfect environment for a subpar burger! There's a first time for everything I keep telling myself and certainly the last time I will choose to replenish my hunger the next time I'm around this block.
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Morgan G.

I'm a vegan. So when the hummus plate arrived to my table with the bowl of (what my boyfriend tells me is) terrible hummus covered in cheese, I asked for another bowl without cheese. My waitress came back after talking with the manager and told me I would have to pay $4.99 for another bowl of hummus. No where on their menu does it say anything about cheese on the hummus plate. Patrons with dietary concerns, beware. This place is completely unconcerned with the patrons and anything beyond microwaving their mediocre food.
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Jude P.

I've been keeping a slanted eye on the Tavern's that's in my surrounding area and finally stumbled to what's been the latest opening and I must say I'm heavily please. What i must mention 1st is the negative... the long island drink was pretty much horrible... tastes like it was made with Selzer water and I can only assume that the bartender didn't pay attn to that carbonated ingredient. Aside from that, there are many positives and definitely a go back to spot... so let's highlight... the place was really clean... which sadly ain't the case in some places. My waiter who I still know the name to for some reason but won't mention here but starts with an "A" did a great job, smiled naturally, and paid attn... yes that's key. The food was very tasteful and great... I had the chicken quesadia & sweet potatoe fries... plus a sample of my friend's wings and if I didn't care about my weight then I would've ordered them again... and I'm picky so that says alot. To top off... my new found drink is the El Don... and if you don't know about, then tackle it upon entry.
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Staci M.

If you are not a MA resident, be prepared to show several forms of ID before getting in here. My husband had to show four, it got ridiculous. The, we showed a couple more once seated and after ordering a drink each. This place has a good nightlife vibe. The Sunday brunch is overwhelming, as brunches tend to be. Be careful if you visit on certain weekends, as they jack up the price due to seemingly arbitrary things like BU graduation (and they don't always explain that before you get the bill) when it is not even busy. Not a good place if you like healthy food or a light lunch but great for sports (they don't play soccer except during big tournaments!). Not my favorite spot in Allston Village but a staple for many college students in the area.
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Myha N.

Been here a few times and the food is okay. Service needs work. My favorite item on their menu their Mac and cheese and the tots. Rest of the menu is mediocre and isn't worth trying. It's a chain restaurant and the only reason I think it is popular and gets packed is because the place is so big and has a lot of tvs. I still prefer to go to the White Horse over this place any day. I find service to be very important when rating any establishment and the staff was very rude during my last experience. I understand when it gets packed, everyone is running around etc but that doesn't excuse poor service or lack of. This place can improve on these points and if I do return, it'd only be because my friends decide they want their birthday here. Going back to White Horse for good now. Better food and service plus they have pool tables in the middle which is fun when you're with a group. Side tip for weekend goers: Line gets long at night on the weekends. I'd come before 11pm to avoid it and it gives you more time to look for parking.
(1)
Michelle S.

I am bringing this review up to 3 because I just found out that they have a VERY extensive list of beers on tap, including my current favorite, Arrogant Bastard. Sorry, TITS, for the slight underestimation.
(3)
ken t.

TONS OF BEER! i like this place to hang out and watch the games. i miss that it is not the KELLS anymore but its not bad. crowd is different and i think its good. id give it a higher score but i dont like sports bars with no games. i tink they might have ONE.
(3)
Jacqueline S.

Great experience with the staff! Both the bouncer and our waitress were very pleasant. Also, the chicken wings are delicious--the sesame ginger and southwest especially. Well worth checking out with a group of friends, any day of the week.
(4)
Kaitlyn T.

Loved it. Been there so many times and never disappointed. Love that they change up even their usual dishes and bar tenders are so friendly and attentive. I would recommend anyone in the area to go there and enjoy the great food and atmosphere!
(5)
Leesha Z.

Pricey and the drinks were weak. Only plus really was the friendly staff.
(3)
Ivan C.

This place has its moments and most of them are reasonable. I've been here quite a few times and sampled a variety of what they have to offer. The absolute best thing they do here is function as a sports bar. There are games or some sort of sports show on every TV ... and they have a TON. The TV coverages is great in any spot in the bar. They get pretty busy during football season, especially the 1pm games. They've got a good selection of draught beer that is mostly available when you are there. The food (outside of brunch) is your standard bar fare. As a matter of fact, if you've been to one of the other bars that are owned by the same group, then you've probably already had their food. During the school year, it tends to get a little ... wild(?) on Thursday/Friday nights. Its a pretty miserable experience if you are over the age of 25. Long lines, drunk people actin' a fool, elbow to elbow standing room only. If you haven't tried their brunch, definitely stop in. Its a MASSIVE spread of food. Its all above average,especially considering the quantities they are producing. They also mix in some regional fare from outside of New England (chicken and waffles, anyone?). It 100% worth a trip on a Sunday for their brunch. I hope you've made it this far because if you have, I'll save you some headache. DO NOT go here on a Monday night. Most of the staff here are very nice and easy to deal with ... most. If you ever get Mediocre Mike (oh yes, ladies, he brags of his mediocrity), you might as well walk out. If he's not complaining about how little he makes on a Monday night, he'll probably not want to come over and take your order. If you are lucky enough to have him take your order, he'll just give you a bunch of attitude. Bottom Line: Great for sports and great for brunch. Decent for most everything else, except Mondays and Mediocre Mike.
(3)
Phil A.

Sunday brunches have and will always been a delicious meal at Tavern. Can't beat the sunday combo of every football game all morning and afternoon combined with unlimited brunch for a fixed fee. The food has always been moderately priced and relatively good.... however they have turned away from customer service and value over the past few months. I give them a two star rating because they have permanently removed the small bastion of food glory left in Allston, Monday Night Football 25 cent wings. Boston doesn't have happy hours for drinks, so to get patrons most bars provide food deals at night to get the weekday crowd. My friends and I have gone to TITS (tavern in the square) almost every single MNF over the past 3 years and always leave with our wallets lighter from pitchers of beer and seemingly bottomless pits of wings. Management... please fix this immediately as you will lose large amounts of business to the other bars that continue to offer specials in the area. Go for the brunch, skip on the nightlife and long lines, and avoid on weekdays since their food specials have now become non-existent. Also, 12 dollar pitchers of coors light is great, but all other beers being closer to 20 doesn't lead to much variety. Try and put another couple cheaper beers in there for people who enjoy a change of pace.
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Michael P.

+ Wow, significantly more draught beers here than at the Central Sq location, but still not as much as Sunset Grill across the street. I'd consider coming here all the time if it wasn't so hard to get to from Cambridge. + Stay AWAY from the "fishbowls" or
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Zulu Q.

You know, I'm going to go easy on Tavern in the Square (TITS if you know them well). They have a generous tap list, it's fun to go for pub trivia (but only for "Geeks Who Drink," Stump! blows dogs for quarters), and most people can find something they like on the menu. Even me. Even though I cannot eat soybean oil and soybean oil is in a lot of their products, the manager personally made sure I could eat something from their kitchen. I really do try to be as little of a pain in the ass about this issue as possible. I'm in the minority and I hate having people making a big deal over me. I can usually gently ask what oil they use and decide whether or not it's worth my effort to figure something out. I often just order beer and let it go because I really, really hate having attention drawn to this problem. However, the waitress was a little confused why I asked. She thought I was asking about trans fats and I was all "no, soybean allergy," (I really have an "intolerance," which is a lot different. However, I say it in restaurants because it's easier and more well-recognized). She felt so bad that she sent the manager over to help me figure something out. Then I ordered a salad with olive oil/vinegar (most salad dressings are made with soybean oil) and the chef baked plain chicken for me. I felt guilty that they went through all this effort for me because I really would've just waited until I got home to eat, but it meant a lot that they went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of. And note, "vegetable oil" usually means soybean oil. Turn over a bottle of vegetable oil from the grocery store and see for yourself. Of course, this drives me nuts because soybeans are not vegetables, they're legumes. Monsanto probably has something to do with that. This is me being an asshole on that one though. But if you don't have a restricted diet, the menu is ridiculously large and diverse. Even the most fastidious of tastes should be able to find something they like. (Admittedly, some of it's kinda expensive for what it is). I usually get good service when I come here. Only once did a waiter piss me off when I had to show credit cards along with my California ID. I get that this is Allston and you want to limit ID fraud and underage drinking, but I feel very sorry for the 19-year-old who tries to pass as a 30-something. Even without my makeup, I look rather close to my age. (Or do I? Hmm...) So yeah, I'm going easy on them because they were really accommodating to me without making me feel like a leper. (Yes, I've kinda gotten leper treatment elsewhere).
(4)
Chris K.

Best Spot in Allston Tavern in the Square isn't something crazy. In a world where just about every bar has a gimmick, Tavern keeps it real and they keep it simple. The place itself is pretty big with two large bars and it's always easy to get a drink. There are TVs everywhere so if a game is on, you're bound to see it almost anywhere inside. Want to try something crazy? Order one of their fishbowls. These alcoholic creations come in a variety of colors/flavors with each consisting of about 6 florescent straws. Down one and you're a champ. Down two and you'll need someone to tell you how the rest of the night went. I've only gone here for the nightlife so I can't comment on the food. It's definitely a good atmosphere and if you wanna get your two-step on along with your drink, you're more than welcome to on their big dance floor. Don't know what to do on a Friday or Saturday night? Men and women alike...go enjoy some TITS.
(4)
Melissa F.

I'll start by saying that I don't really explore restaurants and bars in Allston (and probably still won't) but I came here after tavern was recommended by a friend. I was pleasantly surprised. Excellent beer selection (major brownie points from me for that) and good food. Their portions are huge! Their fried apple cheesecake is amazing and the nachos are massive. Our waiter was enthusiastic and super friendly. I'm going this Sunday to try their brunch
(4)
Elsie F.

Came here on a saturday night for dancing and Tavern in the Square was a good choice. The music was dance/pop/top40 so there was a good sized, young crowd partying. Nice drink selection too.
(3)
Mathias G.

The posh, pretentious part of my brain that wants to spend all of its time focusing on swanky south end brasseries and 12 dollar cocktails while leaning against zinc bars and oak high tops is telling me not to write this review---but god damn it, I love Tavern in the Square. I LOVE that its acronym is TITS. I love that on any crowded night, you're bound to see anybody from the popped collar crew, the ed hardy crew, the plaid jacket/skinny jean crew, and anybody in between. TiTS is one of those loud, Top 40 blasting places, but it's spacious, clean, the food is good, and drinks are fairly cheap, especially if you opt for a mediocre American domestic like MIller Light or Bud Light, which they serve in a stately 23 oz mug for 4.50. It's impossible not to look at a television screen unless you bury your head in the bar's ice bucket Every wall space has a television. All the booths have personal televisions. Is this an enviornment I want to be in all the time? No. But, if you need a TV, look in ANY direction and you will find one. 25 cent wings on Mondays, and a great brunch on Sundays. And I do mean, great. They have a carving station with roast beef or turkey, various crepes, waffles, assorted egg dishes, a slew of meats. Definitely a lot better than you were expecting if you only came here on a saturday night and thought it was nothing more than an oversized college/sports bar. So, like I said, the food is good. If you need to break into the massive allston sports bar scene slowly, ome here on an off night (Mon-Wed), and the place feels much more like a restaurant. I like going on those nights--it's spacious, quiet, and you can have a conversation.
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Brittany G.

This was my first time going out in Allston and I was pleasantly surprised. The bar offers a wide variety of drinks and they are made pretty well (I suggest the St. Germaine Sparkler). Friday night there was a line but it moved fast ( less than 5 mins) and the music was enjoyable (although not much room for dancing).
(3)
Saba N.

I'm not a big chain restaurant type girl... but I will say that I don't hate this place. Jtree, Tavern, and Union (probably some others as well) are owned by the same people... so once you've tried one, you've tried them all. The food is good, reasonably priced, and there are a million tvs so it's a fun bar to grab a bite. They also have brunch buffet on Sunday's, which I have yet to try but I hear is pretty good. All in all, I didn't mind it... I would never suggest it, but, I would never rule it out either.
(3)
Winnie T.

Pretty good spot to hit up on a Friday night. It gets packed quick, and the best thing is: NO COVER! The DJ was decent, he played a good variety of house, hip hop, and even threw in a couple of reggae tracks for the group of black guys who ended up teaching me how to dance to reggae haha. The crowd is littered with people in their 20s, who are either in college or still trying to get out of that college phase. It's a laidback atmosphere... you don't have to get dressed up (it's not a club) and the bouncers were surprisingly nice. Beer is ridiculously cheap, and people tend to get messed up off their fishbowls (a massive fishbowl full of sugar mixes and alcohol). If you're just interested in going out to hang out, drink, and maybe dance a bit, this is the perfect spot for you!
(4)
Robert C.

This place sucks! To sum it up, this place is run by a bunch of idiots. Everything here was terrible. Just came back with a bunch of friends, and was so offended by this place that I immediately had to review. Service: Piece of garbage. Our server took forever, didn't even serve us water. We had to ask the bartender, who took our order for water with the worst attitude. The only time the server came back promptly was to collect her tip. Food: The worst. I order the Blacked Ahi Tuna Sandwich. Quality was poor. I couldn't finish b/c I was worried that I might get sick... it was that bad. We also got nachos. Chips were decent, but for 8 bucks I expect more than decent chips. The hot sauce was old, sour cream minimal, and only enough cheese to cover a teaspoon. Ambiance: modern, seek, but deceiving. When we asked to sit in a booth, they put us in the corner table with limited views of the TVs. No one was sitting in more than 4 booths. When asked to move to the booths, they didn't even consider it. It a shame that the word TITS is affiliated with place like this.
(1)
Matthew H.

What a freaking waste. Was a pretty cool bar until they kicked me out for having too many people in the photo booth. The thing is on wheels and it started to move so I jumped out but they still kicked me out for some reason. Then they kicked out all of my friends for asking to talk to a manager, like wtf. This place is THE WORST for staff and managers . I am bewildered by how incompetently bad this staff was.
(1)
Bill C.

I had a great brunch here this past Sunday during the faux hurricane. The selection was huge, the food was delicious, the price was right, and the music was bluesy and terrific. I am sooooo looking forward to another brunch there and definitely another delicious and fresh omelette.
(5)
Ksy B.

One of my favorite neighborhood places during the weekdays! Weekends get very crowded and loud, which is great for college folks. Variety of beers and hospitality and friendliness of staff is just outstanding.
(5)
William P.

We came once on Sunday for the brunch and it was great! Not sure if it has changed but the food layout was great. It was a buffet style brunch with a number of stations including pretty much anything you would like. Everything seemed to be fresh and tasty.
(4)
Carla s.

This place is great to get together with friends for a game.. it's big and has plenty of TVs to go around. Parking is always a problem in that area so nothing to report on that.. food is yummy ... I always get something new. Burgers are good and there Sunday brunch is even better.. get there early since the line can be long. dessert is good.. fried snickers bar is too tough and chewy for my liking.. but the taste is great.
(4)
Chris G.

My go to place by far in the area. Awesome selection of drafts, the bartenders are excellent, and the food is good. The portions are ENORMOUS. Try the waffle fries, for sure.
(5)
Sean B.

I've been bopping in and out here since the place opened. It's been a long time since I was dancing drunk at the Kells, and I guess the Allston neighborhood has grown up with me. I've sampled a good bit of the apps menu, tried the clam chowder, and recently had a great Cowboy burger, with bacon and barbecue sauce. This is a great lunch pub. It gets a good crowd but is big and spread out enough so that it doesn't feel cramped. The beer selection is large and diverse, and rotates with the seasons. The bartenders are friendly and know what they are serving, they are happy to give out samples to help you choose. Sit at the bar to watch their wall of TVs, or get a seat by the window for the people watching. Food is very good and pretty creative for a pub menu. A warning, though, portions here are huge. Huge. A couple of appetizers can be shared for a decent meal. Burgers are big too, mine was cooked perfectly and served on a fresh roll. Maybe the nightlife hops here, but I wouldn't know. All I can say is it's a fine choice for a filling pub meal.
(4)
Nick M.

