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Five Horses Tavern - South End, Boston, MA

Five Horses Tavern - South End

4.5
4.5
923 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance of the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 60 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. Guests can enjoy dinning on one of the largest patios
in the South End.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 936-3930
  • Website
    http://www.fivehorsestavern.com/boston/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Christopher Foy
  • Location
    535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Starters

  • Cast Iron Corn Bread$13.00

    fresh baked corn bread with honey butter

    • White Bean Hummus**$14.00

      cannellini beans, herbs, chili, garlic, choice of pita | fresh veggies | half & half

      • Tavern Nachos*$18.00

        dirty cheese sauce, pico de gallo, black beans, lime crema, cilantro, guacamole, pickled jalapeño

        • Potatas Bravas$9.00

          roasted potatoes, chili, lime, cotija, chipotle aioli

          • Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$17.00

            dragon chili sauce, buttermilk-scallion sauce

            • Haus Made Pretzel$13.00

              house made pretzel, salt, beer cheese, spicy mustard

              Wings

              six piece** $16 - one style, thirteen piece** $30 - two styles

              • Drunken Wings

                chili, beer, lime, salt

                • K-Town

                  tossed in korean bbq

                  • Honey-Hot

                    tossed in honey-hot

                    • Lemon Pepper

                      lemon zest, pepper

                      Salad

                      • Fried Chicken Salad$17.00

                        greens, avocado, cotija cheese, pickled onions, buttermilk scallion dressing

                        • Powerbowl$17.00

                          farro, sweet potatoes, brussels, spinach, chili-maple vin, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds

                          • Kale Caesar $15.00

                            sourdough croutons, parmesan, lemon

                            • Tavern Chili

                              ground beef, smoked chicken, pulled pork, black beans, cheddar, tortilla chips $12/$18

                              Salad Add On

                              • Chicken $6.00

                                fried or grilled

                                • Salmon$14.00

                                  • Shrimp$10.00

                                    Sandwiches

                                    served with choice of side

                                    • Tavern Burger* **$21.00

                                      grassfed beef burger, crispy onion strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumber, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo

                                      • Veggie Burger**$16.00

                                        quinoa-edamame patty, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, tomato preserves

                                        • Fried Chicken Sammy$17.00

                                          kfc style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce

                                          • B.L.T$17.00

                                            applewood smoked bacon, green goddess, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, bacon

                                            • Chicago Style Italian Beef$22.00

                                              shaved ribeye, giardiniera, gravy

                                              Tacos

                                              one taco $8, two tacos $15, three tacos $21

                                              • Pulled Pork Taco

                                                avocado crema, pickled fresno chilis, pickled red onions

                                                • Fresh Avocado Taco

                                                  green goddess, cotija cheese, crispy onions, pickled brussel sprouts

                                                  • Smoked Chicken Taco

                                                    jerk sauce, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime crema

                                                    • Fried Fish Taco**

                                                      chipotle mayo, pico, lettuce

                                                      Thin Crust Pizzas

                                                      • Classic Cheese & Red Sauce$14.00

                                                        • Foghorn Leghorn$18.00

                                                          fried chicken, red dragon sauce, banana peppers, mozzarella, pickle, buttermilk scallion

                                                          • Brussel Sprout Pizza$17.00

                                                            red wine braised onions, mozzarella, balsamic glaze

                                                            • Sausage And Pepperoni Pizza$18.00

                                                              red suace, basil, mozzarella, honey

                                                              Entrees

                                                              • Shepherds Pie$24.00

                                                                guinness braised beef, gravy, mixed veg, mashed potatoes

                                                                • Seared Salmon*$26.00

                                                                  miso glaze, rice, garlic spinach

                                                                  • Fish And Chips$22.00

                                                                    beer battered haddock, tarter sauce, house cut old bay chips, lemon

                                                                    Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)

                                                                    $19

                                                                    • Grilled Chicken$6.00

                                                                      • Fried Chicken$6.00

                                                                        • Pork Belly$6.00

                                                                          • Bacon$6.00

                                                                            • Spinach$3.00

                                                                              Sides

                                                                              • Tater Tots

                                                                                • Cup$4.00
                                                                                • Bowl$7.00

                                                                              • Mesclun Greens$4.00

                                                                                • Cheddar Jalapeno Mashed$5.00

                                                                                  • Cucumber Dill Salad$5.00

                                                                                    • Mac & Cheese$9.00

                                                                                      • Giardiniera$4.00

                                                                                        Last updated: October 3, 2024

                                                                                        What 923 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                        4.5
                                                                                        4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.4Food
                                                                                        • 4.5Service
                                                                                        • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.3Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Five Horses Tavern - South End offers a "casual vibe" and impressive beer selection. Known for "great cocktails" and the "best Reuben sandwich," it provides a warm atmosphere with "friendly servers." Ideal for pre-theater dining, it's dog-friendly with outdoor seating. While service can occasionally falter, the food "never fails to delight."

                                                                                        923 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Katherine

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Great! We will be back! Food was fantastic. Beautiful neighborhood restaurant with cozy feels.

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                                                                                        2. Mark

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Great spot for a team lunch. Staff was friendly and attentive. Good selection of menu items at a reasonable cost.

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                                                                                        3. James

                                                                                          San Diego

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          This is the perfect Boston tavern spot for good beer and great service. It is quaint, fast food service and with a smile. The bartenders were excellent in recommending drinks, as was the waitstaff. Highly recommend, a tad noisy but it is a pub so get over it HA HA

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                                                                                        4. Sharon

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          Good place, Not fancy. Cornbread was amazing! In and out in time for our Symphony tickets.

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                                                                                        5. John

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Great experience - fun Tavern food with extensive beer tap menu

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                                                                                        6. Ross

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          23 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          23 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on November 18, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Service a bit slow but food was really good. Fun neighborhoodntavern vibe

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                                                                                        7. Nathalie

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 2
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          I brought family and friends with me here visiting from out of town. Five horses used to be one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I have noticed a pretty steady decline in this place since the pandemic. Prices higher, portions smaller, and food quality much lower. My chicken wrap was almost all kale and no chicken. The service was also somewhat poor with the server disappearing for long periods of time, forgetting ordered items, and generally being awkward/unfriendly. I do hope management takes this feedback to heart. As I mentioned earlier this place used to be so great and I’d love to see it come back around to its former glory.

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                                                                                        8. Richard

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          45 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          45 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Tavern was boomin' today with customers. Staff did a great job (seemed like a small staff for lunch). Food great as always and tap list was full!

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                                                                                        9. Krissy

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          42 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          42 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on November 5, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Meal and service were very good. Would gladly return.

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                                                                                        10. Ronald

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Server was terrific! Food was great. Packed house!

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                                                                                        FAQs

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

                                                                                        Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.5 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 16 times today

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

                                                                                        535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          Claremont Park
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          South End
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
                                                                                        • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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