As it turns out...just so everyone knows...that this place discriminates against bikers..and God only knows who else. Walked in with my boyfriend who happens to be 100% Irish...sat down at the bar and was immediately approached and told that gentlemen are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts, meanwhile I had on a sleeveless top as well and somehow this was fine for women. The bartender then told my boyfriend that he needed to wear one of the establishments t-shirts in order to stay and have dinner. Obviously, we were both highly insulted and left promptly. Very unprofessional place @ best. Awful place, very demeaning treatment to say the least. read more

Very popular place- can get crowded as it's a little small. They are famous for the steamers which is pretty much the only reason I go there. The rest of the menu consists of burgers, steaks, chicken and a few comfort food selections like meatloaf and shepherds pie. One thing, be aware that they absolutely do not know how to cook a burger or steak they way you want it, especially is you order it medium rare- I have actually requested that they cook my steak 3 minutes on each side just to have it medium rare, otherwise it will be over cooked. Also- I think they use a low quality meat for the steak tips- I suspect they use stew beef instead of sirloin or flap meat that is commonly used in restaurants as the tips are chewy and tough. But they do give a heaping portion of steamers that are cooked w/ onions and some kind of Irish meat, which the name escapes me. If it wasn't for the steamers I would never go here. read more

Cool spot, great food, friendly service - I'll be coming back for the yummy fish n chips.

Don't go in expecting upscale food, but for a pub, it is some damn good stuff. The breads seemed fresh baked, seafood was tasty, and the salad was, well, what you'd expect from a salad from a pub. I just had a craving for greens. Poured a good pint, and I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area. I wanted to get the bucket of steamers, but I'll bring a friend when I do that. ETA: The staff was also terrific... great personable folks. read more

Came in the other night after leaving another bar because of terrible service and surprisingly enough being from Plainville I had never been here before. Such a fun atmosphere and friendly service will have to try it again! read more

We came about 6:30 on a Tuesday and waited at the please wait to be seated sign. 5 minutes later after not being seated we just walked over to the bar and sat down. I know it's an Irish pub but, I don't like beer, so I ordered a long island iced tea. The bartender said they don't make mixed drinks. How does a full bar not make mixed drinks? I saw all the ingredients, that wasn't the problem. So I got a vodka and soda. They make those, go figure. It was tiny and expensive. I ordered the onion rings, which were good, but they didn't come with any dipping sauce or anything so they were a little unfulfilling. I got the fish and chips which were not so good. The place was packed I don't know why. There are better places around here that I'll be going to. Especially bars that make Long Island Ice-Ts. read more

Our first time here was good and we continue to go back. A no frills pub style environment and pub food. The fresh thin onion rings are made to order and are a big serving. We have tried the fish & chips, large piece of fish and lightly battered. I had nthe backed stuff shrinp. It is OK but way too much stuffing for the shrimp. The calamari was just OK but cooked well. The staff is always suoper nicce and attentive. Gets crowed fast. read more

My favorite Irish pub outside of Boston. Steaks are delicious, the seafood is great. Make sure you get some fresh bread while waiting for your meal. Quick and friendly service. read more

Soda bread is awesome. Great steamers with onions and chourico mixed in for a nice flavor. Great beer selection and specials daily. Way croweded on the weekend, plan ahead! read more

Horrible yet again. We have given this place a few shots and they never delivered. I found shellfish in my Guinness stew and then had raw clam cakes. The mussels were so putrid, I had to send them back. My husband hates it there. He had the steak tips recently and they were like eating a car bumper. We are DONE. This place is simply a dumpy bar with crappy food. Just a hangout for the locals. It is NOT an Irish pub that takes pride in their food. Very big disappointment. Word of mouth is a powerful thing. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Waste of time and money. read more

Totally bummed. Used to be one of my favorites years ago. Moved back to the area and was excited to go for my birthday and get a bucket of steamers (our old favorite). Apparently it is not on the menu anymore but luckily it was a special tonight for $29.00. 43 minutes later we asked if it was possible that someone else got our order. I could see the bartender was uncomfortable when she realized we were still waiting. She asked the kitchen where our food was and they sent out another order. We finally get our steamers with no apology and the chorizo was incredibly dry:(. Needless to say we left to have dinner elsewhere. We are 20-30% tippers and we left 15%. I never do that! At least say you are sorry. Offer an apology? Free drink? Discount? Something! If they had apologized at the very least it would have been different. Sorry Chieftain: I won't be back. read more

Came here for lunch on a Monday after they are closed on Sundays. My grandmother from out of town wanted steamers and they didn't have any. Food was left overs from Saturday. Chowder was bland and nothing special. Another person in my party ordered prime rib and it was said it could only be cooked medium to medium well. It was well done and dry. Asked for another prime rib. Said they couldn't make it medium because it was previously cooked. Waitress asked why we were being so rude and if we had something to say to say it. Very unhappy with the service and the food. Will not be coming here again. read more

