Champions Pub

As a lover of steak tips, I was super excited to go to Champions. I mean, reading the comments, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like them! So I’m astonished that I didn’t like the steak tips! The portion was huge, they were cooked to a perfect medium. The meat was soft and tender, but I found them to be very gristly and difficult to cut and chew. They were also sopping in BBQ sauce, which isn’t to my taste. I’m definitely coming back to try them again sometime. I’ll ask for no sauce and maybe medium rare with the outside to get black & crispy. The hotdog was really good.

Melt in your mouth steaktips, with great flavor. Everything else was great all fresh ingredients and hot. Be prepared to wait a little before to get in, but we'll worth the wait. Would give it 6 stars.

We drove specifically for the reputation on how great the steak tips were. I got half beef and lamb tips with fries and it comes with a salad (dressing was great). It did not disappoint, lives up to the hype about the tips.The place is small, but it had a lively atmosphere. Everyone just doing there thing and eating. We sat at the bar. It was a Sunday and it was packed. We had to wait until two seats opened up, but not a big deal. I would definitely go again.

Only thing worth having is the steak tips. Don’t waste your time with the Mac and cheese bites they are horrible. Service was horrible

Great steak tips great flavor nice and juicy. Good size ill definitely be back

My customers tell me regularly they have the best steak tips around so I decided to finally try them. Absolutely NOT disappointed! The marinade is incredible and the tips are tender and juicy! Staff is friendly, service very nice! I will be coming back most definitely. 😍

If I could give it a 4.5 I would. The steak tips were great and had a nice glaze on them. The cuts were lean, tender, and juicy. These are the best steak tips we've ever had. The drive getting there was a bit precarious due to bumpy roads and detours, yet worth the trip. What it lacks in ambience it makes up for in food quality.

Steak tips. That's all you need to know. Some of the best in New England! Small place that can a get a bit packed, but tables turnover pretty quickly. Really good portion of tips and I would go with the onion rings

The best , authentic at everything, no frills just perfection at its finest, especially if you love steak tips and onion rings

Easily one of the best spots for steak tips... That's no surprises. That is what they are known for but this local pub is absolutely a rough jam. This is a dive bar off of one of the main roads in Peabody and getting lunch is something else. They give you a ton of food- which is great since a lunch order of steak tips is $32 dollars. And there is no website with current prices or menu - it's all on a facebook page?- so you aren't an always sure what you're going to pay. Ordered over the phone- this is a quick order quick pickup place or stay for a beer. They were just already at 12:15 on a Tuesday and the food was spectacular. The order came with steak tips, rice, salad and sauce.

So my "carnivore followers".... THIS IS A HOME RUN...!!! Ok, it's a tiny little pub in a, well, not the classiest part of Peabody! But hey, it's Peabody!! SO... put your pretty outfits away, think about sweats and hoodies... and just bring your desperate need for quality/killer BBQ beef tips!!! ALERT ... Stop. Just go to this place early to avoid the lines to sit down!! Ok... so now the review... First, we did arrive today about 5, hmmm We were in for a 15 minute wait which ended up being the time. Seated, table for two, overlooking the Keeno tvs and sports covering all the bar area and seating for about 75 (guessing) Waitstaff Emily came right over with a drink order. Nice. Menus await... limited but, it's a place where people wanna eat beef ... lol Salad came out, standard plate, set up this morning and kept in a high level rack mount till now. Got it. It worked with ranch and on the side. Ordered second Ole Fashioned and, order was two steak tip dinners with two sides including the salad, so fries, rice or onion rings. Ordered 1 medium and 1 medium well. BOOM . In about 8 minutes, they all landed. OMG as I cut into mine and tried the rice. The beef was phenomenal!! Better than "Dom's or others... If you know this... We both tuned out the ambience lacking, how close we were to our neighbors eating... and Focused on why we came here... FOR THE TIPS!!!! Awesome, Incredible, perfect marinade, cooked perfectly... very healthy portions $27.95 per AMAZING!! Just go there!!! Bob appetite!!

DELICIOUS steak tips and an unbeatable value for the meal overall! Their cooked to perfection, tender, and flavorful. I totally get the hype. If you like a good char they will be right up your alley. Even while the place was super busy, they still handled my take-out order smoothly. I'll need to try dining in soon! Note that the portions are huge and if sharing with a group order a portion or 2 less than what you think you need.

