# Sweeney's on Boylston

> Welcome to Sweeney's on Boylston, an Irish pub in Boston's Back Bay at The Lenox Hotel. Great Irish food & drink in downtown Boston.

Sweeney's on Boylston is a Restaurant. located at 710 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116. Phone: +16179334803. Website: https://sweeneysboston.com

## About
### [Sweeney's On Boylston | Irish Pub in Boston Back Bay](https://sweeneysboston.com/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> Welcome to Sweeney's on Boylston, an Irish pub in Boston's Back Bay at The Lenox Hotel. Great Irish food & drink in downtown Boston.

# Sweeney’s on Boylston

## Your go-to destination for a good time in Boston.
A true Irish bar with a story to tell
Welcome to Sweeney’s. We’re known for a lively time, and a lively time is what you’ll get. We like to gather outside, belly-up to the bar inside, and let loose until the last pints on Boylston are served. No matter when you amble through our doors, you’ll find us spirited and rambunctious as ever – so sit and stay a while!

## Located squarely on Boylston Street, in the heart of Back Bay.
Hours of Operation
Daily
11am – 2am
617-933-4803
Merchandise

## Features
Mercantile
### Take A Part Of Us Back Home
An ultra cozy Sweeneys hoodie might not transport you to the Cliffs of Moher, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t grab one and hop on a plane to do just that. We promise it’s worth it.
Our Research Trip through Ireland
### From Ireland to Boston
Last fall, a small group of us took a pilgrimage of sorts to Ireland in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciate of Irish food & what makes an Irish pub an Irish pub.
Our Farm-Fresh Neighbor
### Willow & Ivy
Welcome to Willow & Ivy, a neighborhood eatery in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay. Our newly renovated space is full of energy, enhanced by lush greenery and beautiful vaulted windows that fill the room with warm, natural light.
## Looking to throw a function? Let's raise a pint!
We’re communal by nature, modern by design, and traditional in approach; a true Irish bar with a story to tell. If you’re interested in telling your story and hosting an event at Sweeney’s, we’re all ears. Connect with us at the link below and we’ll be in contact.
Host an Event
## To All Our Friends and Partners
Fresh, Funky, and Special
We’d like to thank our valued partners for providing quality additions to the experience our guests have come to expect at The Lenox. A special thanks goes to Pain D’Avignon and La Marca & Sons for our fresh bread and our friends at Duxbury Salt as well as Pineland Farms and numerous local fishers & farms for their fresh meat, seafood, & produce. Our partners’ dedication and expertise truly enhance the Lenox experience, making every stay unforgettable.
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## Dining
### [Irish Pub Menu | Back Bay Boston Irish Food & Drinks](https://sweeneysboston.com/see-our-menu/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> Authentic Irish pub food served alongside great pints of Guinness in Boston's Back Bay at our Irish pub in The Lenox Hotel.

# See our Menu
## Appetizing Irish Eats

A great place to sit, stay and enjoy yourself. Our menu features a wide array of Irish cuisine, combining beloved traditional dishes with unique neighborhood favorites. From our classic Beer Batter Fish & Chips to the savory Smash Burger, each dish highlights rich flavors, inviting you to experience everything Sweeney’s has to offer.
## All-Day
## Beverages
## Chef Daniel Kenney
Our Executive Chef
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Chef Dan brings over 20 years of culinary experience to Sweeneys. With deep Irish heritage including a family home in County Mayo, Chef Dan’s passion for connecting our food with true Irish cuisine is at the heart of our menu.
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### [All-Day - Sweeneys on Boylston](https://sweeneysboston.com/see-our-menu/all-day/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> All-Day - Sweeneys on Boylston

# All-Day
## Straight Outta County Cork

# All-Day

Our culinary heritage celebrates a genuine Irish experience with traditional Gaelic dishes reimagined alongside Back Bay Lenox favorites. Our menu is available daily from 11am to 2am.

