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Five Horses Tavern - South End, Boston, MA

Five Horses Tavern - South End

4.6
4.6
938 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options.
Our friendly staff will guide you through a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner, our highly acclaimed weekend brunch, or just a beer!

Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance from the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Huntington Theatre, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 25 bottles, signature house cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. You can't go wrong with a local pint paired with our signature fried chicken, pretzel, burger, cornbread and more!
Guests can also enjoy dining on one of the largest seasonal patios
in the South End.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 938 people are saying

Five Horses Tavern - South End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Five Horses Tavern - South End is a cozy neighborhood gastropub celebrated for its "exceptionally friendly service," "great selection of beverages," and "delicious burgers." Patrons appreciate its warm atmosphere and vegetarian options. Though slightly noisy, it's a perfect spot for casual dining with friends, offering reasonably priced drinks and flavorful comfort food.
938 Reviews
  1. Cameron

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and good vibes. Drinks were a little pricey but overall can’t complain

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  2. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early to find out I have made the reservation for the following week! They were very accommodating and found a table right away for our party of 8. They changed the channel on the TV to our preference too! We had the burgers, BLT, chicken salad, breakfast quesadilla, fish & chips, and steak and eggs. Everyone was very pleased with their meal. I especially loved my burger--excellent. The "dirty cheese" is awesome! ,

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  3. Shruti VIP

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a warm cozy neighbourhood gastropub that we enjoyed being at! Was full - without being overcrowded- while we were there (6.45-8.30 on a Friday night). Noise level was busy and buzzy without being distracting. Would definitely go there again

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  4. Tammy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. I just love the kale Caesar salad. Thanks for having so many vegetarian options!

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  5. Jon

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious burgers and great service! Parking in the area is tough so if you’re driving, plan some extra time to search for a spot!

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  6. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us stopped in for a late night, post-show dinner and enjoyed ourselves immensely — the beer selection is incredible and we will return soon to try brunch!

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  7. Jasmine VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of beverages!! The service was also good.

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  8. Robert

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sausage and pepperoni pizza is the best that we had had in Boston - with real crumbled Italian sausage (not the sliced stuff that tastes like salami) and a fabuloius crust

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  9. Peter

    Greater Boston41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped in for a quick dinner before the Boston Speakers Series. Appreciated being able to make a reservation, since it was packed by the time we left . Service was quick and friendly. Food was good, with reasonable prices for drinks as well. Would return again.

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  10. david VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Friendly and relaxed. Excellent beer selection.

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FAQs

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

Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.6 stars by 938 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Claremont Park
  • Area
    South End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–00:00
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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