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Bostonia Public House

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New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches. People often mention great, good, amazing, delicious, recommend, drinks, brunch, ordered, Great, restaurant,


Address

131 State St, Boston, MA 02109, United States

Website

bostoniapublichouse.com

Contact

+1 617-948-9800

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Lisa L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious and the vibe is wonderful. The Bloody Mary bar is AMAZING— if you come for brunch you must try it! For just under $20 you get a Bloody Mary with a self-serve style bar of luxurious toppings to put on the drink: bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp, ribs, multiple different cheeses, donuts, celery sticks, jerky straws, peppers, pickles …. We also got the breakfast nachos which were SOOOO GOOD, and the lox bagel which was also amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough for brunch!!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth T. 1 year ago on Google
    When in New England, we decided to stick to just New England style dining. We started with a dozen oysters which you could never go wrong on. They served a sharp horseradish which was amazing. We also got the clam chowder to split and you could smell the bacon before they even put the dish down. Probably one of my favorite clam chowders I’ve ever had. We both decided to go with the ultimate burger. I mean lobster, bacon and jalapeños on a burger - you can’t go wrong. It was so big I could barely get two bites before being full. For cocktails we went with the smoked margarita and it was phenomenal. I loved the dinner time vibes, by 9 it was already much quieter.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdul E. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the hidden gem in middle of Boston. We went here for lunch after a long walk from parking lot. What a great treat. Their specialty drinks tasted great and were strong, I had the chicken Burger and it was really awesome. My wife had the desert and and she was very pleased with her voice as well. Place was nice and clean, food is served fast and This place has two floors. It can be crowded during the weekend and I highly recommend you reserve a table. If you prefer to sit at the bar you might be lucky. Best place for a fine dine in. I highly recommend this place with friends and family.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tiaranad G. 6 months ago on Google
    We went to celebrate our daughter 21st birthday. We sat outside which was not as nice as inside. The brunch menu was pretty good all food seemed to come with lots of potato’s. We tried to ordered champagne to celebrate our daughter’s birthday but unfortunately they only have sparking wine. The waiter seemed to have no clue the different between the two. We had a bottle of champagne with us so we asked how much do they charge for corkage but the server didn’t seem to know what “corkage fee” is. And we were told that they didn’t allow outside bottle. We ordered oysters they were fresh but were not well chuckled and didn’t look appetizing. We ordered lobster Benedict which was delicious. For the birthday girl we ordered strawberry pancake for her to blow the candle. The server forgot to bring plates and forks we waited for a long time until the pancake was cold. When the server came to clear the table he was throwing plates on top of another and splashed sauce over my son’s shirt. Food was 7/10 but the service hampered our experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George D. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem in the middle of Boston. We went here for lunch after a morning of traveling. What a great treat. Their specialty drinks tasted great and were strong, I had the Hangover Burger and it was phenomenal. My wife had a salad and she was very pleased with her voice as well. We sat at the bar and they were booked with reservations, so if you are looking for a normal table experience you should definitely make reservations ahead of time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey W. 2 years ago on Google
    Such kind staff, very accommodating to my little family! Sunday morning, we found this adorable spot for brunch and waited in line to enter. When we got to the front, they asked for our name and reservation. My face must have dropped when I said, “Oh. I didn’t realize, I don’t have one”. They said the wait would be 2 hours. I asked if they had a waitlist in case someone didn’t show up, and they said sure. Wouldn’t you know, not even 10 minutes later, the host came up and said someone didn’t show! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was just right, and the Bloody Mary bar was IMPRESSIVE. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. N. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was packed on a Friday night. Very good atmosphere and food. We got the tuna poke, and miso salmon dish. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Great location right downtown as well. I would definitely come back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanh N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant in Boston. It has delicious clam chowder. I ordered clam chowder, raw tuna with crispy chip and Lobster roll.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim 8 months ago on Google
    Too awesome to put into words. Great atmosphere, very welcoming and comfortable. Awesome service, Addison was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious and portions were generous. For starters, we had chips with homemade onion dip and then the avocado toast. For our entrees, we had fish and chips and the apple glazed pork chop. So good!!! I highly recommend this establishment!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexis 1 year ago on Google
