I went to Limey's Pub in Norwood on a Wednesday evening, in search of some "proper" beer and fish n…read morechips and some atmosphere, while it rained outside. The weather, the beer, the food and a fun barmaid in a wood paneled pub are all single qualifies that makes me harken back to my past, living in London and then in North Wales in the 1980s. And the other patrons, Americans all, still were like an American version of an English pub crowd. There were young and old, posh business types, sitting next to manual laborers.. The barmaid (whose name was known by most of the regulars there, although I have forgotten it (alas I must be getting old!) is a pistol. Always chatting and joking, while she poured pints, and even Bells scotch, which is a standard blend found in just about every pub in England. The only sense that was missing was the ubiquitous scent of wood (oak) found in almost all of the pubs in Britain. That unmistakable scent you can find in the many old (generally Irish) pubs around Faneuil Hall, btw. When I asked the barmaid (always smiling and laughing) about the fish n chips, she gave a wink and said "ooh, Love. Ya picked the best day for that. The fish is delivered from the dock every Wednesday." I ordered a pint of Smithwicks ale to enjoy at the bar, as she took my order for fish n chips. She leaned forward and whispered to me, somewhat conspiratorially, that it's served with salad, as the owner has not yet found a coleslaw recipe that meets his standards. Very evocative again. I watched, listened and drank my ale deeply, as the barmaid described another barmaid as "so wonderful, the only thing missing is there should be two of her!" We all nodded and laughed. Fun place. The fish n chips arrived hot, very fresh and perfectly crunchy with beer batter. The chips (fries) were hand cut, as you could see the small bits of potato skin at the ends. Served with a very attractive and crunchy salad, and of course malt vinegar, it was a bargain at a lower price than the $20+ charged at many local watering holes. I ordered another pint, and then dug in. It was very fresh and somewhat thick piece cod. The flesh of the fish separates into large fleshy flakes under the crispy beer batter, and the chips had flavor (as opposed to the more common extruded fries usually found here). But it's more than just the food and the bar. The atmosphere at this pub is so very real--sort of the best aspects of some nice neighborhood cozy pubs in Britain. If it's cold outside, you can just shamble in, and rub your hands together and mutter "lovely" as you savor your drink and food. Welcome!

Not Bad Limey's has…read morethat warm, friendly, neighborhood feel you expect to find in pubs across the pond. Our waitress was extremely friendly, and happily answered all questions about the menu and pub. She told us they have live music 2 nights a week (seasonally, I think), a weekly specials' menu, a pool table with specials' nights, and even board games available for patrons to use. The atmosphere is casual with wooden dining tables on one side, a long high table with multiple high seating running through the center of room and a long bar along the inside wall. There's a pool table in the rear. Tables had nice space between them; we didn't feel crowded in. The menu had all the modern pub favorites plus a list of chef's specials for the week featuring "an ingredient of the week". Thanks

The Ale House staff provided an exceptional level of service to our family and friends throughout…read moreour entire three-day event celebration. From the planning process to the long days and late nights, everyone consistently went above and beyond--with smiles on their faces--to ensure that every meal, drink, and special moment was perfect. The owner, manager, chefs, bartenders, and waitstaff offered wonderful ideas and options, handled our large group seamlessly, and truly captured the vision for our weekend. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made our event weekend so special and memorable. We can't wait to work with you all again in the future! Additional review from a non-yelp user: 1. While visiting family from out of town, this is a MUST SPOT that I enjoy. I have experienced multiple dinners with the chef providing excellent options, cooked to perfection. Lunch and breakfast are also amazing. Very spacious, very friendly, a family friendly atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit. L. Speck 2. I am not in the habit of writing reviews however during a recent event held at the Boston Ale House, I walked away completely impressed. The entire experience was extremely pleasant. From the spaciousness of the restaurant and bar, the polite and professional staff, excellent appetizers and main dishes perfectly prepared (chef prepared amazing steak) made for an excellent experience for family and out of town friends. This location was so friendly, relaxed, clean, that we decided to go back again. Delicious lunch and again for breakfast. A GO TO SPOT, for locals or any out of town guests. Thank you. We will return when in the area. I highly recommend it. E.L.B.

Mondays = $5 Smashburgers. They have 4-5 different burgers and I planned on trying them all. I…read morecame here for the 5th Monday and ordered a double cheeseburger for the 3rd time ever. Burger comes out. One slice of cheese, one patty. I told the bartender I received the wrong order and she informed me that it's correct. I told her I asked for a double cheese burger which she acknowledged and she told me she questioned the cook who told her that if I had ever received 2 patties before, it was a mistake. I don't see ANYWHERE on the menu saying that double cheeseburgers are excluded and at the very least this should've been relayed to me before handing me my food. Whatever. I go to eat the burger and it's pink in the middle. I've never been asked how I want my burgers cooked and it's always been well done. Rare in the middle. Nope. I don't do ground beef anything less than well done unless I cook it myself. If the food is done right, the food is great here and there's a good selection of beers for a decent price. That's the only reason this got 2 stars instead of 1. I'm not sure what was up with today, but it left a really bad taste in my mouth. I'm not sure who needs to be retrained, but major improvements are needed after today's unfortunate situation. Communication is key. Y'all really fumbled the bag at multiple points in this operations. Edit: I forgot my card and when I came back, the cook (I think) started calling me an asshole and a prick because I left my above critique as a note on the receipt. Any place that allows such unprofessional workers shouldn't exist. I won't be back here.

