The Hill Tavern

The Hill Tavern on Cambridge Street is a pub where food can comfortably take up as much of the evening as drinks. The menu starts with steak-and-cheese egg rolls, nachos and Buffalo chicken dip, then runs through burgers, a Cuban sandwich, steak bomb and short-rib ravioli. A black bean veggie burger gives the table another option beyond meat and fish.

Weekend brunch changes the decision to pancakes, French toast, chicken and waffles or corned beef hash. It’s a useful choice for friends meeting on Beacon Hill when nobody wants to commit to a formal dinner. You can put together a meal from sandwiches and shared starters or order a larger plate and settle in. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays.