This was supposed to be its death knell; instead, its popularity increased. I often re-visit now for a wallow in nostalgia its the kind of place I close my eyes and instantly recall fabulous sessions, mates long since gone and golden memories of great pub days and outstanding landlord and landladies. It's a home friendly bar, decent prices, good people, a good neighborhood type bar, he said. It was an occasional outing from our family home in Burlington . 1217 Main St., 781-749-8200, www.scarletoaktavern.com, OLD YARMOUTH INN, Yarmouthport Cape Cods oldest inn, halfway between Plymouth and Provincetown, first opened its doors to wayfarers in 1696. John Durgin and Eldridge Park took that over in 1827 (a third partner, John Chandler, came aboard in 1840, but by then it was apparently too late to add his name). I learned proper table service, including boning fish and carving beef properly, as well as making flaming desserts thrilling the customers. And, the landmark kettle which actually steamed! My parents and I would go there for special meals. But even among those eye-catching neighbors, Hilltop Steak House stood out. Many good restaurants now but the ones you mentioned plus ones mentioned in the comments brought back good memories. With so many pubs to choose from, this was an almost impossible task. Warren Tavern is one of the most historic Boston bars, even down to the low beams in the ceilings, which the builders salvaged from old boats at nearby Charlestown Navy Yard making the beams even older than the rest of the Tavern. The Lincoln was not the name of the stand at first it was the Hypolet Roadside Stand which was her husbands name. I remember their 15 cent coffee, great pies, and my favorite, their chicken strips, with fries smothered in brown gravy, and a salad. I always thot Howard Johnson had the best ice cream, especially their unbeatable Mocha Chip! My friends and I used to hang out at The Pewter Pot AND Senior Pizza. Timothy Moynihan, an immigrant from Kerry, Ireland initially founded the establishment. How about ye old Wilton Diner, Wilton NH Still miss my favorite restaurant. We loved Heck Allens too. One of my favorites thats now gone, was Steves Greek on Newbury St. We ate there all the time in the 1990s and early 2000s. No mention of Mildreds Chowder House? The sprawling inns Widow Binghams Tavern with its low ceilings, massive posts, and warming fireplace is a throwback to its early days as an eight-room public house. At HoJos, mom always had Orange Pineapple ice-cream !! Ditto the Hilltop Steak House. So sad its not there anymore! Went with my grandparents to the one on Main Street in Falmouth, now an Indian restaurant. 6. Anyone remember Custys all you can eat lobster buffet in Rhode Island? I would check every one of the restaurants I saw, looking for it. They were Great, miss them. Miss them all! Though more than half in this list have long since gone, some in my top ten list are still around today.. Although, it was good to keep your head down when the odd unneighbourly barney broke out. In its prime, Hilltop Steakhouse was regularly listed among the busiest restaurants in the world. KPub is now in the same building. I recall a several course wine dinner there around the mid 80s with a staff of about twenty waiters and waitresses who never missed a beat. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. When I was an usherette at the Music hall/Wang center, I always took my break at the Beef N Ale really nice owner. When we came back Im sad to see its now a mini-market. 223 Route 6A, 508-362-9962, www.oldyarmouthinn.com, SALEM CROSS INN, West Brookfield Colonial cuisine doesnt get much more authentic than at the Salem Cross Inn, 20 miles west of Worcester. They are missed too. Old Bars in Framingham, MA About Search Results Sort: Default 1. The mini-golf course (plus batting cages and other amusements) that the orange dinosaur was part of is now condos, but they preserved the dinosaur; its easily visible from route 1. My father took me to Locke-Ober while I was still in college in the 60s and as I recall the had one room for men and another for women and children. Yokens Thar She Blows restaurant in Portsmouth NH, There was also a location on Route 1 in Danvers, MA. The elegant Red Room, which dates to 1696, is a great backdrop for an intimate dinner. The restored 1705 farmhouse has been a family-run restaurant since 1961. also Warmuths they had a great B deck saladthere are so many that are gone and I miss them all. Trufflemore, My first time having Korean BBQ and it was so delicious. He was received in no friendly spirit by the Congregational ministers, and in a few years sought a more agreeable field of labor in England. In a 2013 essay in The New Yorker, Poehler described the scene: Chadwicks was one of those fake old-timey restaurants. The food was exceptional and very popular place. It was a hit from the start, and before long the stores popularity soared to the point that on some busy days the police had to be called on for crowd control. Kids at the pond who went there in the 30s referred to it as Danoskys though it may have been The Lincoln by then. I miss lots of those, like Fantasia, Durgin Park, Jimmys Haborside, Pewter Pots, Brighams, the China House in Boston (near Steinway), etc., but my all-time favorite was Stellas, first in the North End (the great mystery was where did the valet parkers put all those cars? Today, a mammoth Barnes & Noble bookstore occupies the space where