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Bradford Tavern, Rowley, MA

Bradford Tavern

4 (268)
$31 to $50
American
87 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA 01969-2121

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Bradford Tavern

4
$31 to $50
American
Rowley

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bradford Tavern is a cozy, welcoming American tavern in the heart of Rowley, MA, blending rustic charm with modern style. Enjoy elevated tavern favorites, fresh seafood, burgers, shareable plates, and creative cocktails in our warm relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're joining us for a casual dinner, drinks at the bar, night out with friends, or a special celebration, Bradford Tavern offers great food, friendly service, and a space that feels like home.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the Bradford Tavern experience to you! Whether it's a backyard celebration, corporate event, wedding, shower, or special gathering our off-premise catering brings delicious food, professional service, and a stress free experience straight to your location. Let our team handle the details!
  • Private party facilities
    Make your next celebration one to remember at Bradford Tavern! Whether you're planning a birthday, holiday party, corporate gathering, rehearsal dinner, or special celebration our private event space offers warm, stylish setting with delicious food, handcrafted cocktails and attentive service. Let our team take care of details you enjoy your guest!
  • Area
    Rowley
  • Cross Street
    Cross Street: Main Street (Route 1A)
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Public transport
    MBTA Commuter Rail - Rowley Station (Newburyport/Rockport Line), approximately 1 mile from Bradford Tavern.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bradford Tavern.

4

4.0
(268)
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Quiet

268 Reviews
  1. Richard Gold

    Greater Boston44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, very friendly personable service. Outstanding food and well presented.
    Bradford TavernResponded on 29 July 2026
    Thank you Richard for the excellent review! So happy you enjoyed your time here with us. Come back soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Richard Gold

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 June 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Horrible. Had reservation in Library room. Hostess did not say anything about room being rented. Just proceeded to try to seat us in downstairs. We Told them of reservation in Library. She told us that OPEN TABLE is to inform us of these situations. We took a table to have dinner anyways. We ordered an Onion Soup, Bread Boule Clam Chowder and a Pinot Grigio. The bread boule arrived with a seriously burnt cover and burnt rim. Half full at that. The Onion soup was very sweet very strange. Finally, the Pinot Grigio arrived. (Only 6 others in restaurant) We proceeded to order Rib Eye. STOP the Server said. It is no longer being served. We are changing up our Menu and printing New ones. Perhaps we should have been told? We ordered the Check, Paid. And like Charlie on the MTA. NEVER to Return.
    Bradford TavernResponded on 29 June 2026
    Hi Richard, I am so sorry you had this experience. We had a very busy week with functions in the Library. Who ever told you that should of came to get me. Please give me a call and ask for Dawn 978.948.3657 This is not the Bradford way and would like to make a better experience for you.

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  3. Gus Gold

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 30 May 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Couldn’t use my points and the food was terrible 

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  4. Susan Gold

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another great experience at Bradford Tavern. Food was delicious. Service was also very good. We will be back soon!!

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  5. D S

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped in for a quick bite and a couple drinks, everything was great! Brooke was awesome!

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  6. James Gold

    Greater Boston70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 April 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Downstairs dining room setting is cozy, especially by the fire. Zoe, our server (and bartender) was excellent--she made the entire lunch experience wonderful for my 9 year old granddaughter and for me. We both loved the buffalo pizza!

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  7. Howard

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 April 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I like Bradford Tavern for a pleasant informal dinner. I order their fish and chips without the chips because their fish is good and there is plenty of it (and the fries are not great).

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  8. Tracey

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cozy dining experience. Good food and service.
    Bradford TavernResponded on 8 April 2026
    Thank you Tracey for your kind review. Come back again soon and see if we can get you a 5 star experience!

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  9. matthew

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 April 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was welcoming and attentive, balancing interruption with quality service. The food, on the other hand, was really disappointing. I had the French onion soup and a Caesar salad. The soup was decently constructed, but the flavors were very off. Not appetizing by comparison to other French onion soups I've had. The Caesar salad had a vinaigrette dressing and some shaved parm and croutons - no Caesar dressing to be found. Really underwhelming.
    Bradford TavernResponded on 8 April 2026
    Good Morning Matt, I am so sorry you didn't have the best food experience. Did you let your server know your food was not appetizing? There definitely should of been Caesar dressing on your salad. I will make sure the chef is made aware of this as well as the onion soup. Please come back and try us again.

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  10. Kelly

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 March 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose this location because it was close to an event we were heading to. It took a while for our server to acknowledge us, and one of the orders came out with something we had requested be left off. It was noisy by the bar. The food was good.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bring the Bradford Tavern experience to you! Whether it's a backyard celebration, corporate event, wedding, shower, or special gathering our off-premise catering brings delicious food, professional service, and a stress free experience straight to your location. Let our team handle the details!
  • Private party facilities
    Make your next celebration one to remember at Bradford Tavern! Whether you're planning a birthday, holiday party, corporate gathering, rehearsal dinner, or special celebration our private event space offers warm, stylish setting with delicious food, handcrafted cocktails and attentive service. Let our team take care of details you enjoy your guest!
  • Area
    Rowley
  • Cross Street
    Cross Street: Main Street (Route 1A)
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Public transport
    MBTA Commuter Rail - Rowley Station (Newburyport/Rockport Line), approximately 1 mile from Bradford Tavern.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

FAQs

Thursday nights are a great pick for a fun evening thanks to Music Bingo, while weekends are ideal if you want the cozy upstairs Library when it’s open.

Yes, guests report the dining room is accessible for wheelchair users, making the Tavern easy to visit with a family member who uses a wheelchair.

Yes, Bradford Tavern’s cozy Library, working fireplace, and several guests' anniversary visits make it a lovely spot for a special evening.

Bradford Tavern sees its liveliest crowds around weekend nights, guests note the place was bustling on a Saturday night and the bar gets busy for Thursday music-bingo, while Tuesday evenings have been described as a quieter, more relaxed night to visit.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous or plentiful, dishes like the fajitas, seafood casserole, and baked haddock are regularly singled out for their good size.

Bradford Tavern feels cozy and welcoming, a charming house with rustic beams and modern decor, an intimate fireside 'Library' upstairs, plus a lively bar and popular main dining room.

Yes, Bradford Tavern is family-friendly: reviewers call it a "family friendly environment, " and one guest notes their 9‑year‑old granddaughter had a wonderful lunch with attentive service.

For a quieter visit, head to Bradford Tavern on a Tuesday evening; if you want a livelier night, Thursday music-bingo evenings (6:30–8:30) and Saturday nights tend to be busier and more spirited.

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Bradford Tavern

4
$31 to $50
American
Rowley

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
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