Great food great drinks! Steak Tips are a must get! Very flavorful. Waited for a little bit to get into the door but it was worth the wait. Service is quick when you get a seat. Price is great for the huge portions you get, steak tips came with a side salad and a side of fries. Can't beat that anywhere! Will definitely be back when we're in the area again.

Great food and service, drinks were also great, went in for the late lunch went home with leftovers, tips were very good.

The most amazing Steak Tips on the north shore. Whether you have the entree or the sub sandwich, they are both spectacular.

My husband and I have been seeing a lot of social media reviews on this restaurant and we did attempt to go one night but the line was pretty long outside so we kept on driving, but yesterday we decided to attempt it again and this time we succeeded and without a doubt everyone was right.... AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS steak tips! Everything was yummy from the salad to the tips to the onion rings and fries! Kudos to this establishment! And the employees were just as awesome and personable! It is however, a smaller restaurant but worth the wait if you have one! We lucked out and were seated upon entering!

Originally from California came after seeing tik tok about this place. Literally thee best steak tips I ever had in my life! So tender you can cut with fork! Amazing flavor and perfectly cooked! Onion rings are thee best I've ever had in my life. Food portions are insanely huge. Shared a plate between 2 people and was more than enough. Waitress was amazing and sweet! Was so glad to experience this place. Must try!!

Longtime bucket list, first time visit for their much-talked-about steak tips, and first visit was very impressive. Steak tips: Humongous portion, choice of side, and salad included, making it a great value even at $27 and change. Nice char, strong grill flavor, cooked to medium rare as asked, very tender, juicy, and just enough sauce to complement and not overwhelm. Flavorful mix of what seemed like Italian, teriyaki and barbecue to produce a whole greater than (and different from) the sum of its parts. Only downside: a few of the bites had gristle, but just a few. Overall: outstanding. Lived up to the hype. Onion rings: Clam shack version, very thin, very crisp batter. None of that puffy stuff. So right up my alley. Buffalo wings: Tried in an appetizer combo where you can pick any two from the menu. Just enough crispness, but exceptional juiciness and tenderness. Very piquant sauce that brought sourness along with heat. Pork shanks: On the bone, guessing cooked some other way first and then deep fried, served with a small dollop of barbecue sauce on top and a small pool below. Surfaces didn't look promising, but juiciness underneath came through. Moist and tasty throughout, with crispness on top. Not just dependent upon sauce. Service: It's basically a bar, but very very pleasantly surprised by the superb service from my main server Jackie and two others who also tag teamed efficiently. Friendly, enthusiastic ambassadors who exuded what hospitality is all about. All this and parking too. Great steak tips and so much more.

TOP NOTCH best steak tips around !!! If there was an option for 10 stars I would rate it an 11, twice. Gotta go get some while you're in the area. This is the mf spot!

The steak tips are to die for... a hidden gem... probably because the outside looks like you may not want to be inside, but trust me it's worth it.

They have so many different choices on the menu. My favorite is a side dish jalapeño poppers with the cheese in inside. It's the real deal but like snake bites you take a bite out of it. It's hot. You say your nose is running. Your eyes are watering your sip a little beer you say no and then as soon as this thing goes away, you're right back, at They are fantastic the best around

I was in the Peabody/Salem area and checked out Champions after hearing some rave reviews about the Steak tips. They did not disappoint! Juicy, with a sweet slightly tangy marinade- the slight char of the grill added depth, so good! I got the steak frites which needed salt but paired well with an extra side of buffalo and blue cheese dressing. I wasn't sure if the cherry peppers came with so made sure to ask for them. The portion of tips was generous and the entree included the salad and fries and overall was a good deal as it turned into at least 2 meals. This popular spot was packed on a rainy Saturday- there was a bit of a line but since I was traveling alone I slid right into an open spot at the bar. Paired with some cold beer and friendly convos with regulars I had a great time! Great food, good service and atmosphere... next time might try the onion rings or rice pilaf as a side and the burger looked amazing . I'll stop by again if ever in the area, check it out!

