The Snug

The Snug was one of the best pubs I've been to in recent memory. Me and my wife, we're in Hingham, Massachusetts, on a very short holiday. And let me tell you, this is gotta be one of the finest irish pubs, i've been to an a long time. We were a party two, seated against the wall. When I remarked to waitress over how I love the name. Snug... she assured me it would get snugger as the night wore on. And as the night moved forward and it did. And to be blunt, I wouldn't have it any other way. We started off with our typical drinks, ice tea for the lady, long island ice tea for me. They were perfection, of course, I grade a bar on how it does with its non alcoholic drinks and my wife ordered a second. So A+ bar. The long island was delicious, and came in a ball jar, which added style. Moving to appetizers, we ordered an order of onion rings and an order of southern fried green beans. The onion rings were decent and stood fast by themselves, you can't get the fresh smell of fish and chips batter out of this place...But, the southern green beans opened an entire door of culinary excellence, not only was it a multi flavored fried food, but the dipping sauce was extraordinarily exceptional. My wife being vegetarian, ordered the Greek wrap, it was of the level that she was already deciding what you would order next time. For me, I ordered the chicken pot pie. It's funny. I grade irish places on the orders of their pies, and whether they just simply have a shepherd's or whether they go all the way. In this case, I can't say they had lamb, however, they're chicken, potpie was a truly exceptional experience. With a clearly in-house made crust. That I ripped and teared when I dipped into the potpie it was so rustic, I felt at home. I don't have photos for the dessert. Because we ordered it a la carte to go. I will say you can check my other reviews. We do a lot of Mexican spots as well. My wife being a vegetarian, she loves an exceptional churro. In this case, not only were they perfect, but they were filled with cream. Came with both caramel and chocolate sauce. It had my wife in stitches talking about. For me, I ordered their cheesecake.It also was exceptional. The snug is a local experience, something that shouldn't be taken for granted. Once in a while, people like us are allowed access. But what this really was, A who's who, a true local treasurer, the standing room only, that tourist people like us aren't normally meant to visit. I give this my highest recommendation.

Two male staff members (they looked like cooks) working the night of August 10th at 8:30pm offered to jump our car after our battery died. Didn't even accept a $20 after they helped us. The food they made was great too. Will be coming back!

A quintisential, old school trad Pub in downtown Hingham. The Snug has that genuine charm and coziness of a true Irish Pub, with all the authentic, unpretentious charm that one expects...... Live music was a serious plus, adding to the atmosphere. While the food can sometimes be a touch bland, depending entirely on the Dish - the Reuben sandwich was very very good, while the steak tips were a touch off - the Snug shines with offering a true feel Ireland, and is the Absolute Perfect Place to take a date, or be present with the one you Love, to savor and enjoy the moments that pass. Definitely go find, and experience the Snug for yourself !

Very comfortable and delightful spot for a couple of beers and some food. There is a wide variety of different kinds of beer available; craft,domestic, foreign, IPAs and stouts. Food prices are very good considering the location, and I appreciate the option for healthy sides and healthy dishes. As it’s name implies, the interior is very cozy and “snug”. Parking is available on the street in Hingham Center. If I am back in the area I will most definitely return!

This is a perfect example of a "Cheers" type local bar & grill, i.e. everyone knows your name. So the atmosphere is charming Irish cozy. Perhaps a bit too cozy. It's very small interior is packed with tables. It's a very loud environment, too much for me. It was a busy Saturday night other nights might be less jammed and more conversation friendly. They have a traditional bar style menu with lots of choices and an excellent draft beer selection. Hard to find street parking.

AMAZING Chicken Pot Pie!! Drinks are well poured, bartenders & waiters are always keeping up with drinks. No one ever had an empty glass for long.

The closest thing on the South Shore to the Emerald Isle. Great food, incredible atmosphere, and a damn near perfect pint of Guinness.

