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Deep Ellum
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Ratings by eberkman:
Reviewed by eberkman from Massachusetts
4.78/5 rDev +8.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.78/5 rDev +8.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Because of its well-thought-out selection, relaxing atmosphere and friendly, attentive, knowledgeable service, Deep Ellum is becoming the preferred gathering site for my Wednesday night drinking crew. While not offering the same sheer number of beers as a certain more well-known and crowded beer bar a couple miles to the south, the selection is at least as good in terms of quality and style variety. A couple dozen tap offerings with a wide range of interesting choices, as well as a lengthy list of bottle selections -- many of which seem harder to find than those offered at Publick House. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into the selection. Haven't had a lot of the food, but the chili is outstanding. Of course the biggest contrast is the atmosphere and the service. Though I can't comment on what it's like on a weekend, it's very chill on weekday evenings -- no fights for tables, plenty of room to spread out, a noise level that allows conversation and a much less fratty clientele. And absolutely no snottiness, arrogance or indifference from the staff (which has become an all-too-frequent and extremely offputting occurrence at the Publick House). They seem to genuinely care that you're there, they want you to enjoy your experience and they uniformly know their beer.
This is a hidden gem that I hope people don't discover too quickly -- I almost hasten to post this review. Too many of these and it could turn into a mob scene.
Jan 11, 2008This is a hidden gem that I hope people don't discover too quickly -- I almost hasten to post this review. Too many of these and it could turn into a mob scene.
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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