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Deep Ellum
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Reviewed by BostonHops from Massachusetts
4.41/5 rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
4.41/5 rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
Deep Ellum is easily one of my favorite local bars. where it's trumped by Sunset in terms of sheer selection, it makes up for in ambiance: much more of a chill vibe, and you cut down on some of the college demographic. and where Sunset is just prolific, Deep Ellum's offerings are thoughtfully chosen. great range of crafts on tap - a nice mix of locals, popular national breweries, and overseas imports (esp Belgians) - backed up by an extensive bottle assortment which has to number over a hundred. the taps rotate, so the beer menu never gets stale. while the menu covers a range of styles and my usual MO is variety, during my most recent visit they had tapped 2011 Blunderbuss from CBC, aged in port and sherry barrels, causing tunnel vision.
bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive, unless you catch them on a particularly busy night. it can get crowded quickly, but with the patio in back there is more room during summer months. sort of a cross between a neighborhood bar and a beer haven... interesting selection of mixed drinks too, though it's usually my wife who orders those, but we're working on that. haven't eaten here a whole lot but have never been disappointed. typical bar fare with a flare, i guess you could say...glassware was spot-on. highly recommended.
originally reviewed on: 06-13-2010
May 09, 2012bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive, unless you catch them on a particularly busy night. it can get crowded quickly, but with the patio in back there is more room during summer months. sort of a cross between a neighborhood bar and a beer haven... interesting selection of mixed drinks too, though it's usually my wife who orders those, but we're working on that. haven't eaten here a whole lot but have never been disappointed. typical bar fare with a flare, i guess you could say...glassware was spot-on. highly recommended.
originally reviewed on: 06-13-2010
More User Ratings:
Rated by jolana25 from New Hampshire
4.81/5 rDev +9.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
4.81/5 rDev +9.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
I love how you're hidden like a speakeasy then met with fab folks, food, feel w/best beer & cocktails w/house made mix to enjoy on the deck! Cheers.
Jun 30, 2017Reviewed by EdwardAbbey from Washington
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
One of the premier places, for a beer aficionado, in the Allston-Brighton complex. They know their beer, foreign and domestic, and the taplist every time I've been has exemplified that. If you're anywhere near here, you must make it a stop.
Apr 03, 2017Reviewed by TheSevenDuffs from Canada (ON)
3.48/5 rDev -20.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.25
3.48/5 rDev -20.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.25
This is one of the few places I have been to that was ranked among the best on BA in its city and left me shaking my head. The ambiance was nice and the staff was friendly but the tap list was horrible. I ended up settling for a session beer from Mystic only because no interesting options were present. Left after the one point. Very disappointed.
Sep 01, 2016Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York
4.59/5 rDev +4.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
4.59/5 rDev +4.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
One of the best beer bars I've ever been to.
The tap list is insanely good- they tend to focus on really interesting German lagers, and German-style American lagers, so lots of Aecht Schlenkerla, Mahr's, Weihenstephaner, Kuhlmbacher, etc for the German side, and lots of killer MA area breweries doing traditional styles, including Idle Hands, Notch, Mayflower, Pretty Things, etc. One of the most nicely curated beer lists ever.
The food is awesome, upscale gastropub bar food. Amazing Kimchi hot dog.
At night time, the place does become incredibly dark- it's hard to read the menu. I guess that's the vibe they're going with, which is fine.
Jun 24, 2015The tap list is insanely good- they tend to focus on really interesting German lagers, and German-style American lagers, so lots of Aecht Schlenkerla, Mahr's, Weihenstephaner, Kuhlmbacher, etc for the German side, and lots of killer MA area breweries doing traditional styles, including Idle Hands, Notch, Mayflower, Pretty Things, etc. One of the most nicely curated beer lists ever.
The food is awesome, upscale gastropub bar food. Amazing Kimchi hot dog.
At night time, the place does become incredibly dark- it's hard to read the menu. I guess that's the vibe they're going with, which is fine.
Reviewed by jpw123 from Massachusetts
4.69/5 rDev +6.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.75
4.69/5 rDev +6.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.75
Great food, good selection of beers. Usually has a decent mix of local, domestic craft, and euro's. Food is great -- the pickled beet salad is phenomenal. Staff has always been awesome!
Jun 07, 2015Rated by deen from Massachusetts
4.6/5 rDev +4.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
4.6/5 rDev +4.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
very enjoyable, everything i expected and more.
Mar 18, 2015Rated by WasupBeerQueen from Massachusetts
4.23/5 rDev -3.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev -3.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Loved this place, excellent vibe, excellent beer selection, small menu but amazing quality. Can't wait to go back.
Mar 11, 2015
Deep Ellum in Allston, MA
Place rating:
4.39 out of
5 with
180 ratings
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