One of my favorite places in stubridge, The ambiance was…read morecalm and child frendly. I got a bowl of mac and cheese and some bao buns and also Jalapeno poppers. My family got the steak and duck, they said it was awesome. The bao buns were fantastic, each bite was like a cloud In your mouth. The Jalapeno poppers were mild but a lot of good flavor. The staff were nice and personable. The service was really good, with the jalapeno poppers out first then the bao buns came. I also got the choclate cake for desert, it was creamy like a cheese cake with some homemade whipped cream and a strawberry slice. I will come again soon, thanks for the great experience

Met some good friends here to assist one of them in some computer/phone training. We worked up an…read moreappetite and finally got some food. Hash was good. Blueberry pancakes were big and fluffy! Couldn't resist in getting a sweet, danish hit the spot.

We recently tried the Dark Horse Tavern on a Saturday evening. We got there at opening (5 o'clock)…read moreand it was already dark out, it was confusing where the entrance was, but we found it. We entered and were immediately impressed by the decor and setting. You really feel like you entered a time capsule from a different era, everything is beautiful. We were seated in a cute little area. We ordered our drinks and we really wanted the fish chowder for our app, but they didn't have any (so disappointing). My husband decided on the chili and nothing caught my eye for an app, but I had some bites of the chili and it was very very good! For dinner my husband picked the Beef and Guinness Stew and I picked the Fish and Chips. My fish was very good, but it said it came with hand cut fries and there was no way they were hand cut, they tasted like everything other frozen fries I've had and they were really skimpy on the fries. My husband's Beef and Guinness Stew was awful, he said the meat was very grizzly and tough. We really enjoyed our experience dining in such a beautiful place, we might come back in the summer and give them another try.

Amazing waitstaff, great ambience, and terrific food. I wish we lived closer. It has a sort of…read moreclandestine/hidden gem vibe. My husband had the beef and Guinness stew and I had the classic wedge salad - both fab. Our server was so attentive. I recommend trying the cocktail of the day, if you happen to be a cocktail person.

Visited Tree House Brewing Company while in Sturbridge. The atmosphere was energetic and…read morewell-organized, and the operation runs like a well-oiled machine. I first visited these guys when they were operating out of a small barn, and seeing the evolution to this 53,000 sq ft, $18.5M facility is seriously impressive. They follow a "direct-to-consumer" model -- selling everything right out the front door -- and they've mastered it. I've been here many times over the years and go whenever I have the opportunity, which says everything. Tried some of their standout beers -- King Julius is the gold standard, consistently ranked among the best beers in the world. Their flagship Julius is just as impressive, with massive notes of mango and peach -- incredibly well balanced and executed. There are usually food trucks on site, which adds to the experience -- you can enjoy a fresh pour while picking up your take-home haul. Fun fact: On BeerAdvocate's all-time Top 250 list, Tree House often has 30+ beers featured, something almost no other brewery can match. Overall, some of the best beers anywhere -- truly unparalleled and absolutely worth the visit. Saluti.

TH continues to be my favorite New England brewery. So many styles that are all really well done…read more Having multiple locations has helped tame some of the lines but it continues to be busy in Charlton, especially on weekends so I try to avoid going there on weekends. Hint: this time of year is actually a great time to visit their sandwich location, especially if you can catch a decent weather day. The real reason for the update is that they now have pizza in Charlton! At the time of writing this, it's only by the slice and only M-Th. They lack the capacity to feed the masses at this time but I'm guessing the goal is to ramp up to full production eventually. Unfortunately, my slice last night was not the best they can do. Undercooked, slightly cold and a little chewy, and no char. I look forward to when it's hot and fresh, but for now, at least it's a start!!

Their updated menu is great! I just had the beer can chicken with rice and Brussels and it was…read moreamazing! This has been and will be my go to in Sturbridge!

Rapscallion Pub is a great local pub serving wonderful brews and an interesting variety of pub…read morefoods. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the Mediterranean plate and a chicken pesto capris sandwich. Both were absolutely delightful. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the right amount of pesto and served on a delicious roll. The service was wonderful and the ambience was fantastic! We had the Honey Ale, NE IPA and the Irish Red Ale. All were very good and what a craft beer lover would expect. This is our second time here and we are not from the area. It has become our go to pub in Sturbridge! Thank you Rapscallion!

