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First House Pub

3.5 (112 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Burgers, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Live music
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating

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Apples to Apples
Susan R.

Met some retired teacher colleagues for dinner. I enjoyed an Apples to Apples cocktail and joked it should be served hot! We enjoyed loaded tater tots, pretzel with mustards and nachos platter. Everything was great, but the pretzel was a bit too crispy. A softer bite would have been better. We were famished, so no pics! Heather was an awesome server who filled many roles at this pub. The popular favorite entree of the group was the chicken pot pie & Shepherd's Pie. My Gloucester Reuben (think fish version of a corned beef Rachel) was okay--It needed a bit more Thousand Island dressing. If I'm being honest, order from the appetizer side. I would go back to try the burgers, but this is a better bar than restaurant.

Avocado Burger
Rachel S.

Good burgers! I ordered the avocado burger with fries and it hit the spot. Not a ton of space inside and they don't take reservations less than 6 as a FYI. We came on a Friday night and walked around Downtown after putting our names on the wait list. Friendly staff and overall good experience!

Clam chowder was A+ along with their flatbread cheese pizza. Place always has great service and awesome food

9/24/2019 - My burger I added caramelized onions, avocado + bacon and tots.
Mikhail H.

This spot id pretty solid with awesome food and pretty stellar service. My friend and I needed burgers and she needed a martini - because she's a mom and that would also drive me to drink.... I needed a burger and avocado. They had a burger with caramelized onions, avocado and bacon - it was freaking delicious and came with TOTS!!! Like any bar - later at night you get the annoying loudmouth or too and the service starts going downhill...

Jerry C.

Ode To The Garlic Steak Sandwich Sometimes it's good to give a place another try before writing a critical review. Impressions from the first visit were: loud, crowded and the food was not memorable. Almost didn't come back but I'm glad I did. This time it was loud and crowded but it felt like a warm and friendly local pub. At the time of our arrival the place was mobbed and boisterous again but on this with Friday night it made for a fun evening. While it looked like we'd have a long wait, a table was available quickly and we continued to enjoy the bar area. My meal was an incredible surprise. The garlic steak sandwich was phenomenal- literally the best steak sandwich I've ever had. Not shaved steak but succulent and tender steak tips- that were just delicious and melted in my mouth. I don't know if I'll ever be able to order something else at this place. The grilled chicken sandwich also was well received (but not an ATF like the garlic steak sandwich). FHP has a quality selection of draft beers featuring many of the outstanding local micro-brews. I enjoyed a 4-5oz pour sampler for $9 that included some great local IPA's. Service was friendly and prompt an accomplishment given how busy the place was. A little sound deadening would be a welcome addition here, but please don't change that garlic steak sandwich!

Here's what they consider Cajun rub. They're actually plain wings!

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Town pub with fine food, ok beer selection, slow service. Prefer the sister pub in Arlington for their wings.

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Great place for hungry folk. Nice beer list. Sit outside if it's warm and people watch.

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The place is never open when it says it is... opens up late and closes early... not customer friendly

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Great menu...the chicken wings were amazing. The baked seafood casserole was so good.. Great staff and service

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First House Pub - pubs - Updated May 2026

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