We were pleasantly surprised to arrive to live music in their backyard - a country band that was talented and fun. There is an outdoor bar and comfortable seating, along with the chairs people brought on their own. This made waiting for our dinner table more palatable. They do not take reservations so first come, first served. Our waitress, Amy, was so lovely and helpful! She took good care of us. Our fried pickles appetizer was delicious, and we all enjoyed our meals. My son in particular loved his burger of the month which, believe it or not, was a PB&J burger! The Jam was raspberry, bacon habanero and onion ... and he said it was great! I had the salmon patty with Cole slaw which was so tasty. The only draw back, and the reason for four stars instead of five, were the French fries. They were really soggy. We should have said something immediately which we didn't - but we did tell Amy as we were leaving and she promised to pass it along to the kitchen. For a good meal, pleasant fast service and a fun atmosphere, Listons is the place to go! read more

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Driving to the middle of nowhere. Wanting a beer and live music. Wanting a nice comforting, tastes like grandma's kitchen dinner. Hopes to find a place open late that offers both?: 0% Chance! But then... this place. Packed with cars, looking classy, promising and miraculously granted all my wishes in the most perfect way! And now, we drive to Worthington on purpose just to try what's new in their menu and always leave pleasantly surprised! Atmosphere is great! Bartenders are awesome and the kitchen delivers creative and traditional plates with consistent quality and delicious flavors that will make you want to come back for more. Nice Job! Keep up the good work Liston's! read more

Listons Bar & Restaurant - Chicken Kabobs Dinner. Looks Doubtful... Tasted Delicious! - Sports Bars Near Me - Worthington, Massachusetts

Fabulous! Beautifully done! Great to see that the fine folks of Worthington and the Hill Towns have such a lovely place to gather, break bread, relax, and maybe "dance" a little! Enjoy! read more

Excellent service and menu! Large portions prepared perfectly! Spotless clean dining area and nice outdoor seating! Had lunch there with a few motorcycle buddies and had a great time! 5 star!! read more

First things first... I've been to Listons quite a few times now. The food here is always phenomenal, very good cheeseburger, and the fries are amazing. The service is typically okay and not too bad. Although the most recent time I went the service was quite terrible and I think it's safe to say that I will not be returning for a while. Had a rough day at work and wanted to go to one of my favorite restaurants around. I walked in and saw that it was quite busy, but the bar was essentially empty. Got sat down at the bar about 25 minutes into waiting which isn't too bad, but once I sat down the bartender was quite rude and was rushing me with my order. Anytime I asked for another drink they would scoff or I would hear a loud sigh from the bartender with the roll of the eyes. Then she would walk back and while getting my drink I'd see her mouthing off to another server who kept looking at me and would roll their eyes. Once I got my drink I'd always say thank you but the bartender would just give me a dirty look or not even think to say anything to me. Overall not a bad place but felt like this time it was quite rude. read more

My family went Thursday night and it was live band night but took our food an hour and a half to come to us, and when it did my butternut squash ravioli was overcooked, my girlfriends sons food was cold, and my girlfriend didn't finish hers. I like the decor and the new look but I think they need a new cook. read more

Liston's is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. The place has the best vibe, the staff are so friendly and the food is delicious. Love the Liston's Burger and the hand cut fries are to die for. The cold beer tops it off. Have had great food each time we stop in. Highly recommend! read more

Each time I've been here everything ordered was great. It's where I get my burger fix but also loved the butternut squash ravioli and the chicken sandwich was terrific. It's a great place to share several dishes. Service always friendly and has never been slow even when the place was jammed. I'm not an outside diner but they do have great outdoor seating and a fire pit. The atmosphere is cozy and very clean. A real asset to the area which is pretty rural. I always enjoy Liston's. Hope to get back soon. Great menu! read more

Liston's is normally our go to spot. This is the first visit we have ever had an issue with. I ordered a cider spritz that did not taste like it had any cider in it, not a big deal just ordered another drink. Apps came out and the we're spot on like usual. 2 meals came out and our server told us she forgot to put 1 of the meals in and the kitchen was on it. About 10 minutes later the 3rd dinner came out so we all started to eat. That's when I realized my food was cold, not sit for 10 minutes cold but out of the fridge coming to room temp still chilled cold. No apologies or sympathy from our server which was a little upsetting since we bought a round for the staff. read more

I mean, it was just OK. The chicken skewers had a good flavor, but we're very dry. The bourbon steak tips had a fishy flavor. At first, I was wondering if the mashed potatoes were powdered or real, but they ended up being the highlight of the meal. read more

