Love it! Great neighborhood atmosphere and great Guinness. Classic Boston joint and look forward to returning.

Beware of the staff changing the tip amounts on your receipt. The charges show up higher on my credit card bill than what I signed on the receipt. I tipped 20% and I assume they made turned a '4' into a '6' to make it 30%. read more

We did not eat here. It's a bar with some appetizers, mostly drinks. I liked the ambiance and the bartender was nice. He referred us to their other restaurant the Mission down the street, a building on a triangle corner. That place was real nice, a bar with meals, entrees. The Puddingstone seemed like a college student place, while the Mission seemed like it was for the parents. read more

Biggest plate of nachos ever seen at a bar. Sliders are amazing. Everything is priced kindly and trivia night on Saturdays are good vibes.

I stopped in for some drinks today and the service was great! The atmosphere was adequate. The beer tasted as expected....

The number of taps was not bad. Inside was rather disorganized and messy although not the worst for a pub. Service was not great.

Really fun weekend trivia!!! One of the only places around Boston with it on weekends. Very reasonably priced apps and drinks too which was great for a larger group. read more

I didn't see the free popcorn, but I did get their free wifi as I sat here for about an hour with a beer and my laptop, doing some "work" for a bit. It's a cute tavern-style place with a list of taps, a lot of spirits and some pub grub that I saw others enjoying. There are also a few TV's tuned into sports channels. It's a nice local watering hole and that's a good thing. I'm a fan. [Review 9800 overall, 1378 for 2018.] read more

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The bartender Evan was extremely helpful. He gave me great recommendations for beer and let me know about some fun things to do in the area. Great service! read more

They can't make an old fashioned to save their lives even though it's like three ingredients plus ice, and their chicken tenders are gross. But their prices are reasonable and the crowd is okay. Flatbread pizza is also okay. read more

Staff was amazing (Matty-ice) Music was on- point and "age appropriate" HOW FUN.. Sports were booming on the TV and such a friendly crowd read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here and it was great! They do run all IDs through a scanner so it took a bit time for us to all get inside, since we were a big group of 13. After we got inside, the decor was really cute and there was pretty nice lighting that was not too dark. The music was also on point--some light rock and pop that was not too loud. We could talk at a normal volume and not have to yell over the sound. Since it was a Tuesday night, they had a $10 beer of the week + burger special. This was such a good deal!! The beer of the week was a PBR. The food came very quick and the burger came with fries. My friends and I all thought it was delicious, and very good for late night eats. What was even more awesome was that they did individual checks for all 13 of us! This saved us so much time and we did not have to figure out how to split the costs afterwards. Best service at a bar that I've seen in a while. I will definitely come back here with friends again! read more

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An absolute gem of a place. Makes me feel like it's a home away from home. Scotty is brilliant and a wiz behind the bar. You could call him the Picasso of the puddingstone tavern. read more

There are so many great things to say about this place. I chose it to celebrate an important milestone in my life and I am glad I did.   I decided to do trivia night so I went on the Stump website to check availability for the weekend. It was the only place that did it on Sat. Itlo was an area I was familiar with and had great reviews so I took the chance.   Upon arrival I thought parking would be an issue which it wasn't for anyone in my party of 15. The bar tender Eugene was the absolute best. Very accommodating and social. He was def an amazing addition to the night.   The drinks were good, decently portioned. My cousin wanted a sangria which they did not serve...but that did not stop Eugene from making one. The food was good. Wings def worth getting. They have an appetizers platter that had huge onion rings and good apps. It was $13 but well worth it. It is a lot of food.   The space is great, low lighting good atmosphere they play really good music. Its a variety of classics. Well that night it was.   If you are looking for great atmosphere, a decently priced establishment with great servers and people. This is your read more

Best bar in Mission Hill, period. The appetizer platter is one of best food offerings in Boston, not to be missed. Great staff including bartenders Scotty, Eugene and Smitty. Very strong beer list ex. Narragansett, PBR, Miller High Life, Coors Light, etc. This is the only 4.5 star bar in Mission Hill for good reasons and absolutely deserves 5 stars. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I showed up on a Tuesday and found out they had a $10 beer and burger special. Amazing price and good quality. It was exactly what I was looking for, and the staff were all very friendly. read more

