A casual upscale pub in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location, with this one being on the North Shore.
According to its website, The James Pub & Provisions in Needham is planning to open a second outlet in Essex this spring, with the address indicating that it will be moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to the Village Restaurant for nearly 70 years until closing down last September. Based on the Needham location (which is located on Great Plain Avenue), expect the new one in Essex to feature modern takes on comfort food, including dishes with Irish influences.
The James first opened in Needham in 2018, taking over the space where The Center Cafe had once been.
The address for the new location of The James Pub & Provisions in Essex is 55 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929. The website for the pub is at https://www.thejamespub.com/
[May 9 update: According to its website, the Essex location of The James Pub & Provisions is now open.]
[Earlier Article]
The Village Restaurant in Essex Is Closing
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
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