A small cozy pub, with great food. We always enjoy our meals here

It was a happy accident ending up at this place when the original place we were going to try had no nearby parking. To start, the service was awesome, the waitresses were down to earth but made sure we had everything we needed and then some- including some extra chips to bring home with our unfinished buffalo chicken dip. The place was as the name suggests...snug. But the intimate environment was all the better with the live entertainment! Nothing really beats watching a local artist playing acoustic guitar and singing "You've Got a Friend in Me" over some good eats. I ordered the Cape Cod Rueban which is your typical Rueban toppings but a golden fried filet of haddock, on a toasted brioche bun. I was honestly blown away by this sandwich. All the ingredients were so fresh. Both of us were very satisfied with the quality of the food, the huge portions, and the reasonable bill compared to other establishments in the area. For all this plus 2 drinks, we were looking at $70. If we are ever back this way, we will definitely stop in again to try some new entrees!

Had a very nice lunch of a classic shepherds pie and a special turkey wrap in the style of thanksgiving with stuffing and cranberry sauce The Guinness was perfect and Chris did a great job taking care of us. Very comfortable Irish pub , would certainly go back

We walked in at 9:25 and found a table with several half beers and dirty napkins. After waiting 10 minutes, the artist told us they didn't really have a waitress and we needed to go to the bar to order. We really wanted a small bite to eat with the so called "perfect pint" and they told us the kitchen closed at 9. There was a really weird vibe in there with one waitress doing her best but never getting near our table After 20 minutes, we left. Too bad as the performer had a nice voice and was very friendly. But what pub closes the kitchen at 9 on a Friday night? Lame.

An intimate, Irish-themed pub nestled in the South Shore. In a world where people are throwing ice, fire and all kinds of garden herbs into their cocktails, you may wonder whether the neighborhood pub is lost to history (or Dublin, or Scotland or just about any place in UK). The Snug is taking a stand for the neighborhood pub. A bar three rows deep where you can get a well-poured Guinness on tap and listen to live music. Servers are all polite. The lean into the neighborhood piece is for real -- I think I saw a high school date there one time. Food is pub fare. Steak tips and burgers are go-to's. Don't try to look for fancy, please don't. Deconstructed chicken pot pie would just be wrong.

Grew up in this area, but only discovered The Snug last week when returning home for a funeral. So happy I did. We ended up going back again and again for a perfect Guinness (the best I've ever had in the U.S.) and some delicious wings and Shepherds Pie. Highly recommend. Not just a foodie... I'm also a staple of the Pittsburgh food & drink scene (author of the book Pittsburgh Drinks) and own my own bar in Pittsburgh (Poetry Lounge). So those are my credentials, and I say this place is a new favorite would go to religiously if I lived in the area.

This place is a gem. Casual comfort food and a cozy cool ambience. The reuben sandwich is great, but the steak tips and shepherds pie are even better. Also, I'm pretty sure they have the best chicken wings on the south shore. Don't miss their perfect pint of Guinness.

I love a good dive bar and this place delivers! It's definitely "snug" on the inside as the name suggests but I love the small & cozy vibes. I came here for dinner with my husband and a friend. I ordered the fish & chips and they were great! A huge portion size of lightly battered flaky fish served with an excellent tartar sauce. The fries were the "good kind" that are crispy on the outside and soft/hot on the inside. The coleslaw was bland but that didn't take away from the meal at all. My husband got the steak tips. He said they were cooked correctly and tasted good. My friend got the chicken pot pie and it looked amazing; a bowl full of pie covered with a large pastry puff. I will definitely be trying this next time I come here. If you love a good dive bar, check this place out!

This is not a test. I came here to give a bonus star because the $5 side of fries is massive mound of crispy fried spuds, spilling out of their basket and easily making a light meal (or heavy snack) for two. This is not a test. Go to The Snug. Order a few pints, split a trough of fries, and be happy. No back to your normally scheduled programming.

A great spot- reminds me of the taverns we visited in Ireland. The food was tasty, well priced, and they even had smithwicks on tap.

