Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

Busy place, recommend a reservation, although reservations are so easy, I would always start with…read moreone. Went with the Tenderloin Tip which were perfectly prepared and accompanied with fries and green beans. The Old Fashion was good but lacking the craft ice that really makes an Old Fashion or any cocktail needing us. The noise level was high, but nothing out of the ordinary for a tavern. At the end of the day the food was awesome and the dining room had great energy.

Nice, brand new restaurant. however the entrees were back I had a garden burger. It came with a ton…read moreof whipped ricotta that was so salty it ruined the entire sandwich. I tried to scrape it off but I couldnt it was o messy and could not tasty the burger, the pickled onion or avacado. I should have sent it back the chips on the plate were also completely unappealing. They were overcooked tasted bad and somehow under salted. Our appetizer brocolli bang bang was tasty but they didn't bring me any water until I waved down the waitress. my friend had a salmon sesame bowl she didn't enjoy it either and her was super salty too. this is a big problem for a brand new place. Is anyone tasting the food?

Great live music, the owner Lisa is so accommodating- the vibe is friendly with good crowds. Pub…read morefood is the menu with a nice variety-something for anyone! Check it out, something going on almost every night-my favorite is the bands on Saturday night but they also have Karaoke other nights. "Goods times a happnin at The Tav"!

Fonzi's Tavern on Merrimack has opened under new ownership of the former Tavern on Merrimack/The…read moreFrosty Mug in Lawrence. The place has the feel of a local neighborhood pub which has finished wood walls, flooring, & ceiling. There is seating at the full service bar, table seating along the walls, pool table in the back, a musician/karaoke stage in the front corner and TVs throughout the room. There is a patio area out back. They offer nightly entertainment such as DJs, karaoke (Tue), trivia (Wed), and live music. The food menu offers pub fare including appetizers, wings, chips & dips, salads, burger/sandwich plates, quesadillas, tacos, chicken & waffles, pasta, steaks, and desserts. The prices are moderate. The bar offers 12 beers on draft, beer bottles/cans, wine, cocktails & mixed drinks. I stopped by Fonzi's for dinner very recently. I sat up at the bar for prompt service. I got an ice water as I looked over the menu. For an appetizer, the Fried Raviolis ($12 plus tax) had 6 good size fried breaded raviolis filled with cheese including ricotta & seasoning) over a zesty marinara sauce. For dinner, the Basic Bit*h Burger ($18 plus tax) had a thick grilled beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, & pickle chips on a thick kaiser bun. The fries were lightly fried and very hot. Both the fried raviolis and thick juicy burger were very good and fries were decent. After I was done, I got the check with Upserve QR code, which was $32.10 with tax and before tip. I was able to pay the check on my phone, as the place was getting busier around 6:30 pm. The service was prompt sitting at the bar and I was able to watch some sports highlights on the TV. I would definitely come back here to try other food on their menu like the coconut shrimp, tacos, and cheese tortellini gratinati with chicken.

We were in the area and looking for something delicious, and Brix did not disappoint. It's a great…read morelittle restaurant attached to a pizza joint attached to an adorable grocery store. We started with a couple of drinks, I had a spicy blackberry margarita that was absolutely perfect. Then we shared a delicious Cobb salad and I moved onto a Cuban and he had The Bando. Both sandwiches were really good and the fries were outstanding, hot and crispy. Our server was fantastic and personable. Food was absolutely delicious, and we will definitely be back.

We have only gone here a couple times and we've had pretty good experiences…read more The food was good , I wish the steak was cooked a little more to order, but my husband really enjoyed his meal. We would go back

Absolutely wonderful staff, who made us feel at home there since day one...plus the sound has been…read moreon for all the FIFA soccer games...which we could barely find ANYWHERE else around here. Matchplay became our home away from home this past month & we are so grateful. We have enjoyed lots of different drink & food options as well, and love some of the new menu items. Thank you Matchplay!