Took 3 guests here today and we were all very disappointed to see a sign on the door that they're closed because they're on vacation, but it a business that's established enough where they should be able to field staff to be open. I think the owners or managers aren't doing there jobs by closing when they ought to be able to field a small staff to stay open, not that hard.

It was a lot of hype. Very small place .the stpeak tips were marinated in a sauce that was overwhelming. if you have a good piece of meat, you don't have to put a lot of sauce on it. I don't get it.

Was looking forward to going here with all the reviews. Me and a co worker went here on a Sat Nite. The waiter was awesome, i asked him if i orderd the Steak Tips Medium would they be pink inside ? He said yes. I said i will take them with frie & salad. Well i got 6 huge tips & the first 3 were spot on the last 3 were over cooked. The fries meh should of got the rings. I been to New Bridge & had a better meal. I mite give Campions another shot not sure cause its an hr drive

We went around 5pm on a Friday night. Prime time and busy! Don't be fooled by the exterior. You might be a little scared off, but once inside it's lively. They'll take care of you. You'll be alright. We heard about their steak tips and had to try it out. It came with a side salad and choice of fries, onion rings, or rice pilaf. We (two adults, toddler) put in two orders ($27 each) of steak tips (one with rice pilaf and the other with onion rings) and we had plenty leftover. Onion rings were crispy, lightly battered. Toddler picked off our plates. You can probably share one plate among two adults, but you'll be wanting to take some leftover home! The BEST steak tips I have had...like I was dumbfounded for a hot second after the first bite. So delicious. Very tender, tasty marinade, and cooked to perfection. It was a bit of a wait to get seated, but definitely worth it. Line moved though. They have sit down booths, high top tables, and seating at the bar. Once seated, service was excellent - food came out fast and fresh! Multiple people checking in on us despite it being packed. They got a system down, like a well oiled machine. We ate quick - a long line was forming to the outside and we wanted others to enjoy the food and warmth from the cold. Will definitely be back!

Steak Tips, Wings, Salads We love Champions. It's a local pub with simple food, but the steak tips and turkey tips are excellent. The steak fries are worth every calorie, too. Champions is on our and most people's top 10 list of north shore steak tip institutions. The rice and salad are very simple too, but well worth it. Despite other reviews we have always had good service, but this is a dive pub, so set your expectations accordingly. Tip: Get a burger, the char broiler in the back of the bar is pretty special. Champions is not our favorite steak tip joint, but it is one of the better spots with the bar atmosphere and nice family ran atmosphere. Thanks

Been hearing about the tips, and well, they are less than two miles from home so we decided to try them yesterday. It's kind of dark and divey, sports bar look. Bar is simple, with about ten stools. A couple of tables, and they even have 8 top tables for groups. I think this would be an excellent place to watch the Patriots! Food: Hubs, of course, got the steak tips, med rare. We saw the chef cooking everything, and he was masterful at juggling it all. The tips were dark, juicy, tender, so frickin tender! As well as cooked perfectly. The fries were frozen, but who cares when you get that much meat? Oh, and hubs said the juices were also perfect for the fries. I opted for a basket of fried shrimp; pretty good! Nice batter! And a Greek salad. The feta cheese was the only thing that made it Greek; otherwise, it was a green salad. The dressing was good. Prices were really fair for what we got, portion size, and tastiness!

Champions serves the best steak tips I've ever had! I love bringing friends and family from out of town to try them. The rest of the food is unimpressive. I have tried a couple other menu items and now I just stick to the steak tips. And skip the side salad. Tip: the portion of the steak tip dinner is generous! Two people can share it, or one person will have leftovers to bring home. Champions is definitely very, very local. Everyone knows one another. A Peabody local introduced me to Champions and told me all about the interesting history of the steak tip recipe. He also told me about how one of the current owners started as a server. It's so impressive and heartwarming! What a great legacy this place has. For the most part, service is good! Unfortunately, one server has really bad vibes. I don't want to get into it except that it's consistent. It's because of him that I feel unwelcome and worry that he might be rude to people I bring to Champions.

food was very bland and ribs are like chewing on a tire, soda tastes like carbonated syrup, and waitress staff very unorganized, and very long wait time, waste of time to come here there are better pubs in the area