Went here with my mom, little sister and girlfriend. We were looking for somewhere to eat and decided on the Tavern because it was a beautiful day and they had the windows open and tons of window side seating. The food: looks great from afar, tastes not so good. Basically your standard greasy pub fare. Although the meat platter with chicken, steak and shrimp was pretty good despite the shrimp being over cooked. The drinks: looks like they have a great beer selection. It was warm out so I ordered a margarita and a mojito. Marg was just ok. The mojito tasted like there was no liquor in it and I didn't even have a buzz after both. Service is so-so. Nice place to go I on a nice day to enjoy the open window seating. Next time I'll just stick to beer.
(3)
Jeff C.

Holy pitchers and big screens, Batman!! Great sports type bar with a terrific brunch on the weekends and a hot bar scene at night. In a nutshell: a) the food is not top notch (it is tasty, don't get me wrong) b) awesome beer selection (lots of seasonals, standbys, and quality) c) variety of seating options (hightops, booths, bar) and d) great service, usually with a "view" of the bar's acronym.
(4)
Robert S.

Okay-- this place gets my business 7 days a week. If not 7, 6. I adore the Tavern, from the staff to the environment and the demographic they bring in. Specifically I have to compliment the managers, they have that place on LOCK. They know exactly how to manage business and their employees. Not only that but they treat their customers well, a LOT better than other places. Specifically, Dave the bartender is the man. He brings such engaging conversation to whomever, and has a lot of interesting stories to keep you entertained throughout your burger or beer. I also have a soft spot for both Brittany and Brittini, the two sweetest and most down to earth bar tenders in all of Boston. They do their job so effectively and on spot, never do they complain or come to you with a sour look on their face. Ron, I have to mention you also--you're so funny and cool. Always down to help out even if you're not originally serving my entourage of friends. And what about the wait staff? AWESOME! They're all so prompt and timely with what they manage. And trust me, people get rowdy and drunk here...these individuals put up with a lot of shit and they do so with a smile. Also, I have to say real quick that their food here is UNBELIEVABLE. If I brought in a little bit more cash I'd eat here everyday. The burgers are fucking stellar. I know swearing isn't appropriate, but if you have one you'll know what I mean. Bill, Angelo, Sean, and Suze--you guys rock. Keep up the solid work. I think EVERY Tavern and Joshua Tree should be as well put together as your establishment is. Because honestly, I've been to Joshua Tree and that place sucks so much. I know my mom said 'if you dont have anything nice to say, say nothing at all', but seriously. Maybe the owners will read this and realize that their JTree in Allston has crappy mean staff. I've been there 5 times now with friends (only because we choose it as a boring lame alternative), but you guys need to pay attention to that place. Whenever I walk home (I live about a baseball throw away from it) there are always rowdy kids, fights, a lot of nonsense really. Please, tailor that market and fix your staff there. Before I leave I have to throw it down for my man Joe at Allston's Tavern. He is the nicest most solid bouncer I've ever met. And I know bars, I know restaurants. Joe is without a doubt one of the best people I've met since moving to Boston I can't wait to have a Drifter (my beer of choice) at TAS tonight. I look forward to everything that encompasses going to that bar. Again, the set-up is off the chain. Only advice-- be open to adding more stuff to your menu. Sunset prides themselves on having an extensive menu, and although yours is classier and more put together (theirs is over convoluted and a headache to look at), they do take their customer requests pretty seriously. I think you all should-- like the other night I added fajitas, you should totally have fajitas. Also-- you have nachos on the menu, but its such a boring name. People like ordering stuff with flair, my friend Ryan (another regular) suggested calling them 'Macho Nachos'. Come on, admit it, people would LOVE ordering 'Macho Nachos' instead of just "Nachos". Keep up the good work, your newest hire Tony the bartender is going to shape up and grow with the company excellently. Bye for now everybody!
(5)
Erica T.

if you are looking to grab a few beers and watch some sports or have a casually sloppy night with your face in a fishbowl on a makeshift dance floor TITS is the place to go. When I was in college this location used to be the Kells which was known for outrageous nights and a jam packed dance floor. After I graduated it became Tavern which was a breath of fresh air. It has plenty of beers, TVs, seats and the menu has a lot of variety and is surprisingly not that bad. They have changed the nightlife a bit from being a sports bar to adding a DJ which allows college girls to wear less clothing and grind on each other.... but really who can hate them for that? Tavern is the best for everything it is trying to be ... a college bar. At the end of the day it deserves nothing more than two stars when being compared to the rest of the restaurants and bars in Boston but if you are in Allston it is the place to go. pros: great for a Thursday night, all you can eat brunch on Sunday cons: the line is outrageous on Thur/Fri/Sat after 1030 remember when Joshua Tree was fun?
(2)
Kris S.

I like the Tav! Decent service, reliable food, tons of TVs, nice bouncers -- a solid addition to the neighborhood.
(3)
j s.

3 stars - food 1 star - service Their service is HORRIBLE! We saw our waitress 3x. Once to get our order, once when the food came, and once to give us the bill. The food was pretty good though. Maybe next time, we'll just hang out at the bar..
(2)
MEGAN L.

Came here to a bruins game with my BF and had TERRIBLE service. Our waitress was never to be seen from again after taking our order, someone completely different brought our food over, and when we needed ketchup and more silverware someone completely different did that too! She never checked in on us, we wanted to get more beers but since she was occupied by the table around the bar full of flirty guys and talking with her pal the hostess we just gave up. We finally had to grab a manager to get her to bring us our check. Needless to say I will not be back!! We ended up getting a 12pk at Shaws and having a much better time at our apartment with our big screen :)
(1)
Will L.

You guys will let me pay $5 for a Corona? Really? You're so kind. There's only one Tavern in Allston, kids. Don't you forget it.
(1)
Jamie C.

Average to below average food (every chicken dish has that pre-cooked and frozen chicken in it, which is pretty nasty), and WOEFUL service on the more than one occasion. I am a local and I really wanted to like the new place, but I can't. It's pretty bad.
(2)
Phil H.

TITS has a phenomenal TV/bar layout and is the best place in Allston/Brighton to watch a game. The food is also pretty good and they offer giant beer dispensers to share for the whole table. -2 stars for an ultra-douchey bouncer who kicked my friend out for squirting ketchup into a pint glass, claiming he doesn't let that happen in "his bar." God forbid paying customers drunkenly squirt a half ounce of ketchup into a glass. We apologized and offered to pay for the waste of "perfectly good ketchup" but he wasn't having it. I guess that's what happens when a bouncer looks for any excuse to flex his pectorals.
(3)
Will N.

Very welcoming atmosphere. I liked coming here. I enjoyed my drink at the bar and even enjoyed my service at the tables. Food wasn't anything impressive, but it was very enjoyable and relaxing. Service was great and hit all the points I wanted.
(5)
Nicole C.

Not bad! A million beers on tap, fishbowl margaritas, great food (can't remember the last time I had such delicious and fresh fries), rooftop deck, TVs aplenty (even at individual booths), adequate service, and a lively crowd. I could've done without the sororistutes that flooded in after 10 on this Saturday night, but hey, what can I really expect. The music was great -- or as good as it can be given that it was basically pop songs mixed by a creative DJ -- and when it's busy people actually start dancing. I would've joined, but I wasn't about to get groped by frat boys. Overall, the crowd has a good energy but isn't what I personally seek out -- girls in slutty dresses, high heels, and a quarter inch of makeup, and guys in ironed polo shirts with overly-gelled hair. If you're looking for a good ol' fashioned one-night stand with an attractive, college-aged alcoholic, this is your spot. One major drawback: THE NOISE. There is no seat far enough away from the speakers to make your ears not ring the next day. Owww.
(4)
Javier M.

Food is overpriced and definitely not worth the money. I had a chicken avocado sandwich and had a hard time finding any avocado in it. I asked if they could put some more on it and was told that that was how it came. Even during the day, the music is extremely loud and competes with the equally loud TV's.
(2)
Kate F.

Call it TITS, call it TAVS, it's a decent sports bar in the middle of Allston. They've got a decent beer selection, good drinks (I think they still do a fishbowl), and the lunch/dinner menu can hold it's own. That being said, unlike some others, I had a really bad experience with brunch there. The eggs benedict I ordered was so over cooked it was inedible, so I can't recommend them for bruch, but they do make a good bloody mary, which saved brunch. It's a great place to catch a game and share a pitcher with a couple of friends, but be careful, it can also become a complete meat market on the weekends, with plenty of lurkers creeping around.
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Meg F.

Oh, Tavern In The Square, (T.I.T.S. for short) thanks for spreading your chain-y goodness to the Allston area. You've only been open for two days, but the socially diverse crowd you've drawn is certainly means for a crazy social experiment in hipster versus wasted college students versus 40 something 9-5ers who just act like wasted college students. Your 40 something draft lines and lengthy drink menu don't hurt either... unless your hesitant girlfriend can't decide on a pint. Then you're on your own. (Good LUCK!) Perks include lots of beer on tap, more than ample sized bar room, and attractive bartenders. Downsides include inattentive bartenders who as of yet don't know what they are doing and are more concerned with looking nonchallant, bad indoor climate control, Guinness with more bubbles in its head than the Kells leftovers out on the dance floor, horrid saturday night dj who can't transition between songs to save his life, and potential shards of broken glass in your car bombs. (Note to rookie bartenders: use pint glasses, not Guiness glasses. Ouch!) Mmmmm. Glass shards! But, let's not be too harsh to Allston's latest addition. Overall, the place has appeal (suspiciously similar to an oversized Brighton Beer Garden) and we'll be back again. The rumored roof deck and daily specials such as brunch, cheap wings, and breakfast til 2:30 on Saturdays definitely won't discourage our return.
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Henry G.

Has become a regular spot for me. Try the Tuscan Chicken sandwich or maybe the Tuna Melt....whatever you choose, definitely get the tater tots....
(4)
Elizabeth S.

With the long line outside and the interrogating bouncer I expect a shiny nightclub. In reality, Tavern in the Square is pretty much a glorified diner. Don't get me wrong - I love diners - but worth the wait? Decent food and drink selection. Pretty good DJ. Oh, and it's huge! And well lit. Shrug. I may not understand it, but I'll probably be back.
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Polin W.

Went there last night with my friend. First we order chicken wings. It took about 30 min to get the order. The wings was oily and not crispy at all. That's ok. Wings are just wings. My friend was still hungry so we order french onion soup. The soup was not hot enough and very bland. Seem like they did not have enough soup to service my table so they decided to add more chicken stock. We called our server, who also bartender. She was very nice with us. We sent the dish back and order the lettuce chicken wrap. We got the dish and was very unhappy for the quality of food here. The crispy fried noodle was not crispy and old. It only take less than 2 min to fried new noodle! Come on! The chicken itself either was a re heat chicken or did not marinade in whatever suppose to be in at all. The dipping sauce was just ok. We decided to talk with manager and he was nice enough to take the dish back and took care of our food. Overall.. Service was great but they need to re visit their food quality.
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C K.

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. They are awful. I'm sorry. Honestly, you work in Boston. Don't be racist. My friends and I have experienced discrimination on several occasions at the Tavern. DO NOT GO HERE. They are horrible.
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Amanda K.

To preface: the service I received at the bar at Tavern in the Square Allston warranted 5 stars. I did not eat there or sit at a table with a server. I had my reservations to spend my night watching baseball and drinking beer at Tavern In The Square. I had read reviews on Yelp saying that service was abysmal. While I cannot vouch for other employees, Wade and Joseph the bouncer were great. Wade was hilarious, attentive to myself and my friend when our beers were low, and had a great knowledge of all the various beers that were on tap. Joseph the bouncer also informed each and every party at the bar about the street sweeping that was going to occur outside so that their cars had time to be moved, and would not be ticketed/towed. How awesome was that? That only took 5 mins of his time, but saved some customers an immense a lot of hassle. Because of Wade and Joseph, I'll be back to drink at Tavern In The Square Allston on weeknights.
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Tayana C.

The food there is delicious. I had the honey hot chicken tenders and by the time I was done I was rubbing my belly like a fat man at a beer drinking contest. They give you plenty of food for your $8. I had some of my friend's waffle fries and they were delicious. They had some kind of cajun spice on them. I had a side order of regular fries and that was a lot less impressive. They tasted kinda bland and I wondered if they ran to the local Mc Donald's to pick it up. Next time I plan on sticking with waffle fries. Yes, there will be a next time because I loved it there. It looks like an extremely fancy sports bar. Dark wood everywhere, dimmed lights and white cloth napkins. I felt like I was at the big kids' sports bar. It isn't the kind of place where people wear dirty backwards sox hats and scream obscenities when someone scores. I didn't like how my second round of shirley temple tasted watered down but I was so full by then that I didn't care. Too bad it's so out of my way because I would be there a few times a week.
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Jaimee F.

I just cannot say enough about this bar. They welcomed Sports Depot's regulars with open arms and bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. The food is great, but the service is out of this world. The managers are very visible and check in with the customers to make sure everyone is having a great experience while watching sporting events on gorgeous, huge, HD TVs. My favorite part of the Tavern is how they treat you like they are so happy to have you specifically there to visit them. It almost feels like going to a friend's house and getting a great meal. The food value is commendable, as well. Do NOT miss $.25 wings on Monday nights. DELICIOUS!! I ate for HOURS and spent $5!!! Love the Tavern!! Thank you to the managers Shawn, Bill and Angelo, and to my fav bartenders Dave, Jay and Kevin! You guys rock!
(5)
Fun Night S.

I have been going to TITS for the past 14 months. If wrote this review on Saturday, I would have given them 4 stars. This past Sunday really made a difference. I went for brunch because their brunch is the best. My party arrived around noon and we got a table by the window right in front of the Colts/ Jaguars game. Perfect. I sat in all my Colts glory ready to stuff my face and yell at the TV. I went up for round one at the buffet, sat down, and enjoyed their delicious selection of breakfast goodness. I got round two and waited for the game to begin. 6 minutes into the first quarter the satellite cut out. I was not pleased. I spoke to the hostess. She got her manger and they relocated us to the next available booth. This was amazing. A total upgrade to a booth on a Sunday during brunch. This is the 5th star. I find TITS to be consistently good. I also only get the same 4 things.
(5)
Kim C.

Soild beer list - close to 50 beers on tap and then a nice selection of seasonal bottles. I was pleasantly surprised. Decent food - it's ok, not great, but not terrible. A little on the pricey side for what you get. It can get overloaded with the college crowd on late weekend nights, but sometimes a ridiculous show can be fun to watch. A huge step up from the Kells. If you want an alternative to Sunset and not deal with the hipsters at Deep Ellum this is a solid choice, especially if there is a game on.
(3)
Michael V.

A decent sports bar, it has a nice atmosphere, a nice draft selection, a full bar, a pretty decent menu with the regular bar selections with a little extra. The service is usually okay, where I never really get a wonderful waiter I think, but I don't have one that I would complain about. However one time I literally waited 40 minutes for my beer, but got it for free as compensation at least, as to why it would take a 40 minutes to obtain me a beer is beyond me, but I don't question life. One of the better sports bar in the area that's for sure. I always find my self going back because its a simple, casual, nice bar that doesn't amaze but doesn't disappoint. All in all tavern is a good bar, its a nice, chill spot, with good selection and good food, a nice place to hang out with your friends. you'll find your self coming back. Also try the Hummus, pretty damn good.
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LV R.

Great service! Erin was the best even after this company lunch meeting totally imploded! Cold food, missing items, low or no inventory on staple menu items (Like Beer) totally inconsistent quality and flavor from Porter and Central... and the flies, Flies, FLIES!!! Manager had lots of excuses, and defensive strategies...she took $$$ off the bill for the food...but the FLIES WERE RIDICULOUS!! 2 beers ruined by dive bombing flies and constant swatting to keep them off the food, just horrible. Whoever owns this joint...you are running a shabby shop! Love the Tavern, but lower your expectations in Allston...
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Joi T.

Came here for my birthday with the gang, it was a good time. Not really much of a dance floor but whateves. The staff was great; the door men were very charming. I do not see that often. Door men are always nice but never charming. If you want a food review please see my other review for the porter sq Tavern This is the Old Kells spot. (I miss that place)
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Kerry M.

Go for the atmosphere more than the food.
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Neal S.

