This place was fantastic! So glad we found it. We enjoyed a great charcuterie board and the drinks were delicious! Chicken swarhma sandwiches were incredible. Everything hmmm is house made here! Wish I lived nearby.... read more

Armsby Abbey - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly. read more

People will drive a long way for Top Tier Mac and Cheese and beer from 8 time Ratebeer.com Best Brewery in the World Honoree Hill Farmstead. I just recently learned Armsby Abbey Pub in Worcester, MA has both. Armsby is a classic pub, in a red brick building, with lots of wood inside. They serve brunch, lunch, dinner, highly rated beer, etc. The food leans toward elevated pub type food. I've had Hill Farmstead a few times in VT restaurants and bars. But I've never seen it outside VT until I saw Armsby had 5 HF beers. I ordered a flight that included HF Arthur, Edward and Harlan, and each was first rate. They have beers from other great breweries like Fox Farm in Salem, CT too. By all accounts, Armsby seems to be a top pub for craft beer. There is a viral spot for binge-worthy Mac and Cheese in Southern VT that gets a lot of publicity. I've had it many times, and it's great. Armsby's Mac, made with assorted Farmstead Cheeses, served in a crock, and topped with large rustic bread cubes and broiled cheese, is unlike any Mac I've seen. It's like Mac, but with a French Onion Soup presentation --minus the broth. It's just as good as that VT spot. True Story - when my Mac arrived, the person to my right at the bar asked what it was. And the person to my left, immediately ordered some to go. It's that impressive. I didn't realize how beloved Armsby Abbey is until I posted a Story with Armsby's pics on Instagram. I received many DM's from friends who are fans. That almost never happens. Go for the great beer. Go for the great Mac. Just make sure you go. 5 Stars read more

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First visit in a while, Fourth of July lunch. Serious but unstuffy atmosphere, good mix of tables and bar stools. Beer: An impressive list that's heavy on the Hill Farmstead. Which is great if you like Hill Farmstead (I do), but not if you prefer Budweiser (I don't). I tried five Hill Farmstead selections, all excellent, but my first try at "Harlan" impressed most. Wings: Two choices; I went with the jerk. The wings are billed as fried, but they had a boiled or baked feel, with possibly a flash fry at the end? Moist, but not that crisp and not that juicy. The scattered paste on top was indeed jerk, and nicely spicy, but there was too little of it. Double Smashburger: This turned things around in a big way. It hit the crusty exterior requirements of a smashburger, but also boasted a pink interior that actually had full juiciness. Good flavor from the grilled onions. Bun a little on the overvoluminous side, but not too dense and a nice flavor addition. Good use of fresh pickles too. Fries: Also very impressive. Crisp outside, fluffy inside, and tasted like potatoes, not a freezer. In the end, it's all about the beer, but nice to know they have a surprisingly good burger and fries to go along for the ride. read more

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Loved our experience here, my only negative would be how pricey everything was. Great beer options and other fun drinks. My boyfriend got the poutine and said it was one of the best he's had. My quiche was delicious! The flaky crust and all the flavors inside were so good. Great, fast service and the inside of the place has a good vibe. I'm glad we went, but would probably go somewhere else for similar style food for cheaper. read more

Armsby Abbey - Poutine - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Seems popular but i really didn't find the menu exciting.it was so limited for me.Great place if you like bread and cheese.Waitresses changed and the new one didn't know what we ordered.I wouldn't go back . read more

My favorite place to stop by for an amazing tap list, plenty of Hillfarmstead beer and delicious food. Service is superb as well. Again highly recommended the beer; the double smash burger with fries and the fattoush salad. The bacon Mac and cheese and the cheese list are amazing as well! read more

Stopped in for dinner in our travels to Boston. Quaint place with an interesting menu. Our server made a good suggestion for me when I mentioned liking sweet vodka drinks. My biggest complaint was that All of our food came out at the same time which was disappointing. I'm used to the appetizer coming first then meal. You could argue I didn't specify as well as they didn't ask. Also the temperature of the food lukewarm. However despite that the corn chicken chowder was very good. Rich, flavorful and filling - their bowl size is over generous with two pieces of bread. The smash burger was also tasty. The corn fritters were too heavy. read more

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A very high end beer bar, this place always has some really interesting and hard to get beers on tap. Think Hill Farmstead.... Food options tend to focus on shared items like charcuterie and cheeses. They also have sandwiches, salads and main entrees that change seasonally. Brunch is very popular on Sundays. I have always enjoyed my meal but often struggle when ordering as the menu feels limited even though there are two pages of options. Service is really good. Ambiance is lively, dark wood bar is really attractive and seating is mostly high tops. Free street parking usually available. read more

