Oh good lord they've started playing country music. Might have to boycott. Food and beer is good otherwise.

I stopped by for dinner and drinks the other night and was pleasantly surprised! If you are looking for a TON of beer options (local and otherwise), this is your place. They even have a huge beer cooler full of cans from everywhere - something for everyone! I was impressed with the amount of vegetarian options on the food menu as well. There is no shortage of options, and would definitely be a great place to please a large group with diverse tastes. Great spot to watch the game, hang out, and try something new! read more

We've been here a few times, and what it has going for it is consistency and a friendly staff. There is nothing too unique about the menu or drink selection, but the place has a cozy vibe and the food is consistently good - not outstanding, but good. read more

Great food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in Davis square. Great for lunch, brunch or dinner.

I've been here for brunch and finally came for dinner! It was amazing, perfect portions. Our server was Tyler what a sweetheart - ask for him if you're in the Davis square area. I ordered the foolish pleasure for my cocktail. For food we had the cast iron corn bread (oh my yum!) The ricotta pizza and Chinese BBQ wings! Everything was just so good! The food was nice and hot and tasty. Found parking right in the front, very cozy setting, loved everything. They check ID's at the door on weekends I believe. & YES I'll be back. read more

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Tried this on a whim one Sunday afternoon for brunch. I ordered a breakfast, taco like meal (Huevos Ranchos) , and it was good. My boyfriend got a breakfast sandwich (don't remember the name of it) and he said it was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had! Cozy American restaurant/ bar feel inside, TVs if you're into sports. Good service despite being busy. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Huevos Rancheros - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Mediocre food/drinks and slow service. I would not go back for sure, nothing special to go back to. Ambience is okay.

Looks like a nice place but I have no idea what the food's like as we sat at our table for more than 20 minutes with no one stopping by or even saying a word to us in passing. As we were leaving we saw water coming to the table. read more

I wrote the same review for their South End location I like the food here. The drinks are good. Pretty much anything you'd want in a gastropub and the atmosphere is awesome. But I can't justify coming here anymore out of principle. With every bill there is a mandatory hospitality fee applied. The hospitality fee started as a covid fee to help keep the business afloat. I was totally on board with paying that during the pandemic when the restaurant was legally prevented from filling all seats. Those restrictions are gone but the fee still remains. So I'm done. Give that money back to your servers. read more

I ordered the big Mac and Cheese with pork belly for take out. It came in a 32 ounce cup that was less than half full. Pretty disappointing considering it was $19 (without taxes, delivery fees, etc.). On top of that it was the blandest Mac and cheese I've ever had. It tasted like flour and even the pork belly was tough and flavorless and the pasta was over cooked. Kind of a bummer, hopefully I just caught them on an off night. Update: had horrible food poisoning after eating here. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Mac and cheese - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Their ambience was awesome. However a bit limited options of food and drinks. I recommend their shrimp taco.

Highly recommend. I love coming to Five Horses when the weather is nice, sitting outside, and watching the people walk by. They are always able to accommodate my dog (when the outdoor seating is up and running) and even bring her a little water bowl! The beers are good here - I'm especially a fan of their Sour Beer week - and the food has been consistently good. I always get the cornbread when I go - do yourself a favor and just order it. It comes in it's own cast iron skillet with a big glob of butter. I'm getting hungry as I write this, thinking about the cornbread. I also enjoy the loaded tots when someone at my table orders them, but I never actually order them for myself. Having been here more than a few times I've had the opportunity to peruse quite a bit of the menu and, in general, I enjoy the food. My go to is the fried chicken salad - it makes me feel like I'm making good choices after all the cornbread I just ate! I also like their tacos. I recently had the special taste of Somerville taco and I really hope it makes it on to the official menu at some point! My final recommendation is, if you're looking for a side, the cheesy mashed potatoes. They are quite yum. Overall 4-4.5 consistently and will return. read more

Burger was great with the "dirty cheese" as was the GF beer and the service! I will be back!

