Super service, order lobster rolls, arrived with warmed butter, one of the best we've had. Dessert was cinnamon fried dough, enough for 3-4 people, perfect ending. read more

Enjoyed a delicious meal here on a rainy Sunday morning. We arrived in the middle of a rainstorm and were told that there was no inside seating available, which was fine because there was no one else on the patio and it was fully covered. Our waitress was wonderful. She made sure to check up on us many times throughout the entire meal. I got fish and chips with sweet potato fries and a clam chowder. The fish was fluffy and perfectly breaded with beer batter crust and the fries were good, but could have been a little bit crispier. Overall wonderful meal and service. read more

Tavern 265 - Sports Bars Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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This establishment in my experience lacks fundamental operational coordination, maintains zero service standards, and employs staff that treat paying guests like an inconvenience. This was my second visit, following an initial experience where I was informed that Apple Wallet is not accepted. Tonight, despite bringing physical payment to accommodate their technical limitations, we encountered a shocking string of structural and service failures: * Inaccessible Entry: The eastern half of the primary entrance (foyer) was completely closed off and locked during regular business hours. When questioned about this, the hostess stated she had no knowledge or explanation as to why a main entry point was blocked. * Poor Layout & Seating: We were initially assigned to a high table completely cut off from any direct line of sight to the television displays without severely neck-wrenching--a significant design oversight for a sports-centric tavern. Management did reassign the table quickly upon request. * Inattentive Service & Order Errors: We ordered a simple meal--two burgers. Mine was ordered standard per the menu at medium; hers was ordered medium-well without the grilled onions. The kitchen couldn't even execute this simple request and slightly mixed up the preferences. While we chose not to complain, the waiter spent the majority of the evening socializing extensively and 'hobnobbing' with a four-person group at the adjacent bar-top rather than managing his floor. * Physical Assault & Aggressive Escalation: It became entirely clear that our table was viewed as a nuisance that was pulling him away from his social hour. Mid-meal, while I was actively biting into my sandwich, the waiter abruptly interrupted to present the dessert menu. From my seat, I told the waiter how disappointed I was, noting that pushing a dessert menu while a guest is in the middle of eating their main course is disruptive. Perhaps because I interrupted his socialization, the waiter completely lost his cool and put up a massive fight. When I told him to 'get out of here,' he escalated the situation dramatically and physically grabbed me, attempting to forcefully throw me out of the building to manufacture a trespassing/arrest scenario. I refused to engage in a physical altercation, put up no fight, and immediately left the premises. A waiter physically putting hands on a seated customer because he was annoyed that his tables were interfering with his socializing is illegal, dangerous, and completely uncalled for. Do not step foot in Tavern 265 if you value your physical safety and basic human dignity. Burgers were so so notwithstanding the above. read more

We ate on the patio (thankfully cuz it was so loud and food-smelly inside) which was nice. The crab cake appetizers were on the small side but they were so amazing. I got the salmon bowl and it was just okay. Not really seasoned and it could have benefited from a flavorful dressing instead of the bland aioli. In Hindsight, I should've used the Italian dressing my side salad came with for it. My girlfriend got the pineapple chicken teriyaki entree and there was less than 1/4 cup of diced pineapple, which was kind of disappointing. It was just okay, nothing spectacular. We left nourished. read more

Tavern 265 - Salmon bowl in the front, pineapple chicken teriyaki with baked potato in the back - Sports Bars Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Sports bar and bar food Nice people The people are nice staff The food is ok The lobster roll was average read more

Service and atmosphere always great. I'm struggling with some of the salad dishes even though the options look really good. Maybe this picture I snapped of the Chicken Pear salad summarizes it best...iceberg lettuce (wilted) mixed in with the greens making it seem like they were running out of what should be a green leaf salad, with huge uneven cuts of red onion. Maybe I'm picky, but it just seemed like it was made at home in a hurry. Flavor was good with the raspberry vinaigrette. I have to say, the nachos were amazing and reminded me of the ones we used to make and serve at Marfaritavilke/Margarita in Mystic, but they use thinner chips here. These are big words coming from me as a nacho snob growing up working at "The Villle." read more

Tavern 265 - Pear Salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

The smash burger was excellent! My prime rib was okay. Onion rings were good they were thin but not served hot at first. We did complain and they made it right. Beer was cold and well priced. Waitress was good in the beginning but vanished soon after. Tavern atmosphere so a little pound and busy. read more

