It was our first time at TJ Callahan's and we had a good experience. Once coming in we were told to sit anywhere which we did. My wife ordered a water and I ordered a Starry soda ($4.00? Ouch!) Which came promptly. For an app we had the chips and dip. Fresh made in store potato chips with a French onion dip. The chips could have used just a touch more salt, but even so were warm, crunchy and delicious! For entrees my wife had the steak tips that were tasty, a rice pilaf and fries. All good. I had the shepherd's pie that came out SCREAMING hot! Once it cooled it was delicious. The mashed tasted home made, the beef well seasoned and the veggies, well, were there lol. We have a very friendly server who took care of all our needs. Needless to say, we will be back! read more

The owners post there political views on FB but state they care about their community yet they put up memes praising the president. Maybe posting your politics as a funny joke and stating you don't care it's your opinion in front of your restaurant is not so smart. Also dive bar food had always been awful here. read more

Top-tier service... if you enjoy being treated like a nuisance. The bartender Angie spent her time talking badly about customers and coworkers, then handed me my beer like it was a burden to pour it. Rude, dismissive, and somehow still managing to be condescending the entire time. read more

Definitely an establishment known to the locals, I would say the ambiance was not great as a dinning room with table space far apart and oddly arranged. Probably to make room for a dance floor and performance area. The bar looked nice. We decided on French Dip and it was tasty, but plain. Not the result of slow roasted, hand cut sirloin (but why was I expecting that). The fries did not appear as pictured on another yelp review, which perhaps set my expectations high. I should have gone with the tips... In all, the food wasn't bad and service turned out well, reminded me of Carla Tortelli. read more

If you are not a local would suggest you avoid this place. The manager is angry and rude unless you're a regular. SO sad as TJ's used to be a great place but she has ruined the atmosphere there. DEFINITELY will avoid going there in the future. read more

Thanks to Jess and Dawn for hosting a wonderful night, 30th Birthday celebration. Jess was great! Food was awesome, our guests raved about the food. Best place to have a function read more

TJ Callahan's Pub - Room set up - Pubs Near Me - Tewksbury, Massachusetts

5 Star neighborhood bar/pub for casual eats. Consistent every time. Food is really good. Fresh ingredients. Great daily specials. Salads are large and a full meal or you can get a generous side salad. Mac and cheese (plain, buffalo, bbq, lobster, steak tip) all are amazing. Sandwiches, chicken wings (teriyaki, garlic park, Jamaican, bannock, dirty sauce) are fantastic, my husband likes them double baked. Drinks are great. Draft beers, specials, wine, seltzers. I've never been with a friend that couldn't get what they were looking for and loving it. Bands on weekends never disappoint! They get top choice local bands. We've been in to hear rock, country, cover, and acoustic performers and every band over the years has been fantastic. We've had events in the side room with food and catering is as good as the food on the restaurant. The room is inviting, with a private bartender and bathroom. Staff is friendly and efficient. We keep coming back ! read more

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Services can be slow. An order was spilled on me with no compensation or manager intervention

First timer. Great Irish steak tips, onion rings, steak tip Panini sandwich and iced cold beer. There was no live music being a Monday night. Also the fact that they were open on a Monday. We had fun playing old music on the music box. Cannot wait to go again. Great service. read more

A group of us were here to see a live band. We had a very attentive waiter who came to our table regularly to make sure we had drinks. The food was fantastic, had the turkey club and their homemade chips. Absolutely fantastic, the sandwich was fresh and the chips were amazing. The band left something to be desired but it was fun nevertheless. Would definitely recommend. read more

So good. Lots of specials and every beer going Nice staff and good t shirts hhhhhhhhhhhh. John hit a nerve today with his own music

This place needs a complete renovation. Ripped barstools, no backs on stools in the restaurant area. Bathrooms are disgusting and smell all the time. Servers are most of the time annoyed at their customers. Rarely smile and always an attitude. The food is what keeps them open, drink prices too. Food is good considering all the other faults. This place could do much better. read more

We came here on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty busy. I got the haddock Reuben and my husband got the burger. Both of us got 1/2 fries and 1/2 onion rings. Both meals were so delicious and went down great with a cold beer. A classic no frills pub with a big menu and friendly service, we will definitely be back. read more

TJ Callahan's Pub - Haddock Reuben - Pubs Near Me - Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Great people here. The food, bands, and drinks are wicked awesome. I'm Deaf and they're willing to take the time to assure you're understanding what's going on. It's my go to place for laughs and chill. read more