Armsby Abbey - Smash Burger and a Hill Farmstead Edward VT 5.2% - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Same experience as Sam C Though he got more beer than I did in his glass! I got half a mug, so I paid equivalent of $20 for a mug of beer Everything seems econosized there now It's sad read more

It's a good vibe of local Worcester customers after work on a Friday night. Families celebrating and colleagues meeting for drinks made for a nice feel, plus a full bar. We had a short wait ad they host was friendly as was our server. Nice cocktails and savored the homemade soup of the day with chunky bread. A rich (and pricey) chocolate torte for dessert. All very good and was a nice stop over from a roadtrip. read more

Armsby Abbey - Delicious Irish stew with homemade grilled bread and tasty cocktails. - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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My friend K and I returned to Armsby Abbey after a few years and my previous rating of 5 stars still stands. We arrived on a Friday for a 12:30 reservation and were given the plum table in the window. The hostess was super friendly and our server Amina was fun, prompt and solicitous without being overbearing. I had a lovely sauvignon blanc to start. K and I both had the smashburger which was cooked to perfection. The soup of the day was a sweet potato puree something which sounded delicious but I knew would be too much. Next time maybe! The menu has a lot of variety and therefore something for everyone. The ambience is pub-style. I was warned in my reservation confirmation that booth seating was limited (true) and high top tables and backless chairs (no thank you!) were plentiful. Glad we got there early! I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Heading up to Boston we stopped in Worcester for a bite to eat. This is an inviting space. We were greeted immediately by the host and sat at the bar. The restaurant was busy with most tables full. The bartender was a sweet lady who greeted us immediately. As I was driving I didn't want an alcoholic drink. I got a mocktail lemonade that was tasty! For dinner I ordered the double smash burger. It was cooked perfectly with onions in the middle. The French fries it came with were some of the best I've had. Soft and salty. Just perfect. Good to know there's a great food spot when I stop in Worcester again! read more

Armsby Abbey - Lemongrass Lemonade - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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I just want to start off by saying the service was amazing and the food was very fresh. My ratings are always based on how yummy I thought the food was, and it wasn't very. The only good thing to me was the meat and cheese boards. I felt like the amount of food they gave you was on the smaller size, but the meat and cheese choices themselves were delicious. And the hummus was so delicious and flavorful, with huge warm pita slices. The appetizers were the stars of the show. Then we have the entrees (dinner menu) we had the wings (buffalo carrot). It came with 4 large wings, but there was no buffalo flavor and all, honestly didn't really taste like anything besides charred chicken. We had the Mac and cheese and I thought the cheese was a little mushy with a lot of bread chunks (didn't have breadcrumbs as topping). And the gnocchi was sweet and with corn, and the gnocchi itself was really salty. I was not a fan of that one. They have a huge selection of beer and cocktails, it was yummy. They said this place is dog friendly, but I believe it's only for their outdoor seating. I didn't see any dogs, that's just my guess read more

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Highlight of the meal here was our waiter who managed our large table with humor and aplomb, I wish I got his name, but all our orders came out correctly and he was patient with our asks for recommendations. I wish I could rate the food more highly. I went with the toast ($7) and the strawberry fields salad with chicken (an eye-popping $26). The bread, while my personal favorite of thick-cut, was several shades of brown too dark for my liking and extremely hard. Comparable to the crunch level of a baguette that's been sitting out for a day. It tore up the roof of my mouth good. I was picturing something more like a dinner roll, with a pillowy center, but to be fair, they did advertise it as "toast." I saw a lot of tables ordering it, so maybe I'm in the minority. Also, for five or six slices of bread, I wished they gave much more than the ant-sized thimbles of butter and preserves that came with it. The salad itself was okay, but it had some extremely sour bits of pickled rhubarb that threw off the taste. Between the rhubarb, the lemon chèvre, and the citrus dressing, the dish as a whole was way too sour. I liked the grilled chicken, just wish there was a lot more of it for the $10 price. My friends seemed to like their food; the flatbread in particular (really, a pizza) looked incredible. My husband said the hash was good but again, the meat in the dish (sausage) was in short supply. Parking: Street options available right across the street from the restaurant. read more