Hi folks! It's time for another round of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! *record scratch* Ok, let's try, the Good, the Really Good, and the Why Didn't We Try This Place Sooner? I've been riding past Listons for 20 plus years. Recently it has gained new owners, and seems to be completely renovated! Let's start with the staff. Friendly! Quick! Everything you could want from servers. You kind of want to invite them to hang out with you while you eat. Atmosphere. Blissfully... Subdued. To look at the place, there are TV's and a jukebox, tons of people in a high ceilinged room... But you can actually hold a conversation, even on a busy Friday night! Then you notice the sound absorbing panels on the ceiling, and you get it. Every restaurant should follow Listons' lead. The food! Our first trip, we had a chicken sandwich and a burger. For sides we went with tater tots and french fries. The burger was fantastic. Properly cooked, fresh beef, perfect. Our second trip we did the burger again, and I tried the chicken skewers dinner. So much better than expected. Whatever marinade they're using, the chicken was delicious. Served with fresh green beans and the best freaking mashed potatoes ever. Pretty sure my cardiologist would have something to say about the amount of butter that was in them! Some whacky bits: there seems to be one TV that runs nothing but Baywatch. The other TVs have nature documentaries, old westerns, and all kinds of random. And we discovered that Baywatch had a Hawaii based spin off. Who knew? Prices are very good. Honestly, no complaints whatsoever. Ok, not a complaint, but a suggestion: put tater tots on the permanent menu!! Liston's gets a solid 5 Stars! read more

Great place, thankfully warm enough to eat outside. It's small and timing is everything. I suspect waiting for an inside table may be long in the weekend. Fish tacos were delish. Our three-some also had Po' Boy and Buffalo Chicken wrap. The French fries and cole slaw are delish. We'll be back! read more

Listons Bar & Restaurant - Fish Tacos with remoulade and tarter! - Sports Bars Near Me - Worthington, Massachusetts

Outstanding experience. Service is amazing - girl'power bar staff and an amazing kitchen with 4 incredibly talented cooks. The remodel is beautiful both indoor and outdoor. We visited on a very busy St.Paddy's Day and entertainment was world class. Worth a visit, any day of the week. read more

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Lost its charm. Hamburger wasn't as good as old place. Service was good.First time there in new place

Let me tell you about Listons...we are there easily 2-3 times a month. Never once have i complained. This is a local spot that is ALWAYS packed. We stopped tonight, got there the tables were less than 1/4 full. We wanted to sit at the bar, which is our normal thing. The hostess, who was our server said there was only one seat but we could sit at the high top and she would move us over as soon as the other seat or two seats came open. Well it took less than 3 minutes and someone walked in and your couple sat at two seats. We spoke to our server, who spoke to the bartender/Owner and we were told tough shit basically. I went up and also spoke with her and our server lied to her. The owner said i am sorry but you are out of luck and when I went back to our seat at the table, I asked our server about her lie and she could not form a sentence. So long story short ..IF THE OWNER OR OUR SERVER EVEN DO MUCH AS APOLOGIZED, OFFERED US A DRINK AND TRIED TO FIX IT. Well I would not be posting this. But when you are the local spot and think customer service isn't something you need to worry about.. well here you go. It will be a long cold day in hell before we go back but they won't care because they don't need the locals who come in good or bad. read more

The new restaurant is exceptional! This is the second time we have been here since they reopened. Both times this was fabulous. Last time - the fries were perfect. Tonight I had the mac and cheese with Pulled pork. What I can say - perfectly spiced. It too salty - relying on the taste of what has to be quality ingredients. My husband had a light, healthy chicken option- equally good. Service is a balance of attentiveness without being "too much". They are busy. You may have to wait a little bit but it's worth it!! read more

Great renovation. The food and bar were fantastic! They have done an amazing job renovating the location. The staff was very helpful and quite attentive. They did a good job making us feel like home. We will be back. read more

Listons Bar & Restaurant - people sitting at the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Worthington, Massachusetts

I went to Liston's tonight for the second time first time I was really slow. I was able to get a seat at the bar with no problem this evening. I go there the place is busy. There's a couple of tables for the waitress wouldn't even acknowledge I was standing in the doorway with my wife. She looked at us like three times help customers around us, but totally ignored we were there let's just say I won't be going back. read more

Always loved Listons. All new. Good food, good people. Looking forward to going many more times. Place came out great!

