Monument Charlestown Restaurant & Tavern

Boston



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new england-inspired neighborhood dining
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$$$$ Moderately Priced
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Combine a meal with a visit to the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, Freedom Trail or Charlestown Navy Yard.

Monument Charlestown Restaurant & Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant and tavern at 251 Main Street in Charlestown, Boston. The setting is suited to relaxed meals, drinks with friends, and casual gatherings, with service spanning weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, midday bites, and later evening offerings.

The food draws on New England-inspired cooking alongside familiar tavern favorites and seasonal selections. The menus include brunch dishes, sandwiches, salads, shareable plates, dinner entrées, and other options for a range of occasions. Brunch combines breakfast favorites with brunch cocktails, while lunch provides a casual midday format. Dinner brings together larger plates and tavern classics in a neighborhood setting.

The drinks program includes craft cocktails, local beer, and wine. That range makes Monument suitable for more than a full meal, whether the occasion calls for a drink and a few bites, a weekend brunch, or a sit-down dinner. The atmosphere is welcoming and informal, with the character of a local gathering place rather than a formal dining room.

Monument’s location places it near several of Charlestown’s historic attractions, including the Bunker Hill Monument, the Freedom Trail, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. The restaurant can therefore fit naturally into a day exploring the neighborhood, while also working as a standalone destination for nearby residents and groups meeting in Charlestown.

Dining is available for individuals, couples, friends, and larger gatherings. Reservations are offered, and takeout and delivery provide alternatives to dining in. The restaurant also handles private events and off-site catering for celebrations, group dinners, corporate gatherings, family occasions, and other functions. Catering can bring Monument’s menu to homes, offices, and event spaces, with pickup or delivery options.

With brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, local beer, wine, and flexible event services, Monument provides a broad neighborhood dining option in Charlestown. Its mix of New England-inspired food, tavern staples, and an approachable setting suits casual meals, social drinks, and planned gatherings throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monument is located at 251 Main Street in Charlestown, near the Bunker Hill Monument, Freedom Trail, and Charlestown Navy Yard.
Reservations are available through the restaurant’s online reservation service.
Brunch is offered on weekends, with current serving times available through the restaurant.
Takeout and delivery are available through the restaurant’s online ordering service, subject to current menu and service availability.
Private events are accommodated for celebrations, group dinners, corporate gatherings, family occasions, and other special events.
Outdoor dining is available at Monument.
Dietary choices depend on the current menus and ingredients, so specific requirements should be confirmed before ordering.
The restaurant accommodates group gatherings and family occasions, with private event options available for larger or planned functions.
Off-site catering is available for homes, offices, parties, and other events, with pickup or delivery options.

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