Nothing beats the Fish n' Chips here! Love the Stuffies and Chowder too! Their tartar sauce is my absolute fav. If they don't bring it out, you must ask for the Irish Soda Bread - amazing! I've had many other meals here as well and they are all very good! I usually only go for lunch because it can get very crowded and sometimes loud, but an overall great place! read more

Loved the atmosphere. Very cozy and makes you feel like you are in a pub in Ireland. The crab cakes and chowder were so good. Plenty of clams and nice and creamy and the cakes were crispy and not oily. Had a burger that was cooked exactly the way I liked and was delicious. The homemade chips were awesome. Makes me want to go back now just thinking about them. My mom is from Ireland and she gave it her seal of approval. I guess that should say something. Lol! read more

Having moved from Boston down to Attleboro area, I have scoured this area for something close to the pubs in Brighton, Boston and Cambridge and this is the closest that you can find in this area. Family owned pub/restaurant which has a large menu which included irish dishes and numerous sea food dishes. Bucket of steamers or my favorite the Chieftain Buffalo wings. This is the place to go when you are looking for a properly poured Guinness. They have live bands on Friday and Saturday nights that can usually play some traditional irish music. Expect to wait for table after 5 on the weekends and unlike Boston pubs, there really is not much seating at the bar. Oh yeah, most importantly do not sing too loud if you have had a few on a Saturday night and the crowd is sparse, the Captain Cahill does not appreciate that which I learned 6 years ago when I first started going here. You are not at the Kinvara in Allston! read more

Solid pub grub. Try the steamers if they have them. They're served in a huge bucket with onions and sliced chouricio. No sand and cooked perfectly. I have always sat in the back area which has a dark Irish pub vibe. The front part looks more like an Applebee's brightly lit family atmosphere. The back is pretty small so it can get crowded quickly. Last time the service wasn't great but other than that I have always had a good experience. read more

I went there for the first time back in November. My husband had been many times but this was my first. With another couple, we were seated at a table in the bar. We had steamers and some other food I can barely remember - besides what I had: awesome baked stuffed shrimp. Definitely the perfect meal after the steamers. I had to bring half home, but they were great the next day. No reservations and the place is busy, so plan ahead. It seems to be a favorite. It is not family friendly. Glad we didn't have kids with us. But a great spot to eat, drink, and hang out. Nice staff, loud busy fun atmosphere, and well priced. It is t cheap, but very fair. I think they steamers were like $35 for the bucket and four of us couldn't even finish it. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Chieftain's is a great Irish pub to eat, drink and be merry. Great food but it's a very small place so it gets crowded very early. There are live bands on the weekends so it's also a great place to go for a Guinness or two once you can find a place to sit or stand. When I lived in this area, my friends from Boston would only come out to visit if I promised to take them here. We would always have a lot of fun and they were obsessed with the Chieftain's smothered steak tips. My father loves their fried seafood platter. read more

When my husband and I entered this restaurant, a sign was posted as with many restaurants in the main entrance "please wait to be seated". So of course, we waited...and waited...and waited - It didn't appear to be that crowded but the wait was ridiculous and no one came out to greet us to even acknowledge we were there - it was almost to the point where we came very close to walking out. We were finally met by a friendly and pleasant Irish woman who finally seated us. We had 2 different waitresses and both were very pleasant and professional but neither one checked back after the standard 1 minute after serving the food to ask us how it was - I had to flag down our waitress to tell her my carrots and French fries were cold and undercooked. The waitress was very nice about taking my food back and when the carrots were brought back, they were hot but had an odd flavor - the fries were hot and more cooked however. I also can't say much about the steak tips - the quality of beef was very poor considering they charge you about $27 for a surf and turf meal - the baked stuffed shrimp was ok but looked like someone slopped some seafood stuffing on top of shrimp - both steak tips and shrimp tasted blah and unappealing. The atmosphere and decorations make up for the lack of food quality. I love coming to this restaurant but won't return anymore if the quality of food continues to be of poor quality. read more

Fantastic food, friends, and fun! Great fish; try the mussels! Good pints on tap! I can't wait to see there trad music!

Fun Irish pub with great atmosphere. The food is very solid pub fare (nothing too fancy) but still very good. I have also heard they have a fun trivia night so might want to check that out. Overall, a fun place! read more

Tonight was our first time at the Chieftain. We liked it, cool pub room, good service and great food. Classic Irish Pub menu with a nice mix of seafood, loved the steamers, the scallop spinach pie was excellent and the pot roast was tender and tasty. What's not to like. Will be back soon. read more

Great food, drinks and service. Food is always fresh and hot and are good size portions. Have seen a few good bands here too.

The place is always busy but the service is awesome. I have had the Chicken Parm sandwich, Coconut Teriyaki wings, and the Dublin Chicken Pasta which all were good. The beer is always cold. The patio out back is a good area to sit on a nice day, but if you sit outside they have a limited menu. read more

We have been coming here for over twenty years, not often, but a few times a year. Food had always been good! NOT TODAY! Everything was not good. We had Guinness stew, shepherds pie, and vegetable stir fry. None of us were happy. This ISN'T the place that it used to be! Very disappointing. So just maybe if we ordered steamers, we MIGHT have been satisfied. We will not be back anytime soon. Truly unfortunate, as this used to be a good non chain restaurant. Just a miserable experience. read more

No where better for St. Patricks day! Live band, motivated staff and great food. The place would benefit from an addition.

