A little-known secret is that Cronin's has an amazing seafood special every summer: lobsters and steamers! You can order single or twin lobsters or even a lobster bake. I've included at least one trip to Cronin's every summer with my family for a few years now. We get some twin lobsters and steamers and have ourselves a good old-fashioned New England lobster and clam bake. Besides the seafood specials, the pub selections at Cronin's are on point, especially their succulent teriyaki wings. Forget napkins; leave that sauce on your lips to savor it for a while. Their loaded nachos are always generous and filling. The steak tips are to die for! One of Quincy's best! The atmosphere is not pretentious. It is a great local bar and restaurant. This is a typical meeting spot for my friends and I when we find a reason to get together. Mike, the owner, is always appreciative and attentive when we show up as a big group. He also hires the best bartenders and wait staff. They are wonderful. read more

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First Time Celebrating here on SAINT PATRICKS DAY 2025. Even at 3:30 pm the place was packed and music blasting and the Bar was hopping. Decided to come in for a late/Early Meal! And found a table toward the back and there were 3 Waitresses I believe was working all the tables. Ordered food and beer and it all was tasty and fun! I guess they know how to throw an Irish Party! read more

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I'm almost afraid to write this review. I don't want to stand in a line outside waiting to be seated. My friend and I had an early dinner here Friday night. Bar seating was filled with most of the adjacent tables-for-two taken. We were more interested in a booth. Ample comfortable booth seating past the bar. Our waitress was exceptional. She guided us through the ample side dishes (for entrees) and explained the nuances of the Cider on tap. My friend ordered steak tips with mashed potatoes. I ordered turkeys tips with a side salad. We both ordered the (hard) Cider-served in a tall pint glass. We started with a basket of homemade chips. We both enjoyed our entrees (and took some of the steak tips home.) These are healthy-sized portions. The Cider was memorable. Chocolate cake for dessert was delicious (and more than two of us could finish.) Prices here are very reasonable. Ample free parking in front of the restaurant. We were the only people seated in a booth (we arrived at 5 pm) and with a full bar we could not hear any voices coming from the bar. I think we were the only non-regulars; I plan to become one! read more

Those Steak Tips We have been going to Cronin's for many years now and have never been disappointed with their good food, neighborhood atmosphere, cold adult beverages, friendly staff. The steak & chicken tips are worth the ride themselves. We were there recently with out-of-town family who had been there with us on a prior occasion a couple of years ago and, because they had enjoyed that visit so much it was their choice to go there again. The wing dings are a treat that we have over & over. We have never had a bad experience at Cronin's. Remember, it's a great neighborhood place with great food be patient with the wait staff as they tend the bar as well. Thanks read more

Steve is an amazing server and the food was delicious. The steak tips are to die for! Don't count out the fish and chips, they give you plenty. read more

Cronin's Publick House - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Sat at the bar on Sunday night to watch the Bruins. Ordered one drink with bar tender not giving me the time on day after. Wanted to order food but she never came back. Only took my one drink payment. Horrible service! read more

Cronin's is a great neighborhood spot for dinner and drinks! Friendly atmosphere with plenty of regulars. The bartenders and waitstaff are on point with prompt and welcoming service. The steak tips are out of this world! Don't know why we haven't come here more often. That is sure to change! read more

This is a quintessential and solid neighborhood dive bar. It was my first time here as I was meeting a friend who lives nearby. We went for dinner and their version of "Family Feud "trivia. Entering Cronin's is a bit like stepping back in time to a simpler era. It felt comfortable. There were lots of regulars at the bar. They have a simple food menu and a good beer selection. Prices are pretty reasonable, although we felt that the steak tips (for which they are apparently known) were pricey {$24.} for what you got and weren't anything special. However, the steak fries that came with it were excellent -- nice and crispy. No veggie came with the tips. We also had the Buffalo wings as an app and they were surprisingly good. A slice of chocolate cake for dessert was respectable. I'd definitely go again on a trivia night when visiting a friend, but would not make a special trip. read more

Is Cronin's Publick House the best Boston Irish-American Pub restaurant in the area? Yes. What a wonderful surprise. In Quincy and in the mood for steak tips, we found this place. Steak tips 10 out of 10. Shepherd's Pie 11 out of 10. 50 cent buffalo wings during the Patriots game just a bonus. Thanks Greg - bartender, host, and waiter - you are killing it, man! read more