    New York Sour on the menu! That is a first for me! Usually I am ordering and explaining what it is to bartenders. It was beautifully layered as it should be and delicious. Also tried their lobster roll, great buttery break. Great atmosphere, sat at the bar and the service was great. Beautiful restaurant and while I had to listen everyone cheer against Miami :-) the crowd was welcoming and cool!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith S. 1 year ago on Google
    Daniel is a fantastic waiter, super friendly and helpful in picking out the right items. Smashed potato side was delicious. The 'Revive' cocktail was perfect after the blistering hot day. The Paper Airplane cocktail was delicious as well (off menu recommendation). Pork chop was perfectly cooked with a nice reduction, paired very well with the sweet corn. My wife had the chopped salad which was unusually well balanced, with finely chopped ingredients and a great dressing. Kiddo #1 loved the chicken sandwich while #2 enjoyed the mac and cheese side. The wings app was great, too. Only ding would be the $7 ice tea, which we didn't realize until later. It was delicious, and includes refills (not that I had any), but it was disproportionately priced relative to the other items. Not a biggie, but good to know in advance. They brew their own, and have a high end filtration system, but most ppl don't think to check the price of an iced tea. Club soda was $3, which is typical
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hyewon L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the place guaranteed by the Clam Chowder person (which is me!!) But other menu was too creative to understand what the cook intended for. Sandwich and Vongole Pasta both taste funny and sour. But desserts that other table ordered seemed delicious. If you avoid to order Vongole Pasta, you are already half successful to enjoy this restaurant. Don't adventure what I'm saying bad. Trust me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiffany P. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place for a weekend brunch. We made a reservation but wouldn't have needed to. However, it was busy by the time we left after 1030. Service was a little slow but no real complaints there. We did have to ask another person for our check as our original waitress failed to notice our empty glasses, head nods, etc. and then seemingly went on break. The bloody mary bar was spectacular - see photos. Pancakes were amazing as was the lobster roll that my hubby got. Overall, good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly Michael S. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent lunch spot. Had the clam chowder and cold lobster roll. Service was a little slow and claim chowder was small portion but otherwise this is a great restaurant. Very fresh food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave X. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great restaurant and bar , very nice and elegant on the inside , staff are awesome , meatballs were exquisite and better than some Italian restaurants , I had the steak frites , the sizes are amazing really , I loved the meat quality and the fries with pepper were very tasty , the Nashville chicken sandwich was great as well and hot ! Finally the espresso martini is one of the best in the city ! Magical visit overall and highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eduardo J López Morin (. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is really pretty. The ambience it has is perfect for dates and friends. Food is good but it is nothing special. I tried the burger, mc and cheese and a few things more. They were ok but maybe I expected more for the price. Drinks were really good I must say. My sangria was amazing. I would come back here with a drinking mindset instead of dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mike d. 7 months ago on Google
    So the chips and homemade onion dip was amazing. Was not expecting that, so it started off great and only got better. My gf ordered the tuna and I ordered the duck. I've had duck many places and it's one of my favorite dishes. I have to say this was the best duck I've ever had. It was cooked perfectly, which is not easy to do. I would literally go back here just for that. We stayed for dessert, orders strawberry cheesecake and stores bites. After a pretty long wait they brought just the cheesecake and said they ran out of the smores, shortly after the manager brought over the smores plate and explained they ran out of the marshmallow to toast on top but gave us the dish without ,free of charge. All around great place and really good food. Forgot to mention the drinks were excellent too little pricey but very good. Definitely stop in if you are visiting 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer F. 2 months ago on Google New
    We had a good meal here! The appetizer Calamari was really good. They were crispy and served with a grilled lemon that made the dish. The southwest salad was top notch. I would order that again and again. My husband ordered the hot chicken burger and it was delicious. I ordered the regular burger and unfortunately, it was charred and burned on one side. We upgraded to the sweet potato waffle fries (fried in duck fat!) and they were AMAZING. I would definitely recommend you don’t miss out on those. Finally, don’t forget the warm sweet potato donuts with bourbon glaze. Even if you don’t have room for dessert, take some to go! (Sorry there’s no picture of them! We ate them before I even realized!) The service was excellent!! Our server was super kind and attentive. She was knowledgeable about the menu with great suggestions and we never waited long for anything. I love that they don’t serve the food all at once and actually give you time to eat your appetizers and salad before your main meal arrives. Overall, this would have been a 4.5 easily if the burger wasn’t burned, but I’ll leave a 3.75/4 stars this time around. I would recommend this place if you’re in the area. I’d definitely eat here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bich N. 3 months ago on Google New
    A very beautiful place for brunch! All the food look great but I got traditional eggs Benedict And Bloody Mary! This lifted my spirit after a long flight and a very welcoming place as my first stop in Boston!

