Hancock Tavern

If your intention is to watch a game over a good beer, then this place is reliable for that. The servers are attentive and friendly despite the fact that this bar gets full pretty easily on a weekend. If you’re looking to eat dinner as well, then you could do better. None of the food is bad. It’s simply okay, and that’s why I’m giving it three stars.

Supreme Nachos and Buffalo Chicken Nachos… pretty much all I need.
It’s a local hole/​dive-​y bar filled with lots of middle-​aged men there to watch the flat-​screens, but it’s not bad. I do remember being unimpressed with their black ‘n blue burger some time ago, but as long as I can still order the nachos, we’re good.
I don’t get the «LIVE LAUGH LOVE» décor above the bar, but hey, it’s all right.

Consistently good! Yummy fresh coleslaw! Bodacious burgers! Excellent service both at a table or at the bar. Love the historical Quincy vibe. Lots of regulars — we hope to become one of them!

The Hancock Tavern might one of the most underrated places in Quincy. I love the décor and affordable prices on food/​drinks. The waitress that we had wasn’t the brightest, but I think everything else balanced it out. There’s also trivia here every Tuesday night!
In terms of the food, I haven’t ordered anything that was subpar. I’m a huge fan of their large-​portioned buffalo chicken nachos. Some restaurants try to get all fancy with their nachos, but the Hancock Tavern is strictly nachos, cheese, and buffalo chicken. Simple and delicious. Their buffalo chicken mac and cheese and steak/​turkey tips was phenomenal as well. Mac and cheese is something that I’d never order at a restaurant but I highly recommend it.
I’ll definitely be coming here more often

TL;DR? Hit or miss. Overpriced. Seat yourself. Glorified dive-​bar with a better-​than-​average interior cornering the pub-​food market in an area with mostly Asian cuisine. Trivia night can be fun. Best entrée? Chicken marsala. Basic tap beer/​liquor/​wine selection, nothing special. Biggest downfall? Service. If you’re drinking heavily, it’s probably awesome!
The only reason I keep coming back here is because it’s close to my mom’s and she likes it, and when I visit her and my brother meets up with us we always end up there because: convenience. Also, mom treats us. Because she’s mom and she loves us.
I’ve been here about a half dozen times maybe?
First time I went, we were a party of five. Two ordered sandwiches, two ordered entrees, one ordered a salad and we shared a a couple of idiot-​proof appetizers — one fried and some nachos I think. The appetizers were standard. My brother’s sandwich wasn’t what he ordered though. He ordered a roast beef I think but got corned beef? Or possibly a reuben and got roast beef. I don’t know, whatever. It was wrong. He asked the waitress, waited 15 more minutes for his food (it was busy). When she finally returned the order was wrong again. She said the cook was new and suggested he would probably be fired.
My brother waited another ten minutes or so, and when the waitress brought the food out again it still wasn’t right. He gave up and ate it anyway. His girlfriend’s salad contained frozen cucumber. Frozen and inedible. I think she complained and they had to run out to the local supermarket to get non-​frozen vegetables. I think they comped my brother’s sandwich or something.
Another time, we tried the Irish nachos. They were ok. They’re fries, basically. With a little cheese. Not worth the money. My mom really likes this fish that they do with swiss cheese and breadcrumbs. Husband likes their steak. Their burgers aren’t bad. It’s all just basic, overpriced stuff. The ambiance isn’t that awesome that it’s some fabulous night out and you don’t mind paying for the food though.
I think they updated their menu within the last few months. Suddenly all the sandwiches and burgers have unique names but no actual unique features or ingredients — still very basic stuff.
One of the things that has happened pretty frequently is that there’s only one waitress. They like to understaff, or they have unreliable staff or high turnover. So often you don’t get drinks refilled, or the service is inattentive, though the staff themselves are usually pretty friendly and apologetic. There just aren’t enough of them.
Last night I went with my mom and my husband and out-​of-​town in-​laws. We all ordered different things. It was busy when we came in (around 5:45 on a Sunday). It took maybe 45 minutes to an hour to get our food, and during that time the place emptied out by ½−¾s. The single waitress came around to apologize to us and say that the cook was by himself and they had a lot of takeout orders.
Trivia night can be fun. I’ve gone with a group and we’ve won gift cards a few times. There are some old local ladies who sit in the back and like to cheat on their phones, though.