I'm surprised this is rated less than 4 stars. Food is great, massive beer selection (carries 150 beers) and the restaurant interiors are tastefully done. We went here for dinner on a Sunday evening - not too busy and the ambience was relaxed; 90s alternative songs playing softly at the background. Food was served quickly and I had drunken wings, kale salad and tacos - all of which tasted amazing. My only gripe is that they only have 2 dessert items on their menu - not that it changes my rating. read more

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Tried a new place to me and my family. Everything was fine service was nice the food was decent. Until we were chatting and spotted two mice walking in the dining area while we were eating. DISGUSTING!! I feel like throwing up. Never again will we go back here! read more

So fun - the brunch is delicious and as a Latina I have to say they do great chimichurri and chilaquiles - everything they do is delicious and appropriate for higher end casual fun food read more

Man, this place is great. Highly recommend the fried chicken pizza with the banana peppers; it's everything you could want if you like pizza and wings. They also have a great local tap list and have been busting their butts during covid. We went on a nice Friday evening in December and we sat on the patio. Probably the last night we could sit on the patio, but was happy to notice that the inside was full as well. They should survive this pandemic due to their A+ food and genuinely nice service. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Foghorn Leghorn Pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great place for dinner and a drink before whatever is happening at the Somerville Theater. We got a Friday night reservation at the last minute at a relatively good time (a little early but we were also late and they were very nice about it). We had the onion rings and skillet corn bread for starters -- both delightful. The tacos and kale/squash salad were good, too. read more

Bar area was pleasant... good draft beer selection..friendly bartender Food a big miss...pizza was not cooked through..no crust, just scraped off the toppings. Disappointed that bartender didn't seem to care when that was pointed out read more

We stopped at Five Horses for drinks and dinner before the Slutcracker last Saturday night. The food was really good and we've always liked the atmosphere, but this time was amazing. We had Kyle as our bartender that night and he truly made the night so much fun. I have been out drinking in Somerville more than I would like to admit, but I have found my new favorite bartender. Devin and Derek were amazing as well and the team just worked so well together to make the atmosphere fun and welcoming. We will definitely be back on a Saturday night soon! read more

My wife and I chose the Five Horses Tavern last Saturday because we could take our dog, Clarence, and sit outside. We were expecting typical bar food, but it was SO much better than that. The menu features a terrific range of appetizers, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, and entrees that at a glance seem traditional, but are actually more like flavorful new twists on old favorites. We shared the Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Pork Quesadilla appetizers, then I had Grilled Fish Tacos and my wife had Roasted Salmon - all of it delicious. Clarence had a small hamburger, which he seemed to like a lot. I did not know this beforehand, but they also have an outstanding beer selection. I had a Finback Ultramarine and a Trillium Secret Stairs. My wife had chardonnay. Our server, Jaime, was very courteous, sat us promptly, and brought Clarence a bowl of water while she took our order. The drinks came relatively quickly, as did the appetizers. All were perfect. Once we had finished the appetizers, Jaime took the empty serving bowls - without ever rushing us, as many restaurants do today - and noted that the entrees would be right out. Soon the entrees came, and they were terrific, too. The servings are also substantial, so we ended up taking some home with us. All in all, we had a fantastic day that day, and a large part of it was that we had a pretty perfect experience at Five Horses Tavern and we look forward to going back soon. I recommend you give them a try, too. read more

Got two pizzas which were good, and the strawberry mojitos too. Might be more like a 3.5, gotta come back to try some other stuff. Worth a shot imo, and was fairly easy to grab a table on Friday night. read more

We came here to meet some friends and were able to make a reservation for a party of 6 at 5pm. Loved the open air restaurant even though it was a little humid. We ordered 2 pretzels and the brussel sprout appetizer. The appetizers took a bit of time to come out. The pretzels were warm and salted. The two dipping sauces were alright. Brussel sprouts came with bacon, the sauce was pretty strong. The addition of apples to the sprouts was a little off and we ended up picking them out and eating them separately. We ordered our main entrees which came out faster than the appetizers. We ordered the vegan patty, falafel wrap, and the special grilled avocado taco. Wow, that taco was terrible. The tortillas weren't even warmed or grilled, the avocado was a full quarter but wasn't grilled. There needs to be more flavor or spice to make the taco more tasty. The vegan patty was bland. More of the tomato sauce to add flavor would've been nice. The falafel wrap was also bland. The best thing was the tater tots, but I guess you can't really mess those up! The cucumber dill salad was also nice and refreshing. Overall, five horses tavern was a decent sized restaurant. But unfortunately for vegetarians, this place did not satisfy our hungry bellies :( read more

