Sweeney's on Boylston

4.4

18 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to Sweeney’s. We’re known for a lively time, and a lively time is what you’ll get. We like to gather outside, sidle up to the bar inside, and let loose until the last pints on Boylston are served. No matter when you amble through our doors, you’ll find us spirited and rambunctious as ever – so sit and stay a while!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 536-5300
Website
https://sweeneysboston.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
710 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199-2602
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Cross Street
Boylston and Exeter
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweeney's on Boylston offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome food" and "awesome atmosphere." Known for the "best fish and chips ever" and "incredible sliders," this spot combines generous portions with a "cordial ambiance." The service is "great" and the menu features delicious additions. A must-visit for pub enthusiasts!

18 Reviews

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Misty
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best fish and chips ever! Crispy, deliciously breading. Fresh, flakey fish without that fishy taste.
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Scott
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, awesome atmosphere. Service was excellent perfectly timed. Will definitely be going back.
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Donnie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sliders are incredible, the fish and chips are delicious, and the drinks are quite good! Plus, our waiter is fantastic—great service all around!
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Paula
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The portions were generous. I went for dinner right after work and was seated right away.
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Jessica
VIP
Baja California
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite pub in the entire world! Chowder is outrageously good. Vibes are immaculate.
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Al
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a nice place to grab a bite on Boylston during the holidays
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Manny
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience of this space (previously Solas) has always been that it gets too crowded and too loud to really enjoy. But last night we were seated upstairs (didn’t know it existed), and had a really fun evening. Food is excellent, if just a tad pricey for Irish pub food. Great drinks, attentive service, lovely atmosphere.
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Joanne
Greater Boston
67 reviews
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambience was very nice and the service good. I food the food a little too fancy for a true Irish pub.
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JACEY
New Mexico
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were very disappointed by the service as well as the cocktails. Their food was over priced and while we enjoyed the sliders, the rest of our meal was not very good. Our cocktails were actually undrinkable and we were still charged for them.
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Christina
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Orders came out sporadically with the last coming out 20 min after the first.
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FAQs

Sweeney's on Boylston is rated 4.4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

710 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199-2602

Additional information

Cross Street
Boylston and Exeter
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://sweeneysboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 536-5300

Sweeney's on Boylston

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What 18 people are saying

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