The food is okay, that's not my gripe. I took my family there for brunch and when I received my credit card bill it was $10 more then what I signed. We left a good tip so that's not an excuse. Imagine if they do this to every customer. That would be thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges every year. I called and the manager said he would credit me $10 on my credit card but I haven't seen this credit appear yet after almost 3 weeks. Watch out parents. If your college kids have your credit card you would never know.
(1)
Angie C.

Good place for drinks with friends and average bar food. Experience: This is a good low key place to get together and even play some trivia with friends. The service and ambiance is what you would expect from a bar. Food: The food is average and again what you would expect from a bar. I do love their "Build Your Own" section. I also LOVE their sweet potato fries and TATOR TOTS! Yes they have "tots". I don't recommend their nachos, but I like to think of myself as a nacho snob. Overall: Great place and get what you expect.
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Laura D.

Tavern in the Square replaced "The Kells" The Kells and I had a long term relationship that lasted from the time I was 21-25 or so. I would go, drink one too many bud lights, show off my ridiculous dance moves and then repeat the following the next weekend. So when I heard it was closing I got a bit teary eyed. I also got just a tiny bit excited. After all I was growing up and so was my taste in bars and in beers. I had been to Tavern in the Square in central square and loved the chicken and pear sandwich (odd I know but it was delicious). I have been here a couple of times and have to say I have yet to be wowed. The service is slow and the wait staff are actually pretty bad. The food is decent and the tater tots are pretty yummy. While it isn't the best food its a decent sports bar. So if you too get teary eyed when thinking about your days at the Kells don't worry you and can still relive those days when going downstairs to use the bathrooms. All I can think is how they did not renovate them at all!
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Island Boy B.

I was pleasantly surprised at the crowd that was at the Tavern in the Square on a Tuesday night. I guess, playing trivia and imbibing one's favorite malted beverage makes a good pairing. I can't lie - I pair my Stump Trivia with 25 cent chicken wings and PBRs every Sunday night at my favorite hole in the wall. But, Tavern is far from a local watering hole and deserves to be in the same breathe as other uber-media sports bars. Even for a slow night in sports on a muggy June night in Boston, Tavern had enough sports content on their multitude of flat screens to keep their nachos and Buffalo wings face-stuffing customers very happy. We sat at the bar and enjoyed both an appetizer and entree - it took a while to page through their menu (it reminded me of a Cheesecake Factory menu), but we decided on Asian Lettuce Wraps and Buffalo Tenders on a stick and Tuna over rice and Turkey Tips - nice fair for an Allston Bar. I'm very happy to see ownership investing in this area with a bar that appeals to more than just sports enthusiast. Their taps are plentiful, the service is decent (our bartender might of been on allergy medication because he seemed a bit out of it) and their food nicely priced and good. I wouldn't take a first date here, but my goodness, there was a lot to look at for Tuesday night besides the tvs and I can see myself and the crew enjoying a Pats or Celtics game here regularly during the season.
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Jill G.

Good place to watch a sports game, but it fills up fast. Definitely a sports crowd all the time.
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Alexander B.

This place is lame, and epitomises what is wrong with Allston and Boston University. Only come here if you are into top 20s music and skeezy nightlife. I grew up in Boston, and I can tell you... this is everything that is wrong with the city. A bunch of spoiled brats from west of 128 moving into the city and spending their parents money while acting tough/trashy and not actually having any substance or substantial interests outside of alcohol and thinking that they are popular
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Daya P.

Good place good service. Got blasted the other night there with friends. 4 stars cuz for a local bar it's kinda expensive. And we are all on a budget lately in this area.
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Anne F.

I had a good time here when I came over with some friends. The beers are not as cheap as they come, but there is a good variety. The place was clean, well managed with very few waits between drinks. I didn't really stay for the nighttime crowd, so I am a little out for that. There is always a line to get in on Saturday night though. The soup was good.
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Kao S.

I stopped going to Sunset Bar and Grill every since Tavern opened up. More room to groove, better lighting, great bar with an amazing flat screen TV EVERYWHERE Great place to go to watch a game especially if you get the booth seats. Each booth is equip with its own private TV Food is your typical bar/pub food serving wings, burgers, nachos etc...I like coming her for their Sunday all you can eat buffet brunch for $12pp Can't beat $10 pitcher of beer :DD
(4)
Abbey S.

Really great atmosphere and food. I got the nacho cheese sticks and summer squash risotto balls. Yum!
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Janak S.

I went here to watch a Celtics playoff game with some friends and I was very impressed! This place has tons of big screen TVs. There isn't any place in the bar where you don't have a view of several TVs. They also have very plush booths that can sit 6 people. Each booth has it's own private TV mounted right in the booth. Very cool I ordered the nacho's and they were amazing. Though they were way to large for one person to finish and my stomach regrets trying.
(5)
Sarah S.

I have only been for the brunch buffet. The food is ok. The dessert selection is awesome. My biggest problem with TITS is that there are fruit flies buzzing around and landing on the food on the buffet. One landed on the food on my plate also. Gross. I think that this would be an ok place to drink, but of questionable cleanliness when it comes to food. Two out of two times it was a fruit fly fiesta.
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J D.

First off, I think this is a great addition to the Allston neighborhood. I am a big fan of the Sunset Grill and Big City, but if you really want to go to a place to watch a hoop game or spend an afternoon of football and beer, this is a much better option. There are TV's everywhere, big ones. The booths have there own TV's with remote control, so it scores points for that alone. They have a great beer selection, not Sunset Grill great, but something for everyone. The food, is just OK. Pub fare. They do have the "stuffed burgers" that you find on Man vs Food or Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and they aren't bad, but the food is nothing very memorable. During two visits there, the best thing my group had was the loaded waffle fries. Basically waffle fries with cheese bacon bits, and sour cream. They go down easy, but hit like a ton of bricks. One order will easily fill up 2 people. Service was so-so. A lot of young servers that seemed to be trying to figure it out. Overall, good place to hang with a group, but don't go expecting your taste buds to be wowed.
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J. D.

Way home from Beth Israel with my mom pretty late and needed something to eat and definitely something to drink. The place seemed pretty busy for 9:45ish on a Mon, the bar was basically full but a nice guy moved over one seat so my mom and I could sit. Even though the bar was busy the bartender came over and was very nice. I didnt know what to get for a beer so he asked what I usually liked and came back with half Opa Opa raspberry and half woodchuck cider. WOW was it good! Love at first sip, thank god it was a tall guy. My mom is a little bit of a tonic water snob and thinks many bars tonic water doesn't taste that good but she said her Ketel Tonic was perfect and had to have a second haha. It was 25 cent wing night the bartender informed us so we got 10 honey hot wings to start. They were pretty spicy, but I am also a huge whimp when it comes to hottness. They were good size wings and not very fatty. They were served with blue cheese but no celery and carrots. Hmm..I dont know if they usually come with the carrots and celery and just forgot or not but I like some veggies to dip too! We split the thai pasta with chicken because the bartender said it was good and we wanted to try something different. It was huge! and very good! I loved the green yellow and red peppers and peanut bits. It came with a fortune cookie on top that was cute and made the presentation very nice. For what it is I really enjoy this Tavern in the Square. The staff that I have encountered so far are very friendly and the food is tasty, hott, and fast. I also LOVE how groups of up to 5 can sit on one side of the bar. I havent seen anything like that before and really love it because I prefer to sit at the bar but when you're with a group you want to be able to talk to everyone without hollering down the whole bar. I will definitely be back!
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Melissa N.

LOVE this place. It gets 4/5 only because the food is a bit pricey (drinks are pretty reasonable though). Things I really like: 1. Arugula pizza (now one of my all-time favorite pizzas) 2. Sunday brunch buffet (tons of delicious options, amazing value!) 3. Great scene (not too crowded, dance floor, good music, lots of TVs) 4. Good, friendly service Things I could do without: 1. Bathrooms are downstairs (stairs are hazardous for drunk people) 2. Food prices a bit expensive (but big portions) Tavern has quickly become one of my favorite hangout spots. I hope it stays!
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Amit A.

This place is great, lots of room and tons of TVs to catch some NFL games. Oh yea I forgot to add they have one heck of a beer selection. The only down side is that you can only get Miller Lite in the towers.
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Ashley C.

I absolutely love this bar. My first experience with them was on St. Patrick's Day and we have gone back almost every other week. The people there are kind, the owner is always around and busy cleaning or picking up or talking. The door man, charming and kind. As for the drink prices, AMAZING if you get beer, if you get mixed drinks the prices are standard for bars in this area. Food is also great. Overall, I love that I have a bar that me and my friends can just hang out talk, meet new people and dance if we wanted to as well. Great job - I'm very impressed.
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Ezra B.

Pretty sweet place to come for a Sunday Brunch. One of the better places around to watch games on a Sunday too. Pretty young crowd that is there for the good food and the good drinks. For the breakfast buffet it was on the cheaper side of things for all of the food and goodies that you can treat yourself too. Good atmosphere, although I imagine it can get pretty roundy when a good/bad game gets going. Super tasty and super fun!
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Ana T.

I went to the Tavern a couple times and that is why I am giving it a 3 star rating. First time was on a very low key night. They have a great gin drink and the bartender was very friendly. They had live music playing which is always good. It wasn't too crowded but still had a good crowd. I only forget exactly what night it was, maybe a week night close to the weekend. I also have yet to try the food but it did look good. Second time was fairly recent. Saint Patricks day. Good energy all around cause one its a night of drinking and two cause the weather was amazing that day. I think the music is good, the line was quick enough but it was just too packed and too hot. No where to put your bags/coats and I think bouncers cause too much of scene sometimes. Its an OK place for an after work drink if you don't know Allston. Definitely know better venues in Allston for drinks and better scene/environment. I'm worried it might turn out to be like the KELLS all over again and I hated that place.
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Caitlyn D.

It was a friend's birthday on Friday, and he REALLY wanted to go to Sunset Grill. However, the wait was 2 hours and we were starving. Tavern in the Square was close so we came here instead. It was VERY loud. I couldn't hear myself or anyone else. So, conversation was out. The beer selection was alright, but I expected more from a place this expansive. I just got my usual and stuck to that the rest of the night. Let me tell you though, the waffle fries are amazing. And the sweet potato fries are covered in maple syrup. Whoever thought of that is a genius! There are TV's everywhere, so even if you can't talk to anyone you can always watch the big game.
(3)
Katie S.

NOT the place to go if you just want dinner. I went here with a few of my friends and the food is...ok...and the atmosphere and loud. The place is filled with undergrads and very loud. But, if you're looking for loud, college fun - go for it.
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Chris B.

The drink selection and bar experience is pretty good here, but wow is the food bad. Just about everything I've ordered has been really, really mediocre. Stick to fried things and bar food staples if you don't want to be disappointed. Seriously avoid anything more ambitious on their menu!
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Steph K.

Absotootly awful. The staff here is forgetful, rude, and unapologetic. The beer selection is not nearly as extensive as they claim AND they have a different selection depending on which side of the bar you're on!! The staff REFUSES to let you order off the "other side's" beer menu even though it is all one establishment. The atmosphere is bro-y which can be fun if you're in the mood, but there is so much wasted space and cloths it's almost like they want you to think you're in a club, not Allston. My first time here I was with a group of 6 and asked for my check separately. I paid my share (about $20) and was shocked to find in my BofA account the next morning a charge for $20, and another charge for the whole table.. $250!!! The rude b*tchy waitress charged my card twice. After calling TITS, the manager didn't seem to care about the issue but resolved it within a day. My second time here wasn't much better. I ordered a salad and for some reason the apples in the salad still had their stickers. This made me wonder exactly how often these people wash their produce. The waitress got 2/5 orders wrong, brought the wrong beer, argued with my boyfriend over the amount of wings that could be ordered then brought fewer wings than she said. The waitress had already been yelled at by another patron, so my table tried to avoid confrontation since she had clearly been unresponsive to the first complaint. Awful awful awful place for dinner. I would only recommend TITS to someone I loathed.
(1)
Heather C.

My friends and I came in here last night after finding out that there was a long wait at the place we had originally planned to go - we are not in the neighborhood much, and really had no idea that this restaurant had just opened up. Apparently last night was their first night, and once we found that out, we were excited to try out a new place. The Tavern earned bonus points right off the bat because they sat us immediately in a huge booth which, like all of the other booths, had its own individual tv on the wall at the end of the booth, complete with a box on the wall so that you could change the channel to whatever you wanted. Our server was great, and very attentive, and the manager even came over to check on us at one point (although I will admit this is probably just because it was opening night). The drink menu is extensive, with lots of beers and cocktails. They also have beer samplers that you can order, which I love at places where there are so many beers that I have trouble choosing which ones to try! The group I was with mostly ended up ordering some of the different burgers they offer, which all came out great. The best part? They had amazing waffle fries! Mmmmmm. People in my group also got the white truffle mac & cheese (which was delicious) and the steak & blue salad. The food came out really fast and exactly how we wanted it, and everyone was happy with their meals. Our server had also overheard us talking about how it was my birthday, and after dinner they brought us over a molten chocolate cake dessert (apparently without any of my friends asking for it!) that was sooo good. I will definitely be back to this Tavern in the Square when I am in the area. Their all-you-can-eat brunch menu looks AWESOME so I want to come back and check that out!
(4)
Lisa P.

Darn Heather you beat me to it! I was part of the Heather C. birthday extravaganza last Saturday night and after being told by the place that shall remain nameless across the street that it would be an hour and a half wait we meandered over to Tavern in the Square. Like Heather said we had no idea it was opening night except for the fact that there was an overwhelming smell of fresh wood when you walked in the place and some very nice bouncer looking gentleman opening the doors when you walked in. Considering it was opening night and both the Celtics and the Bruins were playing I was happy that our party of 7 was given the booth/table option and was still seated right away after choosing the booth. We all piled in and quickly fought over the drinks menu (I mean really are we all just a bunch of lushes? Maybe just on weekends, or so that is what we tell ourselves.) I ordered a particularly girly drink called the Green Monster. I can't remember what was in it, but it was big, green and very tasty. Most of the table ordered beer (boring) but they did have quite the selection of both draught and bottled so it did take quite a while to choose. Now with this group it is never a good idea to leave us with such an extensive menu for such a long amount of time because we were all floundering around with what we wanted to get as time went on but when our waitress did take our order it was mainly burgers that were ordered. I decided if I was going to get something I might as well go all out and nothing sounded better than the White Truffle Mac & Cheese. Big thumbs up for offering waffle fries as a side! Why did these disappear from menu's? Glad to see them back as they were a popular substitute for pretty much the entire table. When our entree's came we all dug in like a pack of wild animals and were all pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. My mac and cheese was spot on and EXACTLY what I wanted! It was large enough for at least 4 people to share and I brought home enough leftovers for several meals over the next few days. During our meal someone had mentioned in casual conversation that it was Miss Heather's B-Day so at the end of our meal a merry band of waiters and waitresses came over and sang happy birthday with a molten chocolate cake in hand. From what I understand and from the fact that the plate was practically licked clean by the table, the cake was quite good. I think Heather was a little embarrassed but also felt a little cool to be the FIRST B-Day at the Tavern. All and all I would say that our night was really nice. Our waitress was FANTASTIC and the atmosphere of the place was really good. Plus, being able to watch whatever your heart desires at your own personal table's TV is a nice touch.
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S B.

First time here last weekend, very much a bro bar. I got the buffalo chicken pizza, and buff chix is my favorite food...and it was so bad. It was dry and just not good. The server was unattentive, and there were fruit flies all over the place and we had to keep covering our beers so they wouldnt get in. Only thing I like about this place was the pitchers of beer and that the booths have tvs at them that you can control, which is cool.
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Rhea H.

Went to TITS (haha) for the first time a few weeks ago just for food and beers with a friend of mine... food was good, the beer selection was satisfactory and the bartender was nice. The second time I went is the reason for my 3-star rating... I went on a Saturday night with a bunch of friends and the place was obviously packed. It didn't take too long for me to get a beer which was nice but when I did, the bartender gave me back my change minus $1... was she tipping herself?? She must have thought I was drinking a lot more than I actually was and wouldn't notice. But just before I could shout at her, another (guy) bartender came up behind her and gave me my dollar. She must have been doing it all night and he was used to it. I mean, I realize it's only a dollar, but it's the principle of it... who does that? The short, portly, dirty-blond bartender... that's who. I'm not a cheap ass and would have left a dollar anyways, but I'll remember her from now on and and just not tip her.
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Maggie R.

