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Friday, May 02, 2025

Henfolks Opens in Allston

The people behind a couple of Asian chicken and rice places have turned one of them into a new cocktail bar.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Henfolks is now open in Allston, moving into the Fiya Hen space on Commonwealth Avenue just east of Packards Corner (the Instagram page says that the new spot offers both cocktails and chicken). In addition to Henfolks, the team behind the place also runs a location of Hen in Somerville's Union Square.

The address for Henfolks is 1024 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02215. The Instagram page for Henfolks is at https://www.instagram.com/henfolks/ while the Instagram page for Hen is at https://www.instagram.com/hen_boston/

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Tavern in the Square in Allston Has Closed

A local group of dining and drinking spots has shut down one of its locations.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page from over the weekend, Tavern in the Square in Allston was either closed or getting ready to close, with an Instagram post from the business confirming that the Brighton Avenue outlet was indeed no longer in business, saying the following:

We have the unfortunate news to share that we are officially closed....We are happy to be apart of all your crazy memories....We want to firstly thank our hard working managers, servers, bartenders, kitchen crew, DJs, and door staff that made this location the place to be. We want to thank the endless support from our loyal guests, sports fans, and club room legends. End of an era, but forever in your memories

The Allston location of Tavern in the Square first opened in 2010 in the former Kells space.

A number of other locations of Tavern in the Square can be found in the local area, including in North Station and South Station, Burlington, Dedham, Littleton, Lowell, Shrewsbury, Tyngsborough, Woburn, and Wrentham, with another one soon coming to Weymouth.

The address for the now-closed Tavern in the Square in Allston was 161 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.taverninthesquare.com/

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen Plans to Open in the Former Pizzeria Regina Space in Allston

Last spring, it was reported that a local restaurateur was looking to open a new restaurant and bar in the space in Allston where a location of a group of pizzerias had been. It looks like those plans are still on, though with a new name for the place.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website along with an entertainment application hearing notice, Doug Bacon is seeking to change the name Depot Dining (which had been a working name) to Hobson's Bar & Kitchen, and it looks like the place may include a DJ and live music along with food and drink. In April of 2022, Bacon (who is behind a number of spots in Boston including Hopewell Bar & Kitchen, Harry's Bar & Grill, and The Kenmore) first announced the plans for the space, which had been looked at earlier as a possible new location of Great Scott.

Pizzeria Regina closed its Allston location in the summer of 2020 after 10 years in operation; it had previously been home to The Sports Depot.

The address for the proposed Hobson's Bar & Kitchen is 353 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA, 02134.

[Earlier Article]
Doug Bacon Plans to Open New Restaurant in Former Pizzeria Regina Space in Allston

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Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Fields West Opens in the Former Glenville Stops Space in Allston

A new restaurant, bar, art gallery, and social space has debuted in Allston after being in the works since last fall.

According to an article from boston.com, Fields West is now open on Glenville Avenue, moving into the space that had previously been home to Glanville Stops. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new spot gets its name from a painting done by artist Washington Allston called "Fields West of Boston," which showed the fields of Allston in the late 1700s and early 1800s, and as also mentioned, the dining and drinking place offers small plates with global influences (larger meals are served as well) while also having a wide variety of beers and wines available.

The address for Fields West is 87 Glenville Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at http://www.fieldswestallston.com/

[Earlier Article]
Fields West Plans to Open in Allston

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Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Fields West Plans to Open in Allston

It looks like a new restaurant and bar is on its way to Allston, though details are few for now.

According to a couple of posts within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Fields West is looking to open at an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Allston, saying that it will have "a focus on shared plates, live entertainment and great beer and wine." No further information has been given on the upcoming dining and drinking spot, and it doesn't look like a licensing hearing has been scheduled for the place as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

The name "Fields West" may be referring to a painting done by artist Washington Allston (which is where the neighborhood got its name) called "Fields West of Boston," which showed the fields of Allston back around the late 1700s and early 1800s based on information from a Harvard Crimson article.