Came for a later dinner this time around. We split the arancini (it's supposed to be 3, but we got…read more6, I'm assuming they made smaller ones for us as we were sharing). The arancini was awesome. Perfectly crisp & ooey gooey cheesy. The sauce was fantastic. The real star was the short rib & truffle pizza. Cannot put in words how damn good it was. We have had the short rib before with brunch, so knew what to expect but this surpassed it. We had the same waitress as the last visit, Bonnie. She was pleasant and attentive just as before. Next time will probably be the time to try the picanha! We shall see. :)

Our first visit to West Street Tavern started off very well. My husband and I sat at the bar while…read morewaiting for our daughter to arrive. The bartenders were very friendly, and we enjoyed the atmosphere and a beer while we waited. When our daughter arrived later than expected, she was greeted warmly and attended to promptly. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. After our daughter arrived, no one came back to take our order for quite some time. We finally got the attention of one of the bartenders, who took our order for two pizzas. We also made sure to mention that we have a fish allergy. After that, we waited a very long time while other customers who arrived after us received their food , including pizzas  , and left before we were served. We eventually asked again about our order, and the bartender checked on it, telling us it would be out shortly. She later explained that the delay was related to the fish allergy precautions, which we appreciate, but the communication throughout the wait was poor. Our food finally arrived after what seemed like hours  with no apology for the delay. After eating a few slices, we asked for pizza boxes to take the rest home, only to be told they were out of pizza boxes and were given small brown takeout containers instead. While packing up the pizza, we also noticed the kitchen order slip underneath the pizza on the pan. It was disappointing that there was no apology, acknowledgment of the excessive wait, or any attempt to make up for the experience. In total, my husband and I spent nearly three hours there. The friendly bartenders and atmosphere made a good first impression, but unfortunately the overall dining experience fell far short of expectations.

This place was fantastic! So glad we found it. We enjoyed a great charcuterie board and the drinks…read morewere delicious! Chicken swarhma sandwiches were incredible. Everything hmmm is house made here! Wish I lived nearby....

Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive…read more Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly.

I have come here a couple of times in the recent weeks and this seems like a pretty popular place…read more It's got that hometown restaurant feel to it which is warm and welcoming. My go-to thing here are the chicken wings, but that is a personal preference. I've had a couple different flavors, and all have been very good. The staff are great! They are prompt and attentive.

Looking for pub food and in the area. Smallish parking lot in kind of a strip mall. Sat at the bar…read more Plenty of options, for craft beer (rotates regularly), bottled and draft beer, apps, food, pizza, specials. Opted for a ginger ale (go figure), and a Swiss burger - 8 oz Angus, Swiss, sauteed onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, fries. Service very good (did not catch her name but, then again, she never threw it). Food came out pretty quick, and was cooked to order. Couple of things: bun looked good in the pic, but fell apart almost as soon as I picked it up; mushrooms were not sauteed at all; burger was a good patty. Not hand formed. Fries very good. For the price, not a very good bargain, in my opinion. 3 stars

What a true Irish pub! Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff!…read more Brussel sprouts were unique and delicious! Sweet savory combo bacon, fig jam, apples and crispy sprouts. The flavors danced on your tongue. Wished we had a few more sprouts. The Cuban Ruben was also a delicious flavor combo. I expected the sandwich to be warm but it was cold. The house made corned beef was perfection (lean, no fat and super flavorful)(wished for a tad more) slaw, fresh homemade pickles all very fresh and delicious! Don't pass on the house made chips, salt & vinegar. These were a delight! We loved it there and will definitely be back. The place had a great crowd and clearly a favorite for many locals. Many local options but this one did not disappoint!

We were staying in the area and found the hare and the hound on Yelp. Then menu looked good and the…read morereviews were good. So we made a reservation and came for dinner. The food was awesome, I definitely recommend the pound town wings. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The staff were friendly and it is a cool place inside. I am not sure if I'll be in this area any time soon, but if I am, I would definitely stop back in.

I've always had good experiences here. Friendly, helpful staff. Great beers. I haven't eaten there…read moreoften, so can't speak to that.

Great beer. Great food. Great people. Superb Harvest Host! Our second time here. Oh. And great…read moremusic.

Just passing through town, had a super quirky, fun, memorable experience here. If memory serves the…read morebartender was on roller skates and there was a zombie mannequin sitting beside us at the bar ‍

Great staff, this is a local bar with personality. Don't expect top shelf options just top shelf…read moreservice.