I have been here twice and honestly it was just ok. The first time the food was decent. I had a salad which was good, a little too much dressing but was good. The issue I had was with the people at the front door. I came for lunch on a Friday afternoon and I walked in and I said I needed a table for two and the woman was obviously not listening because she just kept staring at me. I finally said it again and she still just stared. Finally she seemed to have responded and sat me. It was a strange encounter The second time I went the service was great but the food was ok. We started with the waffle fries with cheese, bacon and sour cream. They were just ok. They were kind of dry and could have used a dipping sauce or maybe more sour cream. I got a sandwich that was on the lunch special and it was once again ok. It was the chicken sandwich with pesto. There was nothing remarkable about the meal. I might go back again if someone wants to go there but I probably wouldn't go out of my way.
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Ashley K.

Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. The space is really big and spread out. You can pretty much see at least 5 TVs from wherever you are sitting. So if you like watching a ton of sports at once, this is probably a good place for you. The brunch is a great deal. About $16 for a ton of pretty good food. I sampled mostly breakfast items. The potato pancakes were the highlight. They had a lot of flavor and were a nice addition to the breakfast choices. The poached eggs were good too. The perfect size for brunch and they were tasty. The bacon was soggy and needed to be cooked more, but that's really my only gripe. Also had some good fresh fruit and a slice of cheesecake. The cheesecake looks dense, but was surprisingly light and really good. Our waitress was really nice and quick. The quality and quantity of food available was a really nice surprise. I would definitely recommend coming here for brunch.
(4)
True F.

Went there for the first time on St. patty's Day. Awesome DJ, best waffle fries I have had..supercool drinks and nice wait staff. Cons- parking (but it's Boston, I can't really complain), was extremely crowded, may be because of the day we chose, will have to go back again and check..waffle fries are well worth going back again. Update: 07/0/2012 Went for their Sunday Brunch..huge selection, yummy food. I was told over the phone that brunch ends at 3.00 pm. We reached there at 1.50pm. Unfortunately, after about 15 minutes, the server told us that it was the last call for brunch???...what a bummer!!!I wish I had some more time to enjoy the food. It is still recommended..may be we will try to be there at noon next time!!
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Scott F.

If I wrote this review yesterday it would have been 4 stars but thanks to one of the worst bartenders I have ever met, this place gets a shit 4. Friday I got out of work early and figured I'd watch some NCAA while having a couple beers and eating dinner at the bar. I sat at the bar at 5:20PM 3/18/11. There was a gentleman and woman working behind the bar. I sat and waited. The woman rushed by me multiple times but she stayed mostly on the other side of the bar and doing service bar. The gentleman helped the guys next to me, refilled their drinks, got them food, took away their trash. The 2 guys on the other side of me got served another round. Ohh yeah, he even got around to asking the guys next to me if they would cash out because they were switching shifts. All the time I am sitting there with no drink in front of me. I could understand if I had an empty but I had NOTHING in front of me. And it's not like I'm conspicuous covered in tattoos. I had decided after he walked past me 3 times while playing with tips, doing dishes and other non essential things that I wasn't going to stick around. But I decided to wait to see how long it would in fact take him. Well, he leaned over, bullshiting with his friend at the end of the bar for another 5 minutes all the time doing the real busy work of putting some glasses in the washer. He finally decided to ask if I wanted anything after 18 minutes of sitting with nothing in front of me, not even once being acknowledged for almost 20 minutes! I told him no and gave the reason. He fake apologized by saying he was "sorry you FEEL that way but I was too busy to get to you until now". Are you kidding me? We used to bang out a 400 capacity bar with 5 bartenders and no one would wait 20 minutes. This guy not only sucked at paying attention to clientele, he completely called me out saying I was wrong when pointing out his error. If he was in the weeds with that few people there then he has no business behind a bar. Sorry, but you just lost a customer for all your locations. I put up with the shit service at Joshua Tree long enough I was hoping this place would at least TRY to make the bar going experience enjoyable. Not the case. I'm sure the other bartenders I gave $50 in tips to over the last week won't mind me not being there because of this guy though. Good luck, it seems like all the shit bars in Allston do so well...
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Alicia T.

For years I have frequented Tavern in the Sq in Central and occasionally Porter. It become my favorite place to play trivia, grab a drink. When I was seated by the hostess she brought me to a booth which would have been fine, had there not been a HUGE pole blocking getting into my side of the booth. After trying to squeeze in, she looked at me laughed and said I would need to crawl in. Granted at this time the restaurant was basically empty with the exception of the bar area..... why the heck would you sit me here? I told her I couldn't sit here and wanted to be seated elsewhere. I'm super bummed. I love the food here, like the setup but boy I can't stand bad waitstaff, especially when I had hoped to become a regular. (I use to have staff who would play on my trivia team in central, down to earth, nice people).
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Nina T.

My fiancÃ©, his cousin and I all came here for the first tonight. What a good time!? Our bartenders Laura and Tony were FANTABULOUS! The drinks were worth it and we also ordered a fish bowl For the 3 of us to share (sooooooooooo hit THEE spot). I had the white truffle Mac and cheese which was incredible! Just the right about of cheesy goodness to fill me up and I didn't even make a debt in the portion!! He ordered a taco salad (which I of course sampled), not only was it huge it was delicious!!! His cousin had the goat cheese and apple salad and she's still licking her fingers! We had a great first time here!! If you're looking for good food, good drinks and a good place to watch a sports game, this place is Highly recommend!!
(4)
Jesse S.

Michelle is the best waitress ever! She was extremely friendly, helped decided which drinks to get, and went out of her way to bring us extra pickles!
(4)
Alina v.

Food, dancing, trivia and drinks, Tavern's got it all. Great for Thurs-Sat nights, but be ready to wait in line if you show up at midnight. Also, one of the best Sunday brunch spreads I've ever seen. Their selection changes but if you're lucky enough to go on a day they're offering their vanilla-blueberry french-toast, get it while there's still some left! Very reasonably priced, and you can get mimosas for only an extra $5. If you wanna stay and watch a game, though I suggest getting a seat away from the windows, since the glare on their TVs is pretty severe.
(5)
Jack M.

Was here a couple of weeks ago and the flies were horrible. Dive bombing everything food or beverages...but was just back in and the flys are gone and their winter beer list is sick!! Winter storm, storm king,allagash black,and triple, and my favorite Brooklyn black water series OAT!! Wtf? Thought this was a late night spot? Bartenders are knowledgeable and cool. Foods good, never the same twice but above average and wing night sunday and Monday. Definitely worth checking out.
(5)
Steven J.

Favorite place to go in the area. The food is delicious and you cant complain about the portion size. HUGE beer selection and if your single its the place you want to be during thur fri sat nights.
(5)
Janina T.

I've been to this Tavern a bunch of times but usually in a beer-targeted capacity (never for dinner or meals). I always have a good time. One time I came (St. Patty's Day) and it was pretty bumping. They played good music and there was a bit of a dance floor on the left side of the bar where there are less tables thus more room to bust a move. I like that the crowd is a good mixture of college and fresh out of college kids so I don't feel ridiculously out of place. From what I see they don't have an extensive variety of different beers but they have the ones I generally gravitate to (Stella, Sam Seasonal, Blue Moon) so I'm extremely satisfied. I've had their dessert here too. The Fried Snickers might actually kill me, they're so good. I had their Chocolate Lava Cake last night too. Pretty damn good. A bit rich but I think it's mostly because I'm not a huge chocolate person that I feel that way. The bouncers are actually really friendly and will joke around with you. This is rare for bouncers in general, especially in the Allston area where I'm sure they battle with a lot of pre-21-ers trying to get in. One time the bouncer asked me your usual questions when they're not quiet convinced you're ID is real (I'm 22). My license has Babson Park as the city since I got it when I was living on campus, thus, my campus address. He didn't believe it was a city. 02457, I'm not lying! (Although it comes up as Wellesley Hills on GPS'....). The noise level gets a bit loud here when you're trying to have a conversation with someone but it's really because, one, when there's a game on, people are generally hustling and bustling, and two, the place is pretty huge so there's a ton of people ALSO trying to have conversation. I'd say the noise level isn't unbearable but you have to pay a bit more close attention to who you're with if you want to have a serious convo. Overall, a really good hang. The lines get pretty long if there's an event or it's a special day (i.e. Superbowl/St. Patty's) so plan on getting there early if that's the case.
(4)
Ryan V.

I hate this place. Same shit different day. Long line to get into a classy sports bar? No, thanks. Only time I went was so my friend visiting from CO could watch a Rockies game. Service is hit or miss. drinks are typical. Much better off going to Deep Ellum or Sunset.
(2)
Don N.

I left sunset to come here and it was not a relief. Its a great place to hang out. Tons of tvs, cute waitresses, lots of space, good music, great beers. But the service is HORRIBLE. I cant say how long I sat before I got to order a beer, but it wasnt nearly as long as it took to pay my bill. I had to catch the last bus but I missed it. I had my CC out and my jacket on for over 10 mins. all the bartenders were grouped over by the service bar with the servers and manager. I have never seen this before anywhere. I usually come on the busier night so my service expectations are low, but it was dead and I had to walk around the bar to close out my bill. I missed my bus and had to cab it home. I'll stick to the busy nights when at least service is a little more prompt... sometimes.
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Christina P.

I don't think my friends and I have ever had a bad time at Tavern! Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are interchangeable, with decent DJs who are usually great about requests. Now that school has started it's a lot more miniskirts and idiot undergrads falling down in high heels and less of the jeans and confidence of summertime residents, but I feel that comes with the Allston territory. The bar on the left is great for dancing, even if you and your group are the only ones bold enough at 10:01PM, but definitely get your drinks at the bar on the right for a better pour and more attention. They've started a great "express line" for your drinks, so you can buzz through for your G&T, pay cash, and get on with your life! I've also been here for trivia on Tuesdays (it's Stump, but it's hard!), and more recently for Sunday brunch, which was awesome! $5 mimosas, a really extensive buffet, and possibly the best place to meet all of your Sunday football needs. From any seat at the bar you can catch any game, and each TV is conveniently labeled with team signage so you know where to look to catch your hometown heroes. Also, being there during daylight hours enlightened my roommate and me, very frequent nighttime/drunk patrons, about the presence of a sky light and PATTERNED WALLPAPER! Who would have thought? Bouncers are super nice, and you'll love this place if you want to meet some Irish 20-somethings, seriously. Slightly worried about the stairs down to the bathrooms becoming a death trap in the wintertime, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Word to the ignorant... the bathrooms from the right and left bar are connected via hallway! No need to ever wait in line. I guess don't come here expecting a gourmet meal, but rather a good neighborhood sports bar, because that's what Tavern is great for!
(5)
Josh S.

I love TITS (or TitS?). No, I'm not being glib - it's just a great acronym for a great place. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I hated the Kells - it was dirty, the kitchen was rarely open, filled with teenagers, and a general waste of space. TITS is a babillion times better. The food is good, the beer selection is great, there's tons of space, I've never had to wait, and there's always something to watch on TV. I've always been a fan of the Tavern group of restaurants, spending a good amount of time in their Newton Center location after softball games in the summer, and they brought some of my menu favorites over to Allston including the way-too-big-therefore-I-get-lunch-tomorrow Mac 'n Cheese and the pistachio encrusted tuna salad. The veggie burger is good too. This isn't gourmet food, but it's solid reliable bar food. Tons of beers and nice waitstaff round out the package. And that's why I now text my friends "8 @ TITS?" at least once a week.
(5)
Tom D.

Buddy of mine lives out in Allston and this seems to be the spot we end up at almost every time we're out. Good music, good crowd, had the food a couple times but it's bar food, exactly what you'd expect nothing more nothing less. They actually control the crowd here unlike some other Boston bars so you can always move and can usually find a spot at the bar or a high top.
(4)
Jack M.

I can't believe this place. As a former Allston bar manager and longtime resident of the neighborhood I expected a lot better! I was utterly blown away by the lack of professionalism shown to me by the self proclaimed "head of security." I'll preface this by saying I've always been a big fan of the TITS in Central. So I was excited to finally check out the Allston location. When I arrived with my girlfriend last friday night the self proclaimed door guy asked us both for identification which we both supplied. He then remarked "Newton! Dorchester! that doesn't seem right." (I now live in my native Dorchester and my girlfriend is from Newton.) I wasn't quite sure what that meant so I asked him why he verbalized our license locations and he responded with "you just don't see Dorchester guys taking out Newton girls that's all." Okay? I own four bars on the cape and Martha's Vineyard...you're still a doorguy pal. But in the essence of not letting a rogue sociologist peon ruin my night we proceed past him as opposed to knocking his teeth out. We sit down at the bar and we're greeted by a friendly bearded bartender who was really helpful talking about their impressive beer selection. After about two minutes this "Head of Security" comes over and starts hitting on my girlfriend who proceeds to show no interest in the rather heavy set tan gentleman with a rather largess appendage sticking out from the center of his face. He continues to try and chat her up with small talk until she finally says "I'm trying to get dinner with my boyfriend now soooo I'm going to stop humoring you." He then responds with "you're pretty rude." At this point I stand up and ask him if he has some sort of fucking problem to which he tells me he's the head of security and he'll throw me out if I talk like that to him again. I drop a $20 on the bar and say, "then follow me outside sweetheart I've seen plenty of want to be tough guys in my lifetime." He asks two other bouncers to follow me outside as he stays in with some bizarre smirk on his face. I couldn't believe it. I've been in the Boston industry for 8 years and I've never seen anything like this Allston Casanova. So I guess go check it out for the bartenders, but only if you can stand getting hit on or criticized by the Allston Casanova sociologist.
(1)
Kat S.

Haven't been here to the bar, but the Sunday brunch buffet is awesome! Perfect place to take 2 hungry, hungover guys after a night out. Our waiter, JC or JZ or something, was awesome, and their bloody marys were pretty awesome. If you want gourmet, go somewhere else, but perfect if you just want to stuff your face with any breakfast food you can imagine!
(4)
Niki K.

GREAT place! Delicious foods and great atmosphere! Trivia throughout the week which is always a blast, and half off burgers on Tuesdays ROCK!! Ask for Crystal - she's the best waitress out there!
(5)
Chris A.

The beer was fantastic, trivia night is amazing, the booths are definitely not tight and there's plenty of room, and our server Bethany was awesome and attractive and should definitely call Chris at 973-632-1342. Would recommend it to anyone. Go Blues.
(5)
Nicky D.

If you didn't go to Tavern in the Square in Allston for the Superbowl, what's wrong with you! This was my second year attending the annual bash and I strongly recommend you to start planning for next year's game. Whether it's your favorite or least favorite team playing in the big game, the party at the Tavern is everything it's hyped up to be. Picture this: 50 high def televisions, hundreds of your new friends, great food, icy cold beverages, and some of the best servers, bartenders, and managers in the city. The DJ is pumping up the crowd before the kickoff, the excitement is almost too hot to handle! My party of five arrived to our reserved table around 4:30 and didn't leave until midnight. Even though we were considered "the enemy" the crowd showed their respect but quickly found the exit once the clock showed 00:00. The staff as usual ROCKED this party. My always favorite "Skinny" Suzie really deserves a raise, thanks girl. Shawn runs around like a madman, but in a calm, cool, and collected manor. L.C. who was our server for the evening, well let's just say she earned the title of being my new favorite ! Thanks for putting up with our group. Small shout out to Ally H. from the Boogie Down! The Tavern in the Square in Allston never disappoints. If you are looking for a good time out, a fantastic, lively atmosphere, great drinks and food and excellent friendly service, you can do no wrong at the Tavern in the Square Allston. See ya soon, Fatty
(5)
Connie L.

Service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere is lively, and I enjoyed the multitude of TVs. We ordered buffalo chicken wings (which was definitely cheap at 25 cents a pop), but they tasted off. Still tasty, but nothing like buffalo wings I've had in the past. We also ordered three salads, and all three were mediocre at best. With the plethora of other great bars with good food in the area (Deep Ellum, etc.), skip this place if you are hungry.
(2)
Fanya B.

Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of (bar) food here. The waffle fries with cheese & the risotto fritters were delicious, I esp. liked the sauce the risotto came with. The beer selection wasn't huge, but varied enough for all us to find something new & good. We also came around 9 on a Sat. And were able to get a table by the (open) window, a nice plus on warm summer night. The music was hit & miss. - the atmosphere is spacious but anonymous. A good alternative when Sunset is too packed and you have a large group of friends.
(4)
Dave U.

Good place to watch a game and grab some food and drinks. Huge plus for the flat screens in each booth. This place is huge so there's plenty of seating, although it gets pretty packed on heavy drinking nights. Solid drink selection and the food has always been good when I've gone. I'm a fan of the pulled pork flatbread pizza and the buffalo chicken quesadillas, although not sure if they still make those. 1/2 price burgers on Tuesdays which is great and they're tasty.
(4)
Sean D.

The Kells has been reborn as Tavern in the Square, and while the line to get in still goes down the block on a Saturday night, the vibe inside is a bit more mature. It's hard to find a place that has more TVs than here, and the booths each feature their own private screen with channel control. The menu is all encompassing, and while I wasn't blown away by any dish, everyone in my group seemed to enjoy what he/she ate. The classic nachos are very plain and not much more than chips+cheese, but you get a ton for $8. Most sandwiches are around ten bucks, and while I could have used a bigger piece of fish on my "Cape Codder" both the sandwich and the side salad seemed fairly fresh. My biggest complaint about the beer menu is that no prices are included, but you can order any draft by the pitcher or small/large glass. The small looked to be a 12-14oz pour and I'm guessing the large is 20-22oz. I had Sixpoint Righteous Rye, Kona Pipeline Porter, Prima Pils, Guinness, Dale's PA, and a milk stout, all in 22oz and I think they were about 9 dollars each. There was a very good representation of MA/local beer as well as spring seasonals, so you'd like to think most of it was fresh. The beer list includes all the standard BMC choices (gotta keep those college kids happy) but there are enough craft options for everyone. The beer menu is divided by style and was correctly done so, as far as I could tell. The space here is huge, but it does fill up after dinner, so if you're in the neighborhood you probably want to make this one of your first stops instead of last. It's a great option for lunch or just afternoon beers at the bar, especially if the roofdeck is available in warmer weather.
(4)
Ashley L.

I want to give this TITS location one more star, but I can't. First, the good. The menu is huge and diverse, so everyone in your party who wants to eat will be able to find something they like. Plus, the quality of the food is on par with any other bar. The drink menu is large and there are some great beers to choose from. Place is huge and the tables that extend from the bar are an awesome set up. There is always a really diverse crowd, but that is common for Allston. Even with all those good things, I still would opt one of the other bars in the neighborhood. The staff is just not good. The hostess has always been great. Friendly and communicated our wait well the few times I've been with a wait. But the bartenders, waiters, and waitresses are just horrible. It has to be the training because they all seem lost. Each time it took at least 5 minutes for them to introduce themselves, they never checked back in and had to be chased down to order another round of drinks, and a runner tried serving us the wrong food on more than one occasion. When asking the waitress questions about the beer menu, she was completely lost. They do now offer Geeks who Drink trivia and that will keep me going back, but my expectations are definitely set low.
(3)
Eli M.

I've been here several times, during the day and at night. Fairly good food and a lot of TVs make it a good place to catch a game. It gets pretty packed Thursday through Saturday at night, but the large size makes it a fun place for a group of friends. Lots of cool drinks on the menu and good seating that doesn't take up too much space.
(4)
John C.

went to the tavern for buffet brunch today.. to be honest, i didn't know what to expect... i've never done a breakfast buffet (i don't count college cafeteria as real food). we got there and were seated at a table and there were about a billion tv's.. never have i see so many men in tights and so many men staring at them. anyways, i go to the buffet section which was at the other end of the tavern about a 25 yard walk, which is way too far for me to walk for my food btw. i get there and there is your typical breakfast... eggs ben, couple diff styles of scrambled eggs, bacon, pork sausuage (no beef sausage? i'm no jew/muslim, but i just don't like pork that much) and potatoes. i load my plate and walked back to my table, i felt like a freshman again.. is this how i gained my freshman 25? i put my plate down, it makes a loud noise because there is about 5 lbs of protein on it with a few green things that resemble healthy food (green beans and broccoli smothered in cheese). you know, it's hard to screw up breakfast food, but one way to do it is to make a bunch of it and stick it in a heater. the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't really great. it's like going to ihop, but you have to get the food.. BUT you get to have as much as you want.. which kinda makes up for the fact that you have to get your food, but not for the fact that the damn food was SOOOOOO far away. the atmosphere was what you would expect on a sunday at any bar. lots of people cheering for a bunch of different teams.... i can see how this would be a great place to go for sunday brunch while hungover (my boy who came with was hungover, he loved all the food). oh, did i mention you can make out your very own omelet, give the slip to the cook and then a waitress will bring the omelet to you? yeah, bonus points for not have to walk to get your food! personally for me the tavern is not my type of bar, it's too..... i'm not sure.. clean? uppidy? i'm more of a dive bar guy, i like a bar with some culture, some character...
(3)
Steven W.

I dont get why people love this place so much, I'm from California so maybe I just dont get it....its just a sports bar/restaurant I can't believe so many people come here to party. I even saw a guy tip the bouncer $20 to skip the line....skipping a line into a sports bar?!?! LOL I'll stick to wonder bar
(3)
Rebecca M.

The amount of food they give you is borderline obscene. Quality was good but nothing spectacular. Always packed with college students, which isn't really my scene, but if I'm drinking in Allston I'm usually at the Silhouette.
(3)
Yishai M.

First time I went it was in Salem. Didn't know it was a chain. The 2nd time I went someone tried to steal my credit card, that was the Allston one. OK - 3rd times the charm. Good pitcher deals and 25cent wings on monday. and a very social crowd of gals and guys, barring the penis pic someone just showed our table I would say it all worked out well. Even met some nice gals. It is collegey but not a college bar per se. I agree with Winnie T's assessment on Yelp. a little antiseptic, and the staff is a bit daff, not a number one pick, but a good primer place - but definitely DO something else after. I will say it is clean, and nothing is obviously gross - which is unfortunately saying a lot.
(3)
Raoul D.

UPDATE: I just wanted to re-state that this is a great bar, but the service is horrible. They clearly hire anyone that applies. The waitresses are too busy gossiping or at the service bar or flirting with the bartenders, either way theyre arent giving good service. The bartenders are very often congregated together instaed of spread out , or flirting with the hostesses. I try to test them by sitting with an empty glass but not asking for a beer to see how long it takes for an offer. I went 20 mins last time after being passed 5 times by a bartender. It was a slow sunday thanksgiving weekend when the student weren't around. I shouldnt have to ask for another beer on a slow day. A good bartender/salesman should offer me one. I understand if its busy and the bar is 2-3 deep. Ive been there and you have to make your voice heard in those situations but this day was not like that at all. I'll still go cuz its a great sports bar.
(4)
Michelle B.

This place was OK. Pretty cool...it's kind of inbetween 2 starts and 3 though. On the plus side it did have a decent beer selection. A lot of tvs to watch the game. But the bar tenders kind of sucked. They completely ignored my boyfriend and I and his friend, and we literally had to wave our hands in their face in order for them to get us a drink. One of the bar tenders also wasn't very knowledgeable of the beers either. :\ All and all if you're going to just to have a few drinks and watch the game it was decent. Just don't expect a whole lot...
(3)
martie L.

Not all Taverns are made the same. I was so looking forward to this place, but I was so bummed with the food. I love the Tavern in Porter Square, but the food at the Allston one didn't come close. Both my husband and I were super disappointed with our main meal. I had the taco salad and all it had on it was a spoonful (teaspoon size) of black beans and corn, chicken, and a whole lotta sour cream. Oh, and lots of lettuce. Very bland. My husband got the burrito, but there was no seasoning in the filling. It was straight ground beef with maybe some salt and pepper. Our service was good, beer was good, but the food was oh so sad. Maybe the chef was off that day. I'll definitely give it another go and hope for the best. Although, I'm much more inclined to revisit the oh so tasty and not yet to disappoint Sunset.
(2)
Christine M.

This place is awesome. We had a reservation for my birthday, which they honored on graduation weekend. It started out as 15 people, but quickly grew to over 22 people. They were very accomodating and kept us all together and built onto the table to fit. We love to go there for the burgers and beers. The stuffed burgers are curl your toes, eyes roll into your head good and when you ask for it rare, you get it rare, which is a major feat in New England. Their beer selection is monsterous, they have great domestic and import choices on draft as well as bottles. It is centrally located and always has the best game to watch on the TV of which there are many.
(5)
Ryan K.

Fun waitresses, tons of tvs, a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Awesome atmosphere
(5)
Jen S.

I'm actually surprised to see such a low review down the page because I've been here twice with my Hubby and didn't experience the terrible customer service as depicted in the review...nor have we EVER waited in line to get into this place (as depicted in another review). 3 stars goes to the food [one other star comes later, so yes, I can do math as I rated this 4 stars]- like I said, went there twice, but did take out once, so that makes THREE times having eaten at/from Tavern in the Square, or T.I.T.S as someone else described it. I think the food is fine on price, but the taste is no big deal. I was expecting the food to be utterly delicious, though, being a sports bar and all. It's not. But you get a very good quantity for the price, and the taste is just A-OK. Haven't had alcohol there yet. So I can't review that. We've never been to the T.I.T.S in Central or Porter, though we should, because I hear they actually SERVE the Tropical Chicken Skewers (on the ONLINE Allston/Brighton menu, but not the real one, imagine my despair the night I wanted take out- was stresseddddd out, writing a paper, starving, OMG T.I.T.S just opened! Let's see their menu! OMG This appetizer looks amazing! -calls- "uh we don't have those at this establishment" === heartbreak) ANYWAY the service has always been polite (almost too polite). The place still smells like fresh paint (almost gives me a headache!). And when we've been there, it's never been super crowded. The huge, unsmiling bouncer hasn't given me any threatening glances, I being short, not looking over 21 and all-- OH and the bathrooms aren't gross, though you have to go downstairs and it sort of feels like going down into a dungeon or something. Because this place is reasonably priced, because this place has a LOT of crap on their menu I have yet to try, because the service has always been good and friendly and fast, and because it's a 4.7 minute walk from my apartment (and on my way home if I'm coming back from class) you bet I'll be back!!!! When the Hubs and I went the other night, the waitress told us we could write what we WISH was on the Allston/Brighton menu and they'll take it into consideration, so there's hope for the Tropical Chicken Skewers. I have to try them @ Central though to make sure they don't SUCK before I beg this establishment to put them on the menu. Things I have tried: spicy chicken taquitos- meh- but they give you 9 or so, so the price is great. I got tired of them after eating 2. chicken quesadilla- meh- they actually taste better reheated sweet potato fries (as a side dish)- very good, but they give you a million (so well worth the price), but after 6 fries, they get tiring... french onion soup (cup)- worth the price but those croutons they use are NOT good and EXTRA NOT GOOD when soup-soggied out buffalo chicken sandwich-- very very good regular fries- pretty good- much better than Kelly's Roast Beef's fries They have coke products -- gave it its fourth star just for that- very happy plus [DIE HARD COCA COLA FAN!], and they give it to you in a GIGANTIC cup compared to other places around here. Problem is, they also give a lot of ice, sooo it's sorta watery. Next time I'll be a picky customer and ask them to only put a LITTLE bit of ice, and since they're nice and since i'm the customer who's always right, I'm sure they'll listen to me. Or else i'll have to come back and take away a star. I FRIGGIN WANT TO TRY THEIR SNICKERS DESSERT but I'm usually too full after my meal. So- next time! I also want to try their brunch. I've heard it's good... So remember this- if you want take out, or if you want to check out the menu before going- the menu online is not accurate, as described by my Tropical Chicken Skewer tragedy. That's not the only casualty of the Allston menu either- I believe the lettuce wraps are also not on there-
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Amanda D.

Two weeks ago, we made reservations for the Super Bowl. We were told to arrive by 4:30 and that there was a $40 minimum per guest. All totally fine. We were just excited the Pats were in the Super Bowl and we were going to enjoy it at Tavern - where we had ALWAYS had a great time! We arrived at 4:15, so we were on time. We get to the door and our name is NOT on the list. The Assistant Manager, Suzanne, came over to assist us. She promptly told my friend that she never spoke to her on the phone, when my friend DID and my friend gave her ALL the information that Suzanne had given her on the phone regarding the minimum and time to get to the restaurant. Suzanne repeatedly told us because we were not on the list that none of us ever spoke to her. We insisted that we called and made reservations TWO WEEKS AGO and spoke to her. She insisted she NEVER spoke to us. Not once did she apologize. We even had emails exchanged between my friend and both, Shawn (the GM) and Suzanne, regarding Superbowl reservations and because they explicitly stated that we had to call and make the reservations, we did so. She insisted that no emails were ever exchanged between Tavern and any customer. We pulled up the emails on our phone and again, she denied it was from Tavern. Excuse us? It was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard, when there is PHYSICAL PROOF in front of her face. Second, she eventually conceded and said she would try to "puzzle piece us in" because she had some extra tables left for walk-ins. We were not a walk-in. Again, we made reservations. So we waited, She came back and said we could share a table with another party, but we would have chairs and wait service. Fine, except, once again, no apology for her mess up. She then proceeds to look at me and RUDELY tell ME to smile. She wanted me to smile? And said I should be happy that I'm getting a chair and wait service and will be able to watch the game without having to stand up the whole time. Yet, I should have had a chair and a table with just my friends BEFORE I even arrived at the restaurant because we had RESERVATIONS. I was appalled and told her that I thought it was outrageous that she wasn't even going to apologize for her mess up. She half-heartedly apologized, but it was sarcastic, to say the least. Then, the hostess went to seat us and when we didn't move fast enough for her, she said, "Are you coming or what?" Excuse me? Is this how you treat your customers? I've had such great experiences at Tavern, that I was SHOCKED and it had to be the WORST customer service experience of my life. I also do customer service as part of my job, and I was completely disgusted. Needless to say, I will not be returning to any Tavern in the Square establishment any time soon. Total bummer - I've had such a great experience at all Tavern establishments and some high and mighty Assistant Manager has to go and ruin it by being EXTREMELY RUDE.
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Katherine R.

Visited for the first time last Thursday, lured by the idea of fishbowl drinks. Their "Green Monster" drink is a giant Scooby Snack, one of my favorite drinks that's particularly difficult to track down, due to most bars not stocking banana liqueur. Even though it was about 120 degrees inside, I will be frequenting this place solely for $20 jugs of this delicious cocktail.
(3)
Sam G.

Epic Brunch!!!
(5)
Bryan K.

Good bloody marys (spicy). The food was excellent. I had the breakfast sandwich and its large size was perfect. One thing that was weird, they had a lot of beer taps but no obvious list of all the beers in the menu. I'd say this place is a combination of the White Horse and Sunset Grill. Also, it is huge and has plenty of big TV's. I'm a fan. It will be cool to come back in teh summer for the roof deck.
(4)
Nick H.

Trivia night dragged me in, and the great beer list and fair prices kept me around. Bethany was very attentive and tended to my diva needs with a great attitude. Atmosphere is top notch.
(5)
Melissa N.

AHH!! So I have been back to tavern about 4 times since I wrote my first review. Food is always delicious and service is always extremely friendly and nice. I went yesterday and it was the WORST experience ever. My server's name was Beth, and all I know is this girl has no place in the hospitality industry...I have had trainees who were better their first day on the floor RUDE. my first complaint. not just to my table, but to the table behind me. I has asked her for a st germain and sprite with a lime. I got a sprite, and I said.."oh i wanted a st germain and sprite with a lime" she said "well..yeah. your st germain will be up shortly.." when i told her i wanted it together, she gave me one of those "wtf" looks. i am sorry. even if did want to st germain separately...why did she not ask me" straight up, on the rocks, chilled?" fine..i over look it. there was a table sat behind us and apparently she had not gone over. when she put down my st germain and sprite (no lime) i heard them say "excuse me miss, can we put in a drink order?" she snapped at them and said in a rude way "yeah...i TOLD you i would be over in 5 minutes...i am busy with other tables" then she took our order and we waited 30 minutes for our appetizer. i mean granted it was busy..but you are in the service industry. I know its hard to please everyone beause people have different expectations. SO SET THE FRIGGEN EXPECTATION!! " "just to let you know, the kitchen is a little behind so your appetizer might take longer than usual" but no..she just ignored us for a half hour. I am pretty sure the kitchen wasn't even behind because her manager had to drop our appetizers...oh and our meal...oh and placed another drink order for me because she was no where in sight.... I can't give this place less than 3 stars since the food is good, especially since you get what you paid for. and the first time especially i had a fantastic server who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I wish i remembered her name... but service this time was horrendous. I am disappointed to say this is the first time i have ever tipped below 20%. being a server myself i always leave at least 20% for ok, service. i left 15 %...it hurt me to even leave her any money she was so terrible
(3)
Daniel A.

