The Playwright

4.0(327)

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Location & Hours

Address

658 E Broadway
Boston, Massachusetts 02127
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Thursday11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Friday11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Saturday10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Sunday10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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Contact Information

(617) 269-2537

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About The Playwright

Clever, upgraded pub grub & beer in a punk-inspired space filled with music & book references.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.0/5

Based on 327 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Neil B. Wood

a month ago

Add the Playwright to your list of favorite restaurants in Boston. We had a delicious lunch here this weekend and will definitely return a 2nd time for more. Cool vibe inside, delicious food, fast an...

Josh G

9 months ago

Great food , great drinks , great service. Only rant is the chimmichurri steak frites came super well done and we didn’t get a choice of temperature when we ordered it

Christina Lewis

6 months ago

I'm going to say first off this is my second time eating here. I had a great experience the first time. Food was amazing and so was the drinks. I brought my cousin out because I wanted her to see how ...

Matthew Urick

5 months ago

Went here for brunch and it seemed like they hadn't recovered from the night before. We needed to ask for salt and pepper and were given empty grinders and it looked like the light at our booth was da...

Shiobhan Maher

a year ago

When you’re in a corner booth & management canNOT give you an extra chair because “they are expecting to get slammed” and you and you’re 8 friends sitting & 1 standing order many drinks and apps and f...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears inconsistent, ranging from highly positive to very negative, resulting in a mixed overall impression. Some patrons enjoyed their visit, while others were disappointed.

Customer Favorites

The food is frequently described as delicious and great, with specific mentions of the chimmichurri steak frites and other dishes. The drinks are also noted as a highlight.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is sometimes described as cool, but also sometimes negatively as smelling of spilled beer and showing signs of the previous night. Service quality varies significantly, with some reviewers praising the fast and friendly wait staff, while others cite inattentiveness and poor management.

Value & Quality

Food quality is generally perceived as good, but occasionally issues arise like overcooked bacon and poorly executed dishes. Value perceptions are dependent on the overall experience, with some feeling the price is not justified when atmosphere and service are lacking.

Areas for Improvement

Service consistency is a primary area for improvement, with multiple complaints about inattentiveness and slow response times. Management's customer service approach also needs attention based on feedback regarding seating arrangements.

Recent Trends

Recent experiences seem to show both excellent dining and experiences with service lacking attentiveness. Cleanliness and upkeep of the dining environment may have become more inconsistent.