The burly bartender treats it like his private bar as he hangs out drinking and doing shots with his friends at the end of the bar and everyone else has to wave him down to order because he's busy yapping. Bartender complained he was sick and losing his voice. He came out of the kitchen licking all 10 of his fingers and then straight to making drinks for people, absolutely disgusting. Zero hygiene here and that matches the lack of cleanliness overall. Bathroom urinal covered with a plastic bag. Nasty smell. Place has great potential but this bartender was rude and gross. Wish a better operator owned this establishment read more

Patio is officially open and dogs are more than welcome. Your standard bar food. They are so accommodating to food allergies. So many of the items you can modify to gluten sensitive. We definitely recommend the pretzel bites over the truffle fries. read more

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Service was excellent and almost immediate for a beautiful Saturday night. Outdoor seating sits on the road blocked off by concrete blocks, so not the nicest decor but they try to make it fun with lights. We ordered poutine and arancini and Buffalo chicken dip and the bam bam cauliflower. Arancini and poutine were good although super super salty. The cauliflower had a very interesting sauce that's either love or hate. The Buffalo chicken dip was lukewarm and absolutely drenched in blue cheese. read more

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Great service, great scotch, great poutine. Music was a mix of frat anthems and deeply Caucasian 2010s hip hop, which was noxious to me but I'm not here to be the taste police read more

I want to shout out to the management team for excellent service, and a giant thank you of gratitude . I came in on a day that nothing was going my way including forgetting my glasses and couldn't read the menu. My waiter helped me select a nibble to get enough in me before I passed out from hunger. ( forgot to eat) I heard some great selections and a willingness to make substitutions, to make a dish from standard to vegan . I will defiantly be back to try a real meal . Thanks again fellas! read more

This place has outside seating as weather conditions permit . You can bring your dog . They even have a dog menu . The service is good . The staff is welcoming and super friendly. I enjoyed my time in this establishment. read more

A very yummy lunch. My little one enjoyed his Mac and cheese. It was a large portion for him. The lobster roll was good but small. I have seen bigger ones for that price. The steak frites was good but also a small piece. The chicken picatta was a god portion. There weren't many people there so I can't say anything about the atmosphere. They do have outdoor tables. read more

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Baramor is a cute neighborhood spot in Newton. If you read the reviews on here, it'll help you know what to order and what not to order. Food * Bang Bang Cauliflower was spicy and very good * Meat and cheese board was not sophisticated but a good suburbs portion, not the city portion of $22 for 3 pieces of cheese * Loaded Nachos has a nice cheese sauce. It came out cold (even before I started taking pictures...lol) so our server put them back in the warmer for us Drinks * What the Elf was chocolatey and yummy * Negroni was also good (not a Negroni fan but I think you'd like this one if you are) * Cold-blooded was good: sweet and sippable Atmosphere is cozy, perfect for the current winter season. Great for sports fans wanting to watch the game Service was really good-- no complaints. read more

The food was awful, the venue was filthy, the service was slow, and the live music was terrible and way too loud. It's disappointing that this place takes up real estate in Newton Centre, where a good new restaurant is always welcome. I won't return. Neither will our dining companions. read more

You can tell floors, tables and chairs have not been properly cleaned in forever other than half sprayed down and the food was terrible. The unpleasant odor coming from some terrible "cleaning" solution-like scent did not help. Just a very unpleasant experience and do not recommend. read more

Went there several nights ago and had a pretty decent time. Friendly staff and convenient location, especially if you take the green line or were to park in the area during the later hours. This establishment was a nice lil spot for food, cocktails, and comforts. However, even though the food was tasty, it was definitely on the pricy side compared to some of the other spots I've been. Drinks were pretty standard and great, pretty fair-priced when compared to what you get when you visit other poses for drinks. As for the food... *The salmon croquettes were definitely on the drier side, but were pretty decent when accompanied by the sauce. I likely wouldn't get it again because of the dryness and the portion size. *The poutine was spot-on for my poutine cravings that night. The steak was cooked pretty well as it was not only juicy and tender, but also quite flavorful - plus, it accompanied the gravy, fries, and cheese curds better than I expected. Also, props to the cheese for holding out quite well when attempting a small cheese pull. It held out great *The BaM Burger was the star of the show during that night. Sure, being able to have poutine is quite nice when having a few drinks, but nothing beats a good ol' burger to me after a long day after work. Though it's pretty much your typical burger that you can find at many good establishments, the mango habanero glaze and smoked gouda give it a nice touch, leaving my belly feeling pretty satisfied at the end of the day. All in all, I'd at the very least probably come back for the drinks, if not to try out more of what they've got to offer for food. read more

