The bouncer was the most condescending human I have ever met. Without any reason, he cut off all entrance to the bar upon meeting me and my friend. We kindly asked why multiple times. He would not give us any explanation. There was no line, no event, no reason. They have specific preferences for who is allowed in. Not sure what those preferences are exactly. There are far better options in this city. read more

Scottie, the bartender, is so amazing! He is super attentive and kind! I love coming here with my friends we always have a wonderful time!

Scotty is an absolute gem! Great tunes, good food and great drinks. Stopped in here to get away from the rain and I'm glad I did.

Great place for both locals and tourists. Authentic Boston Bar. Excellent lunch and dinner menu with care and thought put into the menu. Also great beer selection. read more

The service was amazing! Scotty was working the entire bar and killing it. Drinks were great and cheap Best fries ever. I would definitely come back and recommend as a pit stop. read more

The food was underdone, and took forever. The bar is just disgusting and grimy, I don't think they clean the surface of it regularly. Its a shame, the sister restaurant is ok, but I would definitely not return. It must only survive as a tourist trap. read more

Awful bar manager. Turned away customers over an hour before closing since she didn't want to let "children" in. Clearly we were a group of women over 21, and if questionable could've checked our IDs. Establishment should consider not having such bitter misogynistic employees. Completely fine if they were turning away customers due to the hour but calling potential customers children to other employees is extremely inappropriate. Definitely not the "friendliest pub in town". read more

I have to post this for you to care about this seriously. I won't come back until you take care of this hygiene issues. read more

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Okay. Most unfriendly bar tender ever... Dont go here unless you want to feel like a burden for being a customer. Super rad mojito slushy. But rude lazy bar tender. The mojito is the only reason I'm giving this place two stars versus one. Clarification: the lady bar tender was very nice. The old man bar tender was the one who ruined our reunion outing. read more

Pure pub. Not fancy craft drinks. Also... one hell of a fish and chips. It was a whole half. Super fresh. We couldn't stop eating eat. Here's a pic with no fish left :) It was perfect. Not too greasy. Great outer crunch. tender on the inside. Don't expect fancy drinks. Pure pub. Good food. read more

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For me, it doesn't get much better than The Hub Pub! After stumbling out of the convention center after-parties at Inbound14, me and my drinking/party mates needed a bite to eat close to our hotel. The Hub Pub appeared to be the only place open late, so we stumbled in. Open bar stools straight ahead and a super friendly bartender - more beers! We ordered food, drank more beers and stumbled out an hour later (around 1:30 AM). I loved: Friendly service Cold beer Divey atmosphere Cold beer Good food Cold beer 5 stars for The Hub Pub! read more

The Hub Pub was the first place we stopped in Boston, while waiting for the oyster happy hour at Marliave to begin (more details on that deliciousness later, my friend). It advertises that it's the friendliest pub in town. I didn't notice any particular difference, but maybe I happen to frequent other friendly pubs? We ordered a couple brews and an order of cheese fries to tide us over (because, you know, we must be eating at all times while on vacation). The fries were gigantic. Enormous. Super cheesy and delicious. They came with gravy on the side, which I was initially skeptical of (maybe this is an east coast thing?), but the beefy savoriness of the gravy really balanced out the fatty cheesiness of the cheese and fries. We tapped out after eating about 1/3 of them, and I began to wish there was some app that would let me share the rest of my fries with other bar patrons who looked like they could use some fries to soak up the beer. Definitely a decent pub to grab a bite and a pint, but don't go in there expecting Pollyanna behind the bar. I mean, she's friendly, but would you really want the her behind the bar? read more

The Hub Pub - Cheese fries and gravy. I was skeptical about the gravy but it totally works. - Pubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A great stop if you are in Boston for a burger! It's been around for a long time and the staff always seems willing to let folks know what is going on in the city while providing great service. Have been a few times this year and wanted to review it because of the friendliness of the staff! It had a very safe vibe if you are visiting solo and want to just grab an after work snack. Also a great place to bring a group of coworkers because of the central location right downtown. It is steps from the T and easy to get to! read more

Friendly and great atmosphere. Small but nice neighborhood establishment with good food options.

