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Sweeney's on Boylston

4.2 (29 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Fries and chicken tender
Neha M.

Omg love this place - the fries alone are truly worth coming for. I sat outside with my husband and it was the perfect view of boylston street. The service was so quick and all the waiters really nice. It honestly was a great place just to get some work done and munch on some food

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Vidhi S.

Fun pub. Had a Guinness and few cocktails with friends. Great spot to sit and enjoy drinks and watch sports and catch up with friends. Staff is extremely friendly too.

Corned beef sandwich with fries.
Matt K.

I really like Sweeney's it has a "pub vibe" to it that many places try but fail to capture. Tasty Irish and American food served by friendly staff. Full bar with a variety of beers of tap. I know that I can count on Sweeney's to deliver a good meal in a fun atmosphere. I hope you like your visit as much as I have over the years.

Sushiguy J.

Stopped in for a pint and it was great! Relaxing place to sit back and enjoy the moment

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Lisa C.

Absolutely the best clam chowder I've ever had. It had a lot of clams unlike others I've tried. Our server was also nice to split my order into two bowls when I said my husband and I would split it! Can't wait to visit Boston again!

Giving this a 3 out of 5. We were recommended this place by locals. Food was good, ambiance was a exactly what I'd expect for a Pub, but service was pretty bleak. Poor server didn't speak much English and was having a hard time understanding our questions we had regarding the menu. Food is definitely high-priced for what you are getting, but this place is connected to the Lennox Hotel--so consider hotel-priced food. I'd suggest this place more for a beer/drink vs REAL pub food. We went to the Irving next door in the same hotel (there are 3 restaurant/bars in this hotel) for a nightcap and had a much better experience. And they have most of the same menu there too! Had we known, we would have just ate and drank at the Irving.

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Mark B.

Not bad little Irish pub decent food and drink and enough tvs to catch a game with a pint

Burger $30, covered in mayo and also came cold.

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Love this place. Food is great. No thappy they took the Shepard Pie off the menu. Just not the same.

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8 months ago

Food was amazing. Highly recommend the clam chowder. Service was great and enjoyed the Irish ambiance.

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Do not go here. Service was so poor and staff was not helpful. Please do not go here and I will be telling more people to not go here.

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