## Appetizers
### Guinness Short Rib Sliders $24.00
Kerrygold aged cheddar, ciabatta, cornichons
### Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings $18.00
Your choice of buffalo with blue cheese, whiskey bbq, Korean kimchi, or honey soy
### Crispy Sea Salt Pub Fries $12.00
Choice of chip shop curry or herb buttermilk ranch
### Maine Potato Skins $16.00
Dubliner cheddar, green onion, crispy pork belly, sour cream
### Hand Battered Chicken Tenders $19.00
Choice of dipping sauce: whiskey bbq, buffalo, Korean kimchi crema, herb buttermilk ranch, chip shop curry, house honey mustard
Extra Sauces Available for Additional Fee
### Warm Pretzels with Sea Salt $17.00
Irish beer cheese
### Cast-Iron Roasted Brussel Sprouts $16.00
Honeycrisp apples, smoked pork belly, parmesan black pepper aioli
### Buffalo Chicken Pub Fries $22.00
Great Hill Dairy Blue, Green Onion, Hot Sauce
### Crispy Korean BBQ Cauliflower
Kimchi, sesame, cilantro
## Soups, Salads, & Wraps
### New England Clam Chowder $16.00
Duxbury clams, celery root, smoked bacon, sourdough
### Chopped Ceasar $19.00
Hearts of romaine, shaved grana padano, country croutons, baby heirloom tomatoes, cured olives, avocado, caesar peppercorn dressing, ### Organic Greens $18.00, Hubbardston goat cheese, aged sherry vinaigrette, fresh orange, cucumber toasted hazelnuts, Cape Cod cranberries, Herb roasted East Coast salmon ($14)
Free-range chicken ($10)
### Chilled Asian Noodle Salad $24.00
Stir fried vegetables, teriyaki chicken, shitake mushrooms
## Irish Classics
### Slow Roasted Turkey and Smoked Bacon Toastie $20.00
Vine Ripe tomato, iceberg, mayo, country bread, pub fries
### Corned Beef and Cabbage Sando $21.00
Slow cooked corned beef, quick pickled cabbage, two mustards, thousand island, New Hampshire baby swiss, pub fries
### Stella Artois Batter Fish and Chips $32.00
Georges Bank haddock, pub fries, tartar sauce, green cabbage slaw, malt vinegar
### Guinness Braised Short Rib $34.00
Slow cooked short rib of Pineland Farms beef, Maine potatoes, carrots, turnips, jus
### Chicken Curry Rice Bowl $28.00
English peas, baby carrots, garlic naan
### Artisan Mac & Cheese $21.00
Buttery crumbs, local cheeses
Toppings
Buffalo chicken ($26)
New Bedford Portuguese Chorizo ($26)
### Irish Ham & Cheddar Toastie $22.00
Tomato soup for dippin’ & pub fries
### Full Irish Grill $26.00
Available from 11am until 2pm daily
Rashers, bangers, blood sausage, pub fries, baked beans, herb roasted mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, toasted brown bread, sunny side farm egg
## Entrees
### The Sweeney’s Smash Burger $24.00
2 ribeye blend patties, Cabot American, caramelized onion mayo, tomato, lettuce, fresh baked bun, pub fries, Smoked bacon ($4)
Fried farm egg ($2)
Fresh avocado ($4)
### The Lenox $22.00
Buttery brioche, cast iron blackened chicken, whipped peanut butter, Cabot American, vine ripe tomato, iceberg, red onion, pub fries
### Crispy Chicken Caprese Sandwich $28.00
Ciabatta, fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomato, basil, pesto served with petite greens salad, aged sherry vinaigrette
### Duxbury Bay Clams $28.00
Portuguese chorizo, white wine, garlic, herbs, Kerrygold butter, sourdough
### Crispy Chicken Sandwich $21.00
Ciabatta, mayo, pub fries
your choice of the following:
▪ Buffalo with Irish blue cheese
dressing
▪ Korean bbq with kimchi slaw and
gochujang aioli
▪ Whiskey bbq, spicy pickles, smoked
bacon
### Blackened Haddock Sando $26.00
Sourdough, tartar sauce, green cabbage slaw, American cheese, tomato, pub fries
### Cedar Plank East Coast Salmon* $32.00
Brown butter, roasted root vegetables, whipped locally grown potatoes
### Caprese Ciabatta $25.00
Fresh Mozzarella, vine-ripe tomato, basil, pesto served with petite greens salad, aged sherry vinaigrette
### Hummus Wrap $19.00
Curry cauliflower, Narragansett feta, olive tapenade, pickled onion, baby arugula, toasted naan, charred lemon, petite greens salad
### Hand-Sliced Italian Sandwich $21.00
Mortadella, Genoa salami, pepperoni, cured ham, provolone, red onion vinaigrette, pub fries
Add Hots +2
## Desserts
### Sweeney’s “99 Flake” $16.00
Our take on an Irish classic: fresh waffle cone, Baileys ice cream, Baileys caramel, cookie crumble
### Warm Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies $16.00
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
### Honeycrisp Apple Crisp $17.00
Toasted oats crisp, Baileys Irish cream  ice cream, Baileys caramel
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Large parties of 6 or more
will be subject to 20% gratuity.
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### [Beverages - Sweeneys on Boylston](https://sweeneysboston.com/see-our-menu/beverages/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> Beverages - Sweeneys on Boylston

# Beverages
## A Proper Pint

# Beverages

We’re about more than just serving pints and drinks; we’re all about giving you a unique experience. Our thoughtfully selected beers and drinks are paired with tasty Irish fare that enhances every sip. Sláinte!