We had a fantastic experience eating here. They have a massive selection of draft beers that are probably the lowest prices I've seen anywhere. There's around 10 different beers that are $5 (or less!) for a 24oz mug The food is also excellent. Tater Tots with bacon and cheese were super delicious. The fried fish sandwich was made with fresh fish with a crispy beer batter and was not greasy at all. Chicken tenders were cooked perfectly. The kids meal is a great value with fries, drink and ice cream sandwich for around $10. The outside patio is comfortable and the fans keep it cool. Inside is similar to the last few restaurants in this space and that's a good thing. Service was friendly, fast and efficient. Our server John was great and very attentive. Overall we really enjoyed our meal here and will be back soon read more

Tavern 265 - Tater tots with cheese and bacon - Sports Bars Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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My family had dinner here on a Saturday evening. Although it was busy, we were able to be seated right away. I started off with a strawberry daiquiri, which unfortunately tasted bad - straight up watery alcohol, no strawberry flavor or sweetness existed, so I had to swap it for a coconut mojito instead. For food, I just got the Nachos with chicken. The nachos were massive, flavorful and filling. I can't remember what everyone got, but Clam Cakes were shared and enjoyed. Overall, this place was good for a casual dinner with family. read more

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Great service but just ok for me! Busy place though. French onion soup was all about the cheese, broth was just ok. Mews is better. read more

This is a Home Run. Replacing the badly named Thirsty Beaver, this is a major upgrade. They have a huge selection of draft beer and cans drinks, as well as cocktails. The food is phenomenal. I had the Portuguese Clam Pasta.. Little necks perfectly cooked and tender not rubbery. Awesome tasting broth from the class and onion, peppers, and chorizo gave this dish the perfect amount of spice. Served over linguine and I've found my new go to when I crave seafood. Appetizers are almost a meal in themselves, my favorite being the Tumbleweeds. The only holdover from the aforementioned establishment. Eat at the beautiful bar and watch a dozen different tv's. read more

Tavern 265 - Portuguese Clam Pasta - Sports Bars Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

It's so nice to have the Haversham feel good foods available again. I had the Beef Pot Pie special and it was amazing. I hope it becomes a permanent addition to the menu. My dining partners had a chef salad and a ball steak. The salad was fresh and delicious and the steak was cooked to perfection. We were lucky enough to have Maya as our waitperson. Professional and not once deterred by our indecisiveness. Maya is a big part of the 5 stars! If there was anything that was less than 5 stars - it would be the acoustics. However, we were there at the height of the dinner rush, the place was packed and we were seated next to family with young 'active' children. But in no way was that enough to take away a star - instead just a note. All in all a great experience. Thank you to the kitchen staff and of course Maya! read more

Pub Grub Comfort Food is the name of the game here which they execute very well. Table service, expedited orders from the kitchen and very good tasting food is the hallmark of what to expect when dining here. Of special note is the beer selection: 27 ondraft and 21 bottled beers guarantee you'll find something to please among the 48 offerings. You just can't go wrong at Tavern 265. read more

Great experience. We did call ahead and we're seated upon arrival. We had our choice of indoors and outdoors and we opted for outdoors. Our waitress was wonderful very knowledgeable about the food and knew the answers to the questions we asked she was attentive but not overwhelming. We both had the clam chowder which was very yummy and I had stuffy's. They were. I don't remember if it was two or three, but I could barely finish them. They were really good.!! my sister had the clam cakes that she also enjoyed. Sadly, no room for dessert. Tavern in 65 will be on our go to list from now on. read more

Good food - the "old" Haversham menu for the most part. Service was good especially given how busy it was when we were there. Noisier than I like - it was hard to converse with my dining companions. I'll definitely go again! read more

Had multiple lunches here. They have a Sysco truck menu. Nothing really impressive. Nice beer selection. A step up from The Haversham, but still very similar. read more

Overall, I have to say fair at best. Happy they were busy and they have made a good transition but the food is only fair. Lobster Mac bad 2 pieces of lobster and it was very overdone and expensive for the little lobster you get. My granddaughter had grilled cheese and they gave her 12 fries with half of them burned and poor display on the plate. My wife had seasoned swordfish that was just one small filet with three broccoli pieces and a small potato. My sister in law took two tries to get her calamari dinner to her. They gave her two other meals first. Averaging over $20 per entry is regular but it is still more of a pub than restaurant or tavern. Hopefully they will iron out service and lack of service issues l. Heard it was a five star so we tried but still working on it. Keep up the effort! I hope for better results soon read more

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Great lunch at the Tavern! We were seated immediately by staff. The place is open and bright even on cloudy days. We opted for the pork BBQ and Reuben both served with fries. The fries were lukewarm and when I mentioned to server and said just an FYI to kitchen, she insisted we get replacement serving. I'm so glad I agreed because the fries were amazing! Sandwiches were both delicious!! If you're in Westerly make a point of popping in! read more