Armsby Abbey - Hash - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Direct quote, 'I can put less foam in your beer, but it won't be anymore beer. I'll do less foam and the same amount of beer.' Still gave me the beer with a quarter of the glass solid foam. Charcuterie app took over 40 minutes to be served. They were out of multiple beers, out of chicken wings. How do you run out of beer when you only serve 3/4 a beer? Edit, I thought I'd probably come back and edit this after I wasn't hangry about my 45 minute wait for a charcuterie, but nah. Absolutely sub par experience. Slow, unconcerned and uninvested service. Credit where credit is due, the whipped feta is very good and my daughter enjoyed the flatbread. The prosciutto and olives probably came from Market Basket, which is fine, I buy both of those at the Basket all the time, but without the markup. The smash burger was meh, the fries weren't bad. End of the day, this is a place masquerading as high end to justify high prices. Place is very clean, but overall a poor value for the money and an utterly mediocre experience. read more

Armsby Abbey - A 3/4 full, but full price, beer. - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Hard to review this one. If I could give half stars, I would do 3.5 (but really 3.75) They have a kids' menu but it's not really kid-kid food. The grilled cheese is thick bread with fancy cheese so real kids don't like it. The mac-n-cheese has fancy bread crumbs on top with fancy melted cheese so kids don't like it lol Great beer selection to help you cope with your annoying kids who don't like their fancy grilled cheese and mac-n-cheese Wings were weird. I like the attached wings but they weren't great. Smash burger was delicious. Wait staff was amazing! They get 5 stars because we brought a travel hockey team and they were so nice and accommodating. We had the back area so it was perfect for us. read more

Stopped by on our way through to Nashua for a Saturday brunch in Worcester. Parking was a little bit of an issue but not too bad. The location is on a corner with big front windows. Inside, we were greeted right away by the concierge although there was room at the bar so we took those seats instead of being seated. The bar has plenty of seating along with a bar in the middle of the room. There is a back room with seating as well. Brick walls and good industrial space. We ordered drinks and food. Beer to start, they had a good selection. Food, we split the brunch hash with an extra egg and pork belly bacon, large 3-4" thick piece of pork belly. I enjoyed the bacon although my partner is not a fan of fatty meat. The hash was pretty good, mentioned Brussel sprouts and there was 2 small pieces of a Brussel. The potatoes were the main course of the dish with small chunks of bacon and onions. Eggs were cooked very well. As always, we ask "would we come back?" There are so many choices in Worcester, probably not. A 3.5 would be a good rating. read more

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A must stop for Beer lovers! Armsby Abbey is one of those sought-after places for lambic bottles and an incredible draft beer offering! For my birthday, we stopped for a late brunch where my husband ordered the Hash and I had the Croque Madame, both good but we found the pricing steep overall for what the menu was. The drinks however, were phenomenal! This is what they're known for for a reason - come for a beer, celebrate a special occasion with a bottle of Lambic or enjoy the cozy, vibes with the warm staff who were just wonderful! read more

Armsby Abbey - Croque Madame - applewood smoked ham, gruyere, & dijon mustard pressed on butter toasted brioche topped with a rich bechamel and fried egg, - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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The food was really unique and delicious, but the menu was limited for brunch. The drinks were very good, as well. When we were first being seated, the staff was a bit awkward, especially the hostess station staff, but the waitress did a nice job. It's a bit tight for a larger party and they were not super accommodating with trying to make us comfortable. It was weird that smaller parties were able to have the front booth seats by the window, as opposed to saving those for larger parties. read more

Great selection of draft beers. I had the fried chicken which was good, but looking around I think I would go for a handheld next time. The slaw was a little strange, the jalapeno cornbread was the star of the show. Bartenders were very friendly and service was quick. (I was by myself and sat at the bar.) read more

Armsby Abbey - Fried chicken with slaw and jalapeno cornbread - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

There's a reason why this place has over 1000 reviews and nearly all of them are positive. A real gastropub with clever cocktails, a beer menu full of rare and special brews, and a menu that truly complements the beverages. I've been on several occasions and have always left happy and full. Being a gastropub, it's not the most quiet and intimate venue, especially on busy weekend nights. It's also predominantly high tops and bar stools although there are a few tables where your feet reach the floor. The food is always fresh, it's high quality and I've yet to have something cooked incorrectly. A few reviews here are critical to the pricing but unfortunately this is what you'll pay for this type of quality now. For instance a 12oz craft draft is around $10, which is only about $1 than you pay at the brewery that brewed it so I'd hardly consider it upcharging. Service varies by server (obviously) but I've found almost all of the staff friendly, prompt and helpful. They are particularly helpful if you're on the fence about a certain cheese or drink. We recently watched the manager have to speak with a 6 top about their excessively boisterous and disruptive banter. She handled the situation with tact and professionalism. Armsby is literally soup to nuts fantastic if you're looking for a modern gastropub this side of the pond. read more

