What a gem! Recommended by a friend that lives nearby. Did a Fenway stadium tour right before the Red Sox played against the pirates. There was a small gap between the end of the tour and start of the game so we walked over to grab dinner. The place was already pretty busy but we were able to get seated before the game day crowd came through. Food was really good! Very casual atmosphere. There were quite a few people there grabbing drinks & appetizers and watching the game. Will for sure be coming back here the next time we visit Fenway again. read more

Cornwall's - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Parking: side street around corner some spots but street parking, no valet and tough Decor: nice pub setting with lots of natural light from glass front Staff: friendly but not on the A-game, might have been 20 people in the whole place and had to flag bartender down (4 ppl at the bar) to place lunch order. Added note, outfits looked like it was in a ball the night before. Food: the French Dip was EXTREMELY good, pretzel bites were good! Price: about average for being so close to the ball park. Overall: will go back for the Dip again...and again!! read more

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A nice pub to visit after a Red Sox game. Not to loud and plenty of TVs showing sports. Great drinks and a fun atmosphere. read more

Cornwall's - Last Word - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food that punches above pub food weight and with great prices for Boston. Service was amazingly good given a Red Sox game had just ended at nearby Fenway Park and the place filled up quickly. We had a very solid grilled turkey reuben on rye and an amazing grilled salmon fillet served over gnocchi with sauteed onions, corn puree and asparagus. The salmon probably sounds like there was a lot going on, but it was a well put together dish that was super tasty. Good selection of beers here of course. We had a traditional Guinness with the burger and a refreshing Jack's Abby Porchfest with the salmon. Great place to get a great meal and drinks, whether after a Sox game or any other time. read more

Cornwall's - Grilled salmon (front) and grilled turkey reuben sandwich (back) - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My daughter, wife and myself were visiting BU and needed lunch. The Yelp reviews looked good so we gave it a try not knowing what to expect. It was a nice pub. Plenty of space and comfy tables. The server was very pleasant and made sure we had what we needed. They had a great selection of beers and ales. The food was really solid. I was pleasantly surprised. I got the steak tips with a double order of crispy Brussels sprouts and they were great. Definitely give this place a try when you're in Ke more square. read more

Cornwall's - Steak tips with crispy Brussels sprouts! - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm pretty sure this place has been in Fenway for a long time, however this was my first time seeing it. So of course naturally I want to go in. John was my server and he was amazing, did not miss a Beat and was so kind. I had a steak tips with brussels sprouts and fries. My fries was kind of still so I didn't eat it, they didn't seem too fresh. But I also didn't need to eat it because those brussels sprouts was so good and the steak tips I got the medium well but they were so tender and so juicy. It's a nice little establishment it looks bigger inside than it looks on the outside. They have a pool table and lots of seating. I also tried the fish sandwich and it's actually really good too. So check this place out read more

Visited on a Thursday night, the place was too big for the amount of people in it. It certainly wasn't dead but there were too many tables and the ceiling was too high for it to be cozy enough. That said the vibes were good, there is a bookshelf full of games, and the bartenders were nice. We didn't order any food but it looked and smelled soooo good. Will be getting some next time. Their drinks are affordable but nothing special, though I'm sure you could ask for anything and they'd make it for you. No complains about the espresso martini (not creamy and not too sweet) or the old fashioned. read more

Stopped by after a Sox game. It was busy but my server was very timely and the food was ready quickly. Enjoyed fried pickles and a French dip sandwich. Many many choices. I recommend the fried pickles if you like pickle chips over spears. read more

Cornwall's - French dip- delicious - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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In kenmore square, great spot for casual drinks with friends! We went for food, and the food is okay nothing to rave about. The service was also a bit slow. Our nachos came out cold and it seemed that it had sat and was forgotten about until our burgers were ready. The cheese had harden so it was an obvious tell. I would recommend this spot if you're coming just for drinks or maybe small bites but not for dinner! read more

Cornwall's - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good British style restaurant. Staff is not super friendly, but wasn't a huge deal. French dip sandwich is excellent. Good beer selection.

Good space - very very good service - great drink/beer selection and much better food than you'd expect. Recommended instead of the tourist traps over the bridge on landsdowne read more

Cornwall's is a busy English bar. There's mostly college kids at night, but so worth checking out. The pickles are life changing. I had them fried and fresh. Both ways are AMAZING. They're lightly fried to perfection. My husband had the Ruben and said it was really good. Service is friendly and attentive, even though they're busy. Varied draft beer list - something for everyone. Definitely need to stop by when you're in the area. read more

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Visited Cornwalls, bangers and mash was good! I think adding jammy onions would help with how salty the sausage was. It's got a few British and Scottish ale on tap. (Old Speckled and Wellhaven) Service was timely. Ambiance was quiet enough to hear your conversations and listen to 80s pop (ty so fun) over the speakers. read more

Cornwall's - Bangers and Mash - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Excellent California burger! Nice atmosphere before the game. Grateful that we found this spot