Really disappointed in this service. I got a message from a manager regarding a refund and then they just ignored me and never followed up. Ridiculous service and poor management! read more

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In Boston with my Husband for work and he came across this place, and we were both extremely happy. From the decor, to the service to the food and drink selection, everything was great. We started with the pretzel, and while tasty, wasn't a typical pretzel texture, it was a bit more home-made tasting and bagel like, however the house honey mustard is a bit spicy and really tasty. As for our mains my husband had the tacos, both the Pork Belly and the Toro Furioso, which he said were both quite tasty. The Furioso has a great kick but wasn't overly spicy, and the pork belly was cooked well. I opted for the Duck Burrito (which I ordered with no rice, since I don't care for rice in burritos, but they happily said that was fine and asked if I wanted extra spinach instead, which ended up being the perfect amount), which was definitely the right call. This was truly amazing! The duck and pork belly inside was somehow still crispy yet tender and the flavor of the whole thing was absolutely on point, savory, a hint of sweetness in the marinade and just the right amount of seasoning. I am still thinking about how good it was, that's how highly I recommend it. Tots and fries were good and on par with the quality of the restaurant, but nothing overly notable, but that's to be expected. Pro-tip: save some honey mustard from the pretzel for your tots! As for the drinks, the beer list is really great, and we were pleased by the variety of types. My husband and I opted to try 2 of their sours, both of which were great, however my husbands took the cake. The whole beer list seems quite good. I also had to try one of their cocktails, and the Black Bee did not dissapoint. The sage syrup (which I can only assume is house-made) with the blackberry was a perfect balance with the gin. And paired with the 6 star duck burrito, it was perfect. I am truly surprised at the under 4 star reviews of this place. Next time we're in Boston you can bet we'll be back! read more

Silverware was chilled. Next time I come here I am 100% trying the duck burrito. Boy did it look good getting slushed around in my friends mouth. The sauced were nothing short of stupendous. Little Christian vibe, but that's okay. Would come back? Would come back. Would love to come back and review this once more! Happy holidays and happy eating! Cheels! read more

Five Horses Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

They were very accommodating: we reserved for 10 and were seated upon arrival. Our server was great! Only major downside for me was that it was very loud. The food was very good. Tater tots were great and crispy. Hanger steak was very tasty, perfectly cooked to order. Pork belly taco meat was delicious and the sauce was the perfect complement. Fried chicken looked amazing and was a hide portion. Mac and cheese entree was a little smaller than expected, and was tasty, especially the cheesy topping. Great drink selection too, although only one flight was available. Overall wonderful experience and we will be coming back. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Grilled Hanger Steak - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Great spot to have a beer and some tasty food. The hot pretzel was great as well as the fried chicken sandwich. It came out quick and hot. The tots were crispy and went well with the meal. I will be back in the future. read more

Great food, good beer selection and classy atmosphere. Definitely want to try their brunch and tenders next time!