Dump littered with inattentive servers and drunk Hingham snobs. Do yourself a favor and go to Schooner's where the food is consistent, the customers are friendly and the workers are pros.

the have about 20 table seats plus the bar seats. music session starts at 530, get there at 5 if you want a seat. somewhat attentive staff. prices are ok but not great. not quite a dive bar but not quite an upscale bar. when it's good, its way too small. bartender is attentive and moves, which I noticed and liked. Pints were nice. we have driven by at night and found them closed early. At this point now, their hours are not posted, but they used to post until midnight (yelp says midnight, but their sign does not). the garden might be nice, but was not open. And, Schooner's has not been consistent to my taste, so I dunno about that. if you want to see an Irish session, as far as I know, this is the farthest from Ireland that I know of, and is fairly representative of such things except it is over subscribed and then people clear out after eating. So go for your session at 5 or at 730. A snug is usually part of a larger pub. this is a snug only, but if they had the rest of the bar it would be a better location and work better for music sessions. would go back.

We have been to the Snug before and enjoyed our experience but not tonight. It was a Wednesday at 5:00 and it was not that busy. Our first issue occurred when my wife cashed in two identical winning Keno slips while replaying the same numbers. The bartender gave my wife one validation slip with a payout of $24. She should have received another validation slip of the same amount but it was not provided. The two new slips played came to $40 so with the two winning slips of $24 we should have received $8 yet were only paid $4. The second issue occurred when we got our food and drink bill. The bill had three drinks on it that we did not order inflating the bill significantly. We we're insured that it was an honest mistake however the combination of these two cash errors has us wondering and we will not be back.

The food and service were excellent! We dropped in on Saturday afternoon and they were super friendly and accommodating! We will be back for Another "perfect pint!"

We had such a nice night out at the snug! The Guinness was great as always, the clam chowder was delicious, and the Buffalo chicken dip was the best I've ever had! The chicken pot pie was also absolutely incredible. We had such a cozy evening with friends and everyone loved their meals. The bartenders were kind and the menu looked so good - we had a hard time deciding. Can't wait to come back here in the future!

Great pint of Guinness... it is, as the name implies "snug" inside. A classic little pub with a great outdoor patio, friendly staff and a true "Guinness pour". In a classic New England town in South Shore.

We finally returned to The Snug since before COVID restrictions. We loved the Irish music and oldies bands. We arrived before the music this evening and were lucky to be seated immediately. It is usually crowded and noisy. Our server was personable and got our drinks and food quickly. The Snug is, as the name suggests, a snug Irish pub filled with Irish memorabilia. The Smithwicks had a plump foamy head and is lighter than Guinness. My SO's sangria had a hint of peach schnapps flavor. The Greek salad was more than enough for two. The fried haddock sandwich was so big I thought it was the fish dinner. The fish was flaky with a crunchy exterior and the roll was soft and delicious. I had it served with vegetables; the carrots and green beans were tasty but the broccoli was cold. The appetizing chicken salad sandwich was a bit different; shredded chicken and craisins were on a hot dog bun and the mayo was on the side. We will return to The Snug soon to enjoy the music, food and drinks.

Cozy and friendly spot. Love the Irish music!!!! I am mostly vegan and I wish they had a veggie burger!

Friendly staff, great beer, excellent pub food all in the middle of downtown Hingham.

Checked out this place at the recommendation of friends. Definitely true pub feel with lots of beer options. Place is small so plan for a wait for a table. Located in Hingham Center, if you can't deal with a wait, there are other options. Waitstaff was friendly. Highlight in terms of food were the fried green beans appetizer. If you ignore that they are battered and fried, then it's a healthy vegetable intake! For my entree, I got a bowl of beef stew which was disappointing. What I got was very salty and reminded me of Dinty Moore canned soup. My fiancé got the chicken panini and it wasn't exactly what he was expecting either. It's a cute place and seems very popular so not sure if we just made bad menu selections.

My husband and I have been coming here for a couple Years. Food is always amazing and it's the coziest little spot. Michelle is our favorite person in the building! She always has a smile on no matter what's going on and always takes the time to check in on us! She is a big reason why we keep coming back! Thank you Michelle !

After a group hike, 11 of us descended on the Snug for mid-afternoon meal (and in my case, a good IPA). They were accommodating, and our waitress (I hope I spell this right), Meghan, didn't bat an eye when we asked for 11 separate checks. The food was good. No one raved about it and no one complained about it. Meghan was efficient and accommodating. If you're in the mood for a proper pint, maybe some Irish grub, and the feel of an Irish pub, you should definitely come in.