Five years ago, my sweetheart and I were indulging my longtime dream to visit Boston. It was summertime, the weather was beautiful when we found this place. When asked, our server told us the mac and cheese was really good, so I tried it. It was the best I'd ever had in my life. I've been chasing the dragon ever since.... going to restaurants and bars, even trying to copy the recipe myself, but I just can't get it. Getting there again is a bit inconvenient as Oregon is home read more

very poor service from an inattentive staff. When the wait staff finally bothers to notice your existence, instead of an apology you get a poor attitude. Never again. Try being nice and drop the attitude. read more

Phenomenal British Pub in the Boston neighborhood right near Fenway! Super attentive bartenders always ready to assist with a new drink, menu selection or neighborhood knowledge. They had Fuller's London Pride on draft!!! Are you kidding me??? Who goes out of their way to stock that?... these guys do. Their beer selection was flawless. Food looked great but didn't try any. Would come again here in a second. Why wait in long stupid lines at the bars on Lansdowne???? Come here instead. Better atmosphere. Better people. read more

Cornwall's - a bar with a lot of bottles on the shelves - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Renovation was beautiful. Bar looks great and excellent selection of draft beers. That being said, the bartender working is extremely rude, unwelcoming and unfriendly. Ditch her and the bar is extraordinary. read more

Excellent place to pregame before a Sox game.....and a great place after when letting congestion on the T die down...

It was a Friday afternoon. Visiting the city. Headed to Fenway. Our group stopped in for a drink. Excellent service. Bartender even made up a drink for the ladies. And they had a kolsch on tap--Goody Two Shoes--a definite plus. read more

Okay, I have been going to Cornwall's for 15 years and as if I needed another reason to give this place my patronage here it is. This little pride heart sticker on the entrance door warms my heart. The staff and owners of this place are as warm and welcoming as life gets. This place rocks! See you soon Cornwall's. read more

Cornwall's - Outside entrance....with a bit of pride love. - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was a great place to meet friends before the Red Sox game. We came by train which stops right there. I tried their pretzel bites and the mustard which they came with was delicious. read more

TLDR - This place double-charged me and refused to refund me. Was visiting Boston and decided to try Cornwall's. The food was actually pretty good, and our server was nice - but when I went to pay the server claimed that he needed to swipe my card twice due to a problem with their system. The next day I checked my bank account and saw that I had been charged twice. No big deal - I assumed that it was a simple mistake that could be taken care of. I called the restaurant when they opened and they told me they'd need to wait until later that day for a manager to be in, and they took my contact information. I never heard from them throughout the day, and I happened to be in that area of the city again that night, so I popped in to get the problem fixed. Again they turned me away and said I'd need to wait. I never heard from them again after that. I tried calling back the next day - to no answer. I left a voicemail inquiring as to when I would be refunded - no one ever called me back or tried to contact me in any way again. Not only that, but they even added a 20% tip to the faulty charge on my account (I don't know if their system automatically did that, but still pretty wild). I had to go through my bank to get the charge removed. I didn't think it necessary to spell this out for a business like this, but it's not exactly great customer service to double-charge a customer and then proceed to do everything in your power to avoid fixing your mistake. Mistakes happen, we're all human - but their actions after the fact make it abundantly clear that they were happy to take advantage of me. Which is a shame, because as I said, the food was actually good and the lunch was otherwise enjoyable. I would have recommended this place if this never had happened - now, I'll be telling any friends, family, Boston residents and Yelp users reading this to avoid this restaurant at all costs. There are plenty of great pub-style restaurants in the area, and plenty more scattered around the city - none of which will attempt to steal from you like this. read more

While I don't want to ruin it, this is one of the very best places to go to pregame before Fenway. Close enough to walk easily, far enough away to avoid the throngs boneheads and tourists prices. Nide draft list, good pub food and nice vibes. read more

I got the tater tots for appetizer, and the tots were so crispy and I love the sriracha aioli sauce that came with it. For entree I got the California burger. It's definitely a hefty bite but I loved all the ingredients. For drinks I highly recommend the expressi martini and the daiquiri. read more

Cornwall's - Tater Tots - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great bar food! I've tried the Buffalo wings, burger, turkey club, and fish sandwich and I have no complaints. The fries are delicious steak fries with the perfect amount of salt. I've never been disappointed with an order from this restaurant and each order was delivered through Grubhub read more

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We stopped by here for an early dinner at the bat before a show at the MGM Theatre. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was simply delicious. Crispy and not too heavy or oily, served with yummy home-made (?)pickles and thick cut fries. Very reasonably priced too. read more

A not-so-hidden gem located in the heart of Kenmore Square, this place is SO much more than an English pub. The staff treats everyone like family, the board games, bubble hockey, and pool table inside always promise fun entertainment, and the affordable food and drinks are something to always come back for. And if you like loaded tater-tots, this is your spot. Most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornwalls started offering breakfast and espresso/coffee/tea (and iced varieties as well). Don't judge a pub by it's cover -- the coffee and tea offerings might be the best craft brews in the area (never mind putting the Dunkin/Starbucks across the street to shame.) Whether you're looking to support a local, family owned business, looking for a beer before a game at Fenway, or even looking for some caffeine to start your day, this place really has it all, plus a little added charm. read more