[February 24, 2023 update: A press release confirms what a source told us, that Fields West will be opening in the former Glenville Stops space at 87 Glenville Avenue, with the release saying it will feature small plates with global influences along with a wide variety of beers and wines. (Its website is at https://www.fieldswestallston.com/)]

[July 31, 2023 update: An article from boston.com mentions that Fields West plans to open on August 5, and it will be a restaurant, bar, art gallery, and social space while also hosting live events.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, July 15, 2022

HAN Opens in Allston, Moving into the Old Wonder Bar Space

Last spring, it was reported that a new dining and drinking spot might replace a nightclub in Allston, and now we have learned that the place has opened.

According to a source, HAN is now open in the former Wonder Bar space on Harvard Avenue, with the website for the new spot indicating that it is an Asian bistro and lounge that features DJs, dancing, and more. The menu at HAN includes a variety of snacks, small plates, and meals, including tuna tartare, pork bun, sushi pizza, Peking duck, and grilled salmon along with wine, sake, and cocktails.

Wonder Bar closed its doors back in the fall of 2020.

The address for HAN is 186 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website is at https://www.hanboston.com/

[Earlier Article]
HAN May Be Opening in the Former Wonder Bar Space in Allston

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

White Horse Tavern In Allston Has Apparently Closed For Good

A longtime dining and drinking spot in Allston appears to have shut down permanently.

A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states (via a post from Only in Boston) that the White Horse Tavern on Brighton Avenue is no longer in business, with a source within the restaurant industry confirming that the place has indeed either been sold or is in the process of being sold. We have been told that a different concept is slated to open in its space, though we are holding off on posting details until it has been completely confirmed.

The White Horse Tavern, which first opened in the late 1990s and had recently changed its name to The Horse, was a popular hangout for college students, with the place serving pub grub and beer to people looking to watch sports on the TVs.

The address for the White Horse Tavern was 116 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Silhouette Lounge in Allston Reopens Under New Management

A beloved Boston dive bar has returned.

According to a press release, as well as an article from Universal Hub (via @BrandonBowser3), the Silhouette Lounge in Allston opens back up today under new management, with Fred Starikov of City Realty and his business partners taking over the Brighton Avenue watering hole, as the previous owner Joseph Eliseo--who first purchased the place in 1979--has retired. Universal Hub says that no changes are expected, while the press release confirms this, saying that other than some minor cosmetic repairs, the place will remain as is.

The Silhouette Lounge, which dates back to 1965, is known in part for its cheap beer, darts, and free popcorn.

The address for the Silhouette Lounge is 200 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Update: Mary Ann's Could Be Rebranded as New Restaurant and Bar in Allston

[Ed note: This article was updated on November 3 to reflect the fact that this is apparently more of a license/location transfer and a rebranding than a true move.]

A now-closed dive bar that catered in part to students could be returning in some form, though to a new location.

According to an article from Universal Hub, a license transfer is being proposed where the license of Mary Ann's from Beacon Street in Brighton's Cleveland Circle area would go to a space on Franklin Street near where it meets Cambridge Street. The post mentions that City Realty, which has been buying a number of local bars of late including Mary Ann's, is behind the plans, with a licensing board hearing slated to look at it on Wednesday, November 3.

As stated earlier here, the old Mary Ann's space is supposed to be taken over by a dispensary.

The address being looked at is 4-8 Franklin Street, Allston, MA, 02134.

[November 3 update: A new article from Universal Hub indicates that, according to attorney Michael Ford, this would be a "total rebranding," with the spot being called Allston Hall, a tavern that offers small plates and is meant to appeal to "a wider group of patrons" than that of the old Mary Ann's.]