the restaurant once stood. SUDBURY IS OPEN MON-THURS 4PM-9PM, FRIDAY 1130AM-10PM, SAT 1130AM-10PM, SUN 1130AM-9PM. Swensons ice cream Faneuil Hall, The Dome Woods Hole. Polcaris in Bostons North End is still operating is it not? I had the Million $ burger with some of the best bacon I've ever eaten on it. Apparently he was quite the kidder. )and sayBoss,my sisters boy(or brother in law,or whatever) is coming over from the old country,can you find him a job?So,the new arrival would start at the bottom, maybe washing dishes,and over time would work his way up ,becoming a cook on the line. Expect down-home pub food and reasonably-priced craft brews. For example, there is a painting of Daniel Webster, who stopped by the oyster bar almost daily to consume six plates of six oysters accompanied by a tall glass of brandy and water (that is, six glasses of brandy and 36 oysters daily). Brag to your friends and colleagues at home that you saw with your own eyes where the Sons of Liberty planned the American Revolution. The long-time Moynihan family friend has been an employee at the pub for 23 years and was a patron for around 15 years prior. Really miss Top of the Hub. The lure? Contact us at (508) 347-3313, or visit us at 277 Main Street (Route 131), Sturbridge, MA 01566-0187. also Warmuthshad a wonderful B deck salad. It fronted onto Daniel Webster Highway, so thats where they put their farm stand and business was good. The rambling inn serves up Yankee fare, including its signature every day is Thanksgiving turkey dinner, in the historic Tap Room and Ebenezers Tavern, which feature period antiques, original woodwork, and cozy fireplaces. The Publick House is a Historic Inn located in Sturbridge, MA. PLEASE ORDER ONLINE OR BY PHONE FOR BEST PRICING. He would Fall in love,get married, start a family,buy a house in the suburbs..And with the skills he had learned,would open a diner or other restaurant there,sometimes a fish house,sometimes a full range of food.. And so on,spawning dozens,even hundreds of dining halls throughout New England..nobody knows how many for sure,a list was never kept.. 48 Monument Square, 978-369-9200, www.concordscolonialinn.com, BARKER TAVERN, Scituate Just steps from Scituate Harbor, the Barker Tavern offers a rare combination of Colonial charm and waterfront location. Turkey club, Shortrib grilled cheese. That's a pretty big distinction too, in a city littered with great dive bars. Prints & Photographs Division John Margolies/Library of Congress. WORCESTER IS OPEN MON-THURSDAY 4PM-9PM, FRI-SAT-SUN 1130AM-9PM. When: 1960s 1980s. Anonymous, Combine your love of history with tasty Boston brew. At the time of its closing, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston (behind Union Oyster House, 1826) and the fifth . Because its Kevins birthday today! Website closedpubs.co.uk has been logging the closures of pubs in the city and across the country. The wood-paneled tavern featuring a polished bar, bay windows, and a small fireplace is a cozy spot for a casual meal. Weylu s palace did not open until 1989 or so. Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner 99 Diners Dive Bars Music Venues $ Following the 1877 deaths of Durgin and Park, Chandler and his heirs ran the restaurant until 1945. Then on to the next one. This is a review for dive bars in Worcester, MA: "Wonderful Dive Bar HP10 9TY. Pewter Pot, absolutely. Mitchells Steak And Rib House, Hyannis. Sorry its gone missing! These are the best bars with outdoor seating in Worcester, MA: People also liked: live music bars, dance bars. Menu for Oak Barrel Tavern in Worcester, MA. The Cardiac Kids played the Golden Dolphin at 40 Main St. in Springfield in 1984. What was more exciting? 30 Main St., 413-298-5545, www.redlioninn.com. DELIVERY ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH GRUBHUB. I cant remember the name but it was right off 95 and Colman st. Also the best Grape Nut Pudding I ever had. The old Park Square Deli. I have an old New England Travel guide,1951.. It was also always a line to get into either locations. In 1914, Irving Barrows opened the original store in Webster Square. They call them muisjes. My cousins husband Eric and his brothers Frank and Biddle Thompson owned Snow Inn and Thompson Brothers Clam Bar in Harwich Port. Why? Farm Shops based in Waterbury, CT A Friendlys style restaurant good sandwiches and great ice cream! We lived around the corner back in the mid 70s and, as poor college students, it was so special when we could afford to treat ourselves. Victor and Anna Charpentier purchased the farm and restaurant in 1954, and they ran it until Victor died in 1966. Really loved the ice cream and clams. I lived in Easton and loved being able to get the fine fare of Weylus close to home. Grew up in Stoneham MA now in FL. The Big Judge had two hamburger patties! Loved Fontaines-! Located on the ground floor, the Jordan Marsh Food Shop and Bakery would have shoppers following their noses toward those signature muffins and other baked goods; once there, they could also browse gourmet snacks and gift baskets. Experience New England at its very best, from business meetings to a memorable "I Do". 4. My family would go to Custys every year when my uncle came up from N.C. The Weathervane in Maine. The Kings Rook in Marblehead kept me in great French Cream Cheese cake, fruit Frapps and Classical Music. Dine-in, Takeout & Delivery Sunday-Thursday 12:00-10:00pm Friday & Saturday 12:00-Midnight I can remember the Lobster Pies that were worth waiting for. 