## Draught
### Harp Lager $13.00
Irish Lager, Ireland
### Michelob Ultra $13.00
American Light Lager, St. Louis, MO
### Sierra Nevada Pils $13.00
Lager, CA
### Jack's Abby House Lager $13.00
Lager, Framingham, MA
### Sam Adams Seasonal $14.00
Rotating Ale, Boston MA
### Maine Lunch $15.00
IPA, Freeport, ME
### Fiddlehead $13.00
New England IPA, Shelburne VT
### Guinness $13.00
Stout, Ireland
### Magners Irish Cider $13.00
Clonmel County, IRE
### Kona Big Wave $13.00
Golden Ale, Kona, HI
### Stella Artois $13.00
Belgian-Style Pilsner
### O'Hara Irish Red Ale $13.00
Irish Red Ale, Ireland
## Bottled Beers
### Corona Extra $9.00
### Bud Light $9.00
### Michelob Ultra $9.00
### Miller High Life $7.00
### Miller Lite $9.00
### Coors Light $9.00
### High Noon Seltzers $12.00
Peach
Grapefruit
### Nutrl Seltzers $12.00
### Suncruisers $11.00
### Widowmaker Blue Comet IPA $14.00
### Heineken $9.00
### Budweiser $9.00
### Amstel Light $9.00
### Downeaster Cider $9.00
### Suncruiser $11.00
### Non-Alcoholic $10.00
Guinness 0.0
Athletic Brewing
## Specialty Cocktails
### The Kowloon $19.00
Jim Beam pineapple, falernum, coconut milk, orange, grapefruit, pineapple
### Boylston Smash $20.00
Maker's Mark, Juliette peach liqueur, lemon, mint
### Spicy Mango Margarita $19.00
Ghost Tequila, mango, lime, agave
### Strawberry Basil Margarita $19.00
Lalo tequila, strawberry syrup, basil, lime
### Peach Mule $18.00
Tito's, Juliette, ginger beer, lime
### Cherry Old Fashioned $20.00
Glendalough Irish whiskey, cherry liqueur, cherry juice, orange bitters
### Sweeney's Cosmo $19.00
Jameson orange, irish cream, chocolate, espresso, orange bitters
### Raspberry 75 $19.00
Farmer's gin, lemon, simple, raspberry, ## Wine by the Glass, ### Sparkling, Avissi, Veneto, Italy Prosecco ($15)
Gratien & Meyer Cremant de Loire, France, Rosé ($17)
### White & Rosé
Benziger Running Wild, Sonoma, CA, Chardonnay ($16)
13 Celsius , Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc ($14)
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Grigio ($15)
Martin Codax, Rias Baixis Spain, Alberino ($14)
Chateau de Marguerite Symphonie Côtes de Provence, France, Rosé ($16)
### Red
Imagery, Monterey, CA, Pinot Noir ($16)
Franciscan, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon ($16)
RePasso, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec ($15)
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## Events & Meetings
### [Private Events at Sweeneys Irish Pub](https://sweeneysboston.com/host-an-event/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> Host a celebration at our Irish pub in Boston Back Bay. Pre/post wedding events, holiday parties, family dinners, and more at The Lenox Hotel

# Host an Event
## A Place to Sit and Stay

## Your prime destination for a good time in Boston.
With room for 70 thirsty patrons, Sweeney’s boasts two connected floors and two lively wraparound bars, making it the perfect spot to host your next event. Come on in and enjoy the craic!
## Private Event Space
Making Events Special
### Upstairs at Sweeneys
Our upstairs space is perfect for hosting up to 70 of your friends and family! With a full bar and a range of cozy setups for seated dinners, it’s an ideal spot for your celebration. Plus, the wall-to-wall windows let you enjoy the vibrant sights of bustling Boylston Street.
Catering To You
### Chef's Event Menu
Created by Chef Dan Kenney, our Sweeney’s special events menu features a delightful selection of traditional Irish dishes that will make you want to sit and stay longer.
## Request Information
Interested? Get in contact with us by filling out the form and we will get back to you.
## Chef Daniel Kenney
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## Contact & Location
### [Contact Us](https://sweeneysboston.com/contact-us/)
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# Contact Us
## Drop Us a Line, We’re All Ears!