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Wanted to try this place since it changed names. I'm not an IPA fan and that was all they had on tap, besides maybe one cider. I asked for anything else , but it seems I had to go with a can if I didn't want IPA. Ok, so maybe beer isn't their thing. Rolled the dice on a Sangria. It was so sweet, it tasted like Hawaiian Fruit Punch you drank as a kid. Could not finish. Ordered the Brussel sprouts appetizer. Not bad. Maybe a 4 out of 5. Server was polite enough. But $30 later for a Sangria and some Brussels sprouts. Yikes. Probably won't return read more

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Six of us had brunch and so much was forgotten. They served five meals and completely forgot the meal for the final person. It was delivered much later but the onion strings had been forgotten. Another person ordered pico de gallo, which was forgotten. I had asked for French fries instead of home fries; I got home fries. French fries showed up later. The waiter apologized frequently and seemed very rushed although the restaurant was not particularly crowded. The food was lackluster. Instead of an English muffin, the eggs Florentine is served with a croissant which disintegrated to an unpleasant paste under the weight of the poached eggs. The French fries were limp, the bacon not crisp. Nothing was served hot, it was all luke warm. On the brighter side, the music was not too loud and it was possible to have a conversation. read more

The Nashville hot chicken sandy is really really good. Spicy though, so recommend sauce in the side. Great beers on tap. Surprisingly good tequila selection. Pub vibes are very good for Newton. read more

Went there with friends for a relaxing early bite on New Year's Eve and was not disappointed. House burger was good as was chicken sandwich and tofu bowl. Happy with drinks, too, and our waiter couldn't have been nicer. read more

Great food, great cocktails, and really stellar service! We came on a Friday night with our toddler. They seated us immediately and our server Adam was SO thoughtful and speedy. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Baramor is a great neighborhood pub. This was our first visit. They are next to the Green Line trolly station and there is plenty of public parking. Baramor has outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. The inside is cozy with plenty of seating. We sat at the bar and had dinner and drinks. The bartender was friendly and attentive. They have TVs in the bar seating area for the games. The burgers were delicious and so were their homemade potato chips. We will be back again to try other dishes. read more

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Food and service were good. So glad outdoor seating still available. We had deep-fried French toast and chicken as well as pouting. Spicy maple syrup was too spicy for me. read more

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I was in for drinks on a weeknight last week. I have to give them credit for an unusual beer menu, in a good way. Not the standard rotation. I had a Jack's Abby lager in a can; my friend had cider on tap! We got parm fries, which were excellent and well portioned. The wings were a 3/5: not bad, not great. The menu looks improved from Covid, so I'll be back to try the burger. read more

Something went horribly wrong with their Nashville Hot chicken. It was dried out, burnt skin and sauceless on stale bread. Really wanted to like this local place with great reviews. It is sad when you pay twenty dollars for a chicken sandwich that in no way compares to a five dollar ChiK Fil A sandwich. The quality control is abysmal! Look at the pictures, it never should have left the kitchen in it's burned state! The description on the menu says "Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Double-breaded chicken thigh, house-made habanero hot sauce, pickles, Texas toast" There were only two small pickles and absolutely no hot sauce! It was so DRY! Horrible experience! read more

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This pandemic has caused me to make rash decision. When playing the 'what do you want to eat game', I go rogue and surprise my husband. That's how we ended up ordering from Baramor. I enjoyed the summertime salad with chicken. It was super tasty, I don't even like arugula but they had me enjoying it! The pickled onions were surprisingly spicy. Not a great surprise for me. But husband enjoyed them as a compliment to his 'Mor burger. He really enjoyed the habanero pineapple chutney. Burger was cooked as requested. Main courses get 4 out of five. Now.... for the star of the show.... Brussels Sprouts. Is this supposed to be plural? Brussel Sprout? Whatever, they shouldn't taste that good. The mix of feta, sunflower and the drizzle of flavor. DAMN. I seriously enjoyed them and speared the last one. They can't be healthy. But I'm telling myself they are. They definitely get a 5 star. read more