I came here with my mom for lunch today. We arrived before noon and were able to get seats right away. The bartender greated us and took our drink order pretty quickly, but it took quite a while for him to come back to take our food order. I got the steak tips and my mom got the turkey tips. Each meal came with a basic side salad and side (choice of rice, onion rings or fries). A waitress dropped off our meals- the meat portions were huge, two people could have easily shared one meal. The steak was juicy and cooked to a perfect medium, but the sauce they put on it was super sweet and really off putting. The turkey was cooked without sauce, but was on the dry side. Once the food was delivered, we never saw our waitress again. We had to flag her down for drink refills and after she dropped off the check, she never returned so we had to flag down someone else to pay. I see other comments referencing the customer service, and I definitely observed that regulars and friends received better service. If you come to this small local bar, you will definitely need to bring your patience.

What can I say but best steak tips ever. Friendly service and fun place to visit and see the locals. Did I mention the Great tips?

Couldn't imagine a worse person to order from. You'll see him for yourself. Walks around miserably and has NO customer service running in his blood. Who hired this guy? I called tonight for his name and they said they weren't permitted to get it. We waited an hour and a half for a to go order and when I asked what was happening they bagged our food up in one minute. I complained that I watched our food get cold and all this jerk did was ask me if I paid yet and took my credit card off the table and ran it! if I see him in my line of work, I'd do better. I'm so put off this place now.

I gotta say these steak tips were some of the most tender I have ever eaten. They easily gave over a lb of steak tips. Marinade was amazing and just great overall value.

Food is amazing! Best steak tips around. My kids say that they have the best burgers too! A true hidden gem

Everything!!!! Fantastic Staff!!!! Tips are phenomenal!!!! Waitresses and waitors are fantastic!!!!! We go there atleast 2 X month!!!!.... Not a bad word to say!!!!

First time there local place great food always busy they are known fir there steak tips. Good portions and prices. Small seating area but it's worth the trip to this location. Rustic restaurant but a home local restaurant feeling. Champions Steak

What could you sad bad about champions? Not much . The tips are amazing . So is the sirloin .

Overrated place. Anybody can get steak tips with teriyaki sauce on them. 27 dollars is way over priced. New Bridge is better.

Busy night tonight, got 2 seats at the bar. We both got the tips w rice, hers well mine med rare. Both came out cooked perfect & very tender. Was just enough to fill us, but we both finished. No leftovers is a good thing. Staff is very efficient! I was impressed with how they all were working hard doing there own thing. Getting g everyone in & out.

Tried placing a to go order via phone, I was placed on hold for 10 minutes before being hung up on. Tried calling back and the phone went directly to voicemail several times. They must be doing very well if they can turn away to go business. They have no online ordering option either.

This place exceeded my expectations! Went here this past weekend for an early Father's Day lunch for my dad. He had heard from coworkers that this place had the best steak tips, so we had to check them out. We parked in the lot and the place was packed! You can tell it's a local joint. Every seat was taken. It's a casual bar where you can enjoy some beers and play keno. Love it! We didn't wait long and then were seated at a booth. We ordered Buffalo wings as an app and got the steak tip plate each as a meal. It came with a salad and a side. The salad was simple yet satisfying with iceberg lettuce and a creamy Italian dressing, and for my side, I went with the onion rings. I took my first bite of the steak tips, and they literally blew my mind! Absolutely delicious 10/10. Slight char on the outside with a beautiful marinade, and the inside was tender! No words! Steak tips can be such a hit or miss, but this place truly nailed it. Will definitely be back!! Great find!

This place would be a 5 because of those delicious steak tips but good luck trying to get them. Their establishment is too small and always packed and when you try to call to get carry out, they never answer the phone. I know they make a lot of money, why not move elsewhere or make the place bigger so you have a bigger grill to handle the demand. Some place I would be having once a month, I only have one to two times a year because it's impossible to get food there

It's a small place so sometimes you have to wait outside. But, it is well worth it, especially, if you want steak or steak tips. We ordered two steak tips, a sirloin steak, and turkey tips. All were delicious, and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent. Would definitely go back, especially for the steak.

Always great and friendly service good drinks and best steak tips! Comfy local bar scene.

