Crossroads Irish Pub

01/05/10

Neighborhood bar has surprisingly tasty bites

by kylewright , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Having been to Crossroads both before and after it's major face lift, I can only commend this neighborhood joint for cleaning up its act. Sure, the Irish pub was a dive and a great place to end an already shitwrecked night, but the clean up doesn't take away from the casual atmosphere. Crossroads doesn't try to be a gourmet spot, and the bar food is straightforward and very tasty. The nachos are piled high and buffalo fingers are far crisper than you'd expect. The service may not be top notch, but the beer is cold, the place is spotless and you'll never leave hungry.

• Pros: A casual, simple and delicious menu
• Cons: Waitresses are sweet but of questionable intellect

11/19/08

Pass it by, sadly this bar is no longer what it was.....

by beantown02446 at Citysearch

Friends and I used to frequent this bar for many years, that is until it shamelessly turned itself into yet another typical garbage bar in a city. After they "renovated" the walls, the service, the character, the food - all went straight downhill. Our last visit to this bar was when we experienced it's true crappiness....flat beer, fools for servers and no personality to the bar at all. It was like going to a bad MIT frat house basement that happened to have a tap. Sigh. Another one goes down.

10/22/08

new owners, changed for the worse

by greasyfoodaddict at Citysearch

nice place if the bartender likes you. if not, food and drink can be unpleasant, service can be slow, and errors in the bill can happen

• Pros: if the bartender likes you, it's great
• Cons: if the bartender doesn't like you, food and drink can be bad

09/15/08

Horrible service, particularly the night bartender kevin

by bostonflyer at Citysearch

I have been to crossroads many times now, and often sit at the bar for a bite to eat. The food's ok, not great, but what you'd expect. The night bartender there-- Kevin-- is the rudest, most unfriendly bartender I know in this city. He always acts as if it's a problem for him to get you something. Just someone who shouldn't be behind a bar.

Avoid this place. I'll never go again.

• Pros: Cheap, decent food
• Cons: Terrible service, particularly the night bartender

09/23/06

Friendly service, great casual atmosphere, good food at reasonable prices

by barbann86 at Citysearch

Not one of your typical chain bar/restaurants. 'Roads, as its called, is a true find. A real Boston Irish pub where you can relax, enjoy a drink, watch some sports or play darts. It's big with the locals and the college crowd. Cozy, friendly atmosphere with good but inexpensive food. They have special nights where the pizza or wings are free if you buy a pitcher of beer. The wait staff is attractive and friendly.

• Pros: Location, Value, Service