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Mildreds! There were so many and I miss them all. Will definitely be coming back. In the late 70s the Athens Olympia was a mainstay for lunch for my co-workers & I. Popovers !!!!! Yes I remember the fried clams in York ME. i WENT TO THE EUROPEAN IN THE NORTH END YEARS AND YEARS AGO, WIth A LOCALBRUNO DIBICARI , HIS BROTHER , ADDIO WAS well a known sculptor the restaurant across the street had their kitchen exhaust fan blow down , into the sidewalk, one whiffand you were in the door.brilliant !!! Worcester, MA Nightlife Bars Dive Bars The Best 10 Dive Bars in Worcester, Massachusetts Sort:Recommended Offers Delivery Offers Takeout 1. Also the Magic Pan with their amazing crepes and Soups. For ice cream Browns near Nuble Light ME. This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. I loved the Pewter Pot. 70 James St. Worcester, MA. I dont think there is anyone else in the city that can say that, Tim Moynagh said. In 1770, they tolled their bells on the burial day of the Boston rioters killed by the troops. A large sign on the front of the old building located on 25 Exchange Street reads, Moynaghs Tavern, Worcesters Oldest Tavern.. I dont think there was a waiter under 80! (You can see one of the original signs with a hand holding a bell in Bostons Old City Hall, near the Benjamin Franklin Statue on the Freedom Trail.) Grew up on the Northshore. Bay State Brewery & Taproom 3 reviews Closed Now Pub "What a selection of Beers, Food, Clothing." "surprisingly good-great beer, of course" 2. By 1938, the Kimballs had added turkey sandwiches and ice cream to its offerings, and after those were met with high demand, they opened a restaurant in 1940, serving their own turkeys and other fare. If you want a sense of being one of the most historic Boston bars, go early in the day. Certainly was by the end of the 30s. most notorious, wickedest, most lawless and far and away the most dangerous and volatile pub in Worcesterdecent folk avoided it like the plague and even the police gave it a wide berth except at times that their presence was essential and even then, mob-handed. These are some highly rated dive bars in Worcester, MA: What are some dive bars with a large number of reviews in Worcester, MA? My father would coach us not to even think about the salad or a potato, just go straight to the lobstah station.. We got our fill and our moneys worth. Worcester offers some of the best nightlife in New England. Expect an old-fashioned diner counter experience and simple yet flavorful breakfast and lunch classics. The bar has attracted old athletes such as Carleton Fisk. The Town Lyne House. What are the best bars with outdoor seating? But the man who had been behind those delicious muffins for more than 30 years, baker John Pupek, wasnt ready to let go. Expect regular drag performances, DJs and camp fun. My father in law would take us to lokobers in Boston and we would get baked Alaska for dessert. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. On the way to Cape cod to see how Eastham had faired over the de des we stopped in Westport. For my part, I miss all the classic diners that have been closed or moved. They closed ages ago However a spinoff of it opened on Post Rd in Warwick RI not too bad. Ive been to a couple of these restaurants like the Hilltop Steakhouse remember going there with my grandparents when I was little and going into the butcher shop too. Expensive but great for special occasions. My grandfather, Sidney Ernest Blandford ditto colourful tales also lived here, then aged 3. Two more owners saw the restaurant through its next 60 years, until it was finally sold in 2007 to Ark Restaurants, whose other holdings include Bryant Park Grill in New York City and Sequoia in Washington, D.C. During its long run, Durgin-Park flirted with expansion, operating satellite locations at Copley Place and Logan Airport for a time. Truffle tots. Why? The clam shack on Route 1 was called Els, our all time favorite place for clams. I cant remember the name. MIT students made a game of stealing them and placing them in bizarre locations- like the top of the dome on the main building on campus. They too just closed for some reason. Explore latest menu with photos and reviews. Comments have been closed on this article. I would stand on a chair and loudly announce, Ladies and gentlemen, we are so happy to have you at Chadwicks today, but we are especially happy to have Kevin! Highly recommendmore, It's a really comfortable bar to walk into, very friendly welcoming staff.more, One of, if not the best, arcade bars I've ever been to in the East Coast.more, Relaxed atmosphere, huge selection of beers with gourmet bar food. To this day, Honisss broiled halibut has been the best I have ever eaten! There is still one in Woburn that I know of. I believe they are still open and that the address is in Walpole, just north of Foxborough. Despite its popularity, Chadwicks closed in 1998. We do this by perpetuating the stories of courage, sacrifice, and triumph of those who achieved our independence to inspire succeeding generations. The pub closed around 1970 and remained an eyesore until it was demolished some years later. There was a Swedish Smorgasbord restaurant just off Washington St. in Downtown Boston and we went there alot in the 50s. Google + It was across from the Plymouth public beach area. 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