My former professor (I went to undergrad in VA) was up here for a conference (and also a BU alum) and he took me here. It was his favorite spot as an undergrad though I guess it was located across the street back in the day. Sort of like the TARDIS it's bigger than the outside makes it appear to be. Lots of professionals on lunch break type crowd in the day. I guess it's full of college kids by night. I got the southern fried chicken sandwich (I think that's the name?). The garlic cream was a bit much but was otherwise very good. They have a good menu ...something for everyone unless you're vegan. If you are in the area definitely check it out. read more

I love this place so much. It's truly the best neighborhood bar. My favorite is their cheeseburgers. Also, The tater tots that are loaded are delicious. read more

My overall experience was calm and quick. I went during lunch and my sandwich was okay. I wished that I got my friend's burger instead but the fries and pickles were great! read more

Cornwall's - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wait wait wait how have I not reviewed Cornwall's?? Best bar in Kenmore by a long shot--even if it wasn't a family-run local tradition! Excellent range of selections on the beer list, friendly bartenders, lots of seating options from the bar to high tops to regular seating. Extra space in the current location is beautiful! Burgers are clearly popular but onions are against my religion so I stick with the fish & chips (or the grilled chicken BLT salad if I'm pretending to be good--extra Caesar dressing, please). Always happy to come here, solo or with a group. read more

We ended up having a spontaneous dinner here when I had a limited amount of time before needing to get to the BU Comm school. And was in need of a drink! It turned out to be the perfect spot! I always forget this place is here and will be meeting people here for drinks instead of the "family friendly" Uno, or Bertucci's. First of all, it's very spacious and has ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. Can I get an amen? Seriously, I'm not sure about the men's room, but the ladies' room has an accessible stall the size of our Allston studio, and it's super easy to get to- which means we could definitely come here for a long evening of cocktails if we needed to. We only had about an hour, but we had a full meal and the service was courteous and fast! I had the grilled cheese and minestrone which was a total comfort meal! The boy had the french dip sandwich which he dubbed as epic. They also have great cocktails and seasonal beers on tap. Pumple drumkin with a cinnamon sugar rim. Mmmmm. and super fun to say. Yes Cornwall's. Yes. read more

Cornwall's - Grilled cheese, minestrone and Pumpkle Drumkin! - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Not sure How i missed this place given all the years I've gone to Sox games. The wings actually have sauce on them! Nice. Visited Cornwall's before Game 2 of World Series and place bursting at seams. This restaurant is a typical Boston bar with standard pub fare. However, the prices are not Boston prices. $10.95 for all the burgers and sandwiches around the same price point. A very pleasant surprise. Wait staff was very attentive even though it was wall to wall people. Don't get fancy with meat doneness. I asked for rare on the burger and my friend said, Good luck". Everything is "well done". Burgers we moist but well done. Attached Cornwall's mantra as photo. Great pre game atmosphere, good food, good not great beer selection. A nice experience overall! read more

The mushroom burger here pulled me out of a heavy depression! I'm now entering a deep food coma

British pub atmosphere. Nice background music. Simple menu of pub food. Party of four & all were very happy with their dinner choices of burgers, French Dip and Fish Tacos. Service OK. Very convenient to our Hotel Commonwealth stay. read more

Cornwall's just went through a renovation so they moved a few doors down. I love the location and they are one of the few places open late at night. I personally don't drink so I gave their lunch menu a try. I ordered the chicken club with fries and it was a pretty standard sandwich, nothing too special but the price was amazing I think $6-7 for lunch. I would recommend Cornwall's read more

Cornwall's - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great customer service, safe and clean during COVID times. Billy was amazing!! So kind and helpful! Great conversation! Fish and chips were good with a good beer selection. read more

Went to Cornwall's on the way back to my dorm a few weeks ago because it looked lively. Pretty good food, but the service that day was average. Give it a try! :) read more

I think the elderly owner is finally losing his mind (and sadly, I mean that literally). A group of friends and I stumbled upon this place on a Friday evening around 9pm. Upon entering the front door, an elderly man was sitting on the bench in a Ralph Lauren polo, legs crossed, reading a newspaper. As we walked by him, thinking he was just a random person who was not affiliated with the bar, we suddenly heard a screech coming from his direction, "IDs, I need to see everyones IDs!". We stopped and apologized to the now visibly angry man, saying that we didn't realize that he was working there. At this point he was fuming with anger and screamed back at us, "I OWN THIS PLACE, AND I CAN SIT WHEREVER I WANT!". We replied that we have no problem with where he sat; we were simply not aware that he worked there. His hand now shook with rage as he clutched the newspaper in his fist. "You know what", he continued, "you had too much to drink. NONE OF YOU CAN COME IN!". It was obvious that we were all sober, but this old man wanted to prove to us that he was indeed the owner and possessed such dictatorial powers. After reading similar reviews, its really sad to see this place go down the dumps like this, as this was once a decent place to come for a drink and a game of pool. SAD! VERY SAD! read more