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Elephant & Castle - Boston, Boston, MA
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Elephant & Castle - Boston

4.3 (205)
$30 and under
American
161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02110

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Lively
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.

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 205 people are saying

Elephant & Castle - Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle in Boston offers a delightful mix of Irish and English cuisine in a cozy pub setting. Guests rave about the "wee pie flight" and the "amazing Irish/English food." The atmosphere is family-friendly, with "helpful staff" providing attentive service. Ideal for large groups and social events.
205 Reviews
  1. Leah

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our flights were delayed but we were happy to see the restaurant open as we checked in at 10:15. Breakfast was good too- so convenient to have this adjoining the hotel.

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  2. Marie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch. Kind, courteous service. Great variety of food choices. Would definitely recommend.

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  3. Cameron VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A++ Alyssa and team did an amazing job taking care of our group, always right there when we needed something but not intrusive. Food was excellent. Recommend for large groups and social events.

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  4. Kevin

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service was horrible. Food came out great brought to us by a runner. Couldn't get the waitresses attention for 40 minutes to refresh drinks. By then, food was cold and sad. I assumed the average 4 hour visit time was because of the bar. Didn't expect it to be because of inattentive waitstaff.

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  5. Diana

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I didn't get to eat there because the manager treated us like trash, I booked a high top through this app and modified it 10 minutes before to add a 3rd person but according to him, open table is the one to blame because the app doesn't let people know that by modifying the booking, it changes to a standard table. After that he said he only had what he offered, all this time he was using a very rude tone, I thought maybe he wasn't the one to ask because he might not be able to do more, so I asked him for the manager and that's when things escalated, he was walking and said "of course, I'll call him", he took 2 more steps and then turned on his feet really quick and said "nice to meet you, I'm the manager". I lost my temper, never in my life I had met someone as rude as this guy, the staff looked scared, if this is the way he treats customers, I can't imagine how he treats the staff. Of course we didn't stay, and don't recommend anyone to go there, the high top is an improvised tiny table in the middle of the walking path with low bar chairs, you can tell is set up just for the games because it is on the way, the TV on the second floor of the restaurant is very small and the space is super dark. Despite the manager needing anger management lessons, the brightside is that the rest of the staff is very polite and nice.

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  6. Kevin

    Connecticut4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good experience my wife’s dinner was overcooked and waitress and management promptly took care of us. My dinner was perfect. Different type cocktails which were delicious! The staff helps each other which I never observed that anywhere else which provides great service!

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  7. Colleen

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will come again! Great music and the chicken pot pie was delicious!

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  8. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice lunch on a quiet pre-SuperBowl Sunday — thanks!

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  9. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed lunch before the show we were attending and thank E&C for being open on weekends!

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  10. Chris

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like this place for what it is… decent pub food, helpful staff, family friendly, decent prices. It’s comfortable and unpretentious.

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FAQs

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 205 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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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Downtown Crossing

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2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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