Service was pretty good. Our waitress was excellent. Noise level was very noisy. My lobster roll was not great. Very little lobster and way too much mayo!!! Would not get it again! My daughter's shrimp was overcooked and although the crabmeat stuffing looked good and was yummy. My husbands fried haddock was mostly the crust. Fish was so thin fish it was almost like it wasn't there! The short ribs were excellent. The beer selection was very good. The raspberry elder martini was excellent. People working there are very friendly and accommodating! read more

Great overall experience! Spent an afternoon watching week 1 of College Football with my large group (Hook em Horns! ). Food was really good, staff very attentive, fun & friendly! The Old Bay & Butter Wings are super good, try them. Mushroom burger was also really good, cooked perfectly to order. Been here a few times now and its clear this place has figured it out. Great sports pub with better than good food & staff. Nice job team! read more

How disappointing! This is an ideal location and the restaurant itself is beautiful with multiple rooms, indoor and outdoor, with several seating options. Today's server was great. So much going for it ...except... the food. We started out with an order of Tumbleweeds. We were so happy to see the wispy onion treats on the menu but they were *way* over-seasoned. Too much salt and way too much paprika. Then my chicken ceasar wrap arrived. I thought it would be a safe bet. But whatever bottled dressing they used was nasty. I always ask for well-done fries but the ones I was served were burnt to a crisp. Overdone! Don ordered the chili and he said it was too sweet and tomato-y. Even the chips served with it were stale. Who was working the kitchen today? The only thing that might have been good was the flatbread of the day. It was a huge pizza and our friend said it was good, but we didn't try it. There were several good restaurants in this space starting with WB Codys and the Salted Goose but everything since hasn't been worth returning to. I know lots of people have given this spot good reviews. I wish I had gotten what they had! read more

What a great new Tavern! The staff were so nice. The food was amazing! Sure is a beautiful tavern. Very comfortable and very clean. Great atmosphere. This place is a must go to. Can't wait to visit again. Good luck to you Tavern 265 and many great years to come! read more

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Such a breath of fresh air having Jay and his staff back in business and they haven't missed a beat since their days at the Haversham. The restaurant has such a fun and lively atmosphere, the staff is tremendous and attentive. I've enjoyed the fish and chips, the Cobb salad, the smash burger, the chicken bacon ranch sandwich and the turkey BLT wrap. The beer selection is really good too. Nothing beats polishing off your meal with a nice 25 oz beer. My new favorite place in town. read more

First off tried this place 3x. Each time food subpar. Cold long wait rude service. Bad bad through and through. And the bartender insulted me. Don't go. It sucks read more

We had a great experience at Tavern 265! The teriyaki salmon was absolutely delicious, the nachos were huge and perfect for sharing, and the fish and chips were crispy, fresh, and cooked just right. The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and amount of food. The atmosphere was lively and fun, especially with the World Cup on the big screens--it was a great place to watch the games while enjoying a meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

Maya was a fantastic server. Paid attention to detail and ensured we were happy with our meals. Showed up with water refills without us having to ask and checked back to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was excellent. I had ribs and my husband had Flatbread BLT , both were delicious. We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is family friendly or bar high tops. read more

I don't normally write reviews but the service was so awful. Server ignored table whole time we were there. Had to ask for basic items plates for appetizers the food we ordered. Had to chase him down to pay the bill. Nate is a terrible server. Food was subpar. Fries were stale. read more

Unfortunately, we had a bad experience with the service. We waited over an hour for our food to come. People who came in after us were seated, and their food arrived before our order. We questioned the server several times, so I wondered what really happened to our order when it was submitted. I had the stuffies and calm chowder, the stuffies were horrible, overcooked and burnt. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Tavern 265 on Saturday. We arrived late afternoon and were seated immediately, but many were waiting on our way out, so plan ahead on a Saturday. The service was spectacular (kudos to Molly) and we ordered Tumbleweeds to start, followed by a buffalo chicken salad and salmon with asparagus. Instead of potato, I was able to order a side salad, which was pretty large for a side. I love that you can eat out with healthy choices. The salmon was cooked to perfection, btw. After all the virtuous salad eating, we shared a brownie sundae for dessert. The brownie was warm and the ice cream cold. Bliss. We purchased a gift card on the way out, because we know our son will enjoy this place as much as we did. read more

thanks for the heads up. Will definitely be checking this place out. have heard that the old haversham crew have moved up the road.

Soggy fries, bland fish sandwich and the AC was not working great. Service was good. I don't think I've ever had a good meal at any of the various restaurants that have been in that location. Maybe it's cursed! read more

This is the most comfortable and best option for food drinks or just somewhere to bring your family or a date! Out of everything our town has to offer this is our new crown jewel. Do yourself a favor and go experience the best service and prices and food and drink and atmosphere ever read more