This place is great. Good food and a great drink menu, I just wish you could order beer other than Miller Lite in the towers. I know they're not allowed to do the higher alcohol content ones, but really, anything would be better than Miller.
(4)
Jen F.

Cool spot to watch a game. They've done a great job revamping the space and it sure as hell beats the Kells as a neighborhood place. Great options for beer and plenty of seating in front of about a billion TVs. Food is mediocre at best. The menu is large but its basically overpriced bar food with very few standout dishes. My boyfriend lives for wings and after being indecisive about the buffalo vs. hickory BBQ, he went with one order of each. They weren't cooked well and according to him, were "gross and fleshy". He barely ate 5 of the total 20 ordered. The upswing is that this is about the only place in allston where the boys can watch the game and the ladies can get a decent bite to eat. On the filp side, the food is overpriced and they charge extra for every little add on. Overall verdict: Great place to watch a game, but grab a burrito at Habanero beforehand.
(3)
Brian L.

Michael was an awesome waitress. Will definitely come back after having very good food and fantastic service. Friendly, attentive, and a great personality. And like I said, my food was good.
(4)
T F.

Fruit flies everywhere, staff was extremely rude once they realized we were there for just drinks/trivia, and didn't want food.
(2)
Kathleen M.

i used to have a very negative opinion about tits but the new bartenders and managers are staring to change my mind. they have VASTLY improved their beer selection. they have some AWESOME local and regional beers that are difficult to find on tap in other bars in boston. mike and toby (and manager pat...i'm very bad with names!!) treated us extremely well on a lovely sunday night however on the weekends this place is full of fake id girls and beyond reasonable shit faceed people. if you want to go crazy and get an easy lay, its great but once youre out of college, there are better places. im hoping tits keeps improving because i see it getting better every time i go. brunch is okay at best....decent for hangover food...but the severs ive had on sundays are mediocre at best, although they seemed like trainees. never had an experienced server... worth a try,i'm going to keep going hoping they keep improving!!
(3)
Alley S.

Ask for Doug- best bartender ever. Period.
(5)
Corey L.

I think they deserve better than 3 stars. Sure, I could do without the excessive noise, the bros, and the sports. However, the food and service is consistently good. Its not the best food in Boston, but its relatively cheap, and you get HUGE portions. I've been to the Allston and Cambridge locations, and had no problems. The Cambridge location has a separate, more quiet dining room if you're looking for something a bit quieter.
(4)
Sarah W.

I'm eating the best quesadilla I've ever had in my life! Its so good I had to stop and post this review. Its hearty, thick, and stuffed full of veggies. This is my first time eating here, but I'll definately be back!
(5)
Thomas G.

Great for Sunday brunch with large selection & value. Nice atmosphere.
(4)
Abigail C.

Went for all you can eat brunch on Sunday. Great assortment of food, nice open air location. Food is not high quality but is definitely edible. Avoid the scrambled eggs, and instead try the french toast
(3)
Hillary w.

went there last night and had a much better experience, it was very busy but the bartenders and staff were aware when guests were running low on drinks. theres a rumor going around that they might open up an outdoor patio, i dont know if thats true, but if so, that would be pretty sweet
(4)
Jenny R.

Even on one of the biggest nights of the year- game 7 of the Stanley Cup Series, service at this place was reliable, kind, patient and considerate. I have had incredible service here and I want to thank the managers, bartenders and wait staff for making this my favorite game time place in the Allston-Brighton area. Cheers!
(5)
weicong D.

the chief just seems incapable of cooking fish and it really sucks at all.
(1)
Tim P.

A sports bar that doesn't know how to work their tvs. A nice place overall, but if you want to watch a game don't waste your time.
(2)
Rachel D.

Great place and a cool atmosphere. They have trivia night and a full bar. Anytime the game is on, expect it to be on and a busy place. Buffalo fingers were awesome and you need to try the s'mores dessert. It was really cool and put a spin on their food. The drinks are great but expect there to be a crowd of college-age people who think it's ok to pee on the sidewalk outside every Thursday-Sunday. Anyways, it's a cool place to chill but it can get really loud.
(4)
Jennifer N.

Just had our (1st bar of the night in our hop) start (StPaddysDay) at :Tavern In The Square, great staff 'Greg' at the door, 'Maya' as a server, 'Michael' as a bar tender. Thank you for a great start to our Hop! Cherry on top with Fransizkaner On draft. Gnarly StPaddyDay drinks. #Cheers
(5)
Mattie M.

Max the manager at this place is AWESOME. We called ahead to make sure the soccer game we wanted to watch was on, and they couldn't play it. So he comped our drinks and was really awesome. Seriously ill come back to this bar for awhile just because of the customer service!
(5)
Angela Y.

+ huuuuge space + area for dancing and 2 bars and area for standing/chatting + no cover - gets super crowded and almost impossible to order - can get pretty messy/dirty and floor is sticky - music is a 50/50 on being actually danceable! Came here on a Sat
(3)
Michael P.

My friends and I came here three times during our trip to Allston. The first time we sat at the bar and enjoyed the extensive bar list, great prices, tons of TVs and excellent service from our server Michael. Drinks were refilled quickly without her being remotely pushy. Since this was about a block from where we were staying we realized this would be our spot for the duration of the trip when we needed a space to hang. We're so glad we did. This visit was a resounding success. We came here Saturday night next around 10:30 pm. The DJ was blasting a mix of recent hits and plenty of throwbacks. The used their gazillion TVs to show and mix the corresponding music videos. We got a table near the front (the doors were closed because it was raining so no nice outdoor atmosphere.) The place got crowded but since it's so big we didn't feel cramped at all! Prices were the lower end of fair and we were impressed how much we had to drink for a very reasonable end bar tab. On Saturday night our server was Sam who did an absolutely great job with keeping our drinks coming and offering recommendations. All of us thought she did an amazing job. The next morning we woke up and decided to stop in for brunch. Brunch is two massive rows of stations, one for breakfast food and one for 'lunch food' plus a yogurt bar, desert bar and omelettes made to order. Coffee, tea and soda are included but a full bar is open. We couldn't be happier to find out that Sam would be helping us again. She mostly handled our drink orders and clearing plates since the food was a buffet. Overall, I can't wait to come back and part of me wishes I lived closer so we could come here more often. My one negative note would be that it was frustrating to see how many managers are in this place on a Saturday night and they just mill around. They give you a comment card at the end that says if anything was wrong you should ask for a manager. Why? There seems to be plenty of you and you seem to have plenty of time. Please stop by each table for a quick second each and ask how everything is going. This will lead to a faster feedback loop so if anything is wrong it can be immediately rectified.
(5)
Amy A.

It was okay. I came here on a Saturday night and really wanted to like everything. But honestly I was underwhelmed by everything we ordered. They give you a big portion at least, the big dig fries were big, but I wish they were more flavorful...and the drinks were not that strong. Everything was kind of pricey for just mediocre American style pub food. I could've paid half the price and gotten amazing food at any of the many Thai/Japanese/Mexican places surrounding this place. Also, we got the s'mores skillet dessert and I thought it was disgusting. Like not just okay, it was actually really gross. TL;DR too pricey for the mediocre food and weak drinks. Go somewhere else.
(2)
Kacie D.

I love the Location in Burlington and this one is just as good. They had a berry limoncello sangria on the specials list that was delicious and perfect for the 4th of July! The Cuban sandwich is my favorite on the menu but I can't wait to try some of the other entrees. The location makes it a little challenging to find parking, especially on a busy weekend night but as long as you don't mind walking you'll find one eventually.
(4)
Yasmin S.

Finally a place in Boston that plays Hip Hop, Trap Music, and Pop! I swear on everything I been looking for the all round place to visit in Boston. This place right here!!! This is the spot. I went on a Friday night with a friend. I sat in the bar area which lucky us there was one spot left. BUT LET ME TELL YOU -- one of those waitresses basically pretended as if we didnt existed. I think when my RBF turned into a real live situation someone noticed it and came right over. I liked our waitress better than the rude one. I got the fish bowl -- I cant remember the name something like the green monster. It was good though!!! We ended up sharing the tots and the chicken tenders. I feel like I love tots more than Napoleon dynamite. THE TOTS ARE A MUST GET. They were soooooo good. I loved the music they played. They played everything from Fetty Wap to Taylor Swift. Great music, great drinks, good food, ok service.
(4)
Bret P.

Drinks not bad bartender was to chatty. DJ was sub par.
(3)
Eric S.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent overall! I was here with a large party, and the waitresses were very attentive. On top of that, they were able to give us each our own bill! The drinks aren't the cheapest in the world, but they are all good. TIP: They do not have a blender. Therefore, they don't serve frozen margaritas. I've always heard that this place has a reputation for having very good food. Ever had the nachos at Sunset Grill and Tap across the street? The nachos here are just as good. I also got the french onion soup. It was delicious! My friend ordered the fried pickles and let me try one. I didn't order it as I prefer battered pickle chips, but these were amazing in their own different way. The fried pickles here are pickle spears in a delicious breading, and comes with a very good dijon-style mustard dipping sauce. Tall beers (I had Yuengling) are $7. Mixed drinks (I had the electric lemonade) are $9 (I think). Their Long Islands are served in a regular glass, which confused me, but my friends told me that they're good.
(5)
Anthony W.

Been coming here for a while now and have alway shown respect to all the staff. I even helped one of the bar backs in getting used drink ware from the counters during an insanely packed night. Last night I was resting against the railing, out of the way. One of the security personnel decided to be a prick and tell me sternly and rudely to find somewhere else to be. As a paying patron it wouldn't hurt to show some respect and to ask politely. Lastly, what's with the no hat rule? This is a college bare i.e. where sloppy make out sessions, simulating oral sex, and ass grabbing is abound. If Cara Delevingne came through with a SCRUB strap back would you turn her away?
(2)
Greg W.

I'm not a fan of this place. At night the layout makes the dynamic of this place bizarre. It's trying to be lively but there are tables everywhere and I feel like you just walk around in circles. The crowd is a mixture of BU kids and grimy Allstonites. During the day it's a decent place to watch games but there is no lack of those types of places in Boston and the prices are still high.
(2)
Sam N.

Excellent gluten free food!! They have GF pasta, pizza, buns and fried food! One of my go to places to pig out and have a good time :)
(5)
Francis C.

You know what? This place is pretty solid. I've been impressed with the food and drink selection. SMOKIN TOTS #omfg they are amazing. I usually come here after my Wednesday bible study group and we call it our "debriefs" and over time it's just become a place that's very familiar to us... you know, our own MacLaren's if you will. On the weekends they transform half the place into a club-esque space which is nice... you can dance if you want or just chill if you want. Overall, I've been pretty happy every time I went.
(4)
Erin E.

TVs and more TVs! Great for watching the game. Bathrooms still scream "I was once a nightclub". Great brunches and Bloody Mary's! The place is really big so it's great for small or large groups with plenty of space at the wrap around bar.
(4)
Jian Cai Z.

I came here twice on my trip to Boston, one was during lunch with a couple of buddies of mine and again for Sunday brunch. The lunch experience was pretty good. The food was decent, the presentation of the food was fantastic I must say. I guess for it is normal for meal to cost up to $20 per person. The drinks selection at the bar blew my mind I must add. The Sunday brunch was decent as well, I just think it was a little too pricy as it was approximately $20 per person for the brunch, despite have a huge wide variety of selections to choose from including an omelette bar.
(3)
Rachel B.

I ordered a Hendricks & tonic last night then watched the bartender (tall white guy) PICK a mashed up, red, something from between the nubs on the service mat, wipe his hands on his jeans (!) and proceed to make my drink. I watched to make sure he didn't touch the rim of my glass or the pour spout, told him I didn't need a lime, and quickly cast the straw he touched aside like a hell spawn tossing a rosary freshly blessed by a priest. The bathrooms smelled like gross, sweaty vag and already had pee all over the floor at 830pm. Someone was kind enough to leave their used lady time plug in the toilet without flushing. Security seems wound a bit tight, but if I had to deal with all the Allston douchery/bros/scags, I'd probably be a little jaded too. Management: cleanliness and food safety is godliness. Step it up.
(1)
Jenn S.

I am giving this 2 stars for the food and the bathrooms. But I would give it a 4 star for the amount of TVs they have for Sunday Football. They do a GREAT job at having all the games on and the TVs are CLEARLY marked for what game is where so you don't have to get super pissed when someone changes the channel like they do at most places. The food is always just like *sigh......... The guac I ordered this time was so bland if I closed my eyes I would have thought I was eating paper. The Ceasar Salad had so much dressing I had to put a life jacket on my fork so it didn't sink to the bottom of the sea of dressing. Just kidding, but it's a funny visual right? A fork with a life jacket? Never mind I'm sure you got it.... ANYHOW.... I did hear the wings were ok so that might be your best bet! The Mac and Cheese was also pretty solid. I mean you cannot really go wrong with melted cheeses and pasta. And it's definitely a sharable dish. I will return for the TVs and I am sure that is why 90% of the people are there on Sunday. Just to note that the bathrooms were so scary and disgusting. And no need to dress up to impress most of the college kids have their pajamas on!
(2)
Milind K.

My friend and I went into TITS to check out the scene on a Thursday night. My friend ordered two redbull and gin. We drank multiple sips and lo and behold there was no booze in them. When questioned, the bartender seemed both astounded that anyone questioned her and generally aloof--though she knew she charged us $16 for 8 ounces of red bull, nothing more. Do you want to spend your money here? in the words of Jon Taffer SHUT IT DOWN
(1)
James L.

Typically really enjoy this place and frequent here. Last Thursday I was wearing a hat (face-forward) and inside the security guy told me to take it off even though the dress code CLEARLY states "No backwards hat". I took it off anyways. I looked around and saw so many guys and girls were wearing hats!!! I just put it back on and another security guy told me to take it off or I'd be kicked out. I noted that there were others wearing hats and nobody has confronted them and security threatened me once more. Me and my friend just left afterwards. Security clear saw the others wearing hats and didn't say anything. Isn't this a BAR? This isn't a upscale club am I wrong? You also shouldn't pick and choose who can get away with the rules....even though I was following the dress code from the very beginning.
(1)
Dana W.

Came here for drinks Friday night. I ordered a mojito and it was only $9, which isn't that bad at all. The quality is descent, not the best I've ever tried. But it was speedy, bartender was attentive. We only sat at the bar and had drinks, did not order food since it was late. Good ambiance and lots of space. I would come back again. Definitely better than white horse tavern across the street.
(4)
Ambrose C.

I have been to this place a few times to watch sports or to hang out with friends on Friday nights. I also have been to this place for a trivia night, where you get a chance to answer hard questions and win prizes. As for drinks, I usually get whatever common beer they have on draft and it's usually a Blue Moon. Sometimes, we may get some really mixed juicy alcoholic drink served in a fish bowl with giant straws to suck on. Sometimes, we may get some tequila shots if we really want to experience a little intoxication. As for the food, I'll be straightforward as possible. The Shrimp Sandwich they used to serve here is not the greatest sandwich you are going to eat, and the bread was a tiny bit stale. Shrimps were fairly small. I had a Buffalo Chicken Salad here, and it's not bad but the lettuce needed some freshness. The White Truffle Macaroni and Cheese they have here is not a bad choice if you really want to get your stomach full, but you're going to have to pay more than $10. It's not the best macaroni and cheese I had, but it was tasty. The waffle fries they have are also not a bad choice for a very filling bar snack to share with some people. The service is not going to be great on Friday nights. That's all I am going to say. The place may get really crowded and loud after 11 on Friday nights. We usually escape around that time to possibly do some exciting things. Overall, this is not a bad place to get some food or beer in Allston. It's not high on my recommendations for great food or an impressive beer selection, but it is a great and spacious choice if you want to just hang out with friends, watch sports on the high definition TVs or if you want to attempt to answer some tough questions on Tuesday nights.
(3)
Mandy E.

