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Top picks for Gastropubs
Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

1. Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

8.7
1310 Boylston St (at Jersey St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 109 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Just eat everything--it's all good. The duck cassoulet was out of this world, the burger is awesome. Oysters and 75 types of whiskey that can be poured over a 3 inch sphere of ice.

Garden at The Cellar is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

2. Garden at The Cellar

991 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Dana & Ellery), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · 58 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Their menu changes seasonally, but it's hard to go wrong here. Try the pig newtons and the ultimate in decadence, foie gras doughnuts.

The Publick House is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

3. The Publick House

8.7
1648 Beacon St (st Washington St.), Brookline, MA
Gastropub · Washington Square · 148 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: If you like fancy beer (or cider) this is the place for you. Also plenty of great eats. Have to get the moules frites, also the cheese and charcuterie platters are well done.

The Haven is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

4. The Haven

2 Perkins St (at Centre St), Boston, MA
Scottish Restaurant · Jamaica Hills - Pond · 79 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Dark and cozy, this is a great cold weather spot. The blood sausage and scallops were amazing. Every Wednesday they host a fry--don't forget to add your two cents to the deep fried suggestion box.

5. Russell House Tavern

8.7
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 272 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Mmm, meat. They know what they're doing with it here. And they have oysters, another plus. Also: bacon infused bloody mary. Must have.

The Gallows is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

6. The Gallows

1395 Washington St (at Union Park St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 175 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: For nibbles try the poutine and the scotch egg. There are some interesting savory cocktails, but I prefer Lady in the Ashes

The Independent is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

7. The Independent

7.9
75 Union Sq (Somerville Ave. & Washington St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 69 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Best veggie burger around (yay for carmelized onions). Speaking of onions, the french onion soup is a favorite on a cold night.

Deep Ellum is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

8. Deep Ellum

477 Cambridge St (at Brighton Ave.), Allston, MA
Gastropub · 191 tips and reviews

Erica A.Erica Ayotte: Great drink selection (beer and mixed drinks) and creative nibbles.

Backbar is one of Top picks for Gastropubs.

9. Backbar

9.2
7 Sanborn Ct (btwn Bonner & Stone), Somerville, MA
Cocktail Bar · 70 tips and reviews