I had beef stew and my husband had hot pastrami sandwich it was very good go there early on weekend had 1 hour wait at 700.it's very small and a little noisy but food and the help are very good .

Found this place while looking up restaurants the night before and thought it sounded good. I'm glad I came. I got the hot pastrami and I feel like it's one of the best I've had. It was flavorful and still juicy. My mother enjoyed the chicken pot pie and could eating it until it was gone. My sister got the steak tips with mashed potato. My sister liked the butteriness of the mash and her steak tips was cooked as she requested and had a nice caramelized BBQ coating. I felt good and service here was pretty good that I'm already planning on coming again.

I've been several times, but tonight I actually got a seat and ordered food. I ordered a corned beef sandwich with a side of ratatouille. I've never had ratatouille, and if it weren't for an animated movie by the same name I wouldn't know what it is. As for corned beef sandwiches, I might be a virgin there too. But for some reason this odd combo sounded good. Thankfully it was! The Snug has great peasant food. I also tried my friend's steak tips along with a solitary fry, and both were up to snuff. In fact, the tips were very tender. The Pretzel app was OK - nothing special. Same goes for the clam chowder. It could use more flavor. Of course, the Guinness was just right. It is a cool little bar though! I'll be back.

Food was delicious and the staff were great! It's a cute hole in the wall spot and I definitely recommend!

I stopped in by accident just wanted some good New England fish n chips and found myself at one of the coolest bars in NE the real life Cheers (had a drink with a mailman). The best fish n chips ever...soft flakey fish the onion rings not a drop of grease I'd ship a pound to my mom if I could!

Super cute small cozy Irish pub located in hingham center. Has been a staple in the town for as long as I can remember. When you walk in you feel like your a regular here. The bartenders are always friendly and in true Irish fashion there is never an empty glass on the bar. We stopped in after dinner and had a couple of Guinness with my Dad and my boyfriend who is from Galway, he loved it!! I'm sure we will be back very soon! Slainte!

I've gone to this place a few times for their session nights and it's always been great. Food is what you expect and not too badly priced, but my last visit determined it would be my last. I sat down at a table with my boyfriend and ordered a Guinness with a shot of vanilla vodka in the bottom poured first (it helps take the bite out of a Guinness) Minutes go by - no drinks. The bartender comes over and loudly tells me that the Snug is not 'that type of establishment' very rudely. I was extremely confused and could not understand what the deal was. I tried to explain to her that I didn't want the shot on the side, just mixed in and she refused to let me explain. I've been at the bar on a Monday night at 9pm trying to avoid bursting an eardrum due to extremely drunk/loud young men who are never shut off there. So I'm very curious about what type of Irish establishment the Snug is?

The Snug is a small Irish pub that serves good food and let's not forget about the perfect pint of Guinness! I love going there, I only wish it were closer to where I live

Hands down the best Rueben I've ever had and I'm a Rueben snob . Really, it was that good.

First time at Snug.. very small place, cozy, I like it, but if you want to eat, only like 15 tables, so go early. Bar tiny, locals, it's a typical Irish pub in many ways. Anyway service was excellent, I tipped 35%, beer selection is great as well. Good new.. my guest had Haddock dinner, it came out in 4 large chunks, big fat pieces. Guess what, it was great, a solid 4.0- I rank it better than Jake's, or Nantasket Flats (which is pretty good) and much better than Lobster Pound. All over plated the french fries. The bad news.. I had Buffalo wings, crispy, I just was not a fan of the sauce. Suggest corner Stop or Burton's as much better. For dinner I had a pastrami sandwich only available on white or pumpernickel (which I had). It was dry, hey lean is good but this had zero & was dry, no flavor... It was a 1.5 . All that said, I tried the Haddock, going back for that, maybe try something else. I like neighborhood bars like the Snug.. the rating is all on the best parts (not my order) . OH.. one last thing, cole slaw was very good.. as it a 4.0.

The pub is cute and the patio was nice. Unfortunately there was zero sense of urgency/service was VERY slow and the food was not very good. The server took our order, dropped off half of the drinks, checked on us once, and dropped the check. My daughter's baked fish was watery and flavorless. My Partner said his shepherd's pie was good and he liked the soda bread. My turkey tips were dry, charred (not in a good way), and the flavor was muted at best. It was really a disappointing experience overall.