2nd time here. Walk in on a Sat nite around 730pm. Plenty of tables open. We had a pleasant Irish girl as a waitress. Apps set cheese sticks that were ok Chicken wings were just ok. Seemed a tad dry. I will say the chili and chips were tasty. Entrees were tips ...plentiful and tasty with a nice marinade. The hot pastrami was good but a tad sparse in the pastrami. read more

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Great steak tips ,friendly and the drinks are so great. It's truly an Irish bar and Tia the bartender is cool as well as all the other bartenders really awesome . You have to go there you will not be disappointed read more

We are having so much fun! Steve was so fantastic!!!! Thanks Steve! the drinks were popping the ambiance was there.

It's not much to look at but the food was good! Had the pastrami and Swiss sandwich. Solid sandwich! Pastrami was spot on!

Made the drive from East Bridgewater, yes that's far for me. Food was awesome. Had the steaktips with cajun dry rub. Wife had a chesseburger. Both cooked perfectly. Steve was on bar. Nice service and attention. Great local neighborhood bar that did not in anyway exclude outsiders. A definite "Go Back". read more

Great hole in the wall place with charm pizza was amazing and Steve the bartender was great

Food was great! Service was excellent. Was a very welcoming place to eat. Will definitely be back.

My review is a lot like a few others. I walked in for the first time on a Thursday night. I had heard so much about the Steak tips. Unfortunately I never got to try them and probably won't be going back. The bar was completely packed and there was nobody sitting in the tables in the back. I sat down and waited and waited. Then I walked to the bar to at least get a cold beer. I'm not sure what was going on but I had a hard time just ordering a beer. Nobody ever did come to my table so I could order the Steak tips . The place is small and I probably would have enjoyed it. I like playing Keno as I eat and have a few beers but for some strange reason, nobody wanted to wait on the table area. This was one of the strangest places I have been read more

Food is pretty good. They claim to be 'famous' for steak tips. Steak tips are okay. Here's the thing:They despise takeout orders. If you call and ask to place a takeout order, you will be put on hold and never picked back up. It happened to me twice. First time, I thought they forgot. The second time, I realized I was being ignored. Most recently, I went in and ordered takeout in person. The looks I got from the bartender could kill. But even worse, I constantly received dirty looks from the regulars as I sat in the chair by the door. I will never order takeout again, it was too uncomfortable. I hope the owner knows that the staff disuades takeout. read more

I can't begin to say enough good things about this unassuming looking Irish pub in the middle of a residential neighborhood. They're serving up some STUPIDLY delicious and tender sirloin tips! There's a few different styles on their menu........ BBQ, Teriyaki, Cajun or plain. They have a relatively simple pub menu with sandwiches, pizza, sirloin tips, fish and chips, etc. I've actually been there a few times and tried their burger one time, which was excellent and the sirloin tips the other two times. They've actually won awards for the tips! Anyway, this is a great little hideaway with surprisingly good food. The atmosphere is clean but average and the service is good. The prices are extremely reasonable and the portions are decent. It's on street parking which I found easy to grab a space the three times I went there but I've never been there at night, so I've got no idea what it's like then. read more

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My husband and I and our small little friend had our first visit to Cronin's Public House. Our bartender, Steve, was so warm and welcoming. We felt right at home. The Shepard's Pie was the best ever. And the steak tips were delicious. We can't wait to go back. Nice crowd. All ages! read more

Great pub with friendly service. Cannot fight the double lobster special for $34.99! Delicious! Comes with corn and potatoes too. My friend have the beef tips and they were great too! read more

Cronin's Publick House - Double lobster special - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Steve was the sweetest most patient bartender when I wanted to order the entire menu. Steak tips and pizza kicked ass!!

