Tag: Worcester Foodies LXII: The Hangover Pub

Having just opened, Hangover Pub on Green Street in Worcester has already made an impact in the media for its use of bacon—from appetizer to entree, from cocktails and dessert. While the restaurant’s initial concept was to create meals to cure the hangover caused by whatever liquor a patron over-consumed, they have evolved to a concept that is simple: creating great food that cures you from the hangover of life.

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Wagyu Burger Adds Flavor To The Hangover Pub Menu

Wagyu Burger from Hangover Pub in Worcester, MA

One the latest additions to the Worcester food scene, The Hangover Pub, located on Green St., abutting the city parking lot, was the latest stop on the Foodies group tour.  For those of you who are familiar with the space, be prepared to be shocked.  It has gone through a very cool transition.  The vibrant colored walls that display eclectic, energetic art, the industrial flare that transcends through the furniture and the mellow funk/rock music help set a comfortable, adventurous atmosphere.

Our group of 18 was seated in the back room, which if I had to guess could hold around 30 people.  We were immediately greeted by the owner, Jay, who welcomed us with a warm introduction and background into the pub and future plans, short and long term.   I have to say, this guy had a very genuine enthusiasm about himself, a real eagerness to do whatever it takes to please his guests.  It’s great to see that in a restaurant owner.

Ok, so the food….One thing I’m always impressed with is uniqueness.  For me, there is nothing worse than seeing the same old Sysco supplied standard menu when trying a new restaurant. The Hangover menu is anything but.  Every item has a flare to it.  I began with the Man Candy, a serving of about a half dozen thick bacon strips glazed over with maple syrup and brown sugar.  My mouth is watering writing this.  If you like bacon, and why would you be here if you don’t?  You need to try this app.  Fantastic!

For my entrée I chose the Wagyu Burger.  A thick and perfectly cooked burger smothered in Grey Hill blue cheese, baby kale, bacon-onion jam, brioche and a side of house fries hit with smoked sea salt.  I will say this, if you don’t love blue cheese, stay away from this burger.  The 1/8” thick cut of cheese was a bit overwhelming for my liking.  However, I am not a huge blue cheese fan.  I could appreciate where the chef is going with the other ingredients, so I think for those who love blue cheese, you will definitely enjoy this burger.

Our service was over the top.  Extremely attentive and with great personalities.

I’m very excited about the Hangover Pub.  With its unique menu and its cool layout, great service and an owner who has a passion for success, I think this is a great addition to the quickly evolving canal district.  I’ll soon be back.

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Steak Frites at New England’s first Bacon Gastro Pub, The Hangover Pub.

Steak Frites at New England's first Bacon Gastro Pub, The Hangover Pub.

The Hangover Pub, also known as New England’s FIRST Bacon Gastro Pub, is one for the books! After walking in, the first things I noticed were the dim lighting, the chill music and the eccentric decor. It instantly reminded me of Armsby Abbey and I was excited to get seated and begin this bacon journey.

To start, I ordered the featured red sangria and followed it with a “Cocky Rooster,” which was basically a spicy, Mexican beer. Both were great. The table ordered a variety of small plates, all bacon themed, the Smoked Parmesan & House Cured Bacon Chips being my favorite. I’m a sucker for kettle cooked chips and these seriously exceeded my expectations.

For my main event I went with the Steak Frites. The steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare, and the truffle fries that accompanied it had a subtle hint of lime which was different, yet enjoyable.  All of their plates, from appetizer to entree, were presented beautifully.

Service was excellent, especially for the amount of people in our party. Our waitress was attentive and I’ve never seen so much passion in a restaurant owner. He had come over to us when we first arrived, as well as while we were finishing up dinner. He shared the meaning behind the restaurant name and some really exciting upcoming events including Tuesday movie nights with bacon popcorn and a dog friendly patio with bacon doggy treats. I’m thrilled to spend a decent amount of time there this summer making furry friends!

I really enjoyed The Hangover Pub. From it’s unique craft cocktails, unconventional decor and nothing short of amazing menu, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy, even if you aren’t a huge bacon fan (which would be strange and unusual).

Sit at the bar with an order of bacon potato chips and a cocktail or reserve a table in the back and enjoy an affordable, delicious dinner. It’s places like The Hangover Pub that make Boston jealous.