So, I apparently wrote a review about this place 10 years ago, I cant believe its been that long! Anyways, we went last night and everything was delicious! Steak tips are fantastic, and the sausage was great! Love the steak fries and very friendly staff. This place was extremely busy and the staff was spot on! Can;t wait to go again! Portions are very large and the prices are great!

How dare you be this good! If you haven't been here your an absolute square! (Me before I got there) So delicious! Melts in your mouth! Service is excellent! Such a good vibe! Don't even mess around and get the steak tips! I dare you too!!! What a great hometown place! A staple of Boston! I'll be back asap! Don't change a thing!

The steak tips are legendary. Lemon pepper chicken is also very good. Service is great. You simply can't go wrong at Champions.

Short wait, very crowded. Got a wobbly table with a wobbly chair in the corner. Staff was nice. Seating for larger parties are limited. Order the steak tips with fries, no mash or baked options. The atmosphere is friendly. Food came within 15 minutes. Steak tips were absolutely delicious. Big, flavorful, cooked right, and melt in your mouth. The fries were hot crispy and hot. They need a bigger place, because the line never stopped.

This place is getting by on steak tips alone. There is no other redeeming qualities about the business. The service stinks and the sides are like they don't care at all. It is great if you want to get drunk and eat strictly steak but if you want a side with your meat I wouldn't recommend it here. They have gone down hill I am sad that they always treat us like assholes for ordering food from them. The steak is 4.5 stars but service atmosphere and other menu items specifically sides are all after thoughts and no care given in their preparation. They served me soggy fries that they defrosted in the deep fryer for me. If you can order steak by itself maybe you can make your own sides at home.

From New Orleans, came to this place 3 years ago not knowing about steak tips! New nothing, the owner said "your kidding, you've never had steak tips"? "Nope" he said "Come on in your in for a treat"! Wow wow wow!! Never imagined anything like this and we are from a place with wonderful food, but OMG, this was absolutely delicious!!!!! Phenomenal!! The taste is indescribable and talk about melt in your mouth!!! He then brought us a taste of everything on the menu! Nicest people in the world! Fast forward 3 years, we are back! Went Thursday the 15th of September 2022 and it was just like we remembered, we looked at each other and were like "WOW, this is incredible!!! It is now the 18th of September and we are going back today to watch the Saints game! The portions are huge, one order can feed a couple. The onion rings are awesome as well. The staff is super friendly and took the time to tell us places to visit while here! Awesome place, incredible food, amazing people! It's a local place; not a tourist trap!!! We are drooling thinking about them now! Will eat some more shortly!! Way to Geaux Champion Pub! Your tips are absolutely phenomenal

Best tips, period. I've actually never tried anything else. Ordered 5lbs for a Revolution Soccer tailgate......honestly taste and tenderness was the same as if I ordered them there. Thanks

I've only been here twice and each time has been a nightmare. Servers have the worst attitude, Doesn't even attempt to smile. The first time I came here the steak tips were cold and raw. Not " Medium Rare " or " Rare " , But Raw. I didn't think about coming back but was talked into it. Today I got a burger and asked for Medium Rare, It comes out Raw. Every time I said " excuse me " I was ignored. So I ordered a cocktail. I ended up being charged twice because the server thought I had 2 drinks. She then gives me $8 back as a sorry. Well you still owe me the other dollar for that drink. Will not be back. When I mentioned it to a neighboring restaurant they said they aren't shocked at all. If you come here ask for everything medium or higher.

Not enough staff since covid, & they seem overworked and unhappy Food is always great

It's a ma and pop type of joint, bf and I had the beacon cheeseburger and pop. I heard their steak tips are amazing here. Will have to go back another time and try it out. It's a chill vibe type of setting. They have booths and high tops.

The steak tip dinner or sub are both huge and delicious. Tried the fried mac and cheese for the first time and was surprised by how large that serving was as well. The tips are each the size of what a fancy place tries to play off as a steak.

A year ago this would have easily been 5 stars. Went today for a late lunch. Waited 30 minutes for fried pickles and buffalo fingers and then another 40 for our meals. I had to ask for my salad to go which never came. The steak tip sub was soggy and the sausages were so burnt they were inedible. We were always fine paying extra for the steak tips but the increased cost has now come with decreased service. I hope the new owners quickly figure out what has always worked for Champions in the past.