Just moved to the area. Went here for an early dinner. Food was amazing. Clearly fresh made. Had the fish and chips and it was amazing. Everyone was thrilled with their meals. Staff was super friendly and helpful. A true team effort. Spoke with Shelly for a while and gave us great suggestions for things in the area for us new comers. Also great music selection on during the meal. We will be back...often. read more

Chicken wings and beers. I would never have stopped here but I needed a place to chill while waiting for the mechanic to wrap up work on my car. More fun and food than I would have guessed. Perfect place for a quick cold one after work. Beware, there is not a dress shirt or suit jacket in the place read more

Tjs is a great place. Great for many different party sizes. The Steak tips are my favorite. Another one is Chicken broccoli ziti along with the Baked haddock and scallops read more

Best burgers in Tewksbury! Also amazing quesadillas and fish and chips! My place to go for the food and awesome ambiance.

TJ Callahan's is one of my favorites, food is always awesome, there are always daily specials, and staff is amazing and always have great service. It has a neighborhood feel, but everyone is welcome and made to feel like they are a regular. read more

Overall score 9.4/10 Overall Appearance: 5 Points 5 Presentation when it came out was excellent. There was still steam rising off the burger and the egg was presented just right so that you could see the yolk. The egg was crispy around the edges, giving you the extra texture that you're looking fo in a breakfast burger. Bun: 10 Points 10 This Kaiser roll was a mix between the steamy filet of fish bun Mcdonalds boasts, and a well pressed bun that was crisp on the inside. The bun held up well and didn't fall apart throughout the whole meal Meat: 35 Points 35 Juicy and flavorful, the waitress told me they do a special method to ensure all the juices are still in the burger when it's served. Thick cut bacon added well to the burger. Cheese: 20 Points 15 At first, I didn't notice the cheese. But about 1/2 way though I got the cheese explosion. Sauces: 15 Points 15 The egg yolk was the only sauce the burger needed. Messiness: 5 Points 5 Virtually no mess, even with the exposed egg yolk. Burgerness: 10 Points 9 This burger was delicious through and through. The only reason it didn't get a 10 in this category was because it's not a traditional burger and included no vegetables (but I'm not complaining) one of the best burgers we have had @baystatebutgers read more

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Went out on a date with my wife, first night out with a babysitter. Ordered 2 beers one for my wife one for myself, was told that I looked like I was on drugs and wouldn't serve me anything. Horrible judgement call by the manager. Will never spend my hard earned money there ever again. read more

Very rarely do I give anything a five star rating but there is always that one, stand-out, exception to the rule. TJ's is it, folks, all the way. From the beautiful woodwork decor that can't help but catch your eye when you first enter this awesome, New England, Irish sports bar, to its charming and cheerful staff and owners, delicious and plentiful pub foods on the menu, Knock-your-socks-off drinks and its "Never have I seen a band I haven't liked yet!" Live entertainment weekly...Do I really need to suggest anywhere other than TJ Callahans as THE place to go when you're looking for THAT place to leave your day behind and have a great night out? I think you know the answer...I'll see you there. ;) Keep it up guys, we love ya! Rebecca (and Joe, too) read more

Delicious food, great specials, awesome service, very reasonable prices! Nice crowd of people.

Callahan's in Tewksbury don't bother!! Liked the casual atmosphere but they took FOREVER a to take our order!!! then the waitress kept saying she'd be right back, a couple that came in after us got their food before she even took our order and I'm pretty sure she was the owner! Not worth it!! read more

The food was amazing! We all enjoyed our meals. I had the turkey blt wrap and it was the best I ever had. Its more of a bar than a restaurant and the atmosphere is nothing great but I would definitely return for the food. read more

Let's put it this way yhe food was good, but came to the table cold. Had too have it microwaved. Drinks outstanding. But when the bill came and they said that the computer system was updated and didn't accept gift certificates. Thats a no no. What if I didn't have a credit card or cash on me. The gift certificate was bought prior to Christmas. Thats almost a month ago. It usually means they are cash strapped or selling the business. Sad. read more

I come here at least once a week to read my book and have lunch or dinner by myself because I think it's important to enjoy things like this without the company of other people, the wait staff is always so attentive and amazing to me! The food is amazing and the drinks are great and we are so lucky to have an awesome local bar with a personable staff. Highly recommend! read more

Been here only once, to see a band one of my friends knew the drummer for. A fun place to check out live music. Cheap drinks, hard-drinking atmosphere that seems like it could get out of hand occasionally. Friendly service. Food just OK, but fairly priced. Nothing fancy, but comfortable and spacious. Wouldn't go out of my way for it, but if I am back in that end of Tewksbury, I wouldn't hesitate to stop in. read more