[Earlier Articles]
Is Mary Ann's in Brighton's Cleveland Circle Being Replaced By a Dispensary?
Dispensary Given Approval to Replace Mary Ann's in Brighton's Cleveland Circle

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Friday, August 06, 2021

Plans for Flat Top Johnny's to Open in Allston Have Fallen Through

A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that a popular restaurant, bar, and pool hall in Cambridge was looking to be reborn in a space in Allston. Now we have learned that this will not be happening after all.

According to a story within its Instagram page, Flat Top Johnny's has given up on its plans to open on N Harvard Street, with the note saying the following:

We are saddened to announce that we will not be moving forward with our Allston project. The neighborhood was strongly against us moving in and we are not the kind of business to ignore their wishes. For those of you who were in favor, we are sorry that we won't be able to bring the fun to your hood.

Flat Top Johnny's closed its Kendall Square location last August after being in business for 27 years.

[Earlier Article]
Flat Top Johnny's Is Looking to Reopen in Allston

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Flat Top Johnny's Is Looking to Reopen in Allston

A beloved restaurant, bar, and pool hall in Cambridge that shut down last summer could be brought back to life in a Boston neighborhood, though details are few as of now.

According to a source, Flat Top Johnny's is apparently looking to reopen somewhere in Allston and that a meeting may have taken place (or will be taking place) this week on the subject. The former Kendall Square spot added to the mystery with an Instagram post from last week saying that "We are looking for folks in Allston who might be able to speak at a meeting of The Allston Civic Association. We will post more details when we get them but in the mean tell your friends! #3.0" The 3.0 appears to refer to a third incarnation of the place, as the second incarnation was its reopening five years ago after being forced to close due to a fire.

Flat Top Johnny's shut its doors last August after being in business for 27 years.

[July 22 update: A Facebook post from Flat Top Johnny's confirms that they are indeed looking at being reborn in Allston, saying that a meeting was scheduled for last night to discuss their plans to open at 210 N Harvard Street, which is just south of the Western Avenue intersection. (Thanks to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page for bringing this to our attention.)]

[July 28 update: A tweet from @certaintragedy indicates that the proposed location of Flat Top Johnny's in Allston plans to include a restaurant, pool hall, and back patio, while the hope is to also have a full liquor license as well.]

[Earlier Article]
Flat Top Johnny's in Cambridge's Kendall Square Is Closing for Good

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Super Bien to Open in Allston-Brighton

The people behind a store in Somerville that features South American foods will be opening a wine bar and food shop in a new development in Allston-Brighton.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Melissa Stefanini and Sebastian Galvez of Buenas at Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square are opening Super Bien at the Charles River Speedway marketplace on Western Avenue, with the upcoming place being described by Stefanini as a "grocerybar" that sells South American wines, food items made using products from Buenas (including to-go options), and the products themselves--and the space will be much larger than that of their Bow Market shop, allowing them to have some seating indoors along with outdoor seating in the courtyard of the Charles River Speedway.

Expect to see Super Bien debut later this year when the Speedway opens.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

HAN May Be Opening in the Former Wonder Bar Space in Allston

A new spot may be replacing an Allston nightclub, and it has an apparent connection to several dining and drinking places in the local area.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, HAN is planning to open in the former Wonder Bar space on Harvard Avenue, with the manager listed (Henry Wong) indicating that it may have a connection to KLW Hospitality, which is behind such spots as Hong Kong Eatery, Quic Pic BBQ, Limelight Stage & Studios, and The Ming Dynasty. It is not yet known what kind of place HAN might be, as the listing only mentions that the business is seeking a full liquor license; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

Wonder Bar, which closed down this past fall, was known in part for its live music and DJs along with open mic nights and private parties, while the place also served food and drink as well.

The address for the proposed HAN is 186 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[Earlier Article]
Wonder Bar in Allston Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, November 23, 2020

The Model Cafe in Allston Is Now Serving Bar Pizza

A neighborhood bar in Allston that has been around for nearly 90 years is now serving a regional food that is typically found south of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Model Cafe on N Beacon Street is now offering bar pizza, with a Facebook post from the place indicating that they started serving bar pies this past Friday. The introduction of bar pizza appears to be in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that bars can only be open if they serve food made on-site, and the Model Cafe has reportedly not been open since the pandemic began.

