The Tinker's Son in Norwell, MA is the kind of restaurant that feels instantly welcoming—an inviting Irish tavern with the warmth of a neighborhood favorite and the polish of a well-run dining destination.
Known for its snug, homey atmosphere, it offers a place where guests can settle in for a casual meal, a lively night out, or a relaxed weekend brunch.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, The Tinker's Son brings together comfort, character, and quality in a way that keeps people coming back. With a strong 4.60-star rating from 783 reviews, it has earned a reputation for delivering an experience that guests consistently enjoy and recommend.
What makes The Tinker's Son especially appealing is the range of experiences it offers under one roof. Guests can enjoy bar bites, comfort food, quick bites, and local specialties, along with a thoughtful drink selection that includes beer, cocktails, coffee, and a great wine list.
The restaurant is well known for its fast service, fireplace, live music, great beer selection, great cocktails, and vibrant sports-friendly atmosphere, creating an environment that works just as well for a laid-back solo meal as it does for a gathering with friends or family.
Outdoor seating adds even more flexibility, while takeaway and dine-in service make it easy to enjoy the menu in the way that suits you best. For special occasions or more private gatherings, there is also a private dining room available, adding another layer of convenience and hospitality.
The Tinker's Son is also committed to making every guest feel comfortable and welcome. Accessibility is thoughtfully built into the space with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping ensure a smooth and stress-free visit for everyone.
The restaurant’s casual, cozy, and trendy feel is complemented by practical touches like table service, restroom access, and the ability to accept reservations, making planning simple and dining easy. Located at 707 Main St in Norwell, it is a standout choice for anyone seeking a reliable, high-quality restaurant that blends atmosphere, variety, and attentive service.
With credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted, every detail is designed to make the experience convenient from start to finish.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Served with home made coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Cheddar cheese, cajun seasoning.
Crispy bacon, melted blue cheese crumble.
Topped with cheddar cheese.
Zucchini, eggplant, onion, red pepper, hummus.
Tomato, bacon, and choice of wheat, rye, or white bread.
Cheddar, drunken guinness BBQ Sauce, slow-braised short rib, onions, pepper26.25s.
Add Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cheddar, American, Swiss, Sautéed Mushrooms or Sautéed Onions $1 each
Swiss, guinness mustard
Irish bacon, Swiss cheese.
BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese.
Add Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cheddar, American, Swiss, Sautéed Mushrooms or Sautéed Onions $1 each
Homemade apple crisp topped with Irish oatmeal, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel drizzle.
Homemade custard pudding with raisins topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle.
Our gluten free dessert option. Warm chocolate cake with a molten center. Served with fresh berries, whipped cream, and vanilla ice cream.
Mixed greens, potato, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion, cucumber, blue cheese, croutons, simple vinaigrette.
Romaine, parmesan, herbed croutons, and caesar dressing.
Gluten free traditional New England style clam chowder.
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, croutons, simple vinaigrette.
potato leek soup served in a cup or bowl.
Homemade Irish Curry over chips.
Wings, hash cakes, sausage rolls.
Beer broth, onions, peppers, grilled bread.
Garlic aioli, and chimichurri.
Choice of buffalo, Asian, bbq, or combo sauce.
Stuffed with bacon, scallion, cheddar.
Choice of buffalo, asian, bbq, or combo sauce.
Fresh seasonal vegetables grilled, and served with hummus, pita chips.
local scituate haddock
sauteed chicken, mushrooms, onions, peppers, feckin' irish whiskey sauce
braised lamb shank, beef short rib, ground beef, vegetables, whipped mashed potatoes, irish cheddar
over rice
grilled sirloin tips, peppers, onions, guinness bbq sauce
Local Scituate Haddock from Mullaney's Fish Market right down the road. Served with coleslaw, and tartar.
Chimichurri and garlic aioli.
Salmon, haddock, shrimp, toasted bread crumbs, white wine, and butter.
Served over white rice
Braised lamb shank, beef short rib, ground beef, vegetables with herbs. Topped with Irish cheddar cheese.
Traditional Irish bangers, mashed potatoes, onion, and a mushroom gravy.
Grilled fresh seasonal vegetables, balsamic drizzle.
Grilled steak tips, shrimp, and choice of two sides.
Sauteed chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions, served in a Feckin Irish Whiskey cream sauce.
Served with whipped potatoes, and the vegetable of the day.
Chimichurri, pico de gallo.
Roasted salmon topped with mango salsa. Choice of 2 sides.
Half chicken on the bone roasted to perfection served over your choice of two sides with pan sauce.