  • 5/5 Joanna D. 3 months ago on Google New
    Brought my mom here for my birthday. We had a group of 6 for Sunday brunch and they fit us in without a reservation. Great service and food. My husband has celiacs and was thrilled at the gluten free options. The drinks were amazing. The clam chowder was the best! Laura, our server was amazing! Cinnamon Toast Crunch drink was amazing.

  • 5/5 Xiang L. 5 months ago on Google
    I had brunch here with my friend. The wings are tasty. I love my pancake too! The portion is so large that I cannot really finish. The restaurant is quite spacious and has great and quick service.

  • 5/5 Mira C. 6 months ago on Google
    Only came in passing through a cruise, so i might be biased, but it's a really nice, upbeat place. The drink menu is diverse and playful; drinks are pretty strong. I really enjoyed the food and the fact that there's loads of plates you could share and just pick at. We did not get the make your own bloody mary option, but it looked incredibly fun. This is truly the spot for brunch. Great location makes for easy meet-ups between big groups.

  • 5/5 Blake T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Ate lunch at BPH today. Immediately seated in a nice window booth, our server Paige was attentive and delightful, and the food we had was great. We started with the chips and onion dip (ate them before thinking of a photo), my Wife had oysters and we split a delicious stuffed cod. Atmosphere, service and food were all pleasing.

  • 5/5 Calais C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had my brother and future sister in laws rehearsal dinner there last week. Megan was so attentive, accommodating and amazing throughout this whole process. Everyone couldn’t stop raving about the delicious food and awesome drinks and amazing staff! We were so happy it was a wonderful way to kick off the wedding weekend and everyone was happy! We appreciate everything that Megan and the staff did to make it an amazing experience.

  • 5/5 Melissa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with awesome service! I was seated immediately shortly before noon on Friday. Daniel is the best! He was attentive and kind. He's knowledgeable about the menu and gave me recommendations based on my conversation with him. I got the crab crusted cod and substituted the rice for sweet potato waffle fries. Under the cod, there were tomatoes, squash and artichoke hearts. All very yummy, good flavors and great presentation! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Glenn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful meal at Bostonia Public House. This was a new restaurant to me since I had moved out of Massachusetts in 2004. The flank steak was so flavorful and the Mac and cheese some of the best I have ever had. Wonderful beer and wine list as well.

  • 5/5 Marina O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place and it has a good location. I have been there several times. This place has two floors. It can be crowded during the weekend and I highly recommend you reserve a table. If you prefer to sit at the bar you might be lucky. They serve food and it is good. I tried their Classic Hot Lobster Roll and my boyfriend tried Fish & Chips. I tried a cocktail that was sweet enough but not too strong at the same time. I forgot what it was called but it tasted great. Some days they have live music playing on the first floor, you can dance a little.

  • 5/5 Shayla S. 1 year ago on Google
    Was able to secure a last minute reservation for dinner and it did not disappoint. The oysters were phenomenal. I cannot recommend the Crab Crusted Cod any higher! It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We also got the cheese board, shrimp cocktail, and the pork chop. All too notch! Our server, Alex, was amazing as well. 10/10 recommend!

  • 5/5 Steven H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is probably one of my favorite pubs to go to in Boston. It's incredibly comfortable and chic, has amazing food, and the drinks are excellent. Great selection of bourbons and scotch. Probably the best thing about it is just it feels incredibly cozy.

  • 5/5 Crystal W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great services!! Food had lots of flavor, tender steak, killer fried mashed potatoes & broccoli.. we ate outside & I wasn't disappointed at all, amazing time of year to eat outside

  • 5/5 Blondie 2. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have brunch in Boston. Definitely come back here for the drinks and food!

  • 4/5 Solomon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely try the burrata if you come here! An excellent asparagus appetizer to start. The Mac and cheese was delicious however the fish and chips was unevenly salted in some spots and the fish fell apart too easily. Overall a decent restaurant and has late night "dim" atmosphere with music priced $15-20+ for the dishes.

  • 5/5 Didi D. 2 years ago on Google
    HOLY MAC & CHEESE! If you are a Mac & Cheese fanatic, like myself, this is a must try. The lobster mac is literally mouth watering. We had a full dinner and walked by this restaurant. We immediately stopped in after recognizing that it was the same place I loved the Mac & Cheese in 2017. In 2021 it was even better then I remembered! There is indoor and outdoor seating. I've only ordered inside as its been too cold to sit outside. You need to make reservations here. The drinks are well made and complimented our visit very well.

  • 5/5 Alexis R. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Pubs so I’m biased but for my first time in Boston — I’m super happy I picked this one. Nothing like a great lobster roll! Bartenders were VERY busy but still attentive, which is much appreciated. Awesome experience. I would definitely come back and recommend!

  • 5/5 Brian H. 2 years ago on Google
    Bostonia Public House is a great place to grab some drinks and enjoy apps. There is a standing area if you have a big party and not looking for a full dine-in experience. The staff were all very nice and quick to serve. Amazing appetizers and drinks on the menu - some personal favorites include sweet potato donuts, fork tender meatballs, tater tots, and steamed mussels and clams. The portion sizes were not bad for the price either. My only complaint is that some of the appetizers were way too salty such as the Korean sticky pork ribs and calamari. The Mainetucket lemonade cocktail was great.

  • 5/5 Matt P. 2 years ago on Google
    Bostonia Public House is a giant restaurant and bar that has multiple levels, tons of seating and lots of food and drinks. The staff here is really nice, very friendly, helpful and quick. Their brunch menu is also really good. Prices here are good for the portion sizes, which are really big. Taste wise it's really good, and you can't miss out on their tater tots. Their drinks are good pours but have a large variety. Would highly recommend going here if yoy are around the area.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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