Exactly as the name says - snug! Perfectly welcoming, quick personal and excellent service, great beer and food options. As an out-of-towner, I tried this place on a whim and was truly delighted. Small and "snug" atmosphere, easy to grab a seat at the bar and feel at home immediately. I'll definitely be back! Potato kegs and wings were delicious!

It's a locals-mostly suburban bar that attracts people of all ages. Good community feel. You'll get some out of towners every now again from the town over, but not that often. The name is accurate. It's a snug fit. It's an open concept Irish pub with maybe a dozen or so tables running up to the bar. The bar has maybe ten high chairs or so. It can get quite loud when it's a full house. We were there on a Saturday night and there was some live music going. It was a good atmosphere and a pretty happening buzzy feel for a small town bar. Beer selection is solid. It reminded me of Ireland.

So I've been to the snug many times and it's always been great so I convinced my folks to go there with me. The waitress was horrible. People next to us ordered after us but somehow got their food before us (different waitress). When we finally got our food the chowder was lukewarm at best ditto for the chicken quesadilla (thx Ashleigh because I've no doubt it was ready but just sitting waiting for her to bring it out). Needless to say my folks weren't impressed and i was embarrassed for recommending it in the first place

Monday night has live Irish music. Stopped by to listen and have a drink. Cute space with about 12 tables and bar. Portions are large ! Service is excellent, Anne Marie took great care of us !

Steak Tips and Mash are like no where else. My husband got the shepards pie and he said it was just as good as that place in Squantum. Best poured pint of the G. The energy is clean and happy. If you want a nice bite and a lively atmosphere this is your place. First time and we will be back.

The food was greatThe Old Fashioned was way too sweet. My girlfriend and I agreed to split the bill. I left my card and went to the bathroom. When I came back, the bartendress charged only my card, as though it was her business to decide.

Fantastic Reuben, even better Clam Chowdah!! Voted best and now I know why!! Waitress was great, friendly and attentive. Price was good.

The Snug is everything you would expect from a "traditional" Irish place. To me, this means the inside is cozy and invites you to settle in for a couple of pints. There are only 6(?) stools at the bar, and the dozen or so tables are close together, so don't expect to have private stock trading meetings in here. I ordered the feta and spinach quesadilla to start , and my wife got the buffalo wings. The quesadilla was good - heaped with feta cheese (great) but I wish the spinach-to-feta ratio was a little better. After a couple of slices the feta cheese became overwhelming. The wings were decent. For the main course my wife got a good sized burger with "awesome" onion rings, and I got the steak tips (winner of best tips in Hingham for the past 6 years). The tips were well marinaded, and cooked medium (as I requested). If it wasn't a 30 minute drive, I'd be here every weekend.

Great beer selection and food....quaint and intimate. We had the pretzel to start and the homemade Guinness sauce was awesome. I had the Shepherds Pie and girlfriend had the fish and chips.....both were solid recipes. Atmosphere was extremely welcoming! We were with friends who have a toddler and the woman I've read about in negative reviews came over......and couldn't have been SWEETER!! She made sure we had everything we needed (two different times) and was a supreme host! Lovely..... The other wait staff were overly accommodating.... not just to us but, to all the other tables as well.....above and beyond I'm not from the northeast but will definitely come back to The Snug and recommend to all....

My wife, daughter and I went here for a late lunch today. This place is pretty "snug" in the amount of space it offers, but the food is terrific. The reuben was about the best I've ever had, and the short ribs we got literally slid off the bone with how tender and well cooked they were. We will definitely return if we make it back to Hingham.

This is one small pub! I had a couple of proper pints of Guinness at the bar (seats about eight), then decided to stay for dinner. Although I am not a steak fan, I tried the steak tips, fries and cole slaw. I am still not a steak fan. I found the tips a bit chewy and stringy. In their defense, I did order them medium well. I was wondering why they claimed to be an Irish Pub when I arrived at 4:00 on a Sunday Afternoon (NFL on TV and no Irish music). But the 5:00 pm shift change brought in new staff who cranked up the Irish Music. The place got really loud around 6:00 pm when it started to fill up. The Craic improved although it was hard to hear conversations. The staff is nice--even friendly once you open up to them, and the regulars were fun to chat with. I'll definitely stop back in when I am again in town. But I'll probably try the fish.

