New England's only Scottish Restaurant and Bar in the historic Haffenreffer brewery complex in Jamaica Plain, (relocated in 2022 - after originally opening in 2010). We now provide expanded menu offerings, multiple weekly events and a fantastic cocktail and single malt program in a beautiful award-winning designed space. There's a tasteful nod to Scotland and a sense of comfort throughout the new larger space. You have plenty of choice as to where you enjoy your night, next to the bustling bar or in a cozy corner in the snug or outside on the patio. Whether it's the famous Burger, Haggis or sumptuous dessert, you find something for everyone at The Haven. We look forward to seeing you at The Haven at the Brewery.
With great transportation, ample parking and easy access to Sam Adams Brewery we are a destination venue. Dave Broom - " The premier Boston whisky bar" Jacobite Burger (created with Sam Heughan, Outlander) - Best Burger in USA 2021. Best Date Night spot 2021, BOSTONmagazine.
James Bond's Go-To Cocktail - Gin, Belvedere Pure, Lillet
Sunset Song
Mango + Clove Infused Scotch on the Rocks
The Braveheart
Honey Bourbon, Ginger, Bitters, Lemon
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4.7
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4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
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The Haven is a charming Boston gem offering a "top shelf Scottish cuisine" experience. Known for its "amazing patio," "great whiskey selection," and "friendly service," it provides an authentic taste of Scotland. With standout dishes like fish and chips and shepherd's pie, it's a "wonderful culinary retreat."
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Louise VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A group of us were in to watch the rugby and had a good time. Great to see Tennents on tap! Thanks!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I went here for a birthday party. We were treated wonderfully. The scotch eggs, full scotch, smoked fish cakes, a brunch burger and some lovely whisky (with out the "e"). Thank you for a lovely day ona hard weekend.
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reyes
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
Too much pressure to leave table even though , due to a mistake, we ordered 15 minutes late. Too rushed.
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Sandra
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
The food was delicious. We had fish cakes with poached egg , hollandaise sauce and salad. Really good food. Best restaurant for Scottish food in New England.
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Anna
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our Valentine’s day dinner was just lovely- the specials were delicious and the seating was perfect.
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Christopher
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
love my local place! only wish there were more veggie options on the menu
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David
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
Food and service was excellent, we were tucked around the corner that is technically next to the front door and the cold breeze made my wife really cold for most of the meal. Otherwise, like I said, everything was excellent.
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Matteo VIP
Greater Boston200 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Parking was easy to find in lot. Decor is warm, and barlike. renovayed bottom floor of office building, so not a cookie cutter lay out, and creates characternin eachnareanofnthe restaurant. Only drawback is the bathrooms are in the dingy hallway just outside restairant, and not very clean. decor is teriffic. lots of things to look at.
Server was outstanding. She had knowledge of the menu and the culture, and her timing was perfect. Coild not ask for better.
Appetizers were excellent. Mybwife ordered the scottish egg (baiscally a battered hard-boiled egg) with greens and a sauce bed. Shenloved it. I had a scottish sausage, basically a juicy, well cooked sausage in a flaky blanket on a bed of mustard and a sude of greens (salad). Was superb.
Wife ordered the shepherds pie with lamb meat. she liked it, bit lacked much flavor on the meat and not a lot of lamb meat in thw pie.
I ordered the Haggis, a traditional scottish house made meatbstuffed casing on a bed of tatties (mashed potato) and neeps (mashed turnips. And medley of carrots, min corns, and other sauted vegetables. The neeps, tatties and vegetables were outstanding. perfectly cooked. The Haggis was quite bland. server brought scottish sauce whichni didnnt think complimented the dish. i had to put a lott of black pepper on it to give it flavor. The casing is open on the ends, so the chopped meat inside is quite dry. I suggest add a little black pepper to the meat while cooking to add a little flavor, though scottish food is generally bland. But this was quite bland. the moisture of the veggies i was told suppose to make up for the dry, bland taste and texture of the meat. Still, i think it needs something pepper-like to bring it to an american palate.
Desert was excellent. wife and i split a scottish cake with ice cream. perfect to split.
there were plenty of american comfort foods for those seeking that.
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Kathryn VIP
Greater Boston17 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Scotch egg was delicious. Cocktail was fine, shepherds pie good. Dessert pudding was delicious! Fun place.
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Karen
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Loved the Scottish decor!!
Very friendly service
Good grilled salmon
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FAQs
The Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 634-9184.
The Haven is rated 4.7 stars by 1208 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