Freshly opened in Davis Square, replacing the new defunct Sagra, Five Horses Tavern is a fresh and welcome addition to the local night scene - this gastropub offers what few around it do, and it does everything well. I was rather impressed by the place on my first visit there. A first indicator which essentially captured and converted me was the fact that they had the very rare, hard to find Dogfish 120 minute IPA on tap. Yes you read that correctly, on tap. I could not believe it and was literally floored when I saw that, going as far as to double check with the bartender. I immediately (and obviously) ordered one. Happiness ensued. I patiently waited for a table to open up in the bar area so that my girlfriend and I could get some dinner. Note: they kept the original, 'two-tiered' bar that was a signature element of Sagra and enabled the staff to serve patron both on the top and bottom 'level' of the restaurant. Neat. After a short wait we were escorted to our table in the back. We were brought waters, menus and immediately I noticed one thing about the menu: the food was actually affordable and not pretentious. A lot of choices too; some more random than others. It went from mussels to white bean hummus, and tacos, lobster rolls, grilled cheeses and mac and cheese. There's a bit of everything for everyone. I asked the waitress what the popular dish was and she responded saying that their signature dish is the 'k.c.c.g.h', also known as the Kentucky fried cornish game hen ($16) which comes with a side of jalapeño & cheddar mashed potatoes and some pork-spiked mac & cheese. Not something you'd find in the Weight Watchers program or on Jenny Craig but I had to oblige, it sounded delicious. But before feasting on my entree, we decided to also order and split an appetizer: the white bean hummus ($6). It came with baguette crisps and was rather tasty. A perfect portion size too and a great way to start off the meal. Once we polished that hummus off, my entree came. It was indeed very tasty - the hen was seasoned perfectly, was juicy and was an enjoyable culinary experience. The portion was generous and I was not able to finish the mashed potatoes and the mac & cheese. Frankly I could have used less decadence on the plate; a bit more restraint. How about some green beans instead of one of the two sides? The fried hen is already rather fatty and rich, so added with the mashed potatoes and the mac & cheese, it made for a carb overload. Once that was polished I felt guilt, shame and was full. I must admit that I did kind of pig out but I figured that I'd try and get my money's worth (oh and boy did I.) The beer selection at this place is off the hook - possibly the best one in Somerville. Better than at the nearby Foundry on Elm and possibly better than Kendall Square's Meadhall. And unlike the latter, they have them in stock... (on my last visit to Meadhall, they had run out of at least a third of the hundred beers they advertise). The selection at Five Horses Tavern is just plain solid. Their taps and their bottles will satisfy all kinds of beer drinkers. From the picky ones, to the adventurous ones. And best of all, they are reasonably prices (although some can get quite pricy due to the fact that they are imported craft ones - be warned). All in all the place is a hit. The menu is interesting and diverse, the kitchen dishes stuff out without getting slammed due to the limited number of tables and the food tastes awesome. It's affordable, fun and the decor and atmosphere is vibrant and makes for a great nightlife spot and a terrific addition to the area. read more

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Hi reader. I always pass by as I drive through Davis Square and stopped in with my cousin for dinner. We had nice seats outside because the high top tables by the windows inside were all occupied. The meal started off with a pitcher of sangria which neither of us enjoyed too much because it tasted as if it was made with a non sweet red wine, so the drink was somewhat flavorless. After about half way through we noticed that the inside of the pitcher appeared to be dirty, but just to make sure it wasn't pulp I stuck my finger inside and sure enough, it was a hard substance that I was able to scrape off with my fingernail. Gross. What we ordered: Baja fish tacos: Very tasty, even better with sriracha sauce. Papas Fritas: A handful of thick cut potato wedges served with a delicious spicy mayo. The mayo was amazing. Crab mac 'n' cheese: very tasty, and creamy with lots of crab. So good. Tater tots: Good when dipped in spicy mayo. Our waiter was a cool guy and the service was pleasant. I'm glad I checked this place out because I've had it booked for months. Next time I will be back for brunch and I'll make sure to skip the sangria. Other notes: In Davis Square. 2 hour metered street parking. Easy walk from T station. Nice location and outside seating. Supposedly great brunch spot. read more

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There's a classy yet casual vibe to this place that's warm and inviting. I especially love the exposed brick and the fireplace. Makes you just want to curl up with a good book. The buttermilk fried chicken is tasty, especially when double-dipped in the accompanying dipping sauces. The chicken and vegetable soup is hot and hearty but the portion is quite small. None of us were fans of the haddock, though. Way too salty in parts and way too bland in others. Plus, who serves baby carrots sauteed with soy sauce as a side? Gross. read more

This place was so underrated and great for brunch. We were a group of four who wanted to eat family style so we got try a little bit of each dish, and everything we got was perfect for that! The street corn pizza and fried brioche were especially good and definitely a must-try. It was also so nice to be able to catch a Sunday brunch at a place that wasn't packed, and we loved not feeling rushed and getting to enjoy our meal. Definitely also try the mimosa flight: the flavors were pineapple, pear, blood orange, and grapefruit, and the flight was the perfect size to share between two people. The overall price was very reasonable as well, much less expensive than more fancy places in Boston that would have given us a lot less food and a lot less time to dine. We'll definitely be back! read more