The quintessential Irish Pub! The owners are from Ireland and make you feel like you're part of the family. Delicious food, great selection, amazing waitstaff, bartenders, hostess and chefs. One side of restaurant is more of pub and livelier with amazing selection of live entertainment and the other side is quieter for sit down dinner with older family members. Never had a bad meal or bad experience. love, love, love the pub. read more

Used to go here numerous times after work for basic burger etc and specials and liked very much Last couple of years seem to be in decline OK atmosphere but lame foods....sandy steamers, bland seafood, worst chowder ever...but concerned because now there seem to be too many excusesfor bad food Hope they square away soon...hate to see a good place decline read more

I love the Chieftain- solid affordable food, great beers, live music and trivia. I love the Irish soda bread that they start your meal with. I wish they had more vegetarian appetizers (nachos please) but I always get the salad and loaded baked potato which is great. They have less bar food but more real food like sandwiches and actual meals. They usually have 7+ draft beers too! read more

Great vibe. Very casual with fantastic food and great bartender. Menu very broad based and the steamers are out of this world.

We absolutely love the Chieftain! Excellent food, great beer, good music, nice staff! What more can I say? If available, get a bucket of steamers - they never disappoint! Visit and enjoy! read more

Been going to the Chieftan for a few years because they excell at great service,good food for your dollar and creating a fun atmosphere. This is a pub, not a bar and it's a distinction that is important. Pubs are friendly places where you can get a proper pint,have a great conversation with either the staff or the bloke next to you, and get a good meal. The Chieftan is all three! read more

Straightforward pub with no frills and no really good reasons to go here other than perfunctory sustenance or a place to watch a game on TV. Stopped here for lunch and was relatively unimpressed with the food. read more

Excellent pub atmosphere, great service - we always feel like we are appreciated by the staff and owners. Love the steamers, banger & mash & steak tips. Dinner is always accompanied by Irish Soda bread that is a treat. Fun for an adults night out and fine for kids too! read more

We just love this Cozy pub! It can be hard to find a place with both great food and atmosphere. Always has a lively feel and the staff a cheery face. It's hard for me to find Magner's on draft one of my favorite ciders. The brown bread is just like it is in Ireland Hard to put down. Whether we are there for Monday night steamers, music bingo or even just an afternoon pint of Guinness we always have a great time. Slainte read more

I went to the Chieftain with my fiancé last Saturday night and we left flabbergasted. My future husband and I both work constantly, and Saturday night is one of the few nights we have available to spend time together. So, we decided to go to the Chieftain with the intention of enjoying a nice dinner. After entering the restaurant, my fiancé waited for a table and I went to the lady's room. When I returned, I greeted my fiancé with a kiss. I noticed out of the corner of my eye that a waitress at the establishment, a heavy-set woman in her late-thirties early-forties with brownish hair, spotted the kiss. She immediately approached us, stared me down with sheer bitterness and reproach, and instructing me to cease with the PDA (public displays of affection). I had never experienced this before in my life. My fiancé and I were shocked and confused. We weren't making out, or behaving in an obscene or inappropriate manner. It was a simple, sweet, dignified kiss one would expect from a loved one in a public setting. I looked around the restaurant and none of the other patrons were looking in our direction, only the waitress relaying her overly stern and scornful glare. Given the immediacy of her reprimand, I realized that the only source of the complaint was derived from the waitress herself, and this was her personal issue. As I was justifiably upset from the encounter, I politely asked the waitress for her name. The woman claimed to be the owner of the restaurant and vehemently refused to give me her name. At this point my fiancé and I decided to skip dinner and we left the restaurant, having no intention of ever returning. So, for all you restaurant-goers out there, although I unfortunately cannot speak as to the Chieftain's menu, be advised that this restaurant is strictly an affection-free zone. read more

Best family, best pints in southern MA! Great place to get your Irish on!

One of the only places you can still get Mom's authentic, tender, juicy and yummy liver and onions with thick cut fried bacon and mashed potatoes and gravy (not from a can). Delivers me back 65 years. Portions are huge and prices are great. Let's not forget the succulent fresh breads. Anyone who misses this lost Irish traditional dinner will not be disappointment. Transforms you back to five o:clock dinner with freshly washed hands and face and and Grace said by the whole family MUST enjoy Chieftain's Liver and Onion Dinner! I always try to order something different but my growling stomach never seems to let me. You should offer a wee "poo poo" platter of Irish traditional delights, then maybe I'd be persuaded to try that. read more

Went recently and noticed the brick-a-brack was all dusted. Nice job!

Just sat down for a meal don't think I'll actually order anything. Dim, uncomfortable, dirty and horrid. Waitress had no and could not get any valuable information about a menu items contents. Not to mention the prices of everything are outrageous. Oh also this place is full of flys. read more