This is my first 1 star review and it's well deserved because I literally feel responsible to warn people of the horrors that happen at TITS. This is a warning to all my ladies and dudes who don't wanna get pressed up on/hit on/get beer spilt on you/have a BU bro screaming in your ear about sports, turn around walk across the street to The Draft/Ave/Sil/Model/Bus Stop literally any bar is better than five minuets spent in TITS. Maybe it's just the Allston location, but I'm 100% serious when I say I'm terrified of this place. This is the place you go to if you want to see a show. By that I mean disgusting displays of misogyny, sexual harassment, transphobia, you name it. The majority of customers look like they spend their free time glued to The Chive and the type of dudes that post pictures of half naked girls on their facebook/insta with no caption- you know the type. Absolutely terrifying. Even just walking by the line on a weekend is horrible. The atmosphere is by far the worst part, but the service, drinks, and food don't make up for it in any way. I can't even discuss the bathrooms, I can't unsee the things I've seen in them. The motto at TITS is anything goes. This applies to both customers and staff. I truly think it's the servers/bartenders goal to over-serve. Most decent bars will use their judgement and cut people off if they're clearly too drunk to function. I lived a few blocks away and have seen too many people barley able to stand up straight as they're leaving. Drinks and food are mediocre at best and majorly overpriced. Your typical pre-frozen bar food meant to trick drunk people into thinking it's delicious. As I'm writing this review I can feel myself getting anxious. Just please, think of me as an old friend you've known for years but don't really see that often but still trust because they know you- pick a different bar. If you, for some reason, feel compelled to come here bring a buddy and a fully charged cell phone.
(1)
Bob B.

Nice place!! I would definitely go to this bar in the futures. Each table have own tv! Really love it!!!
(5)
Megan T.

Came in for some late night drinks and apps. The bartender (a smaller woman with red hair) was basically avoiding me and my friend, I had to go to the other end of the bar where she was chatting with a group of men to place a drink order. The drinks were SO strong almost undrinkable! My friend asked nicely for some more juice (we work in the industry and did not want to seem annoying) and she rolled her eyes at him! Also took almost 10 minutes to bring the drink back. She made us feel extremely unwanted. What a shame, I loved this place.
(1)
Maria D.

I have to say I really like this bar. The prices aren't bad, the music is good, no covers, and it is relatively clean for being a bar. However I have to say on the dance floor I have had nothing but problems. I may just be antisocial but I don't appreciate the guys who are constantly grabbing and pulling girls around like they are rag dolls. The bar tries to have bouncers around which is great but I believe there should be more than 2 in the room or maybe placed differently. This isn't taverns fault for the behaviors of others, but it really kills the fun vibe of the place.
(3)
Taylor B.

Having had gone to Boston University for the last 4 years TITS (Tavern In The Square) was the place to be on Thursday nights. That being said- TITS is a college bar that is frequented by students from Boston University and surrounding universities. You will find drunk college students Thursday-Friday and a pretty slow night Saturday depending on the students. I've been there for sporting events (super bowl), brunch, and lunch. The food is pretty good and they have a rather extensive menu for a college sports bar. The service is really good. Brunch is great there but the drinks are pretty expensive which is really annoying. Amazing bloody mary but again, expensive. Mixed drinks aren't too strong so I would recommend a beer and a burger or nachos.
(4)
Madison E.

Waitress was great.... The buger wasn't anything amazing but it was tasty and fufilled my craving! I was disappointed when I ordered waffle fries and they said they were out. But my friend asked for half regular and have sweet potato fries and they totally accommodated her ! Drinks were fun and Yum. I had the fruity mango drink that came in a very generous glass ! Nice and tall! Awesome place to come with friends to watch the game! Good service ! Anddddd they have tvs at every booth! Pretty awesome. If I lived here my boyfriend would love coming !
(3)
Brian C.

This place is f**king lame, no hat rule after 1030, it's a f*cking Tavern. You had me at the brunch, but no hats is fuc*ing stupid. It's not like you're pulling in dimes and need people to look classy. College chicks 7 or less .. At best and their in college. Who the fu*k cares if someone is in a hat. Last time i visit this stupid establishment and will be sure to pass on the good word. Btw I like the fish bowls.
(1)
Jan K.

I mean its a bar but after my experience the other night I wont go back to this location. All I wanted was a coke in a short glass. (Im a known rum and coke drinker but I had way to much to drink that night) My friends wanted to keep going hard and quite frankly I didn't want another drink. The bearded dude behind the counter told me he couldn't put just coke in a short glass. Mind you its 12 at night I've been carded. Whats the big deal I've been allowed this sort of thing at other bars/restraunts. I decided to just drop it. Until I found myself at a table because non of my friends where stable to stand up (this place has no boundaries with over serving but obviously there is a huge problem with coke in a short glass) The waitress comes over and asks us if we want a drink. Hell yah says everyone but me. She turns to me and asks what I would like. I say I would like a coke in a short glass, she looks puzzled. I would like a rum and coke with no rum, just coke in a glass used to serve a rum and coke. She goes oh you mean a rum and coke. I now explain to her I have had too much to drink. If your still reading you realize i am trying to keep the illusion I'm drinking. Wtf is the big deal. She returns with a rum and coke. Keep them coming Tits you'll have a law suite soon enough
(1)
J L.

I'm still pondering how the bartender can let us sit there for 10 mins without taking our food order while chatting away with another customer next to us about her vacation escapades. If she wants someone to listen I can be of service but she must pay me or give me drinks on the house. I could tell she needs some common sense instilled in her when she gave my friend a butter knife to cut his steak tips. Don't expect her colleague to be any better, she's even worse from the fact that I placed an order of chili she put a spoon in front of me and never brought me chili. Then I inquired about it and she proceeded to put it in when all I wanted was to cancel the order. Finally I got my chili and she warned me that it's piping hot when it's lukewarm-that was a good joke. I still paid for it out of respect and the desire to avoid conflict. I will probably avoid this place if I were you unless you want to pay someone to ignore you and screw up your order. My first drink had a fly in it good thing I caught it on time.
(1)
Shay B.

We did brunch today. It was very organized always a manager on the floor checking if food was hott and neat. Me and my boyfreind eat out and also work in a restaurant..he cooks..I waitress ...we are always up for trying new things. And this place is a must. Very happy with drinks...service and food. Very much worth the 18$$$ per person...parking was ez. No line for Sunday brunch???? Unheard of!!! We will be coming back to try the regular dinner menu soon...
(5)
Lauren D.

The food here is terrible, but it's a bar so what did I expect. Don't come here for the food. Someone mentioned the fried pickles in a review -- they were soggy and tasted better without the dipping sauce. However, it's a great sports bar...lots of tvs, plenty of seating, and a variety of beers on tap.
(2)
K. Grace K.

You can see my previous review. They score major points for showing women's World Cup. USA playing and they have entire room dedicated to it. Great atmosphere. Thank you!
(4)
June-Young C.

Their Sunday brunch is amazing. They have a ticket to get one omelette, tons of fresh fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, and an excellent selection of desserts...and it's all you can eat(except for the omelettes). On days other than Sunday during hours that are not brunch, I guess it's an okay bar.
(4)
Joaquin X.

This place holds appeal to me because they offer several TVs with every sport showing. That is the only reason I would ever go in here. The veggie burger was a decent quinoa-based variety that seemed to be housemade. The beer selection at least offers a couple of decent brews. While I LOVE the large beers, I didn't like that they were $9 a pop. I'll come back to watch the game, but the food and environment is nothing special.
(3)
Nicole W.

I love this place I've been once before a show and went monday night before a show at brighton music hall..my bf and I ordered spring roll app, burger, and profiterole ice cream puff dessert. The service was great was greeted by the hostess and seated right away, I ordered blueberry basil signature drink and my bf ordered a drink with beer and blueberry puree both drinks were great. The sweet potato fries were delicious. I haven't had an ice cream puff since I was at least 16 no one serves them at area restaurants where I live so I was very excited and it didn't disappoint! The girls bathroom was very clean, and the soap even smelled great! Made it to the show in ample time and after the show made it back for a grape gatsby drink bartenders very nice too!
(5)
Steve B.

I don't write many reviews, but I just put together a birthday party for 20+ people this past weekend and the management and staff were fantastic throughout the entire process from planning to the night of. Friendly, accommodating and responsive. And food was pretty great, too. Just wish I'd passed on the fishbowl drink. :)
(5)
Leah K.

Tavern is a great place to go just before your concert at Brighton Music Hall (I should know). I went before a Saturday night Ataris concert, around 7 pm, and it wasn't busy but most of the chairs at the bar were taken. We found 2 and had a few drinks. I had a Mango Shandy, a drink I quickly sucked down and didn't realize how potent it was. I then had a ruby red grapefruit drink that was politely bitter but still sweet. I will say that I felt pretty good after! We also shared a plate of fries, which were piping hot and paired well with our drinks.
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Cindy H.

Never got the food, but this Tavern is a lot of fun. It's always bustling at night, which makes for a good time. It's pretty hard to get the bartender's attention, so order drinks in bulk.
(4)
Aditi P.

This review is specifically for the Sunday brunch. And it does not reflect the quality of the wait staff. They are delightful, nice, and attentive. I'll start by saying the vision behind Tavern in the Square's brunch buffet is great. Plenty of normal breakfast food, lunch food, dessert pastries, and fruit -- quite the adventure. But the food is just so sub par. Not even in the "i'm a foodie so I only eat fancy food" way. The rice was undercooked (almost raw), the fish was dry, the chocolate pudding had noticeable clumps, and the poached eggs were cold. And even this would be manageable (maybe) if it didn't come with a $20 price tag. If you're in Allston, there are plenty of incredible, much cheaper brunch options in the area. Any of them are worth a visit over Tavern in the Square.
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Victoria P.

I usually try to avoid getting meals and non-bar food at bars, but I was starving. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised. I came here with a bunch of friends and ordered the steak tips. My steak was cooked perfectly and super tender. My boyfriend ordered the diablo burger and he said it's one of the best bar burgers he's ever had. The burger was also cooked perfectly and the jalapenos were spicy and roasted to perfection. The food was so good and we weren't even drunk. The next time I'm out drinking and don't want to sacrifice good drinks for good food, I'm going to come here.
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Mario C.

My favorite salad dish at the Tavern in the Square is their seared crusted Ahi tuna salad. I have to be honest this is one of the best salads I have had from a chain restaurant. The only items that seem to bother me in this salad is the wasabi peas. I love them but they are incredibly hard and I dunno they just seen out of place. I am also annoyed with the way that they slice their cucumber length wise. It makes it hard to eat as you tend to wrestle them while your friend stares at you and makes fun of your struggle. That all said, this is a seriously satisfying and delicious salad! I have had it at least 10 times now and am never disappointed nor have I ever had an experience less than awesome. Kudos to them for assembling such a tasty salad.
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Chris R.

Tough to decide between a 3 and a 4 for this place. It's perfectly fine, but this location is a meat market at night and not quite your best choice for a meal considering the other options. They have a zillion TVs and actually a ton of different beers on tap, so if you were there to watch a game and meet other young people it would be a good choice. If you wanna try the food, I would go to either the Central Square or Porter Square locations since they have outdoor seating. Food is your typical medium quality sports bar where they have 15 burgers, a bunch of different clubs and melts and wraps, fries, mega salads, nachos, apps, fried stuff, etc.
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Ginger R.

Excellent service! The power was out on the next couple of blocks, making it busier than usual. When we were seated, he warned that it might be a little slower than usual because they weren't prepared for all the extra business. BUT the service was excellent and they worked extra hard to make sure that every table got checked on and served in a timely manner. I daresay they may have been better than usual! Plus the food was great. KUDOS for a job well done!
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Julia M.

Great place to grab drinks with friends after work or on the weekend. Tavern in the Square offers a variety of beers on tap, as well as an array of delicious cocktails, and for groups of two or more, you can have select drinks served to you in a fishbowl, complete with Swedish fish. The food is typical bar fare - I recommend eating elsewhere & just coming here for drinks. Tavern is conveniently located only a few minutes from the Harvard Ave stop on the B line, & with numerous flat screen TVs throughout the bar, it is a great place to come & watch sports games. Tips: -For cocktails, I recommend the electric lemonade, twisted watermelon, & mango crush. -Tavern can fill up on Friday & Saturday nights, so to avoid waiting outside in line, I recommend arriving before 10pm.
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Hamdi J.

As a college student in the Boston area Tits is definitely one of he first bars I've went to when I turned 21. I like how helpful everyone was but the bouncers were a little rude. They let people cut the line even. I'd much rather go to the one in Cambridge but the one in allston wasn't bad.
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John H.

The only positive I can really say about this place is the price of the drinks, but do avoid the fish bowl drink. It's basically pure sugar with bottom shelf liquor. Also, their bouncers are scum. Once on a rainy night, right after I left and realized I had left my umbrella inside, I was denied re-entry just to go in and grab it.
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Brian W.

This is one of my favorite bars in the area. It has pretty much everything you're looking for. Good beer selection, yummy food, and a friendly wait staff. I go there every Thursday night for a game night in the side room that is hosted by book/game store, Pandemonium. I always feel very welcomed by the staff, some of know my name and what kind of beer I like. I like it so much that I take people there on non-game nights as well. I'd highly recommend the Big Dig Fries. They are ridiculously awesome!
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Michelle C.

My boyfriend and I went there for a friends birthday last night, and my boyfriend did not get let in due to his pants being "too baggy" and the bouncer said he could come back if he went home and changed. There is nothing on the website that says they have a dress code, I've been in there in sweat pants. I could see if it was a night club.. But it's a college BAR. Like some of the other reviews say.. It's a college bar in ALLSTON that is trying too hard to be more.
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Rob K.

Thursday night, you could either be at the BU Union or here no difference, except the booze. Lots of people, all YOUNG. Bartenders are a little slow, but just because it is so busy. Get there before 10:30 or you'll be in line for an hour.
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Sally B.

Last stop on the UYE chicken wing tour of 2013! This place had the best sauces of anywhere we tried. The sesame ginger wings with the wasabi dressing were enough to make me forget how extremely full I was even before I walked in this place. The sweet BBQ was also amazing. The bouncer and waitress was really friendly. This place was a little dead on a Monday night, but can you blame them? More room - and faster service - for me!
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Ken I.

The largest sports bar in the area. A good size bar and many tables. Their beer selection is good. Their services are good. Attentive and friendly. Their price is a little higher compared to other bars in the area.
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Jill F.

Always fun, great service, good people. The bartenders make great drinks and always remember familiar faces.
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Harri S.

The Biff hates TITS. Take that how you want. I on the other hand, was pleasantly surprised. I liked the individual TVs and their brunch was delicious and extensive. We almost had to take P-Dog home on a stretcher, we all ate way too much. Dumb complaint, but this place is just so fucking big it's not inviting in the least. A very typical Allston bar in that respect. Also, the service is Masshole at its finest. I am in Boston ain't I?
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Kiki P.

Football Sundays: Tavern in the Square is awesome to watch football on sundays. They have NFL Sunday ticket and have every game playing at a different television. It gets pretty crowded so I recommend getting there early. Nightlife:This bar is filled with rowdy college kids year around. Every time I have been here there has been at least 1 fight break up. Sometimes the fights even extend out to the streets and the cops show up. Sometimes theres ambulences... Food: The food is not bad for bar food. They have a pretty decent selction. Beers: They have at least 50+ beers on tap to choose from. Excellent beer selection! Unfortunately, I will not be making it back to TITS anytime soon due to the heavy college scene. My next trip will be during Football season.
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Jill M.

Risotto fritters are amazing! I also had my 30th surprise birthday party hosted here and this place is great for large parties. Waitresses and waiters are always very attentive. The menu is large and there's something for everyone.
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Marina D.