So sad to see this place get such poor reviews. Yes it's a dive bar, but that doesn't make it…read morebad!!!! I spent many a good Friday night there with my old coworkers downing guinnesses in order to forget the day's work. The bar tender really knew how to pour. He was an oldschool Irish bartender who took about 5 minutes on each round... I don't know why, but the stout always tasted better there. They always had a DJ playing good music and two TVs for sports fans. Plus after only a few visits, it was like Cheers. Everybody knew you. In short, I miss this place so much... I try to go back when I'm in the area, sadly I don't live nearby. I never really found a suitable replacement!

the BEST bar in Dedham!!!!!!!! The bartenders are welcoming, so are the regulars, and the prices…read moreare beyond fair. Mad dartboards and one pool table make for a great vibe. I'll cherish my memories here

Don't judge this place before you give it a chance. The food was very good, and I've come here a…read morefew times and had a great experience with their meals. They have a great menu with plenty of options, and everyone in my group loved their meal and the bar has karaoke as well if you come on the right night. I would definitely come back. The vibes were perfect, and it's nice when the bar actually has good food. The staff was extremely friendly, and the service was fast, at least in our experience.

I went to Napper Tandy's at 3pm. Wasnt busy. Sat at bar and…read morewith 2 bar tenders it took 8 minutes for either to greet me and take my order. Sge didnt offer apology or excuse for 8 minute wait.

My whole party enjoyed their meals. I saw some bad reviews so I was a little hesitant but I can…read moreassure you this is an excellent choice for a tasty meal. I had the sirloin tips, awesome, my husband had the ribs and was glad he had the half rack because it was a hefty amount of ribs. If you are trying decide where to go, this is the place.

So my party was craving fish, and I remembered they had a decent size meal here and somewhat…read moreinexpensive. Boy have things changed, I did get the fish which was really fresh and delicious. But the rice was undercooked, the vegetables were overcooked and for some reason, I was still hungry, so I ordered stuffed mushrooms too, which had absolutely no flavor. And it landed in my stomach like airplane food. Sorry to say another tradition, bites the dust! pictures to come soon...

Food is excellent. Well put together and tastes great…read more Service is very slow on off-days so don't expect to get in and out quickly. Good for watching sports and there's a dartboard if watching isn't your thing. Altogether the food is much better than other pubs in the area. Beer is what you'd expect, around 13 on tap.

Went here for comedy night and host was awesome. Street parking wasn't too bad for me. Staff was…read morenice, I had a beer and enjoyed the time there with some friends.

Really solid food done well in a cozy environment. The Caesar salad was nicely dressed without any…read moreelement being too overpowering. The shrimp Mozambique had a really good cook on the shrimp and nicely flavored seasonings and sauce. The fish and chips had a decent fry on the fish batter without being too browned. The slaw and sauce were decent as well. Some of the fries were over fried, but otherwise decent. The haddock chowder had some dairy in the broth, but wasn't a thick chowder. The cod and clams were cooked properly, with a nice blend of celeriac. The seafood fra diavolo was really delicious, balancing spice with savory. The seafood was also properly rendered here. Great eats!

I was house-sitting in nearby JP. I took myself to this adorably funky West Roxbury gastro-pub and…read moresat with friendly locals at the bar. There's something unsettling yet empowering about dining alone and pushing through the initial awkwardness. I was flanked on each side by two couples who engaged me with delightful conversation all sorts. The barkeeps (one British--Will, one Irish--Adam, addressed me as either 'love' or 'darlin', so I was smitten from the get-go LOL! (Will resembled a young, bearded Jimmy Fallon). The Bees Knees cocktail was delicious alongside the pork schnitzel with apple bacon slaw. Fun fact: they don't serve dessert of any kind, but they sure can make an espresso martini instead! (It was unpretentiously delicious).

My friend and I happened upon this place last night and am so happy we did! Classic relaxed bar…read morewith pool tables, other games, pub food and a great atmosphere. The bartender and patrons are very friendly and engaging. You can tell you're welcome and that they want to expand "the family". I didn't get to try any food, but I absolutely intend to come back here and make it a regular stop for a drink and some pool. Thanks for making us feel at home, Public House!

Great staff! Great people!…read more A great place to have a drink or two and relax. During the better weather offers outdoor seating with a fire pit, corn hole game, and a TV so you don't miss the game.