Cunard Tavern is always brewing up new experiences for our patrons, both onsite and off. See below for what's up next—and be sure to check back often. We’ve always got something new in store.
Annual New Year's Day Brunch
Rise, shine, and recover with us!
Our annual Jan 1 Brunch is back. (Yes! we’ll be open on a Monday.)
Roll out of bed and straight into the best hangover cure in Eastie. Close by. Great food. Awesome vibes. Your ultimate New Year's Day rescue plan.
*Click the image to make your reservations.*
Annual New Year's Eve Dinner
Ring in 2024 with dinner at Cunard!
Chef Nate is preparing some New Year’s specials, be sure to join us!
*Click the image to make reservations.*
Kentucky Derby Party 2023
Join us on Saturday, May 6th from 3-9 pm to celebrate the Kentucky Derby!
The entire restaurant—bar, main dining room, patio, *and roof deck Top Deck*—will have TVs tuned in.
Come dressed to impress…we’ll have "best hat" and "best dressed" award prizes.
Enjoy Derby-inspired appetizers and our tasty version of the Mint Julep.
Two Ways To Join Us:
Roof Deck: Capacity is limited to 40 people. Access to TopDeck is reserved for ticket purchasers only. Tickets are $15 for a Welcome Cocktail & rooftop access.
Main Floor Dining: Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended.
Click the image for tickets and reservations.
New Years Eve 2022
Ring in 2023 with dinner and a champagne toast! Chef Pino is preparing another NYE four-course meal (soup, appetizer, choice of entree, and dessert) along with a champagne toast at midnight.
Dinner: 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Price: $125 / person
Timing: When you purchase your ticket there will be a form where you can tell us what time your party will be joining us from 7 pm through 9:30 pm.
*Click the image to purchase tickets.*
3rd Annual East Boston Cornhole Classic
Join us Sunday, October 23rd for the 3rd Annual East Boston Cornhole Classic (EBCC). We’ll be shutting down the road next to Cunard for some outdoor sportsmanship to raise money for well-deserving causes that support local East Boston youth sports.
Team Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities are both available.
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Kentucky Derby Party 2022
Join us and Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 7th from 3-9 pm to celebrate the Kentucky Derby!
The entire restaurant—the bar, main dining room, patio, *and roof deck Top Deck*—will have TVs tuned in. Come dressed to impress…we’ll have "best hat" and "best dressed" award prizes. And, of course, enjoy Derby-inspired appetizers and our tasty version of the Mint Julep.
Tickets: $15/person (admittance + 1 specialty Derby cocktail).
Roof Deck: Capacity is limited. Access to TopDeck will be on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the event.
Post Time: This year’s Derby post time is approximately 6:09 pm EST.
4th Annual Oscars Party
About:
Join us for a fun night of trivia, giveaways, and watching the 94th Academy Awards.
Details:
No charge to attend.
All food & beverage is à la carte.
Anti-Valentine's Singles Night
*No RSVP required.
**Free to attend. Pay-as-you-order for food and drinks.
New Years Eve 2021
SOLD OUT
Ring in 2022 with dinner and a champagne toast under the fireworks! Chef Pino is preparing another NYE four-course meal (soup, appetizer, choice of entree, and dessert).
For those who’d like to enhance their dinner ticket, we'll be heading up to the Top Deck for a champagne toast at midnight to watch the fireworks over Boston Harbor with a hot cocktail.
Thanksgiving Eve 2021
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Thanksgiving is gonna be a long day this year, you know you want to get a good night out with friends the night before, don't worry we got you covered. DJ7L and Braun Dapper will be here to put the music to your best night before a holiday of the year. 🦃🍺
Details:
No charge to attend.
All food & beverage is à la carte.
2nd Annual East Boston Cornhole Classic
Join us Sunday, October 3rd for the 2nd Annual East Boston Cornhole Classic (EBCC). We’ll be shutting down the road next to Cunard for some outdoor sportsmanship to raise money for well-deserving causes.
Team Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities are both available.