Five Horses Tavern - Two mimosa flights - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The food here is SO DELICIOUS! On top of that, the ambiance is very nice. Great place to get drinks and of course amazing food! K-town wings:: very tasty marinated grilled wings k.f.c.g.h:: Juicy and tasty fried chicken in every bite. Comes with delicious jalepeno cheddar mashed potatoes and pork belly mac and cheese. This whole entrees was so yummy and flavorful. You have to get this! My roommate and I have been craving to go back since the first time we tried this dish! read more

I really want to give Five Horses Tavern more than three stars, because I love the vibe here and the truly unbeatable beer list - but the food experiences we've had have been unfortunately inconsistent. Let's start with the positives - anything here involving chicken (in particular, their FRIED chicken) is usually quite reliable. I still have dreams about the time I ordered the fried chicken sammy here and made the glorious decision to ask for extra honey on the side... it was beyond decadent. On my last visit here, I ordered the French Kiss pizza (apple, brie, candied walnuts, arugula puree, and balsamic glaze), and I would absolutely get that again too. The service here is also very friendly, and I really can't think of a bad waiter or waitress that I've had over the ten or so times I've visited. And the location is perfect - we used to live literally next door to this place, so it became a decent option when folks from out-of-town were visiting and we wanted to go someplace with a sizable-enough menu and a laidback-but-still classy vibe. What keeps this place from being more highly rated for me is that we have had enough 'meh' food experiences here (which is a bummer when the cost isn't dirt-cheap either...) to keep us from being fully-converted Five Horses enthusiasts. Most of the the things that we weren't as impressed with have since been taken off the menu (which I suppose is a good sign...), but one thing that we were particularly disappointed with recently was that they seemed to have changed their roasted chicken recipe! It used to be this magnificent, extra-crunchy delight that took about 20 minutes to prepare (it was worth the wait though!), but upon our last return, the roasted chicken was not the same menu item at all, and upon ordering it, the quality was definitely a big step down from the way they used to serve it. This is one of those places where, if the entrees were each a couple bucks cheaper, I might be more forgiving, but if I'm going to spend close to $20 on some roasted chicken, I want it to be better than average. We'll continue to come back, since a good amount of the food has indeed been tasty, but we're definitely starting to keep track of what menu items we would and wouldn't order again. read more

Five Horses Tavern - French Kiss pizza with some Bantam cider! - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Been here a few times and had this dish a couple of them. While it's always good it's sometimes better. Definitely give it a try, brunch is excellent. read more

Five Horses Tavern - Chicken Breast Entree with veggies and mashed potatoes. - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is the first restaurant review I've ever written because I've never actually had an issue with the taste of food at a restaurant before. My dinner was so bad that I opened a yelp account to post a review for five horses. The 'green monsta' pizza was insanely bland (this is coming from someone who enjoys plain broccoli ... Thats how tasteless this was). When I asked the waitress for marinara sauce or anything to make the pizza less bland, she said anything I added would be an upcharge of at least $1, and she didn't care at all that the food didn't taste good. She didn't even go as far to apologize for the food being crappy, or ask if I wanted something different - she just didn't give a crap. Nice girl, but not helpful at all. I will never come back here unless it's just for a drink with friends, but even then - the bartenders really only do fill the glasses 3/4 full, and just leave 1/4 of the glass filled with foam. There's WAY better places in Davis to get a meal for 2 for under $70 including drinks and tip, so I see no good reason to go to five horses. read more

Came with a party of 6 (made a reservation). Overall, the service was good. We had a new waitress who was very pleasant and attentive. However, there was another waitress who over poured a beer at our table and handed it to us overflowing. Then, we asked for a napkin (she didn't offer one), and she almost seemed affronted. She came back and threw the napkins on our table without a glance at us or an apology. We didn't let that ruin our meals. The hanger steak was cooked well and the mac and cheese was a hit. Mashed potatoes were very spicy! Rodenbach was okay - on the sour side but it had a good oak flavor. The trillium little rooster was better - with a nice combo of fruit flavors read more

We made a reservation on OpenTable and drove 30 minutes to the restaurant only to find out they aren't even open for two more weeks... Someone should probably take note of that and take the restaurant off of OpenTable so other people do not make reservations that don't actually exist. read more

Great brunch and overall menu. Love the tots and chicken tenders (quite plentiful!) and flatbreads. Lovely vibe with easy open windows to street. read more