Baramor - Summertime Salad with surprisingly spicy onions - Gastropubs Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Service was okay, only sat at the bar. The annoying point was the suggested tip amounts, 20,22 and 25%. I typically tend to tip no less than 20%, but I can't say the service or food was worth that. Even though there is an option for a custom amount, this presented to you is very presumptuous. Just my opinion. read more

Ordered the truffle fries. Turned out to be a pile of soggy fries that tasted like they had been heated up after sitting in the fridge for a few days. Service was slow as well. read more

First off wicked cute brick inside. A little courtyard a little dive bar a little homey. I am a big fan of the fact that they have a charity beer where $3 of it goes to a charity that they specify. Makes picking a beer when you just need a drink easy and makes me feel better about de-stressing after work!! Menu looked amazing though I didn't order anything, there were vegan, vegetarian, and gluten sensitivity markings next to many items so it has food for everyone, which isn't always easy to find in one place!! Besides that, the events held all look very fun! The bartender was really nice! read more

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Super easy bar for watching soccer and eating wings, fried spicy cauliflower (bam bam) and crispy Brussel sprouts. I'd have taken a food photo if we didn't eat it all really fast. read more

5 stars for dog-friendly-ness alone. Baramor hosts regular dog-specific nights on their good-sized patio with all kinds of fun extras and menu items just for pups, and it's a real treat to be able to dine and drink with our dog (unlike a certain capital city, ahem City-of-Boston-please-do-better). Service was welcoming and attentive. Drink-wise, Baramor hits all the notes- they have their own house beer from True North (a NEIPA) as well as a rotating charity brew, and have a few others on draft plus cans (right now is heavy on the IPAs though so be warned), plus a fun cocktail menu. Food-wise, their menu has something for everyone- pizzas, sandwiches, tacos, bowls, steak, pasta, lots of choices for individuals or to share. Food-wise, their truffle fries were crispy and delicious, and the popcorn shrimp was coated in a cornmeal batter and fried with jalapenos which gave it a crispy and slightly spicy feel. I did notice some kind of condensation collecting at the bottom of the vessel, and towards the end the batter was coming off the shrimp, so it wasn't a slam dunk- similarly, dining companions weren't a big fan of the fish tacos, and the buttermilk chicken sandwich was fried perfectly but could use some kind of sauce to give it flavor. So, bit of a mixed bag. This was our first dining experience post-vaccine, and the welcoming atmosphere and staff at Baramor (for humans as well as dogs) made it a good one. Would be happy to return. read more

We loved it here so much we decided to come back a second time in less than two weeks. We enjoyed savory Buffalo chicken wings, steak frites, and a burger. However I'm knocking off two stars based on what I came across when I went to use the restroom. We dined there at 4pm and the trash was overflowing with paper towels and scattered on the floor in the women's restroom. There was no soap in the wall dispenser nor in the bottle of softsoap on the sink. It's pretty disgusting that there's evidence that the bathroom hasn't been cleaned in a few days and who knows how long the soap was empty. And this is during a pandemic..... I told our waitress that there was no soap and she said she would get right on it. She went downstairs to fill the soap but didn't know how to and had to ask a co-worker to do it. The wall dispenser was eventually filled but the empty softsoap remained at the sink, trash not emptied, or the used paper towels not picked up from the floor. As great at the food and beer choices are here this was definitely a dealbreaker for me and I'm not sure I'll be back because of it. read more

Some of the worst service I have ever received. Right off the bat, hostess was rude. Was not even spoken to from a waiter for over 20 min after seated (15 min after our reservation). Food was not good at all, way over priced for poor food. Service took almost 2 hours to receive our meal. Spicy chicken sandwich was over fried, felt like there was a bone in it. And way too spicy to enjoy. Drinks were subpar and over priced (also took 45 min for one drink) read more

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Meh. Fair burger, hair in my fries (disgusting), my son's pasta had cold tomato sauce poured on top, my husband's 'flatbread' was just a thin, semi-gross pizza. Service wasn't great. Won't be back. read more

Want a local place to do well, yet everytime we go, we say "never again." Our server was a disaster; got things wrong, she was unpleasant. Kitchen-to-table crew was excellent. Drinks were watered down. How do you mess up a vodka tonic twice? Skip specialty cocktails too, they clearly skimp on ingredients. Food was fine, typical bar stuff. Skip, the nachos: a tray of chips with barely any toppings, which were meh. The bang bang cauliflower was the only item worth mentioning (flavorful, not spicy). The menu offers a list of poutine, but only had one kind that night. It's a nice spot to sit outside, but the meal and drinks are lacking. Maybe charge more instead of skimping on quality. read more

Great Vibe... great place to watch the B's and have a beer.. love the pull for charity idea too.