Food was excellent and I really want to love this place. The service at the bar was awful. It…read morewas like 65° and freezing and they wouldn't turn the temperature up. For some reason the bartender's face was sweating as cold as it was.

I LOVE dive bars. The divier the better…read more And this one has become my most recent favorite. For the past few months my sister and I have come here EVERY Tuesday for a little bonding time. (Ok, we come to get W45T3D but whatever.) At this point the bartender knows to expect us and even asked my boyfriend where we were when he arrived an hour before us last week. She said she thinks we're "fun". We ARE the party. Duh. They have everything a bar should have: Cheap beer on tap, hard liquor for shots (Jager bombs anyone?), and a jukebox. That's pretty much all it takes to keep me happy. There are usually a few old townies drinking in the corner when we show up but after we take over the music situation they either pack up and head out or sit back and enjoy the show. We take this place over. And lately we've been bringing more people with us every time -- Because seriously, what else is there to do on a Tuesday night? I've come a couple times on the weekends. It's usually PACKED with "bro's" and college kids. All set. I'll stick to week night drinking :)

Petty laid back bar…read more Been here a few time the crowd is young professionals and mostly come from Andover it seems like. They have a a large out door patio that is perfect to knock back a few cold ones under the night's sky or during a nice summer day. They also allow smoking on the patio, if your into that. They have a large parking spot but it's not paved so you have to drive on a dirt and small pebbles. The piece is extremely affordable. The popcorn machine is a cool added benefit. The music box is cool but they people that chose the music suck. It's my go to bar in this area. Not really sure how the re-review works but tonight is was a cool night to come here. They have a live music DJ. Paying good drinks jams and at a volume that is not over baring. They have that sand bag game on the out door patio so that's cool to drink and play with friends. The hot fresh popcorn is a plus. Glad I found this local bar. The parking lot is still not paved and have made zero progress in doing so so that still sucks.

J Brian's is one of my favorite local spots! The wings are absolutely delicious, and the beer is…read morealways ice cold exactly how it should be. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly, and it's a great place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy a meal with friends or family. I've had great experiences every time I've been there. Definitely recommend

Its been my favorite place, like for years. I love all their wings, Super nice staff, always…read moresmiles and fast and friendly service.

Rolf's pub is a quaint local bar in North Andover with all the bells and whistles. There are games…read morefor entertainment such as Golden Tee, darts, and pool. I've also often times seen groups get together and play cards. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders are attentive and helpful. There's even a jukebox you can play music through an app on your phone. They also have keno, scratch tickets, and free popcorn machine to top it all off. Many locals frequent this pub and if you strike up a conversation with one of them you'd be surprised at how friendly and welcoming they are. I've often gone here with friends and we always have a great time!

My wife and I were looking for a local place to hang out and watch the Celtics on my birthday. We…read morewere referred to Rolf's Pub by a friend that is a regular there. We pulled up and the lot was packed with cars. We could hear the band playing as we approached. When we opened the door we were greeted by several people. We grabbed a hightop, ordered our drinks and thoroughly enjoyed the band. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive and the prices were fair. Both my wife and I agree that we will go back. Everyone was friendly and seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was a perfect way to end the week and celebrate my birthday.

Best Pizza North of Boston Great Atmosphere a lot of local Breweries on tap also has a Great steak&…read moreCheese Sub

Try this place out - you won't be disappointed! Cool location above some indoor racquetball/tennis…read morecourts. Jimmy behind the bar is so friendly and down to earth, coming here with a friend after work has been the highlight of our week and we look forward to continuing to support this place!! Ice cold drinks, warm atmosphere... and crazy good pizza! What's not to love?

We had a lovely dinner at Attika. The service from Maria was great and friendly. This was the…read morefirst time we had Caribbean/ Dominican food and it was very good. We live south of Boston and went to Lawrence to explore and we're so pleased by the city's friendly residents. We will be back.

Had a family get together for dinner and drinks. Atmosphere was really good and drinks were…read morereasonable.