Local tavern, good beer prices,good food , 9$$$$ high noon . Not good!! Greed not a good thing. Retail 4 pack 8$ read more

Trying out all the good steak tips in Boston and this place is great. Small hole in the wall bar but great food!! The full portion is huge!! If your not a big eater get the half portion I could barely finish it. read more

Walked in at 5:20 pm on Sunday night, bar busy, no customers at any tables in back. Guy at bar told us bartender called in sick and that they could not serve us. He did not even apologize. We will never be back. read more

Food was OK, nothing out of the ordinary or exceptional. Been there several times but 9 Bucks for a High Noon??? You can and 8 pack of them for 15.99 at BJs. This is a neighborhood joint not the Ritz Carlton. Wont be going back read more

They have a clock ticking time for a moment to Saint Patrick's Day***** I like that!!!! read more

Cronin's Publick House - ? U have to have ur drink on a table... Baker is a Republican! Not too bright. - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

There menu change with less than half the items gone. Ask the bartender about the menu and said he didn't know about the menu online. Very limited I ordered the beef pie . Beef stew with a top crust on it. Order it for takeout wasn't hot just slightly warm. read more

Best steak tips on the south shore. Hands down. Steak fries are best side. The large Greek salad is just what you want: iceberg, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta and creamy dressing. Neighborhood bar that may be intimidating if you are not from around there but it chill and welcoming inside. Music on the jukebox. Keno and Wheel of Luck on the screens. Friendly bartenders. Great place for quality no frills food. read more

Steve the bartender was fabulous. Food was phenomenal. Great atmosphere. Twin lobsters were amazing

Steak tips were delish server was very attentive Easy going music friendly crowd Able to sit and have a convo without yelling over music read more

Well I came here because people said the steak tips were comparable to New Bridge Cafe in Chelsea. I disagree. Don't get me wrong, the steak tips are good by themselves. The problem is that NB has the salad going for it and the fries going for it. And at NB, the salad really IS part of the meal. The dressing gets all up in the steak tips and whatnot. Sadly, while the steak tips were quite delicious, the salad was kind of a letdown. Which sounds stupid, but if you've been to NB you know what I mean. Back to the positive though, they serve big glasses of Magner's like any good Irish pub should. And like I said, the steak tips were very good if all you want are steak tips. And yes, compared to anywhere else they are DAMN GOOD. I'd MIGHT have given four stars, but they don't accept credit cards. They DO have an ATM machine inside, but c'mon, it's 2010. Pay the fees and get a credit card machine. read more

Cronin's Publick House - Chicken parm - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Came in today to try this place out. We started with Cajun chicken soup . Incredible flavor but mother of God. Spicy hot.. not for the faint hearted.. tried the chicken wings, smaller than you might expect however but flavor was outstanding A top 5 wing place for me anyway. Cold beer and great service. Steak tips speak for themselves. Nothing to add here other than " as advertised " read more

Cronin's has been an after work tradition for years. Five years to be exact, it's a great little bar with a very old fashioned intimate feeling. For years now I've been meaning to try the food and tonight I can gladly say I did. I chose the sirloin tips which is probably the specialty with a website domain of steaktips.com. I ordered medium rare and the tips came out a perfect medium rare with a light and delicious even char. Good drinks and great tips, I will be back for both. read more

Cronin's Publick House - Sirloin tips - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

This place is great and Greg the bartender is the reason why. I come every Saturday just because he is here. Steak tips are amazing and great atmosphere. They practice social distancing and wear masks. Great spot and highly recommend! read more

LOVE CRONINS!!!! Great food great drinks and the bar tender.. long red siren hair and goddess like features Rekelle is the most wonderful! Thanks Rekelle for tending to my family in such a hard day!!!! Always smiles with her! read more

best damn steak tips ever!!!! that's it, that's all i gotta say!!!! U wouldn't think going by this place that the food would be anything better than your average baras it is. It looks like your typical Boston Irish pub. read more

My go to place. Pub food very good. Pastrami the best! Service is ok friendly people little loud but very good

The Best Buffalo Wing's and Awesome steaktips.. Staff is fantastic and friendly. Lobster special all summer.. The best trivia around on Thursday nights.. read more

Cronin's Publick House - Mmmm buffalo wings.. - Pubs Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

This place is down the street from me and I try not to eat takeout food at all and just do my own cooking because I used to be very fat it's incredibly hard when I take the bus that goes by there the 221 drives right by it and the 225 drops you off nearby and walking home all I can do is smell the wonderfulness of everything coming from there I might as well go there in a void Pete's bar because the woman that's a bartender there hates any girl that's pretty she shouldn't even be working there because the bar is empty and I'd rather go to this place here cronin's which I was told is owned by a retired Quincy clock in the food is off the hook the crowd is awesome and nobody has a chip on their shoulder. read more