Well what can I say, just moved to the area. Not sure why out of state license being taken extra care. But the waitress explained in a courtesy way and suggested awesome food and drink. Good place to meet the locals. Cheers!

Best restaurant in Quincy. Great food, it won’t disappoint. Especially appetizers if you’re casually eating and drinking watching a game, with very reasonable prices. Servers and bartenders always very friendly.

I went once in the summer. Ordered a gin and tonic. The chubby bartender girl took a while to make it. It came with no lime. When i asked for a lime she said «oh I didn’t hear that you want a lime in that». A gin and tonic ALWAYS gets a lime. I wont go back.

LOOOOVE Hancock Tavern’s pizza! It’s Yummy! I love that they actually have jalapeño! No one ever has jalapeño! It’s my favorite! They are always super friendly when you call and your order is always ready when they say it is! You also get a free pizza when you order 3! I’ve also had sandwiches from here for lunch and the turkey club is fantastic! We love it here!!!

Went in or the first time. Its got a harsh locals only walk in entrance but seat yourself! The server was nice and we both had the pilgrim wrap. I recommend it however defiantly don’t get it take out tryed it the other night it got super runny and sloppy not sure why but anywayse.
Great place go

Excellent service. Excellent food. Very clean atmosphere. Lots and lots of tv
Good: food is hot fresh and delish. Atmosphere is friendly and very clean.
Bad: waitress was pushing js out when it wasnt even crowded (it was 2pm and no one was there)

Excellent pub for food — really — it’s the only pub where I confidently order fish. The best item is their steak tips over salad. Great for a sports broadcast or dinner

Went on a weekday afternoon. The buffalo nachos were good and the beer was decently priced. Beer lines tasted clean. It took a bit for the bartender to warm up to us you could tell she was use to the usual crowd around that time. She also screwed up my wife’s beer order then acted like it was my wife’s fault. In the end things got better and we enjoyed ourselves.

We chose unwisely. It was a late summer Sunday, mid afternoon. I was in the mood for a cheese burger.
Upon entering, someone said: «Seat yourselves»! We did… it was wicked LOUD!!!
We got a drink but could barely hear each other.
Our waitress was very sweet when we explained why we were leaving!
We wound up at a quiet, Asian, family restaurant. We had great chow… and could converse!

Love it! Been in here many times. Buffalo Chicken tenders are amazing. Salads are bomb. Steak tips a big and tender. Small cozy place I def recommend!

Great little tavern in the Wollaston area of Quincy. Lots of TVs in any direction so you always have a good seat to watch whatever game is on.
Our waitress was great the night we went in and believe it or not she attended all the tables herself. She was speedy with everything and really sweet. Came back to check on us here and there too. Can’t complain about that.
We had an appetizer sampler and split a steak tip sandwich. I’d say it was pretty delicious for bar food standards.
I’d return.

Awesome place to watch a game. Huge TV’s and a good sports bar type menu. The specials looked pretty good too but we kept to the standard game time fair of pizza and nachos.

I have driven past the Hancock Tavern no less than 8376 times but for no reason in particular, have never tried it. Thought it was a good time to fix that and was very happy I did.
I am 100% partial to pub/​tavern type establishments. It’s usually low on pretentiousness and high on personality and character. This was certainly the case here. The bar is really nice, great HD tv’s everywhere (will definitely be back to watch a game) and the service was quick and super friendly on a busy Friday night.
My Greek salad with grilled chicken was one of the best I have had. No skimping on the feta and olives here, the chicken was tender and well seasoned and the portions were so large I couldn’t finish. My brother got a burger and fries and said it was awesome. The other patrons in on the night we went were really cool and friendly too. We had a really great night.
I only regret not coming in sooner, and plan on making up for lost time.

The bartenders here have always been nice. The pizza is good. Clam chowder isn’t bad either. Certain items lack flavor like the chicken parm sandwich. But the buffalo chicken nachos are sizable and good too! Nothing here is going to blow your socks off, but it’s easy to find on Hancock St in Wollaston.
Some specials going on now — Until 4 pm they have a $ 5.99 special for a sandwich, fries and soft drink. Or from 2 – 4 pm, a $ 2 cheese pizza with $ 1 toppings with the purchase of a beverage. Hard to beat!
The Hancock Tavern has some competition now with Assembly opening up down the street in North Quincy. If you want to save a few bucks or avoid the crowds, definitely come here.

Tried something different, Reuben, very good !