Our first visit to The Snug on an August Monday early evening/Late Afternoon @ 4:30pm with hungry kids in tow. A small local Irish type bar in Hingham surrounded by outdated wood work for walls and floors, dim lighting with wobbly tables and chairs (part of the charm one may say) There were no active waitresses on duty yet....but the female bartender was very attentive as we sat ourselves. The bar itself was small and pretty much all stools at the bar were taken by what seemed to be....local neighborhood patrons getting off work. Nacho's were basic with no guac. and to go containers filled with sour cream and salsa. Burgers were Generous, cooked perfectly, fries and onion rings Fantastic! Pinot Grigio was warm and acidic at best, tap beer cold and basic. Water refills were plenty and food was quick from ordering time to arrival at our table. By the time we were leaving there was an acoustic guitar player setting up in the corner for live music. I just can not imagine how cramped this place must get on a busy weekend night with live music....the thought of trying to eat a meal at one of the small wobbly tables with folks packed in like sardines seems like a nightmare to many yet perfection for those who enjoy slinging back a few cocktails and appetizers who enjoy that type of Packed Subway Atmosphere.....(FYI for those busy nights.....only one stall restrooms)

*This review is for the bar only* Came here on a Saturday evening around 7 with a group of 9 people to have a few drinks at the bar (was not impressed with the selection of beer/liquor - just your standard stuff). Upon entering the establishment, I noticed that the place itself was packed to the seam! The bar was especially packed and the whole place was really loud! Have I mentioned that this place was TINY?! Luckily for us, 4 patrons left the bar and our group took over. The bartenders were awesome! Service was fast and friendly. Here's where it all ended for us, within 10 minutes into standing and drinking, the hostess (older lady with shoulder length dark hair) approached our group and told some of our group to quiet down. You literally can't talk with your inside voice at this place, the whole place was extremely loud. What didn't go well with our group was to be told and reprimanded in a manner like we were 4 year-old was definitely not cool. You can imagine how well that went over with everyone. We immediately took our money elsewhere and vacated this place. Tip for those that have any group larger than 4 people that's seeking to have a merry o' good time, skip it. Tip for the hostess - you can certainly brush up on your people skill Tip for the owner - maybe reconsider your establish name from The Snug to THE SNUB!

Cozy place for a proper Guinness and a glass of Jameson. Friendly staff, nice crowd on a Saturday night.

Good food and drinks. Local Irish pub-style bar, nothing fancy -but the quality of food is high. I had the chicken pot pie - delicious! Also had an old fashioned (despite the fact they have lots of different beers on tap) and it was an excellent drink. If you like beer they have a huge selection. Recommend!

Meh. Servers are nice here but it's just a run of the mill Irish tavern. It's in one of those centuries old buildings in Hingham center but somehow lacks all of the charm usually accompanying those buildings. Place is dirty and very outdated. I did know all this walking in and came specifically in search of fish n' chips. They were just okay. Fries were fine but just not my style. Some of the fish was good and some of it was very poorly executed and obviously rushed since the batter was thin and perfectly golden in some places and on others it was caked so thick that you got batter dust (not sure what else to call it) when biting into it. The portion is massive. Got about six pieces of fish for $20. Both my girlfriend and I ordered the same thing and it was only lunch so I would've appreciated a heads up about the size and we could've split one and a small app. Slaw and tartar sauce are predictably from a massive plastic jug. Oh well, not mad but I won't be back.

I grew up in hingham and have come to the snug many times with family and friends. The food is amazing and I have always had a great experience. Unfortunately I went there last night for Saint Patrick's day and the female manager Jeannie? was extremely rude to my cousin and myself for no reason. From the moment we walked in to when we left, she was rude to us and made it seem like we were the reason they were so crowded and crazy. Our waitress was very nice and even apologized for her being so rude to us, when we had done nothing wrong but be respectful and have fun along with every other customer in the restaurant. I was extremely disappointed by having my Saint Patrick's day ruined by a manager of a place I have grown up coming to and do not want to return to because of her.