The Port Tavern
| Address: | 84 State St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA |
| Phone: | +1 978-465-1006 |
| Site: | theporttavern.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM 11:30AM–12:30AM |
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Martin Allen
Jan. 2nd 2015, took my family here for Sat lunch. 5 adults and 3 small kids. Service was good and the young lady serving us was attentive and very polite. However, the food was VERY poor, quality and quantity. We had been here many times over the past year or so and it was usually good. Something has changed, for the worst. We ordered starters and they arrived promptly but the fries have now changed to the small, skinny type and they were burned to a crisp. Scotch eggs were good but chicken fingers were tough and kids just picked at them. Adult meals arrived, My fish & onion rings arrived ( I wouldnt order the chips/fries ) and I received 2 very small piece of tough fish, no batter and tasted totally bland. No amount of sauce or lemon helped to bring out the taste. My wife,s shepards pie, usually a trusted item on their menu, was not hot and the potatoes seemed to be of the " instant " watery,variety. Two simple burger were the subject of a family discussion. Were they meant to be red raw in the center when they were requested them cooked ": medium " ? My wife ordered a Hennessy brandy. Waitress left and came back : Response - No Hennessy ! She then asked for Courvoseur ( ? ) Waitress left and came back : Response - No Courvoseur. Waitress said they did have 7 Brothers Brandy, the cheapest, bar Brandy you can get. Wife accepted this and the tiny measure was brought to her in a very small soda glass which offered no room to add a mixer. A snifter glass should be used for Brandy and Cognacs. This was NOT a pleasant experience. I know it sounds like Im bitchin over trivial things here but something has changed at this establishment. New owners ? New Management ? I dont know but until something changes here, we are done. Too many other good choices in Newburyport. It used to be good. Great food, and plenty of it. Should have left it the way it was. To end on a good note, the Guinness was, and has always been very good here. Congrats on that !! Owners, dont be mad at me please but use this as an opportunity to review the quality and quantity of your menu. !! And, NO, we didnt complain or return any of the food out of respect for the young Waitress. She did a great job. M.A.
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Scott Smith
Good atmosphere, friendly patrons who you can strike up a conversation with. Decent food, good draft selection and really friendly staff. Always showing sports and they have a free Wi-Fi network. (Just ask the server for the password.) Great layout keeping the place warm and inviting. Not as pricey or s pertinacious as some other places in Newburyport.
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Daniel Wentzel
This is another great Pub in Newburyport. They have a great beer selection, they have Down East Cider, which is awesome on tap. The Ruben is outstanding and I would recommend it as one of there best items. The burger I had was done a perfect medium well.i would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great Pub experience.
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Ian Byrne
Went here with my family who are from Ireland. Loved the Irish Poutin! (Curried Chips and sausage, to us Irish). Only one server who seemed like she could have had extra help! Couple of Guinness made it better. Loud atmosphere and the owner manager could have seated our group better, next to a family with kids!!!
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Kelsi Jarvis
Overpriced! If you go here, youre best off getting a burger and fries! Only thing there thats reasonably portioned! Definitely dont get the "tacos" aka the THREE NACHOS served with some meat and diced tomato. Legitimately it was 3 nacho chips with some meat on them for about eleven dollars. Laughable.
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Bennett Harrington
Often seen as just a bar, but their food is not too be missed. Interesting revolving menu that incorporates twists on Irish fare and classic comfort foods. Burgers are not too be missed --and Im not a burger guy otherwise.
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Jean Lawlis
Came for the new menu. Friendly staff. Food great. Loved the sweet and spicy crabcakes and the pulled pork buns. French fries with aoli were the real deal, freshly made, crunchy on the outside and tender inside.
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Mario Deleon
The service sucks, and the food was quite mediocre. I waited for my food for about almost 2hrs and when it arrived it looked like something they pulled out of under the grill.
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Taylor M
I love Port Tavern. Their fries and burgers are delicious. They are usually a little busy so sometimes pick up is slow but dining in is always right on the money!
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Willie Nickelson
Good food and service. The nachos were amazing and the Gaelic burger was delicious and juicy! Their French onion soup was a bit sweet but really good!
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Patrick Mattson
The burgers and fries were very good. They made a BLT for my Mom even though it wasnt on the menu. The wait staff was nice. Good selection of beers.
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Eric M
I love coming here on Wednesday nights for the live Irish music and occasional Irish step dancing. It has the warm feel of a true Irish pub.
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A Private User
One of Newburyports better bars on the weekends. Its spacious area with large flatscreens makes for a quality gameday experience.
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Joshua MacDonald
The food is pretty good. The wings were delicious. For a quiet evening the service was pretty slow. But we would go back again.
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A Private User
Awesome bar if youre 21,like lousy food and youre a meat head.... A shame, as the space could be used in a much nicer way...
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Adam robbins-pianka
Gluten free fryer for chips and wings! Gutenberg in cans. Good for a celiac like me! Creative and tasty cocktails, too.
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Michael Fitzgerald
I had an amazing Pastrami and Swiss, along with a couple of frothy Guiness! Definitely recommend the Port Tavern.
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Sheila Ruth
Priced right, food is really good, very accommodating, 98% of the staff is top notch. You cant go wrong.
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Keira George
Had a great lunch here. Awesome chicken sandwich with apple and brie! Good beer menu as well.
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Chris Halpin
From Jersey visiting son. Food is good, great selection of beers, great friendly atmosphere.
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T Man
Great service, food was excellent. Beer was great as well! Nachos were off the chain.
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Chelsea King
Food here is fantastic, exceptional even. I have yet to order something not great.
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EC 3D
Food is good, great drinks, local music, fun place. Gets crowded on weekends.
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Cleberson Pontes
Ill go back anytime for the drinks and atmosphere. Ill eat somewhere else...
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Emily M
Very good food and a good selection of drinks. Also good for large groups.
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Joan Lagasse
Love this place. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Missing the poutine.
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Màryjane Barros
Great food and drinks! Friendly service.Cant wait to come back.
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Thomas Lee Mullins
Really good food at goid prices with nice atmosphere.
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Randy Morse
Awesome service! Great appetizers! Thanks ladies!
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Lovell Curtis
Tavern is the new Rosie Osheas but much better!
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Yousef Alhumaid
Nice seating. Average food and average service.
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Libertad Vargas
Great atmosphere, great locale, food is good.
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Frey Nicholas
Great selection of whiskey and good food
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J Caswell
Great ownership, great tap selection
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William H
Great Food And Drinks, Sports On TV
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Jason Nadeau
Good environment, music, and service
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Scott Cal
Love the food and atmosphere
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Alex Linde
Ok food, excellent tap list.
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David D
Simply the best. Love Ports
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Michael Custodinho
Great food and service.
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william plante
Great Irish Pub
