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Adventure Pub, Arlington, MA

Adventure Pub

4.0
4
11 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
An American Pub, Board Game and Theatrical Event space for the whole family to enjoy in Arlington, MA.

Adventure Pub is not just your average pub. We are place to gather and connect with friends and family over great food, great drinks and Games!
Escape the digital of your phone or TV and reconnect loved ones face to face playing the games you remember playing as a child with your own children or try out a new game with friends. With over 500 games in our library, you are sure to find a new favorite.
Have a regular Dungeons and Dragons session but don’t want to host it? Bring it to us! We have plenty of large tables including our private Wizard’s Tower to host your game and more options than just pizza.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (781) 777-2623
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Morgan Moats
  • Catering
    We offer catering, please contact us at events@theadventurepub.com.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private event space, please contact us at events@theadventurepub.com.
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Parking details
    Free Side street parking is available with no time limits or resident restrictions
  • Public transit
    Bus 77 to Alewife stops right outside15 min walk from Alewife Stattion
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

11 Reviews
  1. DesireeG

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sorry to see this little business go. Great service, safe environment and wonderful food and games.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Ziggy

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 July 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So first of all, I went near the end of the pandemic on a Saturday evening. I’m sure on another Saturday during normal times, it would be packed. The games were fun. The food was good but not outstanding as this place is known for their board games. I would totally go back! Already trying to plan my next visit!
    Adventure PubResponded on 15 July 2020
    Thank you Ziggy for coming out to enjoy our space and games. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  3. PaxNova

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun place to play some games with family and friends along with delicious food and drink!
    Adventure PubResponded on 15 July 2020
    Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to hosting your next adventure!

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  4. Peter

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 June 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Adventure Pub! A great place to grab a bite to eat. Good, food, great cocktails (I had the Stimpak). I love the attention to detail with nerd culture references in the menu option names. Met up with some wargaming buddies for lunch. Will definitely be back to play a game!

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  5. DonnaL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the game concept of Adventure Pub. Food was delicious and not your average pub food. We were never hurried and our server Pax was very attentive. We will definitely go again.
    Adventure PubResponded on 27 June 2020
    Thank you Donna! We find join in making even our fried food locally sourced, fresh and delicious. So glad you did not feel rushed, we want Adventure Pub to be your home away from home where you can just kick back and relax and have fun. escape the everyday with us.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. ChrisR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Re-opening under limited seating and after so long, I wanted to see if the quality had changed - and I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had become even better than I remembered. Best staff in the Greater Boston area, wonderful arrangements for the current structure they have to work with, and the food is better than ever. I'm going back again tomorrow with friends.
    Adventure PubResponded on 27 June 2020
    Thank you Chris! It was a delight to see you again.

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  7. BrewstaBoy

    Greater Boston

    99 reviews

    3.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s a weird place - not just because of the concept (games combined with dining) but because it’s cavernous and for the first hour there, we were the only party. The food was serviceable but not terrific; the place was “beta testing” a brunch menu that didn’t really set off any fireworks. Eggs were overdone, kielbasa was stupidly scant (order the bacon), and coffee was $5 a cup. I get that they need to cover the cost of people ordering a cup of coffee then sitting all day to play games, but that wasn’t our purpose. $3, $3.50, ok. I don’t pay $5 in Starbucks. Business will pick up, and dinner may be a more fun experience, but this was a weird visit.

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  8. Robin

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The idea is great, but not very well executed. Great variety of games. The service was not very good. The food was not very good. The waitress was very nice and professional but the rest of the staff was not. Our drinks were brought to us one at a time with 10-15 minutes in between. The runner had no idea which drink she was carrying or who to give it to. The space is way to big for the restaurant and not conducive to a fun meal. The space had no warmth (asthetics) and was the exact opposite of a cozy space conducive for family and friends to gather for a fun game night. The management needs to find a way to make smaller spaces in the large room and to add a coziness. We intended on staying for drinks and dinner, but ended up leaving after having our unimpressive cocktails and apps. Arlington has no shortage of restaurants, so we had no trouble finding a better place. Honestly I have no idea how they will stay in business.

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  9. Mayra

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Is a nice place where you can have fun, the only bad thing are the drinks but food and ambiance is pretty good, we’ll be back

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  10. JulieG

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived first thing on a Sunday morning for brunch and the hostess seemed annoyed by our arrival. The service was inattentive and seemed perpetually confused. People who got the exact same meal were charged different prices...and coffee was $5.00!! The food came out in waves, and was not prepared very well at all. French toast sticks were hard and burned on the edges. Fruit was gooey. Scones were stale. The over light eggs were actually prepared well, though. The atmosphere was told to be "adventurous," but other than the map on the wall - not so much. And what was very uncomfortable - patrons walking over to our table and squeezing through to look at and retrieve the games to play on the shelves and in the window. It's unlikely my group will return.
    Adventure PubResponded on 13 December 2019
    Thank you for taking the time to give us this valuable feedback. Please feel free to reach out to us through info@theadventurepub regarding the charge discrepancies, we can look into the transaction and issue any refunds necessary. Our Bottomless cup of coffee is $5 but is refillable as often as you need. We are also sorry to hear of your discomfort in being placed next to the gaming shelf if your seating is ever not to your liking we will be happy to move you to another table. Thank you!

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Adventure Pub is rated 4 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Adventure Pub

190 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Side street parking is available with no time limits or resident restrictions
  • Public transit
    Bus 77 to Alewife stops right outside15 min walk from Alewife Stattion
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Morgan Moats
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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