The Squealing Pig

About

Pubs, Irish, Irish Pub

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 134 Smith St, Boston, MA 2120

Phone: (617) 566-6651

Work Hours

Mon 7:00 am-1:00 am
Tue 7:00 am-1:00 am
Wed 7:00 am-1:00 am
Thu 7:00 am-1:00 am
Fri 7:00 am-1:00 am
Sat 10:00 am-1:00 am
Sun 10:00 am-1:00 am

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Music
    Live
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Best Nights
    Thu, Fri, Sat
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    Smoking
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • Paula R.

    star star star star star 8 June 2026

    One of my favorite places near my house! Always a great atmosphere, lovely staff and delicious food. I always feel very welcome, and would recommend the fish tacos! So delish

  • Greg C.

    star star star star_border star_border 4 June 2026

    A group of us went on Saturday.  We appreciated the option of ordering from the brunch menu, or waiting for 20 minutes and ordering from the lunch menu.

    The food was great, 4 stars.
    The service was good.  They were prompt and kept our water filled.
    When we arrived, we were happy they had the AC on.  However, half way through our meal, it was shut off and they turned on the ceiling fans.  This made things very uncomfortable, especially when it was 97 degree outside (heat index of 104).

  • Christine F.

    star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

    Like a 3.5 stars. Came here for brunch when everyone was super hungry. It's a decent spot if you're in the area and don't want to wait for Milkweed a few blocks away.

    The brunch menu is overall just pretty okay. Plates range from $9 to $16 and contain items like breakfast sandwiches, pork hash, egg and sausage plates. You know, your basic breakfast food. Nothing fancy or special.

    I personally got the pork hash with toast/eggs. It was pretty filling, and tasted great! But again, nothing extraordinary. I must say that the Wake up Call drink was really tasty and affordable.

    I don't think I'd come back for brunch, but they do have free oysters on Tuesdays that sounds intriguing.

  • JJ Z.

    star star star star star 26 May 2026

    A friend and I stumbled upon this place when I was STARVING at 11 am for some brunch action. We almost missed the restaurant because it sat at a corner of a street in the middle of the Longwood residential area. Upon entering, the restaurant gave off a quirky vibe that lives up to its bizarre name. There was almost no one at the place except for the server and a family sitting at the table next to us.

    The brunch menu had a lot of choices. I went with the Irish farmhouse which offered eggs, sausages, bread, and potatoes. I mean, what more do you need for a hungry gal to start the day with? The dish had an appealing, delightful look (see picture) which fueled my devouring of the full plate in 10 minutes. It was one of the best brunches I've ever had, absolutely delicious. It was healthy, refreshing, and fulfilling at the same time. The meat looked amazing and tasted even better. The sausages and rasher breathed life into the dish. They were not oily and melted right in my mouth. My eggs were perfectly cooked in over-easy style. The whole dish was a bliss!

    Now, since I went to the place in the morning for a quick brunch fix, I wouldn't know anything about it as a neighborhood bar. But 5/5 for a stellar brunch that I desperately needed. The only con was that it took a long time for the food to arrive, but it is understandable since the bar was understaffed with only 1 server working at the time.

    Tip: Brunch is only served on the weekends from 10 am to 3 pm. Brunch menu offers more options than the usual breakfast menu during weekdays.

  • Lynn C.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 14 May 2026

    Having been here three times now I can confidently say it is underwhelming to say the last.  
    The decor is fine.
    Service ok - friendly but forgets waters and messes up orders.
    Food is just not good.
    First time I had their shepherd's pie, second time their fig/prosciutto sandwich, third time their Cuban with curry fries.

    The first two were edible but nothing to go back for,  and the Cuban was just bad. Underseasoned, and the meat tasted/smelled stale. It was exactly like when salami gets too old and the fats inside get too oxidized and smell/taste funny. The fries with the curry was very aromatic but flavor bland.

    Others at the table seemed to enjoy their fish and chips. For reference a British friend described it as "it's not really fish and chips but it's good".

    So maybe get that.
    But otherwise I wouldn't go back.

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