## Find Us
Daily
710 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
info@sweeneysboston.com
## Contact
Any questions? Anything we can help with? Just reach out!
## Irish at Heart
Our Food Heritage
A great place to sit, stay and enjoy yourself. Our menu features a wide array of Irish cuisine, combining beloved traditional dishes with unique neighborhood favorites. From our hearty Ploughman’s Platter to the savory Smash Burger, each dish highlights rich flavors, inviting you to experience everything Sweeney’s has to offer.
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## Gallery
### [Gallery](https://sweeneysboston.com/gallery/)
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> Explore photos of Sweeney's Irish pub in Boston's Back Bay at The Lenox Hotel. Great Irish food, drink, and Guinness in Boston.

Irish Pub Photo Gallery | Boston Irish Pub in Back Bay
# Gallery
## Capturing the Good Times

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## FAQs
### [Faqs](https://sweeneysboston.com/faqs/)
*Published: 2026-02-18*
> Welcome to Sweeney's on Boylston, an Irish pub in Boston's Back Bay at The Lenox Hotel. Great Irish food & drink in downtown Boston.

FAQs - Sweeneys on Boylston
# FAQs
## Got Questions We Have Answers

## Questions
What are the hours of operation?
Sweeney’s on Boylston is open daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM (EST).
Do you accept reservations or walk-ins?
Yes! Sweeney’s accepts reservations through the website and OpenTable. Walk-in guests are also welcome for both table and bar seating whenever space is available.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes! During the warmer months, Sweeney’s offers patio seating directly on Boylston Street with approximately eight outdoor tables.
Is it dog friendly?
Yes! The outdoor patio at Sweeney’s is dog-friendly and welcomes pets of all sizes.
Is there parking available?
Yes! Two-hour metered street parking is available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Valet parking is also available at The Lenox Hotel’s front entrance at 61 Exeter Street. Rates are $45 daily or $70 overnight per vehicle, with unlimited in-and-out privileges. Oversized vehicles may incur an additional fee; please contact the hotel directly for details.
Does Sweeney’s accommodate for food allergies & dietary options?
Yes! Sweeney’s accommodates a variety of food allergies. The menu includes several gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available throughout the day.
Do you host private events & large parties?
Yes! Sweeney’s hosts private events and larger group gatherings. For more information, guests may call directly or visit the “
” page on the Sweeney’s website.
Is it handicap accessible?
Yes! Sweeney’s is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance at 710 Boylston Street. Guests may also access the restaurant from The Lenox Hotel by using the elevator lift located in The Lenox Hotel lobby.
Do you issue gift cards?
Yes! You can find gift cards through our website
here
or inquire with you server!
What is the type of cuisine?
The menu at Sweeney’s features a blend of classic Irish favorites and American comfort dishes, offering everything from hearty traditional fare to lighter bites, including pub classics, shareable plates, and satisfying entrées, take a look at our menu
here
!
What’s the atmosphere like?
As a traditional Irish pub, Sweeney’s offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests can truly come as they are. Multiple TVs throughout the restaurant make it a great spot to catch favorite sports teams, accompanied by the lively sounds of Irish music.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Guests should contact Sweeney’s directly regarding reservation cancellations for assistance or through open table if the reservation was made via their site.
Can you charge to your room?
Yes! Guests of The Lenox Hotel may charge meals from Sweeney’s to their room by informing their server and providing their room number when the check is presented.
What are the holiday hours?
Hours may vary on holidays. Guests should call or visit Sweeney’s homepage
here
to confirm updated schedules.
Do you do takeout?
Sweeney’s offers takeout service. Guests may call ahead to this number here 617-933-4803 with their order for convenient pickup, if you’d like to access the menu you can do so
here
.
What are some of the nearby attractions?
Newbury Street: Just one block away and visible from The Lenox Hotel steps, Newbury Street offers shopping, cafés, bookstores, and boutiques.
The Prudential Center: Just steps from Sweeney’s, this landmark destination is one of Boston’s largest indoor shopping centers and home to the View Boston observation experience.
Copley Square: Located one block from The Lenox Hotel, this historic square is one of Boston’s most beloved landmarks.
Are there non-alcoholic options?
Yes! Sweeney’s offers a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, guests may ask a server for current offerings or find them on the menu under “non-alcoholic”.
Is there an age requirement?
No, there is no age restriction at Sweeney’s, families and children are welcome, and highchairs are available upon request.
Is Sweeney’s good for a date night?
Yes! Sweeney’s is a great choice for a casual and relaxed date, whether stopping in for drinks or enjoying dinner.
Is Sweeney’s family-friendly?
Yes Sweeney’s is a great destination for families, offering large tables for groups and highchairs for younger guests.
Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code at Sweeney’s. Guests are encouraged to come as they are!
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