I've been meaning to try this place for a year. Parking lot and entrance is a little weird, and placement of bar is odd. However, there are a lot of TVs for MNF, and the tables and chairs are quite nice, as well as the beautiful lighting and rafters in stonework. The menu is a weak, very standard sides, and small plates, nothing too creative or healthy here. Excellent bartender took good care of me, with water in addition to my drink, and perfect service. Ordered the Smashburger and fries, was def not a Smashburger, it was a double cheeseburger, but fabulous! French fries were very good, thin and familiar. The ginger ale with cranberry juice was overiced, weak on the bubbles. Empty, but I'm here at 9p for dinner. I will come back at a more normal time to see if they will fill it up. Apparently, the pizza is supposed to be pretty good. And the beer! All in all, I was impressed. read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wanted to grab a late dinner and watch a World Cup match near Cambridge on a Thursday night and ran across Hobson's which was an excellent find. Plenty of parking space and a pretty large wood-laden interior made for an inviting atmosphere, with an oval bar that was surrounded by multiple TVs. We chose a booth but still had good views of several TVs and the place wasn't full so the noise level was just right for us to enjoy dinner. Service was pretty fast and friendly. We grabbed some fresh oysters from Rhode Island that were perfectly chilled, had mild brine, and went great with the cocktail sauce + horseradish and fresh lemon. The double patty Smashburger was quite meaty, well seasoned, and complemented by mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. The regular fries were not as crispy as I like but that's just a preference thing. The fig and prosciutto pizza included a thin crust and creamy ricotta which was very tasty. The short rib mac and cheese was really rich and flavorful as well, with a good portion size that easily is a meal in itself. We washed things down with Sam Adams Summer Ale on draft and one of their fruity cocktails. They have a pretty large beer and drink menu, so definitely worth exploring along with their other menu offerings. Overall, an excellent American bar and grill restaurant that will be coming back to the next time I'm visiting. read more

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Massive interior next to the train tracks that was empty for Friday lunch, parking lot convenience, super friendly waitress, decent food and beer list. read more

Came for Sunday brunch and there were plenty of seatings. They have an open lot right in front of the restaurant with additional parking in the back. Inside is very spacious, good for kids, families, large groups. The space is unique and historical because it used to be a train stop. The current commuter rail runs right behind the restaurant. Service - our server was friendly and attentive but can tell lacked experience. For brunch it was a small menu but has few vegetarian options. Food portion is decent and most can be shared. Odd, they don't have ice coffee and no hot water (at the time we went) so couldn't get tea either. I would rate this 3.5 read more

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Such a fan of this spot. Hobson's is fairly new to the neighborhood after taking over Regina Pizza that had been here for years. Hobson's is a super cozy and inviting restaurant. Picture dark wood, and it's got almost a candlelight feel when you walk in since it's pretty dimly lit inside. Also it was literally warm inside which definitely added to the ambiance of it all. Not to mention the extremely friendly staff working. Our bartender waiting on us was so friendly and kind -- I believe her name was Margot? She's so awesome. Shoutout Margot. Eventually our group moved to a table and they immediately gave us bread and better and water (a win - also the concept of complimentary bread isn't even that common anymore? When did that stop happening at places?). Anyhow, we ordered a buffalo chicken pizza and it was delicious. The added touch was the onions on top which I could personally do without, but I ate it anyways and it was delicious with the sauce and cheese ratio. Big fan of the live music as well. Lots of TVs to catch a game, and a big bar to sit/stand around as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Buffalo chicken pizza - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time here. Will be a regular, I can tell. Amazing lunch special (different Mon, Tues, Wed) $15 includes special bread, choice of salad, pick a pasta, three sauces to choose from, and dessert! I added a chicken cutlet for $5. $20 for a 4 course meal. And the size was so plentiful, I have tonight's dinner! Sabrina was fabulous making sure we had what we needed. And light pop playing on the sound system while tvs were showing highlight reels of yesterday' sports. This is a hidden gem. read more

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Came in for drinks and was pleasantly surprised by the food. The Fig & Prosciutto pizza with fresh arugula was incredible, and the crust had a nice crunch to it. Great craft beer list on tap too. read more

Delicious breakfast pizza! I love the seating by the train tracks, it's so fun to watch out the window.