Horrible experience. No one came to our table. Bartender didn't care we ordered food. Finally asked for it and it was cold. Wish this place stepped up their game due to its potential. In conclusion: pudding stone you don't even serve pudding. read more

This neighborhood pub has promise. We popped in for a quick drink at happy hour, and were happy to see a cozy space, friendly bartender, solid beer list, and my favorite thing to see in a bar: free popcorn. They even had half price apps that day (Monday), so we got an order of mozz sticks which weren't half bad. Will return. read more

A nice little bar by Brigham Circle with indoor and outdoor seating! The back outdoor area has a completely different vibe than the front. Nice, woody simple decor with some quirky antique looking things here and there. No pretty city skylines to see, as it's surrounded by tall light wooden fences, but it does have a nice city backyard charm with cute string lights hanging across the tops! Would come back to go sit out in the back again on a nice day. read more

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The puddingstone is awesome! Our regular bar! Great beer list, excellent service! Scotty is the best bar tender! Highly recommend!

This place is such a hidden gem! I go to school across the street and I'm surprised more people don't come here. There's always plenty of seating, which is great for big groups, and fairly quiet, which is great for having conversations and being able to hear the person next to you. There is a wide selection of affordable beer and free popcorn! If you're around Brigham Circle, I highly recommend grabbing a drink here. Every time I get together with a big group, this is the first place in the area that I suggest! read more

Fantastic beer selection. The bartenders are wonderful and the decor is a serious upgrade from the crossing. They're still working on food but I'm sure it will be amazing once they figure out what type they want to serve. read more

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Such a nice, casual bar with a great outdoor seating area and friendly staff. Very close to the longwood medical area so it's a great place to gather with friends and colleagues after work. Highly recommend! read more

Very disappointed with this place. The other reviews did not disclose that the food has no flavor whatsoever. Would have been better eating literally anywhere else. I hated wasting my calories on that food for dinner. I ordered the boneless buffalo wings with fries and the boneless buffalo wings were chicken tenders that had no breading and were extremely overtone. Very tough to eat. There was very little buffalo sauce as well. The fries were soggy and seemed old. Not great. The only good thing is that they have beer- but they didn't mess up the beer because they didn't make it. read more

I love coming here, the atmosphere and beer selection are excellent. The bartenders are very friendly and it's a great place to spend time with friends in a cozy and comfortable ambiance. The patio- great addition ! read more

Wow wow wow! My quintessential neighborhood watering hole: friendly staff, delicious fried food, strong drinks. A smallish , dimmed and cozy tavern is what you'll find discreetly tucked onto Tremont street. For such a small place, the service and food is great, the music tends to be a good mix- plus they host Trivia nights on Saturdays, among other programming throughout the week. They have interesting, strong cocktails, a constantly rotating draft list, and they have recently upgraded their menu. Depending when you come in, the bar tender may give you a little popcorn! This is a truly laid back, cozy bar to come and relax with good company. I look forward to relaxing here for a long time to come. read more

The Puddingstone is another local favorite. Though it shares some ownership with The Mission, just down the street, the vibe here is different. As the name suggests, Puddingstone has a tavern-like feel. It doesn't open before late afternoon to accommodate post-work drinks. The dimmed lighting, natural and dark wood finishes, complimentary popcorn, and board game selection, create a cozy atmosphere that basically invites you to make yourself at home for the whole night. The bartenders get to know virtually everyone who walks through the door, making you feel welcome, and contributing to the laid back feel. Puddingstone focuses on maintaining a great selection of beer on draught and classic cocktail list. The food menu is simple, but still offers something for everyone. On any given night, you can watch sports or major events on TV. Saturday nights they host trivia with a large, loyal crowd. Some Saturdays then transition to an unofficial '80s music night, so count yourself lucky if you catch one of those. read more

