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Five Horses Tavern - South End, Boston, MA

Five Horses Tavern - South End

4.5
4.5
922 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance of the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 60 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. Guests can enjoy dinning on one of the largest patios
in the South End.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 936-3930
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Claremont Park
  • Parking details
    Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
  • Public transit
    Symphony & Mass Ave
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Five Horses Tavern - South End offers a "casual vibe" and impressive beer selection. Known for "great cocktails" and the "best Reuben sandwich," it provides a warm atmosphere with "friendly servers." Ideal for pre-theater dining, it's dog-friendly with outdoor seating. While service can occasionally falter, the food "never fails to delight."

922 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a team lunch. Staff was friendly and attentive. Good selection of menu items at a reasonable cost.

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  2. James

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect Boston tavern spot for good beer and great service. It is quaint, fast food service and with a smile. The bartenders were excellent in recommending drinks, as was the waitstaff. Highly recommend, a tad noisy but it is a pub so get over it HA HA

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  3. Sharon

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good place, Not fancy. Cornbread was amazing! In and out in time for our Symphony tickets.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - fun Tavern food with extensive beer tap menu

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  5. Ross

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service a bit slow but food was really good. Fun neighborhoodntavern vibe

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  6. Nathalie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I brought family and friends with me here visiting from out of town. Five horses used to be one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I have noticed a pretty steady decline in this place since the pandemic. Prices higher, portions smaller, and food quality much lower. My chicken wrap was almost all kale and no chicken. The service was also somewhat poor with the server disappearing for long periods of time, forgetting ordered items, and generally being awkward/unfriendly. I do hope management takes this feedback to heart. As I mentioned earlier this place used to be so great and I’d love to see it come back around to its former glory.

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  7. Richard

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tavern was boomin' today with customers. Staff did a great job (seemed like a small staff for lunch). Food great as always and tap list was full!

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  8. Krissy

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meal and service were very good. Would gladly return.

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  9. Ronald

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was terrific! Food was great. Packed house!

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  10. Steven

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was ready and well set…wait for food and time between courses seemed longer than needed given modest level of business and diners. Tater tots were excellent as were the s’mores hot cookies! Overall, would return again!

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FAQs

Five Horses Tavern - South End offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Five Horses Tavern - South End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-3930.

Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.5 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Claremont Park
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
  • Public transit
    Symphony & Mass Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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