Hidden gem! Food is always great! Burger day is every Tuesday. Wish the bun was toasted. read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Tuesday Burger special. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We love Hobsons, they're consistent with their quality of food and drink. I love sitting outside on a nice day, drinking the sangria and watching the sun set. Our favorite is the devil eggs but also love their pizzas and apps. We've not been disappointed. Hope that Hobsons stays as a staple in the neighborhood. read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Buffalo chicken pizza - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great new neighborhood spot. Service is super friendly and food is awesome as well. The restaurant itself is very roomy, but is a bit bare and doesn't match the welcoming vibe. They should defiantly add some local flare, as it's just bare brick will with question 5 posters. Beyond that I loved everything. Will 100 percent be coming back and recommend giving the place a try Focaccia bread- free of change. Nice to see some places still do free bread. This bread was awesome with some nice herbal flavor on the bread and a nice sweet butter to pair with it 5/5 Chicken tenders Nice and crispy and has some light seasoning. Chicken was good quality Exactly what you expect from good tenders 4/5 Truffle Mac and cheese Great truffle flavor and very cheesy. This Mac and cheese was awesome. 5/5 Bar steak Perfectly cooked steak. Came with blue cheese butter and some crispy truffle fries, which were also good 4/5 read more

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Just kinda meh, the food I got tasted like it was prepared by Sysco, so not terrible but cheaper than what they charge. The ambiance feels weird, but the service is alright, it just seems like the people working there aren't super happy. read more

Solid adaptive reuse of an HH Richardson train station with a great beer list and a simple food menu... our two pasta dishes were exceptional, only to be topped by the attentive and friendly service. This place will become a regular for us for an after work beer and a bite. read more

Smashburger and shortrib breakfast burrito were tasty! Great bar service and loved that they retained the historic train station look. Cool!

We called and attempted to order takeout but we were redirected to Doordash. We tried Doordash but they didnt have the same menu. We called the restaurant again to let them know and attempted to place an order but the person who answered the phone said the manager told them they are not allowed to take orders over the phone. They lost out on our order. read more

Love the vibe here! Food* Drink* Staff* Really wonderful. A place you want to come and say thanks for getting through the week. Beer on Draft... Smoked Brisket ... Dessert! It's a Friday early in the evening and live music... Wait staff friendly and attentive! We will be back! read more

Looking for a place to eat With some parking, I always see it on the side of the highway I figured we'd give it a shot.........Got the Monday promo, ouch.... Just a salad and some pasta with the chick parm kicker.... Salad was good, should have came out as an app, and not with the pasta..... and the chick parm kicker was mehhh.... I asked for more sauce cause it was dry, not even sure what the waitress brought out, it was ice cold, but it definitely wasn't a side of sauce....am I missing something? read more

went to Hobson last night for dinner. The place is nice a former train station that had been renovated into a restaurant. We got the Fritto Misto appetizer, which was good. We also got the burgers which are very tasty. The fries were OK. They had a side of pickles, that surprisingly delicious. they had music that night someone on a guitar, which was nice. I'll wait this was just OK not super attentive. We really had to flag her down when we were trying to leave and she never bothered to ask if we wanted to dessert specials, which also look good. This would be a nice addition to the neighborhood, I will definitely go back and try some other things on the menu read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - the burger and fries - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We were a little skeptical about this place at first because of the lack of people inside, but I'm so glad we decided to give it a try. This place was absolutely delicious! We got the calamari, chicken rigatoni pasta, the Roni pizza, and the short rib sandwich. All dishes were so yummy and exceeded our expectations! The rigatoni was creamy and flavorful, the pizza had a great crust, and the short rib sandwich was incredibly tender. The drinks were also very good. read more

Great brunch. Solid food. A little greasy but tasted great. Excellent service. Oddly empty - so no wait.

I ordered the porkchops with a tequila mule. I get it every time and every time it never fails. Ask for Luis or Nolan. They are my favorite servers. Well versus with the menu and have good drink recommendations. Great atmosphere. Inly criticism is the chairs by the bar get uncomfortable after a while. read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Pork chop was scrumptious - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The wings that are house smoked were delicious. We sat at the bar as per usual and really enjoyed Sheba, our bartender! She was full of personality and provided great service. Cool vibe - looking forward to coming back! read more

Great food great service and great vibes! Loved my salted Carmel espresso martini. The interior of the restaurant was very nice and there is parking at the restaurant. read more

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Awesome brunch! Fantastix service Classic brunch menu........... Will definitly be back. read more