I was DDing for my friends and have never drank in my life and when I tried to enter the bar the bouncer looked at my ID and said I was too drunk to enter. I was completely sober and couldn't believe it. I will never go back. read more

In our search for an evening drink, we stumbled upon this place. Downstairs was crowded with a younger crowd. We went upstairs & more our scene of sitting down with the option to order food. Enjoyed some wine & beer. Liked that they had pool tables & ski ball. I recommend not sitting to close to the pool tables, we had to move due to the players needed to hit near us. read more

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This was a welcomed warm respite from a bitterly cold wintry morn. Just around the corner from that hot bed of the Tea Party and ensuing Revolution - the Old South Meeting House - and just up from the Irish Famine Memorial - which can easily be missed - sits the friendliest Pub in the Hub. However we didn't think the staff was happy to service the upstairs loft where they have to schlep food & beverage - but they did. The steak tip sandwhich, the chicken sandwhich and burger on rye all filled our hungry selves - but the best was of course Sam Adams' Boston Brick Red beer. Cetainly worth a stop for a pint on your hike through the Beacon Hill area! read more

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Untimely & rude service by the waitstaff at the bar--wouldn't recommend like many others have shared in the reviews

Hub Pub is an average place to get an average beer. Nothing more, nothing less. The experience is what you make of it. Stopped here for a final drink before heading back to my hotel for the night, very close to the Park Street T Station which was the main reason for coming here in the first place. Decent atmosphere. There is a 2nd floor with a balcony the overlooks park of the first floor. . . didn't go up there, just stayed at the street level bar for a few beers. Bartender was very nice and kept our beer bellies satisfied. Unfortunately, as alcohol tends to cause . . my bladder started screaming, so I ventured down the stairs to the bathrooms. Creepy! Old brick stonework, some random kegs. . . just a dingy uncomfortable area to visit. Try to avoid this area of the place if you can. Probably wouldn't visit here again unless it was a convenient stop. Cheap beer, decent service, you can't go wrong. I'll always have a fond experience of leaving this place with my friends, 2 of them escorting me back to the T station. . . while the other (dressed as a sailor for an event we were at prior that evening) declared he was not finished partying and would be trying to score some cheap drinks back in Faneuil Hall. Don't know how he made it back to the hotel that night?! "Hey is he gonna be okay? Umm. . . sure? I don't really know. Hmm, ok, just keep an ear out for news stories about fake sailors roaming the streets of Boston :-P" read more

We stopped by this place to have a drink on our way out, took some shots at a reasonable price. The people were friendly, the environment was friendly. Looked like typical bar food, but we didn't order any. The shots were pretty good, hard to mess that up. Lol read more

Friendly & Cheap. Just what you want a neighborhood dive bar to be! $7 pictures of Coors light $9 pictures of Molsons. Decent music playing but not too loud so you can still have a conversation. Even though it was our first time there (we were just visiting the area) the bartenders made us feel welcome and conversed with us the same as all the other patrons. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the buffalo wings were tiny and just tasted of Red Devil. But besides that it's all good! read more

We were in for lunch today and it was OK. The atmoshere is a typical small Irish pub!! I wanted a burger but fought the urge and got the Greek salad with steak tips. Not recommended. The steak has a sauce that the olives do not like! Not a good combijnation!!! My sister ordered the same salad with grilled chicken, wish I had ordered chicken as well. She added the soup of the day, brocolli cheddar soup. It was sort of chunky!! Didn't look quite right but then again my sister didnt mind. We both liked the friendly feel with a cozy but loud atmosphere. The old timers at the bar and the young workers just out of work confirmed the neighborhood feel. Beautiful woodwork as well. I would come back for a drink with a friend but next time I'm getting a burger!!!!!!! read more

Nice pub fare for lunch. I got the lobster roll platter which came with fries and coleslaw for 10.99. I'd say that's a very decent price. The lobster roll is like many -- way too much mayo for my liking but that seems to be the general way they're made so it must just be me. Can I ask a question? Why do pubs HAVE to be so darned dark? Nice day outside and we're sitting in a dark pub. What gives? read more

This place is as local as you can get. Great food and beer, but unpretentious and welcoming. Gotta put it on your rotation!

Great Lobster roll for just $21! But only open 11-2pm. (Not sure how this Pub didn't make Yelp's cheapest lobster roll list?)

Came across this as a tourist on a Saturday afternoon. Incredible service despite the fact it was only 1 guy. Was friendly, kind to my kids, and a hustler. Keep it up dude you did great read more

Go see Scotty! It really is the friendliest bar--with the best service around!! Great drinks and service!

