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Elephant & Castle - Boston, Boston, MA

Elephant & Castle - Boston

4.3
4.3
187 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Located at the crossroads of downtown Boston and the Financial District, Elephant & Castle offers an authentic British pub experience with classic pub fare, hearty breakfasts, and live sports. Just steps from the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and Boston Common, it's the perfect spot to enjoy happy hour, catch the latest soccer matches, or grab a pre-game pint before heading to TD Garden. Attached to the Club Quarters Hotel, Elephant & Castle is your go-to sports pub for British cuisine and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Boston.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Cross street
    Milk and Devonshire
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest T stops are State and Downtown Crossing.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Elephant & Castle in Boston is a delightful spot with "great food and atmosphere" that blends an Irish pub feel with a lively setting. Known for its "best burgers in town" and delicious Shepherd's Pie, diners appreciate the "attentive, friendly" service and diverse menu. Ideal for downtown explorers!

187 Reviews
  1. Alexa

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great but the sad thing is we showed up to celebrate and we had to search for our server for refills and second round of drinks. It was a busy Monday night, so he may have been in the weeds? Either way I booked this in advance and told them that it was an elopement party, so there should have been help. Waiting 20min for a refill on a Diet Coke or to ask for literally a round of jamo’s is just frustrating. All that said it’s a wonderful place, food is great and drinks are awesome!

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  2. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great waiter. Fun atmosphere. Good food. Common menu

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  3. Sioux

    Greater Boston

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service but food good. Low inventory of wines definitely a spot for beer drinkers. Was overly air-conditioned Shepherds pie was delicious. I thought that the gravy was salad dressing! Good spot to go if spending time at downtown Crossing.

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  4. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, Elephant and Castle delivers a consistently well prepared and friendly meal. One of the few places in this part of town, where you can sit down at a table, be served well, and still get out in under an hour. Our server, Benjamin, was extraordinarily attentive, friendly, and efficient. A rarity in Boston service these days, he even stopped back after the meals were served to check in on their quality and our satisfaction. I had the bacon and bleu burger (these are some of the best burgers in town by the way) and my guest had the fish and chips, which she raved about. I don’t know what I would do downtown without E&C. I routinely recommend it to out-of-town guests who are exploring the area. Beats 90% of the tourist straps around here and the extensive menu has something for everyone. Thanks again!

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  5. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Kitchen not set up to accommodate allergies but we loved the ambience, great place to grab a few drinks

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  6. Mia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice staff and yummy food! Wasn’t too busy either. All in all I would recommend!

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  7. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food in a bar-like atmosphere. College football on every TV was cool. Great fries and excellent Old Fashioneds!

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  8. Ignacio

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiente magnífico de pub y muy buena comida y bebida. Si puedo repetiré la experiencia

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn't sure exactly what to expect since I was just looking for a nice dinner not too far from our hotel. Saw E&C and knew I had found a good place. An Irish feel for sure. The staff was friendly and service was great. My husband and I had the Shepherd's Pie and we were not disappointed. In fact, it may have been the best we've had. And it was served in a single serving cast iron pan that was perfect size for anyone's appetite. And Delicious. If I'm ever in Boston again, I will gladly have dinner there again.

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  10. ToddF

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere Would definitely go back.

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Elephant & Castle - Boston offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Boston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 350-9977.

Elephant & Castle - Boston is rated 4.3 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Boston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Boston

161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milk and Devonshire
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest T stops are State and Downtown Crossing.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Acevedo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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