Really neat spot, everything we've tried on the menu has been amazing! Only reason for a 4 is the service needs work. Both times I've been we've had questionable service, once where the waiter basically left us with menus & water for 25 mins before asking if we wanted to order food or drinks, and the second time our waitress was extremely confused and had no idea how to ring up the drinks we ordered. They were pretty basic too like a whiskey sour & a dirty martini. Otherwise, worth the trip for the food!!! read more

We had a great visit to Hobsons. The pizza is some of the best we've had in the Boston area. We sat at the bar. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. The bartenders were very attentive and the drinks were fantastic. The coconut flan is a must!! read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Bar - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hobson's has pretty decent food and good drinks, and the kitchen is open late (until 2am) which is a rarity on Boston. The Blueberry Cobbler Shop and Third Rail drinks are particularly great. At the same time, it seems to be a restaurant cosplaying as a campaign ad which is a really weird environment. The restaurant is decked out in signs for an upcoming ballot question on tipping, and the servers all wear shirts saying that they don't support the ballot question (I had never heard of the proposal, so I asked the server their thoughts - they just said management told them to wear it). I'll probably come back after the election, but until then, I'd rather spend my money in a place that's a little less of a marketing campaign. read more

Upon first entering the restaurant, the host and the bartender greeted us kindly, and the host showed us to our seats. The seats weren't the most comfortable in terms of padding, but this definitely didn't ruin the experience. Our server Eliza was great and told us about the $8 burger deal on Tuesday's which was very kind of her. We ordered the burgers and just got water to drink. The burgers were very good and so were the fries. It took a while for our server to return before a different server brought us our food. We never got this servers name, but he took a while to bring us the check and he never really checked in on us. The experience was very relaxing overall though, and I did enjoy my time at Hobson's. read more

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Went here last night on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. We had several severs come up to us right away and get our drinks. They were prompt and we were blown away by how friendly all of the staff was! read more

Loved this place!! I had the bar steak which was amazing! Next time, I will ask for the blue cheese butter on the side so I can choose how much I want of its deliciousness. Nolan whipped up a fabulous dessert martini just for me and was simply delightful as my truly attentive bartender! I'm in the area weekly and Dan was so welcoming that I will be back! read more

Great ambiance. The decorum reflects the train station in a very class way. Food was excellent. I had the short rib arancini. Bartender was very friendly and shook a nice drink :-) read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Third Rail. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Highly recommend, their pizza slaps. The Food, staff, vibe, atmosphere and drinks are all great. I'd come here all the time if I wasn't just visiting read more

Just had a fantastic lunch at Hobsons. The best GF pizza - cauliflower crust that actually had a rise like real dough! Not cardboard! So good and the GF fries in a dedicated fryer were excellent! Service with Sheba the bartender and T the manager was the best. Go here! So happy I stopped here today! read more

$5 whole pizza past 10 pm in a location that doesn't have pest or cleanliness issues. My drunk self is not rating this lower than 5 stars rn. read more

I dined at Hobson's on Sunday 12/8 with a friend and ordered the 4 hour boneless braised beef short rib with creamy truffle polenta, crispy brussels, peppercorn whiskey sauce and a side of truffle fries. The service and food was great, but later that evening I began experiencing symptoms of food poisoning which has lasted on and off into today. I called the restaurant to inform the kitchen on Monday 12/9 afternoon and then emailed with this same information on Tuesday 12/10 afternoon - I have not received a phone call or email in return. I am disappointed as I was hopeful to inform them one on one but now feel that this has to be the medium as I have not been responded to and I don't want this to happen to others. Please be wary of ordering the dishes I ordered this week and I hope that the management and kitchen reads this review. read more

Super good pizza and nice people! Glad to see the spot in the neighborhood was filled

Thank you so much to Dan, T and all the wonderful staff for making our event today so fun! We did our annual 5k at artesian park and this was the perfect spot to enjoy with family and friends after. We ordered several pizzas, delicious chicken tenders and fries. The sangria and margaritas were a group favorite. We were also impressed with the family friendly atmosphere (including changing tables in the men's room!!) We will for sure be back next year! Sending best wishes to your new establishment! read more

The food was delicious and affordable. We received incredible service from the bartender Tim .

Went for their Sunday brunch and the food was amazing! A few dishes were a little heavy on salt (hash browns) but the pancakes were amazing and fluffy and the breakfast burrito was super delish. read more

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a great dinner here. The service was just right and the food was tasty. The rolls in particular were superb.