Went there for brunch on a rainy Sunday morning. We had a reservation but still had to wait for 5-10 minutes standing in the entrance (even though the place was half empty - our table wasn't ready despite the reservation). Then we waited 10 more minutes for our orange juices and coffees. Service was a bit slow, plates weren't taken away until we were finished, so we kind of had to play Tetris to fit everything on the table. Food was ok and with a lot of choice but not amazing (bacon had no taste - and let's be honest, bacon is the main reason why brunch is worth anything). Had to wait a little bit more for the check, took us some time as they didn't include gratuity even though there were 7 of us. When we pointed it out to the waitress, she patronized us saying that gratuity was never included in Massachusetts. I've definitely been to several restaurants where they included gratuity as soon as there were 6 or more people. And cherry on top, it was SUPER expensive, almost $30. I probably won't go back there.
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Lynette C.

Tavern has a super college-like vibe on weekends, which isn't quite my thing. I love watching games there, although their burgers are super bland. Overall decent prices, but nothing special especially considering how good other places are around. Overall it's fun to dance here (best in Allston that found for Top 40 / House) but their beer selection seriously sucks. I'd give it 3.5 if possible, because watching game days here is awesome minus the bland burgers.
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Tani V.

Very slow food service. Came with a group of 7 and the manager apologized twice within 20 minutes, each time guaranteeing the food would be "right out". Still, nothing. Pretty quiet for lunch. Are they understaffed in the kitchen?
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Mike C.

College bar trying to do too much. Situated in Allston, it is in the center of BU's off campus neighborhoods. Clearly catering towards the students, the crowds here are often fairly young. You will also find a decent bunch of BC kids and young professionals. Like many other places in Boston, Tavern in the Square (or TITS as it is often referred to) diversifies itself to increase revenue and attract a wide base of patrons. During weekdays and Sunday afternoons it is a sports bar. Weekends, it attempts to double as a club. And Sunday mornings it becomes a popular brunch destination. From a business perspective, everything they're doing seems to be working for them. Perhaps it's because they are the largest bar in the area. Maybe it's because its the only place BU kids go to. Could be its proximity to student housing. It is far enough for students to be "going out", but close enough to avoid a cab fare. Maybe it's because it has had the most recent face lift of all the Allston bars (used to be the Kells a few years ago). I think TITS is best suited as a sports bar. Its numerous TVs all around are perfect to catch a game. There is also a large selection of beer on tap. Unfortunately, since the most popular order here is a bud light bottle, you may not find your draft to be as fresh here compared to other local bars. Brunch isn't bad, just pricier for the area. As for the pseudo club or college bar, it fails in every aspect aside from the fact that no cover always generates a line down the block. Bouncers are rude and on a power trip. Coat check is down stairs, the furthest point from the door. Dance floor is too small that no one dances. The sports bar section also has the music blaring way too loud to talk to people. If prices were to fall or better specials were to pop up, I'd probably come around. Unfortunately, seeing how well they are doing, I don't see that happening anytime soon.
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Patricia M.

I really liked this place. Very cute for a bar. Apparently turns club like after 11pm, which is a little strange to me. Music is very loud, you have to literally scream over it. Food is delicious. i had the classic nachos with chicken, and it was amazing. Budget friendly. I'd definitely go again and recommend for a casual hang out. Only negative is that our waitress was all over the place. Not that she was messy or anything but she had a lot of tables to wait and we were overlooked often, other then that, everything was good. there's flat screens everywhere, very chic.
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Megan B.

Tavern in the square is by far the best bar in Allston. It's a casual, fun bar, but definitely attracts the most upscale Allston crowd. Although I do love a night at White Horse or 90s night at Common Ground, Tavern in the square is still my favorite. The place is huge with 2 bars, a dj booth and plenty of tables. It's a great place to go out with a group of friends. It's also a great sports bar. They have plenty of T.V.s so you can watch any game. The booths even have mini T.V.s on the wall next to them. I came here to watch the Super bowl last year and had a great time. What really makes this place 4 star worthy is the brunch. $15 all you can eat brunch, complete with an omelet bar. If I had to describe the brunch in one sentence I'd say it is like Marie Calendar's on steroids. There are a number of egg dishes, potatoes, bacon, and amazing breakfast desserts. Last time they had peanut butter and jelly pancakes and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. And if that's not enough there's lunch and dessert options with a serve yourself ice cream bar. If you didn't have plans this Sunday, now you do: Go to Tavern in the Square's brunch, camp out with a Bloody Mary in front of a T.V. showing your favorite team, and eat until you physically can't swallow another bite. You can thank me later.
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Dana S.

Had a quick meal at the bar here before a concert across the street at the Brighton Music Hall. We started with the hummus platter. It was pretty boring...the red pepper hummus was a little tastier than the white hummus, but the whole dish was lacking. For dinner I ordered the Mediterranean veggie burger. Good flavor and I love the chopped veggies on top, a mix of artichokes, zucchini and feta. I didn't even need the bun, and I was able to order crispy tater tots with my sandwich. My husband got the Cuban sandwich and it was really yummy with a good mix of flavor sand a slight spicy kick. Good beer selection (love when I can find Abita in New England) and friendly service.
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Loan V.

If you've never read a multi-task review, then you my friend are in for a treat!!! :) Sunday Brunch - we came here once to celebrate my friend's birthday and the food wasn't horrible. It's only about $17 per person and for that price you'll find a lot of hungover college students who just want a ton of food for a cheap price. It's definitely no Cafe Fleuri where it's $60 per person but definitely worth a trip once in a while for breakfast. Sports Bar - there aren't many sport bars that I'm totally in love with but this will certainly be one of my favorites! There are a ton of TVs so no matter where you sit...trust me you'll see the game! The regular menu is pretty awesome; we ordered Steak Tips, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Salads and pretzels (skip this item! it's much better at Champions). Also how many places can you find pitchers of beer that isn't the cheap stuff! Something about getting a Sam Adams pitcher to share with your friends sounds wonderful and for about 20 bucks it's not a bad deal either. A few extra things to keep in mind: * it's not really a kid friendly place, so keep them at home. * yes it does get loud there but seriously it's a sports bar! * parking in this area is never easy but it's a short walk from the B line over * I sure hope you like friendly staff cause these guys are awesome! Definitely will be returning and looking forward to trying different food!
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Karis O.

I am obsessed with this place!! So much fun to go to, lots of menu items to choose from and the food is just great. I've gotten the Truffle Mac N Cheese- pretty sure they probably used a whole box worth of mac n cheese. Not even slightly upset about this. Flavorful, you can taste the rich truffle oil and it's topped with breadcrumbs. Yum! the Truffle Tater Tots- I'm clearly obsessed with truffle oil, lay off. This is a pretty big app so be ready to share with people. Who doesn't love tots though?! The Feta and Avocado Salad w/ Chicken- large salad portion that certainly doesn't disappoint you on the amount of feta. Or avocado. Woop! And the Veggie Thai Lettuce Wraps- Got full off of two wraps, the veggies are sauteed and the lettuce cups are huge! I either get the seasonal sangria which is delicious or the red sangria which was really watered down the last time I got it, sadface. The people that work here are awesome and it's just an all around great place to be!
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Dee C.

Everythinhg about this place is great. There wasnt a long line when I went in. The waitress was great and always kept checking up on us. The music was great. They kept doing these mash ups but they werent annoying. They have TVs at every table. I had the artichoke/spinach dip. It was soooo good. The nachos could have been a bit better. They tasted a lil stale. Other then that it was good vibes, had great eye candy (including the staff) and was just a great time.
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Michael C.

Came here around 8PM one evening to meet a few friends. I had visited their location in Porter Square and I've always thought it was a good chain restaurant. The service was fine. The food was unmemorable at best. Arancini - They were alright, they didn't come out hot so I'm sure that could have helped Truffle Mac and Cheese with Chicken - It was some of the blandest mac and cheese I've ever had. I couldn't taste andy truffle at all and their was hardly any chicken.
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Phil O.

I was a bit harsh in my previous review so I'm going to bump this up to a 3 (for now).
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Rob X.

Definitely not a sports bar!! A real sports bar would have sound during ALL games, not music! Went there to watch the World Cup matches only to be disappointed they wouldn't put the sound on, even after asking! Was about to leave at halftime to a real sports bar when a woman asked another bartender who did the right thing and put the sound on! Kudos to that bartender! He obvious knows how to draw customers in, not drive them away! I definitely won't be back there to watch the rest of the matches!
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William H.

Above average food, big menu, and tons of beers on tap which is great. In-depth beer menu explaining each. Plenty of Big TV's makes it a prime spot to catch a game. Sunday buffet brunch is awesome, too! Great spread of food.
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Stephen F.

Average age is about 19.7. Cool if you're in undergrad and need a frat seen. Maybe for a game and some mediocre got wings. I hear the brunch is good.
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Steven W.

Despite the great waitstaff and awesome food, this is not the place to watch a football game. During commercial breaks they have a DJ that blares the same three songs over and over again, including the atrocity of a song "wagonwheel". It is not a venue for serious sports fans. If youre trying to watch the Pats, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere, a place where the game is a priority.
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Dan G.

We went for brunch on Sunday and was somewhat impressed with the selection, the usual breakfast foods. Everything was hot, made to order omeletes as well as lunch options (which I did not try). The desert table seemed picked over which made it seem like a mess and the cupcakes were a little dry. I thought the food was good, strawberry pancakes, potatoes, french toast, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and cold cereal. Usual selection but i thought $16.99 was a bit much for the type of place. We showed up with a group of 10 or so and were actually accommodated and seated at the bar. The bar area was a bit stuffy and noisy for a Sunday morning. There was every NFL game playing which was nice, the bartenders were attentive and very chatty. Having the TVs on, music playing and being loud made it a bit overwhelming. Slightly expensive for what you're getting. Tough area for parking so beware...
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Scott C.

Came here to watch some football with some friends. They have a great beer selection and a good atmosphere to watch football. I do not even know how many TVs were in the place. We got the spinach and artichoke dip for a snack. The dip was great and so were the tortilla chips. It also came with pita bread but it was a little hard and not that great. I am not up in this area of Boston a lot but I wouldn't mind coming back here to try the full food selection.
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Julie T.

TITS is like a hybrid between a sports bar and a club. Came here to watch the Bruins game last month and really enjoyed myself! The food was way better than I was expecting and the individual TVs in the booths are awesome. It really gets packed in here on Friday/Saturday nights. The line sometimes goes around the corner past Tedeschi! Service is pretty good even when it's crowded and the prices aren't bad considering how big the portions are. They play their music loud and people even start dancing haha. I say if you're looking for a good, loud, fun time, TITS is perfect. If you're looking for somewhere more low-key, this is not for you.
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Sara H.

Fun bar, just a lot of BU/BC kids and it gets crowded. The food is good, and their autumn sangria is to die for. Overall good place, just a little pricey and the crowd can suck.
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Suzy D.

OK let's get this straight. I had a really iffy experience here but the end brought it all home. Service was ssslllooowww. There were a million TVs and loud-ass background noise to keep any conversation from really getting going. So we ended up watching strong man competitions over each others' shoulders. When we finally got food, it was alright. I feel that the menu is a little too expansive and tries too hard. They've got three stupid types of mac n cheese but no straight up mac n cheese? Wtf? And then there's all these obnoxious swanky sandwiches but i want a stupid delicious sandwich without so much pizazz. Chill out, dudes! I want some pub grub with a little dash of class but reel it in 'cuz I'm not THAT fancy. Anyway, we got a vat of sangria. I'm not a huge sangria person but i'm all for tubs of alcoholic beverages. My issue was that we were stuffed and shoot, we had half a thing of sangria left. I asked our server if there was any way we could maybe get it thrown in a to-go cup. "Well, *I* can't do it. That would be totally illegal. But, I mean. Were someone to put it somewhere, like in a water bottle, I mean. Who would stop them?" And that, my friends, is what did it for me. Girl was kind of inattentive and aloof but she gave me the thumbs up on walking home with my drink. That's how you get yourself five stars.
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David H.

This is my go-to bar. I just absolutely love everything there is to love about this place. I've been here numerous times for food, sat at the bar, went to the club like atmosphere room next door... it never ceases to be a great time and the perfect balance of all worlds. There's something here for everyone to enjoy, and I definitely recommend coming here on a consistent basis.
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Nick S.

This is the single worst bar/eatery I have ever been to. Service is a complete joke and the waiters could care less about your experience. Please save yourself the trouble and never go here, whether it is for a few drinks, apps, or a meal. The last time I was here was a Saturday night. I arrived around 10-1030 and had no problem getting in. After an hour or two, my girlfriend decided to get some fresh air, after which I did the same. When I got outside I found that the "bouncers" would not let my girlfriend back in the bar despite the fact that she had a stamp and had already been inside. They said she was too drunk, which could not have been further from the truth. After I said a word to my girlfriend, they wouldn't let me back in either! I don't want to make a big deal out of how bad this place is because, realistically, the only business they get is from dumb BU students who have nothing better to do than try to party here with their fake IDs. This place sucks. Please save yourself the disappointment and never enter this place! If I can save one person from this God-awful experience by creating this review I will have been successful. I have never been more disrespected by an establishment in my life! Please do not give this place your business, as I am sure you can find a better spot in the area with an ounce of effort. This place does not belong in the Allston/Brighton area. Also, the manager is one of the rudest and most obnoxious people I have ever spoken to. You'd be better off punching the bald manager in the face and leaving than trying to have a reasonable conversation with him.
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Allie L.

The handful of other times I've been to this Tavern in the Square, I have had great experiences. Tonight was terrible. My wife ordered a yuengling on draught, and it was flat. She sent it back, and we both ordered different draught beers. Both of those were pretty flat as well. She ordered the california burger, and it was luke warm, as were the fries. I ordered the cape codder fried cod sandwich. It was burnt and way too greasy with absolutely no flavor. The waffle fries were also drenched in grease. I love bar food but this was just too much. My brother ordered the honey bourbon steak tips, they were great. We enjoyed our nacho appetizer and the server was nice enough, but after spending over $80 on mediocre food and flat beers, we won't be going back.
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praveen v.

One of my favorite sports bar in boston. It's actually located in alston/brighton. This is not your typical sports bar. It's enormous and there are tons of flatscreen tv's and you can even request a specific event if it's not on, but it will be on. They have everything you want if you are a sports junkie like myself. Every tuesday night from 8-10pm they have Stump Trivia with Ryan (he's awesome). I'm there most tuesday nights as trivia is a lot of fun and you're competing with other nerds. The staff are amazing and super nice and they tend to your needs and i've never had a sub-par experience there. All good
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Anne W.

This review is only about the night scene. I have never been there to eat... but it was full and busy on a Friday night. It has a lot of beers on tap.. so that's nice. And it is decorated similarly to the other Tavern in the Squares. Tons of tv screens in addition to a personal one in each booth.. that was nice. The reason why I say it's okay.. not a big fan of the fish bowls. $20 for no alcohol... tons of sugar and ice. I have gone to many places with fish bowls.. not worth it here. Go to HK club for a Scorpion bowl. Neither are classy spots.. but their bowls are better. They did have free beer samples that night.. they had some Amstel Light girls walk around..
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Brad H.

Did I come here? Yes. Did I have a good time? Yes. Are the prices reasonable? Somewhat. Were there a ton of TVs and music? Yeah. Would I come back? If the girls were better looking.
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Steph W.

Ugh, TITS... So, I used to go here when I first moved to Boston because I thought it was fun because they played music, people danced, etc. Well, now I don't like TITS so much anymore. The drinks are blah, the people are annoying and the food is mediocre. I ordered nachos & they were awful - there was barely any cheese and toppings. I am a nacho snob and I want to have evenly layered nachos with melted cheese and delicious toppings. Is that too much to ask?! But, okay fine, I don't care about the food that much because I'd rather just hang out and have a few drinks on a Friday & Saturday. Second, it's full of annoying college students. It's not that I don't like college students because I was a college student a few years ago but excuse me, do we really need to make out with each other for 15 minutes RIGHT NEXT TO RANDOM STRANGERS ?! Guys, surely you have a dorm for that. Some of these people are what I shall call a hot mess. I will say that if I wanted to go catch a Pats game on a Sunday, this would probably be a good place to come. But, in terms of a Friday or Saturday night, no thank you. I will go elsewhere where the average age is not 21.
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Address : 161 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA, 02134
Phone (617) 782-8100
Website https://www.taverninthesquare.com/location/allston
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : Yes
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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