The Model Cafe, which first opened back in 1932, is known in part for its cheap drinks, live music, and pinball machine.

The address for the Model Cafe is 7 N Beacon St, Allston, MA, 02134.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Confirmed: Wonder Bar in Allston Has Indeed Closed

[Ed note: This article was updated on November 23 to reflect confirmation of its closure.]

It looks like a nightclub known in part for its live music has closed its doors.

According to several sources within the local restaurant industry, Wonder Bar in Allston has shut down, with a Facebook post from Thunderbar Comedy (which had open mics on Thursdays at the Harvard Avenue club) seeming to confirm this, saying "Hey Chums, Wonder Bar closed. We're bummed but not dead. Post pandemic we're looking to move our East Coast Mic to an adventageous spot in Boston if we can find a bar with sticky enough floors....Thank you for making the past 5 years in an Allston basement the funnest of hot messes." Wonder Bar featured music via live acts and DJs along with open mic nights and private parties, while also serving food and drink.

We reached out to Wonder Bar earlier this week for more information on its closing but have not received a response as of yet.

The address for Wonder Bar in Allston is 186 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[November 23 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page has put up a post from Wonder Bar, confirming that it has indeed closed.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Great Scott Eyeing Former Pizzeria Regina Space in Allston

In June, it was reported that an iconic music club that had closed down could be returning to its space, only to find out that the space would apparently go to another tenant. Now we have learned that there is a chance the club could be reborn in a former restaurant space with a good amount of room.

According to an article from Vanyaland, Great Scott's booking agent Carl Lavin--who has been working with the Salem-based investment platform Mainvest--is looking at opening the club in the Pizzeria Regina space on Cambridge Street in Allston, not too far from Great Scott's old space on Commonwealth Avenue. In the article, Lavin says (via the Mainvest fundraising page) the following:

We have located the perfect location to relocate the Great Scott amidst the craziness of 2020....I'm proud to say that we've entered into negotiations with the landlord of the former location of Pizzeria Regina, whose roots and passion for Allston have proven undeniable over the years....Additionally, we've been working with a well-known locally-owned pizzeria to partner on the location so that Great Scott will be able to work to reopen as a loyal Allstonian hub for the arts and watering hole and before Phase 4 of reopening, to help secure our long-term success.

Great Scott, which first started out in 1976, had closed temporarily in the middle of March due to the stay-at-home advisory issued by the state of Massachusetts, and was told by its landlord that its lease would not be renewed, resulting in an announcement that the closure would be permanent. Lavin's collaborative fundraiser with Mainvest gave hope that the club could return to its old space, but Oak Hill Properties LLC reportedly found a new tenant for the space.

The Allston location of Pizzeria Regina closed last month after being in business for approximately 10 years. (Their other locations remain in operation.)

[August 25 update: Eater Boston states that Rock City Pizza on Cambridge Street is the pizzeria previously mentioned as the spot that would collaborate with Great Scott.]

[Earlier Articles]
Great Scott in Allston Has Closed for Good
Could Great Scott in Allston Be Returning?
Great Scott Space in Allston to Go to Another Tenant
Pizzeria Regina in Allston Is Closing for Good

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

O'Brien's Pub in Allston Is Up for Sale, Plans to Eventually Move to Another Space

A popular spot for live music is on the selling block, though it looks like it will move to another location at some point.

According to an article from Vanyaland, O'Brien's Pub in Allston is up for sale, with a real estate listing on loop.net showing that the Harvard Avenue building in which it resides (which is part of a five-parcel lot) is being sold. Vanyaland mentions that the bar and the property will actually be sold as two separate entities, and that O'Brien's could remain open for two to three years in its current home at which point the new property owner would start working on the space.