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Came here tonight with 4 others. Sat at a high top table. Nice beer selection. We got a bunch of appetizers and shared them for dinner. Two orders of wings, poutine, street corn, fritters, charcuterie combo. The carrot buffalo wings were excellent, the stone fruit wings were a bit sweet for us. Everything else was solid. It's a little loud, but that was ok for us. read more

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Best pizza in town! Just went here for lunch with a few friends and I gotta say I loved the atmosphere, the welcoming staff, and nice unique choices they in fresh quality ingredients. I ordered a Caprese like pizza which came with mozarella,basil, red sauce, sea salt and various hints of spices. I loved how the pizza was not too doughy & how rich each of the flavors were; nothing seemed too overpowering and each ingredient added perfectly to the other. They also have this amazing aoili mayonnaise you need to try!! It is great with all your sides & entrées. A cute ,quaint restaurant within walking distance of Worcester Common and the downtown area; the perfect place to explore and grab a bite. Definitely have to check them out. read more

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The passenger sat next to me on the plane recommended this place since I was going to be in town for a few days. He was right...good ambience, delicious food and the service was just right. I sometimes prefer to eat alone without chitchatting, the waiter was friendly enough but not too chatty. read more

Armsby Abbey - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Since I moved to Worcester recently I have been working a lot, but I have gotten out to try a few places that are new to me and one of my favorites is the Armsby Abbey. The aesthetic of the place is very calm, puby vibe and that's right up my alley.The beer and drinks are great, there's a good selection, in particular they had an ale from Hill Farmstead (VT) that was amazing. I will have to get the name when I go in again (probably very soon). The service was good, albeit a little slow...but it was busy. The food was very good though, I had the double smash burger with fries and it was almost perfect. I am def going to go back and try a few other things. The biggest critique I have is this place is it's def not on the cheaper side...I think it was over $20 for a burger and fries-in Worcester?!?! Those are some Boston prices right there :D Honestly I get it, things aren't cheap these days, but the check all told was pretty expensive for 2 beers and a burger so if I am being fare I had to round down to 4/5. I will try and remember to update my review when I go back. I do think they are capable of greatness! read more

From the time I walked in until I left I felt welcomed and cared for. I sat at the bar and the bartender helped me choice the perfect cocktail Tito's Vodka. Fig & Vanilla Syrup. Lemon. Chocolate Bitters. Egg White. Then he helped choose my lunch. I was going to get the 1 cheese plate but he recommended I get the 2 cheese plate because then I would get all the accoutrements and breads. read more

Armsby Abbey - 2 cheese board - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Been wanting to stop in here for a while and finally did. Now the local beer selection is quite good, but unfortunately they were out of several when we came. The place is very small inside, but they use the space well. We sat right away and had a very good waitress, Jasmine. If you are a charcuterie person this is your place. Since there was just two of us we went with the smash burger and ai had the Muhammara sandwich. I admit I had to look it up to see what it was. What it ended up being was a great chicken sandwich with a spicy spread. Wife's butter was also very flavorful. One downside was that she had a bunch of fries with her meal and I did not have many. We do intend to come back with a group to try the charcuterie appetizers read more

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Great place! Top notch cocktails, got the chicken pot pie was very tasty and the bartender is friendly, very knowledgeable and also makes a killer drink. Will be back here on my trips many times. read more

Armsby Abbey - Perfect martini - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Stopped by this restaurant recently while passing through the area for lunch. Space is decent, a little dark but overall cozy. Bar stools look pretty worn down but otherwise a very well maintained space. We had our 2 little kids with us and they were very accommodating, made sure we were at a table we'd be comfortable at. They give those little wax string toys to the kids which are always a huge hit with my kids. They do have a small kids menu, food is very high quality though. My son devoured the grilled cheese, my other son got the burger which was good as well but the brioche bun was a little too sweet and a bit of an odd match for the smash burger inside. My husband and I split the poutine which had amazing flavor but definitely needed either less gravy or more fries. The cheese curds were also ice cold and could have been a little meltier. Staff was super friendly and attentive, would definitely return for the service alone. read more