We've spent the weekend in Boston for my best friends bachelor party. We ended at the Tavern, before hailing an Uber to return to our hotel. The guys went in, and I stayed outside to order the Uber. I remained sober throughout the night, because as the best man, I wanted to make sure I kept an eye on things and keep a clear head. Unfortunately by the time I had gone in, one of the party members (who hadn't had too many) had spilled his drink. The bartender (Lisa) then cut off the rest of the party. Since I had come in separate from then, and wasn't even in the bar for this incident, I attempted to order a drink. When she denied me, I asked her why, and she told me because my friend had spilled his drink, and we had all had to many. I then explained to her that I wasn't even with the party at that time, and for all she knew, I was just catching up with old friends. And that I also had not even drank all weekend. She then told me she knows I'm drunk because I'm arguing with her, and that the conversation was over. I told her I didn't even want a drink, I was just trying to understand why I couldn't even get a drink. So, I returned to my seat, only to be approached by the bouncer (Jose) who asked me to follow him to the bathroom. I obliged, and once in there he asked me what happened to the plastic toilet paper holder that was on the floor in the stall. I told him I didn't know, I had only used the urinal. He then told me that's funny, because he heard me banging around in there. And that we had to leave. I said okay, fine. But why exactly? And he gave me no answer, and by that point the rest of the party was outside getting in the Uber. Ultimately, I don't want to give any bias, I simply want to state the events as I saw them. I don't fault that employees for making their decisions that they saw best to serve and keep their atmosphere safe. I do however challenge their explanation, understating and consideration of the situation. I am currently riding back to our hotel while writing this review, which will honestly be my first negative review ever written. read more

To the new owners: congratulations you did a wonderful job of gutting and remodeling an ancient local dive bar and made it ever- so-tasteful just like the rest of mission hill. In doing so you have reserved yourself a space in the ninth circle of hell along with the "visionaries" who bulldozed Scollay Square and replaced it with ten million windswept bricks and the Stalin monument known as City Hall. I cant look at the place. Apparently nobody else can because its saturday afternoon and its empty. Happy tapas everyone! look at my review of "the crossing" for background. read more

Brilliant place. I'm from Scotland, and this brings me back! Scotty is an absolute class guy! And Eugene gives me a lot of chat about EPL. Class crowd. Definitely recommend read more

this place isn't exactly my vibe because i'm gay, though i *am* irish. but i've gotta say--this place has got the best gosh darn fries i've ever done eatin!!! highly recommend. read more

So thankful that such a lovely and comfortable bar is available on the Hill :) The bartenders are incredible and friendly, and the atmosphere reminds me of being back in Ireland! The drinks and food are great and fair priced, definitely a place I go to at least once a week! Thanks Scott, Rory, Eugene, and Nikki :) read more

Went here for the first time the other night and it was great! My friends and I just got beers, but there were a LOT of options on tap. The bartender (maybe owner) was nice. It was pretty quiet, which was nice, and there was good music and atmosphere. And unlimited free popcorn! read more

Such a great little bar! I live next door and it's so convenient. All of the bartenders are very friendly. They have a great selection of beers and liquors. Free popcorn is also offered which is awesome! The Puddingstone has just updated its food menu with great new choices, there is truly something for everyone. It is such a calm and serene bar, always a good time. read more

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Love it here! Soo much nicer than when it was The Crossing. Quite classy (especially for the Hill) yet still comfortable - and cozy in the winter time! They have a great beer selection and some games if you wanna stay for a while. Everyone who works there is super friendly and personable too! read more

They've classed it up a bit but still don't have the kitchen open after a month of being open. Interesting business model

The bartenders are great people who take pride in their craft. The food has always been great and affordable. The beer list is extensive and the drinks get the job done. The best part about this small neighborhood bar is the live Irish bands on Sunday afternoons. A Guinness and the music make you feel like you're in Dublin. Rory and the other bartenders have made this place one of my favorites in the area. read more

The food is as good as typical bar food although I especially like the buffalo chicken pizza. Great beer selection including specials. The bartenders are nice and it's a chill place to hang out with friends. read more

Best bartenders I've ever had the pleasure of talking to, and they take great care of everyone. A nice breadth of whiskey from cheap to quality, and a beer list to match. Aptly named for the state rock of Massachusetts, as this place is the rock of Mission Hill (and arguably all of Boston). read more

I was hesitant to try it but I'm glad I did! It wasn't filled with college kids like every other Mission Hill bar, and was so affordable! $6.50 Jameson, early 2000's throwbacks, and cheap pub food. This might be my new post-shift pub of choice now! read more