stopped here today for the first time, wife and i ordered an order of nachos, a reuben and a fried chicken sandwich.. the nachos were the highlight of the meal and thise were just ok,they claim they are loaded with cheese on the menu. didn't find this to be the case.. fried chicken sandwich was very bland, just a frozen breaded chicken something, reuben was dry and corned beef was sliced thick and was tough. fries were greasy and over cooked.. onion rings had no taste.. waitress was awesome and the interior was very nice...not sure we'd go back but glad we tried it, 2 diet cokes, reuben, chicken sandwich and nachos? 53.54$ not cheap.. read more

Very dissatisfied! a group of five elderly folks visited July 13 and they asked for individual bills, and the waitress refused. Makes no sense whatsoever. very poor service. We live near by and want to support Hilton restaurants but won't be back. even emailed and no one responded. terrible service. read more

Renovated beautifully, delicious food and great drink options! They post specials on social media daily!

This visit was the corned beef Ruben with fries. Simply put, you can't ask for more. This was a great sandwich. Our server was super as well. Can't wait to go back. read more

Wow! What a great place! We found this hidden gem where my daughter just moved to, Worthington, MA. Food is extremely good. Outside is deceiving, looks small but is bigger. Good atmosphere, staff are friendly. Locals are welcoming. The bartender is the granddaughter of owner. History and heightest bar in MA! They'll be seeing us again. read more

Listons is a totally unique atmosphere. It is the last of a dying breed of local honky tonk watering holes. Going out with my friends on a Friday night and dancing to a local band is an absolute hoot. Everyone is welcome, from all walks of life. read more

Love the "New" Liston's everything from the service to the food is amazing! They are always adding tasty drinks & yummy options to the menu :) read more

First time in since the rebuild. Brittany was our server. Amazing all around. Good food. Good service. Great atmosphere. Will be back.

Came here with my cousins this weekend. Absolutely fabulous!! Fried pickles were to die for!! Make sure you ask for the ranch with them. Everything was decorated for Halloween, which passed the vibe check! Place was slammed inside, but they still had a TV outside to watch the football games. Will be back soon. read more

Some one posted that it's "The best Bar & Restaurant in Worthington" It is also the only Bar & Restaurant in Worthington. That being said, my group was ridding threw the Hidden Mountains on a Sunday and this was the only place we had come across in hours that was opened so we stopped. As much as this place screams, "Our daily Special is your choice of Opossum or Raccoon" there was quite of few other bikes already parked out front and inside was larger than it looks outside. It's everything you'd expect from a in the middle of nowhere dive bar, but the food was excellent, reasonably priced and the staff was very nice. Very biker friendly... If your cruising north west ma, I would add this stop to your list. read more

This is a hidden jewel in the hill towns of Massachusetts. It is a small town called Worthington. It has fantastic variety of spirits, beers and wine beverages. They serve fantastic food cooked to order. When I went there last my favorite sandwich is a grilled cheese and tuna. It is cooked perfect the tuna is not hot or even warm is still going to chill on it but the cheese is perfectly melted and the sandwich bread is grilled just right. Just about everything on the menu is great it's all cooked to order it's fresh everyday you can't ask for a better variety of food and sandwiches. Definitely worth the stop if you're on the way through the hill towns and want something really fast and quick and filling. The owners as far as I know are still working the bar and kitchen and it really makes a happy home town feeling place. They make everyone feel welcome just like family. Even when you haven't been there in a long time and walk in the door they still remember your name and remember what you like to drink. That to me a person who travels a lot for work makes me feel like family. I am so thankful for that. read more

Stopped here while out on our motorcycles. Looks can be deceiving. Looks like hell from the outside, but very clean inside. Staff and customers were all friendly. Food was very good. Was told they have good bands every weekend and the place jams. Fun place. read more

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Simply the best bar and restaurant in Worthington. great food, great people! Owners Steve and Diane are the Best! Try the Philly cheese steak sub, you won't be disappointed! read more

I got rotten lettuce on my burger. I asked if I could have another, better, piece of lettuce. The owner then said to me "the lettuce is shit lately"....and I thought to myself "well thanks for putting it on my sandwich". The waitress then came over with two nice pieces of lettuce (guess the owner lied to me). I put it on my burger, ate, paid, and never went back. I had been a customer for years, roughly twice or more a week and left them at least 20% tips. That is not how you treat a good customer. Also, the place is nasty, though I overlooked it because there isn't much for lunch up there. They should thank people for even going in that dump. Shame on them. read more

Don't be put off the the outside, and they were great to two old ladies who braved the outside appearance and went in. Good friendly service, fun bar atmosphere and tasty burgers. The mushroom appetizer was tasty too. read more