A sick wife at home, needed a hot soup that hit all the allergen requirements...Armsby Abbey CRUSHED IT!!!! Great and attentive front door staff! read more

Cocktails -great. Street corn - great, huge. Salad - big Double Smash burger - D. World's smallest, thinnest patties, total thickness of two - less than 1/8". Sad. Ton of bread no meat. I should have taken picture and sent it back. Hey, it's Worcester. read more

Great place to go if you want to wait 50 mins to put in an order and have warm beer. Really a shame because the food is very good. Service is a 1/5. read more

Armsby Abbey is one of the most popular restaurants in Worcester when you look up must try restaurants. It is a nice little spot that has a wide selection of local beers. I went on a holiday so it wasn't too busy and got the habanero apricot wings and the poutine and both were amazing. The wings had a sweet glaze on them which was very flavorful and unique although I tasted zero habanero and wished they were spicy as advertised. The poutine was great too the fries could've been a bit more crunchy since the gravy softens them but the flavors were all there and the gravy was amazing. I got a flight with two ciders, a coconut coffee beer, and a fruit ale which I forget the name. My favorite was the fruit ale it might've been a cherry flavored beer, the ciders were decent, and the coconut coffee beer was not my favorite but unique. I would for sure recommend this place if you are in Worcester. I probably wouldn't come back unless I was in the area since it was really good but I can certainly find just as good or better places in Boston. read more

Armsby Abbey - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Armsby Abbey in Worcester is a great spot for a pre-show meal near the DCU Center. Our food was fresh, flavorful, and served hot, with mocktails that were cozy and well-crafted. Despite the restaurant being nearly full, the atmosphere was relaxed, and we could easily have a conversation. We parked at the DCU garage, walked to Armsby Abbey, and then to the show with time to spare, making it a convenient choice. Service was prompt and friendly. There's a fun young vibe here. Overall, it's a place I'll return to for good food, tasty drinks, and a stress-free start to an evening out. read more

Armsby Abbey - We sat at a 2-top near the back of the room, very cozy! - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Food is unique and fresh. Specialty cocktails are perfection!! Small and cozy environment is great for meeting up with friends.

I love my bloody marys and trying them all around town. I have to say that Armsby Abbey is high on the list of best bloody marys in Worcester. Sat solo at the bar and chatted with the friendly bartender! read more

Armsby Abbey - New American Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Though I do not have the chance to frequent this great establishment; it has always been fantastic each and every time. Today was after checking out the WAM "Jewels of the Nile" exhibit (interesting and okay for this size of a museum). Then a quick run over a few blocks to AA. Once again, superb food (mac & cheese, pork sandwhich, pancakes, German Stout and a mule). Everything cooked to perfection, served expeditiously, very friendly staff. Got there at 12pm and there was already a wait! Sat at the bar without any significant time going by. Staff was busy, and watched the coordinated dance as they moved around everyone while serving. From the hostess, to serving staff, bartenders, etc. All were steady, busy and checked on patrons at regular intervals to see if they needed anything. This is a true jewel of the city and kudos to the owners and workers for keeping up the level of commitment and quality. Have continued to recommend for anyone coming into the area and will be back! Thanks again. read more

Most agree that the sign of a good restaurant is a place that you say you'll come back to. I'd go back to Armsby Abbey. A really good variety of sandwiches, flat, breads, salads, and appetizers that they should have something for everyone. The menu was a seasonal menu, so these might not be a year-round thing. The Fall harvest flatbread comes with spicy honey nut squash, purée, tougas, farm, apples, red onions, cheddar, fried sage, and spicy Pepita's. Flatbread or pizza I'm big on the sauce and the crust. The honey nut squash purée certainly was spicy but not a bad spicy. The crust was just OK. The autumn salad was really good. You've got your shredded cabbage, mixed greens, tougas, more apples and toasted walnuts with maple vinaigrette. They needed more maple vinaigrette, but this was a nice fresh salad. The server recommended the brussels sprouts for an appetizer. Good call. Big fan of brussels sprouts, and they certainly had a nice twist to them. Lastly, if you're a rye fan, I strongly suggest the Vermont old fashion. This is the best old fashion I have ever had read more

Service was fine. I paid $24 to $26 for a laughably small plate of gnocchi. Adding insult to injury, gnocchi is supposed to be light and fluffy but this was dense and chewy. I had to order something else to have some semblance of getting to a dinner-sized meal. Everything was far too much money for what was offered. I'm all set with the Abbey for quite a while. read more