Places like this make me realize I have a stick up my ass. This pub looks like a place that should be on tv for a bar rescue show - everything is dated from the pink Formica tables to the mismatched wine glasses. They had a football game on the tv's but I swear if they didn't have the game on - they would be blasting Journey songs. As I mentioned in my tip - they have red & white wine. Don't ask for Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fuissé or Semillion - they have red or white. They don't do craft beers and the most exotic thing I saw was Amstel. All of their food is fried - it is now 10pm and I have to go run for two hours in the hotel gym to just attempt to burn off some of the calories. The service, however, was extraordinary! Our bartender/waiter was wonderful! He had a great personality and he needed it to put up with us. He was delightful & did everything to make us happy. I wish I could give this place a few more stars - but it's the stick.... It prevents me from giving it anything higher than 2. I'm spoiled by the great pubs in Philly, Baltimore & NYC with their extensive menus and fully stocked bars - I'm sorry Tewksbury, you have an amazing bartender, but that's about it. read more

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Steak tips = Yum! Go check out TJ Callahans in Tewksbury if you have not been there before. They have a nice staff and the best steak tips around. When there I would say try the Shepard pie it is on par or above the other restaurants around. They have live entertainment most nights of the week and special performances for St. Patrick's day and other times through the year. Karaoke and Live bands are what keep this place rocking. read more

When we walked in we were greeted by a man behind a railing, then when we walked away we were shouted at that we needed to pay. Little did we know the creepily friendly dude behind the railing was actually the bouncer needing money for a cover charge. As I got to the bar I was welcomed by an unfriendly bar tender (rudely) asking if we even got carded, then asking me to repeat the order that I had just told her. We then asked for some darts to use on the empty dart boards they had hanging, we got in response "did you bring your own darts" when we replied no, we got a rejection. In summary, we tried to go to a bar that we thought would be a fun place to drink at; but with all the unwelcome vibes consistently happening, one after another, it felt very uncomfortable. read more

Not a huge fan of the seating in here when having good bands or the fact that they told us they were at capacity yet kept bringing people in. The drinks were little high felt more than before.tHe first couple of times I was there it was okay. The last time I went I was very unimpressed by their place. read more

It took 20 minutes+ to get the bill and that was only because we had to interrupt our server chatting with other tables. We were there over an hour before the live music started but still were disrupted by a bartender singing and dancing practically on our table on her night off. We could barely hear each other just from the jukebox. We had been there before and enjoyed the burgers but will not be returning. read more

Just visiting Tewksbury and I happened to look at yelp for a bar and it happened it was a Saturday night and a band was playing, place was packed, good food, good drinks and the best staff and friendly people! I recommend this place to all people staying in Tewksbury! read more

I love this place, food is always fresh, prices are very reasonable. Great restaurant, always looking for ways to help our community and give back. I highly recommend stopping by to enjoy a bite with friends or for some entertainment read more

Friendly atmosphere, live music and a super friendly staff. Nothing fancy but a fun time none the less! The beer is cheap and its a fun place to stop in for a few drinks if you are in Tewksbury. A nice alternative to the other bars in town that charge you to get in just to hear some mediocre cover band! read more

Love this place! We live about a mile away and this place is great for what it is. It's a dive bar with great staff,solid bar food,the best onion soup I've ever had by the way....and awesome cover bands on the weekend! Plenty of parking too! I'll be keeping this one in the rotation!! read more

I have been here before. Lobster macaroni and cheese was fabulous. Tonight it was imitation crab meat. I've lived in New England my whole life. I know lobster. So disappointed! The waitress was in such a rush to get us done and out of there. read more

I'm a big fan of T.J. Callahan's. We seem to keep coming here constantly for lunch, dinner and even brunch on the weekends. This is a big time "Towney" bar with Keno and cheap beers on tap. However, unlike your dads or grandfathers townie bar of the past, you won't find bowls of stale nuts or year-old pickled eggs being served by grouchy old guys named "Red". This place actually dishes out some very good bar food and has a very friendly staff. I recommend T.J.'s for a real hot lunch with prices that rival the fast food burger places. I recommend trying all of their regular menu items for dinner including the beef stew, sheppards pie and fish & chips and I also recommend their various benedicts or other tasty dishes for breakfast/brunch. There are a lot of breakfast places up and down this stretch of Route 38 but in my opinion T.J.'s has the best Irish Benedict. read more

Last night was our second visit to TJC, food was great, again. I think our waitress' name was Christina, she was terrific, very attentive, she made our visit a real pleasure. We'll be back soon. read more