We had our son in a stroller. The waitresses were very accommodating. Our waitress heated up the baby’s food which he ate until the chicken tenders came! He destroyed them. The lobster classic roll, the lobster BLT, and the hot lobster roll was a perfect trifecta!! Great food, great service!!
Our favourite place in Boston, just love it, highly recommend 🍷🍷🍷
Great staff, atmosphere and ambience.
I’ve had the pleasure of both performing music and being a patron at Bell in Hand. Great atmosphere in a historic building. Huge variety on their menu and food is great. Bar and wait staff make you feel at home.
This Tavern is small and spacious, the staff was very attentive and accommodating. Their drink menu is extensive with a broad variety of beers, cocktails and even mock tails. Their food menu for being a tavern is very good and extensive. It is not a regular tavern with just finger food menus. We had the hot lobster roll that came with fries and coleslaw- it was delicious the lobster perfectly cooked and in whole pieces not shredded. The bread was toasted just right and did not break or get soggy. The crab cake burger was also delicious. They don’t have an advertised kids menu, but my son was able to have some chicken tenders with fries and they were both delicious and he ate the entire plate. This is a good spot for eating lunch.
The story tells that it is the longest continuously operating tavern in the USA. I don't know if it's true, but the tavern is really nice. The food is very good. We ordered one of the recommended burgers and a delicious Cobe salad. The service was very good too, rounding off a very typical Boston experience. If the day is nice, outside tables are also a great option.
Boston has the oldest tavern in America so we had to check it out while in town. The Tavern has been around since 1795. A gathering place for printers and politicians, sailors and students in the past. It's located in what looks like an alley of restaurants. It has a pub side and restaurant side as well as outdoor area. There are large windows that are open you cam sit next to whi h was very nice given the feel in this area. The vibe is very lively and the crowd was your typical type of crowd you find in a pub/tavern. It definitely gets pretty crowded but the customer service was good just takes a minute if you are in the bar area. There is music playing as well as sports on the big screens. Be prepared to yell when talking because of the noise level. The food was good and portions pretty large. Definitely a good place to check out when in Boston.
In the quincy market area, hungry for some good food and drinks? Look no further, this place has it. The atmosphere will make you feel like you're getting the true Boston vibe, plenty of typical New England dishes all served fresh and delicious.
I do wish the staff were a bit more helpful with seating arrangements, it's kind of a free for all to get your own table or put one together.
It's a classic tavern with a strong selection of beer, cocktails, mocktails, and other drinks. The food is a typical pub menu - I enjoyed my fish and chips, which uses a lighter batter than the traditional fish and chips. The only issue was service - we had two servers visit only a couple times during our meal, and we weren't able to ask for additional sauces or water refills after the food was brought out.
The atmosphere represents the city of Boston. We sat outside and it was such a gorgeous view of the city. The outside area was well-designed and felt homey. Our waitress was amazing and the food was delicious. I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich and my sister ordered the fish and chips. Both dishes were a good size and worth the price. I definitely recommend trying their Boston Cream Cupcake for dessert! You won’t regret it. Highly recommend this spot.
Great local food, attentive service and a lively atmosphere. It was quite noisy when we were there, making conversation difficult at times.
Good place to have a beer and a lobster roll (they offer both, cold and hot). There is a good variety of beers and by the time I visited, there was live music (a Sunday afternoon). Service is great and the bartender was happy to provide suggestions on what to drink.
Lobster roll may seem pricey for a sandwich (~$35) but it was a good size one and very tasty; price is right considering it is lobster.
Loved The bell in hand summer🍺. You will definitely fall in love with it. The oldest tavern in Boston and the vibe is amazing. A must recommended place for beer lovers.😁
Update: busy, chilly Saturday- big bowl of 'chowda' was just the right dish. :-)
Mimi was great! Had the fish tacos. Finally got a chance to hang out there on a sunny, chilly day. :-)
We ordered the buffalo wings and when they arrived to our table, the sauce was on the side. I was very skeptical. They were probably the 2nd best wings I’ve ever had (I’ve had a lot of wings all over the US - 1st best are in Austin, TX at a place called PotLuck). Bell in Hand’s wings were perfectly crispy and juicy at the same time. Fantastic. We went during a busy time and the bartender was working really hard. I wish I could remember her name but she was managing the bar and tables all at once. Love this place!
Fish and chips were good but not the I have had. Good slaw and fries. Love the history and service was fantastic!
What a cool historic little spot right on the Freedom Trail!
This was one of the places I'd wanted to check out prior to visiting Boston.
The food was good and the environment was cozy. It's hard to find a seat when the Bruins are playing, but I think that adds to the charm.
Best clam chowder I have ever had! My first lobster roll ever and it was delicious!
Oldest bar in the country didn't disappoint! Had the Bell in Hand Ale and it was great!
The atmosphere is quintessentially Boston and the menu reflects that with typical New England fare. The location is great, the staff are friendly, and the pricing is reasonable. I'd recommend visiting just for the above. The food however was a little underwhelming. Nothing was done badly, but it seemed like it may have been prepared ahead of time without much passion.
This is a classic pub and a must-do just for the historical aspects while in Boston. We didn’t eat. We sat at the bar and had their local beer which was really good! The service was good and atmosphere good.
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