O'Brien's general manager Tim Philbin tells Vanyaland that owner Frank Strenk--who also owned the now-closed music club Great Scott--is planning to retire and that the new owners of the pub would open O'Briens in a new space, though it is not known who the new owners might be, nor is it known where it might reopen.

The address for O'Brien's Pub is 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the bar can be found at https://www.obrienspubboston.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Great Scott Space in Allston to Go to Another Tenant

Earlier this month, it was reported that an iconic music club that closed down this spring could be coming back thanks in part to a collaborative fundraiser. Now we have learned that if it does return, it apparently won't be coming back to its old space.

According to an article from Vanyaland, Oak Hill Properties LLC, has gotten a new tenant for the Great Scott space in Allston, dashing hopes for the music venue to reopen in its Commonwealth Avenue home. The club had closed temporarily in March due to the statewide stay-at-home advisory, and it was subsequently learned that the landlord would not renew its lease. Hope for a possible reopening returned, however, as Great Scott's booking agent Carl Lavin started working with the Salem-based investment platform Mainvest to raise enough funds to reopen the club, with the $150,000 goal being easily met and surpassed (currently, nearly $200,000 has been raised).

For now, it appears that if Great Scott is to return, it will have to be in another location, but it isn't known at this point in time whether this is even an option. If the club ends up not reopening, Vanyaland says that any funds given would be returned to investors without any additional fees.

[Earlier Articles]
Great Scott in Allston Has Closed for Good
Could Great Scott in Allston Be Returning?

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, June 01, 2020

Could Great Scott in Allston Be Returning?

A month ago, it was reported that a landmark music club had closed its doors. Now we have learned that it could possibly come back if all goes well.

According to an article from Vanyaland, Great Scott's booking agent Carl Lavin is working with the Salem-based investment platform Mainvest to try to raise enough funds to open the Allston club back up. The post mentions that Lavin has already agreed to terms with Great Scott owner Frank Strenk to transfer both its liquor license and intellectual property, while hoping to work out a lease with building owner Oak Hill Properties. Lavin and Mainvest are looking to raise at least $150,000 and are currently at around $103,000 as of this writing with 80 days left in the fundraiser.

Great Scott, which had closed temporarily in the middle of March due to the stay-at-home advisory issued by the state of Massachusetts, was told by its landlord that its lease would not be renewed and announced that the closure would be permanent around May 1. The club started out in 1976 and became one of the most popular music club in the region over the years.

The address for Great Scott is 1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[June 11 update: Adam 12 of Rock 92.9 states that Lavin and Mainvest have reached their goal of $150,000, with the fundraising page showing that they are at approximately $165,000 as of this writing.]

[September 18 update: Vanyaland reports (via an update within the Mainvest link) that Great Scott has taken a big step closer to being reborn, as Carl Lavin has signed a Letter Of Intent with the landlord of the former Regina Pizzeria space to move in. More steps are needed before the plans become reality, but between this and their meeting (and surpassing) the fundraising goal, it looks like the chances are good that the music club will indeed be returning.]

[Earlier Article]
Great Scott in Allston Has Closed for Good by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Deep Ellum in Allston Is Closing

One of Boston's most popular gastropubs is shutting down for good.

According to a source (Matthew DiGirolamo), Deep Ellum in Allston is closing its doors on June 7, with a Facebook post from the Cambridge Street spot saying that "we can't thank everyone enough for supporting us, celebrating your milestones with us, for all the hugs, and the memories, and family that formed here." The post says that the adjacent Lone Star Taco Bar will expand into the space, stating that "we [can't] wait to show off our face lift when we are able to re-open." (Lone Star Taco Bar and Deep Ellum are under the same ownership.)

Deep Ellum first opened 13 years ago, with the restaurant and bar being known for its comfort food, craft beer offerings, and classic cocktails along with its hidden patio out back.

The address for Deep Ellum is 477 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA, 02134.

[June 5 update: A quick clarification that Deep Ellum's final day in operation will be Sunday, June 7, so it will be open all weekend.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]