Stopped here after walking to Sam Lagrasse's only to find out they aren't opened on weekends. We sat at the bar and after being there for 10 minutes, I couldn't understand how it's "the friendlies pub in the hub" unless it's also the only pub in the hub. Neither the bartender (perhaps the one mentioned by Ryan W on 2/3/18) not any staff members were friendly at all. It took a loooong time before bartender said more than a few words to us. The food (steak sandwich with onions and peppers) was meh. Fries were luke warm and flaccid. read more

Great experience!! Made our trip, excellent food & then there's wonderful Dave! My first lobster roll and more meat than I could imagine for half the price of any other place we saw! read more

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I have worked in the area for 30 years,have been in there around 5 times.Every time I've gone in,I'm quickly reminded why I stay away.The bartender who has been there for years(dont know his name,because he wont tell you)is the unfriendliest,most miserable person I have ever met.Maybe hes the owner,I dont know,but he ignores you,then when you try and get his attention he gives you attitude.STAY AWAY!!! read more

Came here after a day out in the city. Have been here once or twice before but tonight was different. David was working the door and broke out in song at any chance he got! Had a couple beers and some chicken fingers and cheese fries. Good choice to end our night after walking and meeting up with friends. Hub pub is a great place to meet new people from Boston and beyond! read more

One of my old haunts from back in the day when I was a young gal. Located near Suffolk Law and historical Tremont St, this bar has it all! There is always a great crowd in here at any time of day. I went with my friend during the holidays for some cocktails and dinner. The place was packed! There is a large bar. The food is average. Basically your typical Boston pub grub. It is an awesome place to people. They also host private parties on their second level. read more

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The Hub Pub is a lot of fun! I visited with a friend I hadn't seen since we'd graduated from college together and we met Dave, the friendly bouncer with an incredible karaoke voice, ranging from Journey to Billy Joel to Adele and much more, and beautiful Irish bartender Erin, who was friendly enough to share some smokes with us, and an incredibly beautiful woman across from us at the bar, who we didn't introduce ourselves to. I'm writing this as I settle into my lodging for the night and I plan to revisit my next trip to Boston. read more

Fun friendly place to grab a drink, food is fun and functional for a bar. Great crowd. Definitely recommend stopping in!

I've been going to the Hub Pub for years. Crowd is a mix of locals and tourists. Food is well ... pub food. Beer on tap is fresh -they move a lot. Back Bay Burger with bacon, cheese and onion, with a few pints, is all I'll ever need. Enjoy. read more

I had never heard of this place until my friend dragged me here as an afterparty spot for her 40th birthday celebration. I immediately took a liking to the cozy atmosphere and giant, animated bouncer/host. We snagged a few tables for our group upstairs after some minor shuffling with the (extremely nice) people already seated there and some side-eye from the waitresses, who turned out to be competent but not very friendly. Aside from that, the drink prices were great, and we were able to get a little rowdy since it was already a lively place. What makes this spot 4 stars vs. 3 is the music selection. Every song they played over the loud speakers was singalong-eligible - and we happily complied. I would love to come back here for more late night shenanigans. read more

Excellent place on Sunday for a chill funday. If Tom is there, it's 5stars. Otherwise, it's a good pub to stop by when I'm downtown crossing area. read more

I do not get all the hub hub about Hub Pub. It was a decent looking watering hole in Boston, but compared to the many other pub options around this area, it just came off rather boring and meh. Plus it smelled like cheese or feet. Normally I love both aromas, but not when I am drinking my beer. Thank you very much. read more

Delightful! Come here to get drunk and fat. Dine on a pitcher of beer, cheese fries, nachos, and wings. Pack all of your friends into a booth, make fun of the weird digital uploadable picture screens (hard to describe, just go and see for yourself), and shoot the shit with your kinda cute, mellow waitress. Enjoy trekking to the basement to pee. Feel classy. Repeat. read more

Props to the bouncer at the Beantowne Pub for pointing this place out. My friend and I wanted dinner at Silvertone, but it closed over New Year's Eve weekend. And Beantowne Pub was packed out with dudebros. But the bouncer pointed us down the street to Hub Pub with a little more seating. That's courtesy! Then we actually got there. A brief litany of complaints: * The place was frigid, with cold air blowing in through vents. And this was in Boston in January. * Slow service. Ancient civilizations arose, grew decadent and were sacked by barbarians in the time it took to place a food order. * Ugly-looking dining area upstairs. Not cute ugly, like your favorite dive. Just unloved. * I ordered two Hub Dogs and got two Chili Dogs. They were rung up as Hub Dogs, so I'm guessing the kitchen screwed up. And maybe the Hub Dogs have chili on them (I can hear you saying it), in which case, why have Chili Dogs on the menu? Didn't think I anticipated that, did you? I'm the Sherlock Holmes of hot dogs. * My friend's order wasn't quite right, either. The only reasons I'm not giving this place one star are: (a) There was only one waitress, and there were a few large parties next to us. It was New Year's Day. I presume everyone else took off or called out. So I cut her a bit of slack and tipped the usual. (b) I try not to give a place one star on my first visit. I always give the benefit of the doubt. A clown with bloodshot eyes could serve me a centipede sandwich on moldy bread and sign the check with a swastika and I'd say, "Well, maybe it's an off night." So this place may go up or down a star the next time I visit. But I'm really, really unlikely to visit again. Convenient to Park Street and Downtown Crossing. read more