Opening our first Pub in Ireland in 1973 we wanted to bring what we know of the Traditional Irish Pub to America. We offer an outstanding menu featuring Irish and American dishes specializing in seafood. And of course there is "Mary's Irish Bread"!
You will be served an award winning Pint of Guinness and if the stout is not what you're looking for there are 16 other draughts along with a selection of bottle beers, well priced good wine and delicious cocktails.On the weekend you can expect to see local bands such as MLC, Jenny's Chickens and The Berkshire Valley Boys as well as bands from Ireland- Tom Courtney & Alan Loughnane, Colm O'Brien and Tradition.
You will be served an award winning Pint of Guinness and if the stout is not what you're looking for there are 16 other draughts along with a selection of bottle beers, well priced good wine and delicious cocktails.On the weekend you can expect to see local bands such as MLC, Jenny's Chickens and The Berkshire Valley Boys as well as bands from Ireland- Tom Courtney & Alan Loughnane, Colm O'Brien and Tradition.
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Imported Irish pork sausages served with mashed potatoes, gravy & Batchelor's baked beans from Ireland! Grilled chicken served over a bed of field greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, sliced egg & croutons. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk your risk of foodborne illness.
Reviews (27)
Brendan Duckworth
Feb 02, 2022
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Casey Holford
Jan 17, 2022
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Courtney
Jan 04, 2022
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Kari Ar F.
Jan 01, 2022
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Great Food! Great Music!! Tradition used to play there alot with an amazing bass player and Vocalist Paul " PF" Franklin, From Rhode Islands PF and The Flyers!! He has such an Amazing rich soulful voice!! Truly perfection at its best!! He can sing Bob Seger, as if it was Seger! You want a good time book Tradition with PF!!
Rachel Bayliss
Dec 24, 2021
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Big Wally
Nov 23, 2021
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Mary Jane Francisco
Nov 22, 2021
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Donna Desjardins
Oct 18, 2021
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Valerie Shand
Sep 14, 2021
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Very kind employees, but we had to go halfway around the place for me to get in because I'm in a wheelchair.
Front door ramp has too steep a grade. A very helpful and kind employee helped us out a different door, moving furniture for me, etc.
But we ordered the onion rings and calamari which came fried in the exact same utterly tasteless batter. We sent the sad rubber band calamari back and they graciously removed it from the bill.
We wanted to have steamers and clam chowder, but the one size chowder, $5, appeared nowhere on the menu. And the only way to order steamers was 4 pounds for $43.
Front door ramp has too steep a grade. A very helpful and kind employee helped us out a different door, moving furniture for me, etc.
But we ordered the onion rings and calamari which came fried in the exact same utterly tasteless batter. We sent the sad rubber band calamari back and they graciously removed it from the bill.
We wanted to have steamers and clam chowder, but the one size chowder, $5, appeared nowhere on the menu. And the only way to order steamers was 4 pounds for $43.
Sasha B.
Jun 30, 2021
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Steven H.
May 15, 2021
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Lori F.
Nov 14, 2020
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I had experienced some condescension from a waitress, kinda mean. Food is ok. I used to go for lunch years ago and really loved it. I went again after the experience with the waitress and still didn't feel very comfortable. It's too bad because the inside is really cool and lots of folks love to go there. Maybe it's me?
Jian Y.
Aug 19, 2020
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Two stars for the outdoor eating. but we didn't eat there anyway bc that's the worst menu I ever seen.No explanations No pictures No nothing.Only names and price on it, and need to order online. So you won't what's in the food unless you ask the waiter one by one, we waited to be seated and long enough to let us know that we have to look the menu online. So disappointed in the end
Beth C.
Aug 12, 2020
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Tried the Chieftain in Plainville MA tonight. This Irish pub style restaurant was very homey with warm wood tones throughout. They did a great job with keeping up with all the rules and regulations in these changing times. They give complimentary Irish soda bread to start which was delicious. There was a limited menu (see pictures). We ordered New England clam chowder, callan steak (with mashed potatoes and carrots), and Dublin chicken pasta. Everything was delicious, the sole complaint was the steak was ordered medium but came out closer to well done and it had a bit of gristle and fat. 12 oz
Robot Auntie S.
Mar 08, 2020
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I'm not from the area & was passing through, looking for someplace to eat that wasn't a chain. This was just what I wanted. Service was great. Food was excellent although pricey. The Cowboy burger was $16. It's just a burger w/ bacon, onions & BBQ sauce - for $16. The Irish Mixed Grill was $25 (more expensive than the prime rib at $23. Unsure of the rib size, not listed on the menu board.) Highly recommend the huge basket of onion rings at $9. For 2 people: 1 app, burger, mixed grill, 1 beer & a soda came to $80 w/ tip. Ouch.
Nikki N.
Mar 03, 2020
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Maria C.
Feb 09, 2020
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Mediocre food. This place was booming on Saturday night. We got there around 7with friends and had to wait about 20 min to be seated. You can wait in the bar area. We got potato skins for an appetizer. They were fine, nothing special. You do get soda bread which was actually good with butter. I ordered a turkey club, I've definitely had better...it was just blah. The fries were good. My husband was disappointed with his bangers and mash. It was 4 breakfast sausages, mashed potatoes, gravy and beans....for ....wait for it...$17. Overpriced. The service was excellent even for a slammed night
James K.