Traditional braised lamb shank in chicken stock stew with root vegetables.
Herbed butter, and chimichurri.
White wine, butter, and bread crumbs.
Smoked haddock simmered with onions and mushrooms in a cream sauce. Topped with mashed potatoes.
Homemade cheese sauce, orecchiette pasta, baked to perfection, with bread crumbs on top.
Sirloin tips with Guinness bbq sauce, peppers, onions.
Kids pasta with a choice of red sauce, or butter.
Additions include chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.
Hear from our valued guests
Great pub! Service was very friendly and the food was amazing. Parking is a bit scarce, but there is street parking as well. They also have live music sometimes.
We were able to book a very last minute reservation for a funeral reception on a Saturday night. They were kind, the food was amazing and VERY reasonable with their pricing. I will definitely be taking a trip to have dinner there at some point even though I live an hour away.
This Charming Irish Pub has The Best Shepherd's Pie 😋I have ever Had. Three of us had The Shepherd's Pie.😋 Their Irish Potato Nacho's are a must for an Appetizer . The Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs 😋 and Their Steak Tips are Scrumptious Delights😋. And you can't forget about The Fish and Chips. The Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon was Delicious. They also had Live Irish Music and the Service was Great.👍 I Highly Recommend The Tinker's Son!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We arrived just as a group of young folks were demonstrating their dancing skills. The music was great. The place was packed with families of the performers. Somehow the wait staff snaked their way around them to bring out the dishes. We enjoyed fish and chips like never before! Large portions as you can see. We dined on half of it at the restaurant, the rest for dinner later that day. If you appreciate fresh fish and a cozy tavern+like atmosphere, it's definitely worth a visit...and I didn't get to try any brews; you're on your own for that experience.🤩
Had an amazing brunch with friends here. Service was amazing, food was even better & you truly get the authentic Irish Pub feel. Short ribs were amazing, literally licked the 🍽. Shepards Pie and buffalo Mac & Cheese were also out of this world. Shout to Connor for the hospitality.
Father’s Day brunch… could have been a big disappointment!! We don’t usually go out on holidays On the contrary it was fantastic!! The brunch was laid out in a pleasing visual that pulled you in. The atmosphere was lively but easy to converse… we love the music! Our brunch was hot a delicious… wonderfully varied….bangers…. Blood pudding…Chicken and sweet waffles..light fluffy eggs… chicken nuggets… Mac n cheese..eggsBenedict.. smoked salmon..carving station with ham…a leg of lamb with a wonderful bark on it!! An omelet station.. beautifully served fruit and scrumptious desserts We’ve had brunch here before and enjoyed it very much… I’m pleased to say they handled the packed house without a hitch! Zoe was very attentive but not intrusive! Our plates were cleared and our beverages refilled with a smile! Before we left Zoe thanked us for coming and hoped we enjoyed everything… very nice touch…Please thank her All our children attended and enjoyed a great brunch
This place is super cute. And the food is always phenomenal. We go once a year because it's down the street from our yearly concert. And we always look forward to it. They have such a cast menu and the staff is always so friendly and fast. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Many places to sit there. We ate outside this time and it was so fun!
Felt like we were transported to a pub across the pond when we walked in. The shepherd’s pie was soooo good. Generous portions, excellent service with live music. Expect a full house!
Call it the "Luck of the Irish", but I'm not Irish. Found this place while visiting the area. Met friends for dinner. The specials looked fabulous, but they had me at Shepards Pie. We all went with the main menu items including Chicken Pot Pie, Lamb Stew and Bangers & Mash. All of the food was excellent and plenty to take home. Good Drink. Great atmosphere with an acoustic duo performing. The service was friendly and attentive. Don't know when I will be back, but I will for sure if im in the area.
Brioche bun for burgers! This place had the best burger. And Smithwicks. My teenage kid loved the Mac & cheese. I ordered Irish curry and it was so good I finished the whole thing! After I finished the entire Smithwicks mussel app by myself…. Thank you for an amazing meal!
Common questions about The Tinker's Son
The Tinker's Son is located at 707 Main St, Norwell, MA 02061, United States, Norwell, MA, United States.
You can reach The Tinker's Son by calling +1 781-561-7361.
The Tinker's Son has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 783 customer reviews.
The Tinker's Son features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Tinker's Son features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Tinker's Son features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Tinker's Son features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Tinker's Son features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Spirits, Wine.
The Tinker's Son features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Tinker's Son features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Tinker's Son features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Tinker's Son features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
The Tinker's Son features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Tinker's Son features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Tinker's Son features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Tinker's Son features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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