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    Central House

    4.2 (66 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CENTRAL HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fish chowder
    Damien K.

    Came here for lunch with a coworker on a Friday to take advantage of the seafood. The restaurant is small in size so for lunch it was fine and easy to find seating, but I could definitely see a wait here on the weekends. For meal started with the Home made fish chowder. It was a nice cup of chowder, with good chunks of fish, potato, etc. Then for the main course moved to Fish and Chips. I guess my only complaint is for the money there was only 1 fish fillet. Usually around these parts you would typically get 2 so it felt portion wise there was a little bit of skimp on the fish. As the fish went it was cooked well and overall made it more disappointed there wasn't more.

    Dawn E.

    If didn't know Central House was there, you wouldn't find it. The sign is small and unassuming and the entrace(s) is(are) a little obscure. It's literally an apartment in a multifamily home, where the living room and maybe a bedroom have been combined to form the bar area. If you look into the kitchen, you can see rows and rows and rows of giant cans of I don't know what and I'm pretty sure I don't care. You're not coming here for the local farm-fresh foods, you're coming here for a beer or three, a game on TV, some good company and maybe something fried or grilled to eat. I've never had the food, so I can't judge on that. But the beer is cold and well priced, the service is friendly and prompt, and the clientele range from old boys who will chat you up to goth cheerleaders (I swear to GOD this happened). If you're having dinner in downtown Westborough, I can't think of a better place to pop in for an after dinner drink. I just really wish they'd put a fire in that big 'ole gorgeous fireplace. (PS. Most of the decor is by Budweiser.)

    Looks like a house, feels like home.

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    3 months ago

    Nice local pub with good choice of food an beers. Seafood is only on Friday's ! Keep that in mind.

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    8 months ago

    Great food and service! Tried the chili, steak and cheese grinder, chicken salad sandwich and tuna melt. Everything was delicious!

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    2 years ago

    We loved the atmosphere, staff, food, and other customers! A great mix of ages, and everyone with a smile! We highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Creative menu in an area where there aren't too many restaurants. Chef's specials contain seasonal, local ingredients. Great cocktails, too.

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    3 years ago

    Always a good time. Food is good and priced fairly, beer and liquor selection is decent. Fun vibe

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    3 years ago

    The spicy chicken sandwich is awesome. Great staff, good food and drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.

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    7 years ago

    Good service. Cold beer. Good bar food. The fried broccoli was very good. Nice little neighborhood place.

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    Thank you for the kind words. Look forward to seeing you again!

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