Dec 14, 2019
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M. M.
Oct 27, 2019
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I'm not sure what to make of our experience yesterday. That's why the three stars I guess. I thought it would be a great place to visit as I remember a friend boasting about his time there.
One of the items he spoke of so fondly was the bucket of steamers. Now I do love steamers, but the wife didn't want any and I can't eat a whole bucket myself. In hindsight, I should have spent the $27 and taken what I couldn't finish home to put over some nice Angel Hair Pasta!
One of the apps I saw pass by a few times was the Waterford Rings. Still quite a big portion for one person
One of the items he spoke of so fondly was the bucket of steamers. Now I do love steamers, but the wife didn't want any and I can't eat a whole bucket myself. In hindsight, I should have spent the $27 and taken what I couldn't finish home to put over some nice Angel Hair Pasta!
One of the apps I saw pass by a few times was the Waterford Rings. Still quite a big portion for one person
Paul H.
Mar 17, 2019
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First off, this isn't really Irish pub fare , Just because you call it Guinness stew doesn't mean it's Irish .
Review is for 2 Visits.
Visit #1 - Great place , food good and lots of good beers on draught. Good atmosphere, waitress good .
Would've given 4+ stars but then we went back on St Patty's day weekend. ....
Visit #2- 45 minute wait which is ok , it was the patron saint of Ireland's day so , understandable .
Ended up sitting at bar on the quiet side .
Took waitress like 10 minutes to even acknowledge we were there and we were sitting directly in front of
Review is for 2 Visits.
Visit #1 - Great place , food good and lots of good beers on draught. Good atmosphere, waitress good .
Would've given 4+ stars but then we went back on St Patty's day weekend. ....
Visit #2- 45 minute wait which is ok , it was the patron saint of Ireland's day so , understandable .
Ended up sitting at bar on the quiet side .
Took waitress like 10 minutes to even acknowledge we were there and we were sitting directly in front of
Donald B.
Feb 19, 2019
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Liz C.
Feb 09, 2019
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The sign on the door stating that sleeves are required should have been our first clue, but we went in, anyway. Not much selection on the menu, missing what I would have considered mandatory Irish Pub fare.
More importantly, the food was inedible - RAW chicken wings (ok, the wingettes were simply flabby-skinned but the larger drumettes were flabby, raw and totally red near the bone). The fried clams were full of sand. Even if it had been good food, it would have been overpriced.
The service was decent but obviously, that's not enough to bring us back.
More importantly, the food was inedible - RAW chicken wings (ok, the wingettes were simply flabby-skinned but the larger drumettes were flabby, raw and totally red near the bone). The fried clams were full of sand. Even if it had been good food, it would have been overpriced.
The service was decent but obviously, that's not enough to bring us back.
Amanda B.
Sep 15, 2018
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I think the name of this restaurant is "I'm sorry". Oh wait that's just what the waitresses just kept saying. The atmosphere was really cute and I loved not the inside and the outside but I just wasn't feeling it. Food was only ok. For some reason if you eat outside you get a restricted menu, not sure why that is. Fish and chips was alright, I've had better and worst. They kept apologizing for having us wait to order, wait for the drinks, wait for the food, wait for our condiments, ask for the check, wait for the check etc. don't you know, I'm sorry means
Nicole C.
Jul 29, 2018
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My family and I have been there several times and have never been completely satisfied with our meals. We always get a bucket of steamers but they are ridiculously priced. I always try to get a classic meal and even the chowder and clam cakes are horrible. If you are in the mood for some seafood do not go there.
Joe M.
Jun 18, 2018
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If you're looking to satisfy your hankering for some Irish food hit this place up. Atmosphere is casual and what you would expect at a pub. Decent selection on the menu as well as at the bar.
Food was priced correctly and the portions were just right. Wait staff was friendly and prompt. Food was very flavorful.
Food was priced correctly and the portions were just right. Wait staff was friendly and prompt. Food was very flavorful.
Lisa G.
May 10, 2018
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Tea E.
Dec 10, 2017
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I tried out the Chieftain Pub in Plainville, MA about a week ago with my boyfriend after a day of Christmas shopping at the Emerald Square Mall. It's about a 15 minute drive from the mall, so certainly convenient to the area.
When we got there, we were told there was about a 30 minute wait, which was ok with us. The host was incredibly accommodating, ensuring everyone got a spot they wanted (at the bar, in a booth in the dining room, etc.) and kept it all straight while consistently checking in so we never felt forgotten.
The decor was a cozy, pub style - funky trinkets adorned all the
When we got there, we were told there was about a 30 minute wait, which was ok with us. The host was incredibly accommodating, ensuring everyone got a spot they wanted (at the bar, in a booth in the dining room, etc.) and kept it all straight while consistently checking in so we never felt forgotten.
The decor was a cozy, pub style - funky trinkets adorned all the