Still a great local hang -- love their outdoor patio area & all the events they do. Fun cocktails, highly recommend the bam bam cauliflower appetizer! read more

Baramor - Outdoor seating - Gastropubs Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

One star only cause cant seem to leave negative stars. Have been here a few times now since it replaced its previous bar (and seems to not have not replaced/upgraded anything since the last place several years ago) and has been bad each time but latest visit was particularly horrible. Was ignored like was presence was inconvenient to the staff. One kid def did not seem old enough to be working the bar, another one seemed high (legal now in MA, admittedly). Another guy just wandered back and forth from outside. Then after finally got to make my order, they still got it wrong! And didnt ask if needed more water or another drink despite my food being hot/spicy and clearly sitting there with two empty glasses for like half an hour. Then let me pay via one of those card machines and gave me a smirk when still left "only" 20 percent (the lowest option of three, lol!) Since was so glad to be leaving said a hearty positive "thank you!" on way out, met by dead silence. Never write reviews like this know this prob wont even get seen am just writing to vent. But please dont patronize this place so hopefully it can close soon and somewhere half-decent can open instead. How hard is it to mess up a casual pub concept with no real competition around and in one of most wealthy zip codes in the nation? Good grief Charlie Brown! read more

Not upscale, but what a lovely , friendly comfortable neighborhood place. Stopped by for a burger this evening. First time we'd been. The bartender who also served us was really nice, and the burgers were really fantastic! read more

Nice spot! Outdoor seating was easy to grab on a Saturday for lunch. We had several drinks and beers, the charcuterie, hot chicken, steak tips, and rice bowl. Quick, friendly service and tasty food and drinks. It is a bit pricey. read more

My fiance and I tried Baramor for the first time this evening. And it was GREAT. We both started off with a beer, I had their signature Baramore pale ale. And it was extremely tastey! My fiance has a belgian white that was also great, but for her second beer she also has the signature pale ale. For a starter we ordered the Poutine. Its not quite the traditional poutine as this was a tangy gravy (that was still VERY good) as apposed to the normal brown gravy. She had the margarita flat bread and I ordered a burger done medium with house made chips. The burger came out medium well, but was still very juicy and full of flavor. The house made chips are the best in house chip I have ever had. Her pizza came out nice and hot and loaded with cheese. The sauce was great and cooked perfectly, probably the best bar pizza either of us have had. To top everything off the staff were funny and attentative. And I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Wish I had taken a picture but food was so good that it was gone so quickly. My girlfriend and I had the cauliflower and the popcorn shrimp for appetizer (I thought it was a perfect combo). Then we proceeded to order the two chicken sandwiches on the menu. I had the Nashville hot sandwhich and that shit was so good I can't wait to go back. I left this place very full and content. Also HUGE shout out to the service. Incredible service during the pandemic and outdoor seating. Our food was completely fresh and I got my beer refilled instantaneously. Wish I knew his name, but the gentleman with the bandana covering was great tonight! Thanks for an amazing experience and would absolutely go again. read more

Reasonable food, even the fries weren't so good. Good service, fair price. Selection of draft beers and cocktails. The only dessert on the menu was pleasantly surprising, though priced too high. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. We sat outside in a parking spot area due to the pandemic. Service was great and food was even better. We started with the BamBam Cauliflower. It was served crunchy and was great. My "Mor" burger was excellent. It had a bacon jam which I never have seen before. The server recommended not using ketchup and he was right. My buddy had a salad and enjoyed it. I have passed this place many times and will definitely return. read more

2.5 stars. I get it, profit margins in restaurants and bars are razor thin. But I paid 10 dollars for a draft beer, and our "shareable poutine" portion was just too small for what we paid for. My girlfriends chicken sandwich was comically small for the price. Flavors were good, and so was service. But there are so many more gastropub/new American bars and restaurants that I think I have much more to offer. The Local has more space, food options and better portions. I want to like this place. But I never feel compensated for getting small portions for big prices. read more