Tavern In The Square Allston

"This review about Justin isn't even about the video, but it did make me decide to come back and leave a review about my own experience. He didn't take my ID, but he was horrible to my friend. As she walked by he made a comment about her "heels buckling under her weight". Another employee close by most certainly heard it, but didn't say anything either. In this case I can't guarantee they heard it, but they were also right by him so I don't see how they couldn't have.. My friend is bigger than I am, but she is NOT a big girl. I was so shocked to even hear it. She left after about five minutes, very uncomfortable. I stayed, as two other friends were meeting us. I was livid, though. He is rude, crass, abrasive and the video didn't surprise me at all. If the owner cares for the business, they'll do away with Justin. I can't comment on the video, I wasn't there. But it pretty well speaks for itself. The attitude and the video is the attitude that we experienced, a total lack of concern for the customers well-being or happiness. I wish they had some healthier food options, even just a few instead of some masquerading as healthy. Everything is so heavy. The espresso drink wasn't great, it wasn't horrible, Ive had much better in the city though. It's almost entirely college kids, if that's your vibe. It needs cleaned up and refused, Justin needs to go and they need to focus on customer service and food quality."

"Went here at ~1030 on a Saturday night and the line wrapped around the block. Wait time took just over an hour. Cover was $10 cash only (there is also an ATM at the door). Almost a 100% college kid crowd. There’s a large dance area with the DJ. Drinks were really weak which sucks. The large glass pictured is a Moscow Mule and costed $15. It was also the most hot and suffocating bar/club I have ever been to. I mean it must’ve been at least 90 degrees in there. Music was mostly pop songs from 2010s…Regardless of these issues, I still had a decently fun time!"

"I was denied a water from the bartender. I’ve come to this bar many times before and have never experienced the service I had yesterday. Went out with some old college friends and was having a great time. I went up to the bar to get a water and was waiting a little bit, finally I caught the bartender’s attention and politely asked her for a water, she told me no and walked away to help other customers. I was in shock that a bartender would deny a water to a customer but I continued to wait patiently for her or another bartender’s attention. About five minutes later she made her way back around and looked at me and skipped me, at this point I was frustrated and I said to her that she was being super disrespectful to me and I did not appreciate it. This bartender then goes and gets her manager to remove me from the bar. I explained the story to the manager and didn’t seem to care either, he managed to tell me that she told him I reached over the bar and I made her uncomfortable. Super appalled by this incident as I have always come to show my support at this bar. I’m sad this was my experience after supporting this place for almost five years and wish the management handled it better."

"The drinks are great, fun events and Jo is a great bartender!! As for food I’ve only ordered the nachos but they are pretty good! Very crispy chips that don’t sog easily, and creative presentation too:)"