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    Spare Time Tavern

    3.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    The food here has improved drastically its actually really good now way better than you would expect in a bowling alley

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    Not what you expect when walking into a bowling alley, but the restaurant inside is a true hidden gem.

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    Brodie's Pub

    Brodie's Pub

    4.1
    (139 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Came in Thursday 1/8 early around 5pm. A few people at that time but continually filled as the…read morenight went on. Being early gave me time to speak with the bartender Alex. Great guy to talk to, funny, makes a great martini. Food - Kung pow cauliflower A, came up temp hot and spicy hot, perfect. Well presented. Chicken teriyaki pocket A+. I've had it so many times at the old Brodies but this was the best ever. Huge, toasted pita, hot steak fries. My friend had the steak tips, cooked as he wanted, great flavor and the sides were good. Drinks - Beefeater martini well done. I asked for a Pinot Noir from my favorite area, the Willamette Valley Oregon, which they were out of but they had a replacement which was from the same region and on special so thumbs up. They have an upstairs cocktail lounge and i asked for something sweet and Paige made a mezcal cocktail which also was A+. Not sure of the ingredients but doesn't matter. Ambience - A+. Sparkling clean, superb lighting, wall paper and decor spot on, even the bathrooms are amazing.

    Let me start with the good. Service was wonderful, food came fast, decor was lovely, French fries…read moreepic. Three stars only though because the drinks were over priced for what they were, my chicken was bland and over cooked, and the music was so bad that while I wanted dessert I ended up just leaving instead.

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    People trying to enjoy themselves despite the overbearing house music
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    Paddy Kellys

    Paddy Kellys

    4.2
    (79 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Food Review: Paddy Kelly's - Peabody, MA…read more If you're looking for classic bar food done right, Paddy Kelly's at 154 Washington St, Peabody, MA, is a must-visit. From giant margarita towers to loaded nachos and hearty burgers, this spot delivers on both flavor and value. Whether you're out with friends or family, it's the kind of place where you can kick back, indulge, and enjoy some solid comfort food in a no-frills setting. The Must-Have Dishes Kitchen Sink Nacho Tray ($17.95) - An absolute steal! This massive tray of nachos is loaded with grilled chicken, chili, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and jalapeños, served with salsa and sour cream. Easily feeds four people and is hands-down worth coming back for. 9/10 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ($14.95) - Crispy buffalo chicken with just the right amount of heat, paired with cool bleu cheese. If you're hunting for a great Buffalo chicken sandwich near Medford or Boston (seriously, where are the good ones?), this is a solid contender. 9/10 Smokehouse Burger ($14.95) - Stacked with BBQ sauce, bacon, an onion ring, and pepper jack cheese, it was a good burger, but honestly, the onion rings stole the show. Cooked perfectly crisp-- which so many places mess up! 7/10 Hit or Miss Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls ($14.95) - Filled with shaved steak and served with buffalo ranch for dipping, these had great flavor but were just way too greasy. 6/10 Pizza - Undercooked, but decent for the price. If you're looking for a great pizza, this isn't the spot. 5/10 Drinks: The Real Star Margarita Tower - Absolutely massive and perfect for sharing. You can't go wrong with this one! Giant Espresso Martinis - If you're a fan of espresso martinis, they go big here--definitely worth trying. Final Verdict If you want a true Boston dive bar experience, this is it. No frills, just solid food and strong drinks at a great price. Come for the drinks and nachos! - Food: 7/10 on the bar food scale. - Affordability: 8/10 - Ambiance: 5/10 (It's a dive bar--if you want a true Boston experience, come here!) - Overall: 7/10

    Great local watering hole. People were friendly and staff accommodating. If you like nachos this…read moreis your place! The onion rings and Buffalo chicken sandwich were winners as well.

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    Wall of TVs and bar
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    Sylvan Street Grille

    Sylvan Street Grille

    3.3
    (386 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Brew Pub type fare with extensive beer menu. We all ordered different beers and enjoyed them…read more Appetizers were very good, calamari and shrimp. Three of us ordered Steak Tips, including myself. The fourth ordered a seafood broiler plate. They have so many sides to choose from and definitely tasty ones! I had the steamed veggies, excellent, and the loaded mashed potatoes, another good choice. I had the steak tips done rare, they were a bit chewy and over marinated but the portion was generous. My husband lived his, done medium, although he's never had steak tips before. I like that nice char on the outside, what it was missing. We had Creme Brulee for dessert, very good! It was a slow night and we were catching up with friends. Our server was great and didn't rush us. She checked on us often. It was her second or third day on the job and she did great!

    mike & dave provided rude service, they told me i wasn't allowed to bring my copper water bottle…read moreinto the restaurant but they only provide tap water. i get that they may feel that a person might pour their drinks into their water bottle, but i didn't come here for drinks. we ordered spinach & artichoke dip, sliders & fries. nothing was worth coming back for. regular, loud bar with rude service. not recommended. ambiance: 2/5 food: 1.5/5 drinks: n/a service: 1/5 sylvan street grille: 1.5/5

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    Overcooked medium strak, barrly cooked string beans
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    9 Elm American Bistro

    9 Elm American Bistro

    4.5
    (311 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    Michael and I sat at the bar this past Saturday and Rachel was our bartender. She was FANTASTIC!…read moreKind, polite, efficient and funny. I had their signature "mule" cocktail which was very yummy. My husband had a draft in which Rachel had to change the keg but she didn't seem annoyed by having to do this. We have gone to places where the bartender was too busy to change it out and told him to order a different beer. But not Rachel. She also brought us waters and bread without us having to ask for it. We shared the crab cake appetizer and the duck entree, which were well proportioned and delicious. The bar was cozy and I love the blue paint color and thankfully the Celtics were not playing that evening because the bar does not have a TV. So if you are looking for a quaint bar that does not offer TV, a bubbly bartender, scrumptious food, than 9 Elm is the place. :)

    We came on a recommendation of a prior server. We came in with the plan to have dinner and drinks…read morebut the menu was really nothing special or unusual like i strive for so we opted for a pear martini and my friend did the wedge salad because she was so hungry. The martini was ok. The blue cheese on the salad was amazing! Nice and crisp with fresh bacon and tomatoes. Jackie, our server was good it just took a little bit for her to come to our table but she was attentive when she introduced herself. Good vibes, small busy place that apparently takes a lot of reservations.

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    Spare Time Tavern - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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