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January 2024 by Cory Rich
My brother passed away in feb 2021 which prompted a road trip in July of that year. I drove thru 31 states in 28 days, just me & my dog. Along the way, we stopped at Route 8 Pub. Originally, I was just stopping at the dispensary next door to pick up "supplies" until I was told I get a discount at the pub around the corner. Being from Texas, having those two things connected was definitely a culture shock lol so I had to check it out. I ended up grabbing just one beer since my pup was in the car, but in the short time I was there, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sara (bartender) and Roger (chef). Growing up in the south, all you ever hear about the north is that everyone is just mean. These two proved to be the exact opposite. They were easily two of the kindest people I met along my trip. I might even go as far to say they are the only two people I even remember meeting on my trip. At one of the lowest points of my life, they made me feel just a little bit better & they left a lasting impression on me that I still think about almost every day 3 years later. The owners are beyond blessed to have those two employees, as I'm sure they know. Those are genuinely good people. I'll make it back up to the pub again one day, I just hope they're working when I do
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January 2024 by Sadie Nobel
The cheese plate was really yummy. The food is comforting and delicious. I wished the large fan above the bar was shut off or turned down lower. We ordered a pizza and right away the cheese went cold because the fan completely cooled it off. Otherwise the local music and small town feel was pretty nice. I was from out of town so I didn’t know anyone. The bartender who I think is the owner was a little nosy each time I came in with my partner, I would catch her and other locals staring at us from the side eye and at times listening in on our conversation. I don’t think they were very self aware and knew we noticed. It got too uncomfortable for us so we stopped coming.
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January 2024 by Kate Dunn
The staff was friendly and welcoming and our food was fantastic, best wings and burgers any of us’d had in a while! Plus they were attentive to food allergies at the table. Would absolutely return!
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January 2024 by Sarah Leidhold
We got takeout from here tonight and it was absolutely scrumptious! We had wraps, fries, and mozzarella sticks. Thank you!Also- we visited the pub for the Christmas song sing along and had so much fun! The music was lovely! The food was incredible! I had a burger and my husband had pasta and sausage. We also had hot chocolate cheesecake! WOW! The servers were so friendly and kind! Thank you!
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January 2024 by Jess
My husband and I ordered the rodeo burgers & fries and it was phenomenal. Burgers were juicy and flavorful. We will def be going back.
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November 2023 by Kevin Jennings
Solid small town pub. Good food and really good service.
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October 2023 by Logan Oneil
Many locals, great food, had a perfect pizza a cpl of days ago went in for a beer 2 weeks ago and ended up hearing some live music, can't go wrong. Feels like the staff is all family and work well together. A great quick stop for a ride or a cpl of hours cuz its comfortable.
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October 2023 by Amy Mitchell
Best little pub in Becket!!!Arlyn was most attentive.Food was excellent. Wings are the best we have had in a long, long time. Not dried out or double fried, nor cold! These wings were temperature hot, moist and had the perfect amount of spice. Seriously, the best we have had in a very long time. Also serves chunky bleu cheese and celery.The burger was fantastic and the bun had its Rte 8 brand on top. Onion rings were excellent too, Hot, crisp and not overly salted. And they actually snapped when you bit into them! Most onion rings, your first bite and the entire ring comes out of the breading, not these. Definitely get the onion rings.Their individual pizza was also excellent. A nice seasoned thin crust with just the amount of sauce and cheese. Toppings were extra however, worth it.All around, the best little pub, with good fun staff and wonderful food.Highly recommend and shall most definitely return.Tell the owners, the staff deserves a raise!
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September 2023 by Christopher Felker
The Route 8 Pub and its staff is a very special place. One of my favorite moments of the day in Los Angeles was going to the Farmer's Market at Third and Fairfax for a taco and a few beers from 3p to 7p as International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees IATSE would take a moment to unwind in spaces with live music and familiar faces. The Route 8 Pub has that kind of relaxed connected feel - although Becket Village doesn't really have foot traffic or workplaces. Consistently they make one feel welcome and play an important role as a community meeting place. In 2023 they had to close during the winter which makes year around support an important goal for everyone who might visit here. Roger holds down the kitchen exceptionally well. Their daily specials feature a rotating selection of favourites - Fried chicken, fried haddock and the wings are strong offerings. If I could add a personal suggestion - some basics that are not fried / cooked like a Turkey Club, smaller bites (think something like tapas) and more sautéed local produce (fruits and vegs) would be awesome. On the bottled beer front - a few more non US easy drinking unfussy beers (Peroni, Newcastle and Modelo) would add to the existing Stella Artois offerings. Also anything from neighbouring businesses Wandering Star (Pittsfield / Becket), Hitchcock (Bernardston) or Artifact (Florence) would be especially welcome, as would Herrell's or SoCo ice cream (Northampton, Great Barrington). These offerings are found nearby at the Chester Common Table / Carm's in Chester and they really make for a nice outing. I like how this place is especially friendly and welcoming day after day! Love the strong women who run this place - and a great set of male supporters and live musicians!
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August 2023 by Gregory Smith
Great burgers and a decent selection of drinks. Not inexpensive.
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July 2023 by Russell Torrisi
Great service. Big selection. Food cooked perfectly. Definitely coming back.
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July 2023 by Richard Borsari
Great food cold beverages served by friendly staff .Quaint atmosphere in the Heart of Becket
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May 2023 by Brian Cloran
Such a small town with a big town feel!!! the food is amazing! the staff is so personable and friendly! if you haven’t been then you’re missing out!!!! this place is amazing!!!
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May 2023 by kevin balicki
Friendly staff, best pizza I have had in years
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May 2023 by Kathleen M.
The food quality is not good here. We have given this place 3 tries and not returning again. It's too bad as it is a great location in town. But the food is just not pleasant whatsoever.
