The Dubliner - Review - Downtown - Boston - The Infatuation

"The Dubliner has some things you might expect to find in a typical Boston Irish pub—perfectly poured pints of Guinness, TVs that seem to always find a live sport regardless of the time, and tufted leather banquettes. What’s less expected is some of the best pot pies, scotch eggs, housemade soda bread, and irish stew this side of the Atlantic. The space itself is massive, perfect for big groups, and they have live music on the weekends. A relatively new spot (it opened in 2022), this isn’t an Irish pub for those looking for decades-old gum underneath the bar stools. The Dubliner feels like a modernized, classed-up version of your favorite pub—complete with clean tap lines—and it’s exactly where you want to chow down on crispy batter-covered day boat fish and chips before a Celtics game or concert at the Garden. Food Rundown Scotch Egg A soft boiled egg covered with a dense layer of mighty sausage and breadcrumbs, this scotch egg is one of the few versions in Boston that tastes like it was made that day instead of sitting in a freezer for a week. It’s served with housemade sweet apple sauce for dipping. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre Guinness Beef Stew The beef in this stew is slow cooked until fork-tender in a broth with deep, malty flavor. Hearty chunks of carrots and potatoes add a soft texture. This is the most comforting stew we’ve spooned up in ages. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre Fish and Chips In a town with fish and chips at every corner pub, the Dubliner serves our clear favorite. A generous filet of fresh haddock is fried in a light batter and served over a handful of crisp steak-style fries. Cover everything in the rich house curry sauce. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre" - Tanya Edwards