O'Briens Pub — Restaurant in Boston

Update on 17 Oct 2022

Last night, the doorman thought my Florida ID was fake, got my ID away and said I have to wait their boss to check my ID. If the ID is real, I can come back next night to get it back, if not, I have to provide another identicaion to get it back.

In the beginning, I wanted to call the police. The doorman said no need to call the police and asked me to come back next night, then I kept asking questions about my right, he finally give my ID back for me.

I know that it's your right to refuse anyone to get in your pub, but I don't think you can get my ID away. I really like this pub and the music here. In fact, I came here every time when I came to Boston. This is my third time to Boston and I used the same ID in the previous two times. I feel really frustrated about last night's experience.

Next time, I'll try to bring another kind of ID with me, I hope that I can enjoy the drink and music again. Then I'll modify the review back to five stars.

----- below are my old five stars...

A friend and a recently decided to try O'Briens on a Friday evening, after a maitre d' at a popular nearby establishment refused to seat us or provide an estimate of a wait time. Discouraging.

The ambience was jovial. Esoteric music was playing in the background from some hidden speaker.

My dining mate and I elected to try the prix fix menu featured in calligraphy on the hand-drawn chalkboard. The chef prepared the meal next to our table,

The presentation at first inspection was minimal, until we realized the sauces and dinner ware were intended for patrons to participate in the culi-creative process.

What a delight!

The meat was tender and delicately flavored, and paired perfected with the craft cocktails served with the main course.

Highly recommended if you are looking for a moderately priced dining experience in an...

O’Brien’s Pub in the Boston neighborhood of Allston is a fantastically grungy, no-frills, bar and small-room music venue. Some great music has come through here over the years, mostly of the local hard core variety, with the occasional national act appearance. The tiny space has a corner stage with the bar across the way where most of the seats are located. There’s a smattering of tables and seats elsewhere. No food is served here but there are plenty of options available right outside the door. Hint: if you enjoy Korean cuisine, this may be an excellent opportunity for you. Service at the bar is about as good as it gets; hard working and attentive. All the staples and more are available. Sensitive types may need a hard hat but everybody else is going to have an...