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Kentucky Derby Party 2021
Join us Saturday, May 1st inside and on our roof deck, Top Deck, to celebrate the Kentucky Derby and our official roll-out of our Single Barrel Select Eagle Rare Kentucky Bourbon! The entire restaurant will have TVs tuned in (Derby post time is approx 6:57 pm EST), "best hat" and "best dressed" award prizes, and, of course, enjoy our tasty version of the Mint Julep.
Cost: Free
Timing: Derby post time is approximately 6:57 pm EST
Reservations: Required (via Resy) for inside, patio, and roof
Top Deck: Capacity is limited due to COVID
New Years Eve 2019
**As of Dec 31, we are SOLD OUT. Walk-ins are still welcome and will be seated based on availability.**
Ring in 2020 with dinner and a champagne toast under the fireworks! For our third year in a row, Chef Pino is preparing a four-course meal (soup, appetizer, choice of entree and dessert).
For those who’d like to enhance their dinner ticket, we'll be heading up to the Top Deck for a champagne toast at midnight to watch the fireworks over Boston Harbor with a hot cocktail.
Ugly Sweaters, Great Whiskey
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Join Cunard Tavern for its second annual Ugly Sweaters, Great Whiskey holiday party. We'll have holiday-inspired whiskey cocktails from Knob Creek, an Old Fashioned Bar, appetizers, giveaways, holiday music, and—of course—a prize for BEST SWEATER!
About:
No charge to attend.
All food & beverage is à la carte.
Griswold Holiday Party
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Come enjoy the hap-hap-happiest holiday party since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye. On Thu, Dec 12, we’re hosting a night at the bar…filled with giveaways, Hennessy cocktails, and National Lampoon on the TVs.
Details:
No charge to attend.
All food & beverage is à la carte.
Inaugural East Boston Cornhole Classic
Join us Sunday, October 6th for the inaugural East Boston Cornhole Classic (EBCC). We’ll be shutting down the road next to Cunard for some outdoor sportsmanship to raise money for well-deserving causes.
Team Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities both available.
Click the image to find out more…
Kentucky Derby Party 2019
Join us Saturday, May 4th as we open our roof deck, Top Deck, for the season to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with our partner Knob Creek! We'll have giveaways from our whiskey partners, "best hat" and "best dressed" award prizes and, of course, enjoy our tasty version of the Mint Julep.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Not needed
Top Deck: Access limited to first 50 to arrive (space is limited)
New Years Eve 2018
Ring in 2019 with dinner—and the choice of staying for a champagne toast under the fireworks!
Chef Anthony Pino is preparing a four-course meal that includes: soup, appetizer, choice of entree, and dessert.
Dinner seatings will start at 5 pm. For those who’d like to enhance their dinner ticket, we'll be heading up to the Top Deck for a champagne toast at midnight to watch the fireworks over Boston Harbor with a hot cocktail.
Click the link to learn more about pricing and getting your tickets.
Ugly Sweaters, Great Whiskey
About:
Join Cunard Tavern for its first Ugly Sweaters, Great Whiskey holiday party. We'll have holiday-inspired whiskey cocktails, a tasting menu, raffles & giveaways, and—of course—a prize for BEST SWEATER!
No charge to attend.
All food & beverage is à la carte.
Oktoberfest
Join Cunard Tavern for its first Oktoberfest celebration. We're turning the main dining area into a Beer Hall (family-style seating)... serving up street-food-style portions of pretzels, schnitzels, pierogis, spaetzels and wursts... pouring American and German beers... playing games... having sing-a-longs (with our LIVE oompa-style band)... and, of course, a doing a ceremonial cask tapping from the Hofbrauhaus (*signifying a TRUE Oktoberfest celebration).
Battle of the Burger, 2018
Boston Magazine’s 7th annual Battle of the Burger is here! Now through June 26, vote for Cunard Tavern's "Samuel Cunard" burger, once a day, every day! Finalists will be announced June 29.
Click the photo to the left for more details.
Kentucky Derby Roofdeck Party
Join us Saturday, May 5th as we open our roof deck, Top Deck, for the season to watch the Kentucky Derby! We'll have giveaways from Sagamore Spirits Whiskey, "best hat" and "best dresses" award prizes and, of course, our tasty version of the Mint Julep!
Cost: Free
RSVP: Recommended (space is limited)