Restaurant in Boston, United States
Hobgoblin
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Base
About Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin is a practical downtown Boston pick when the night needs flexibility, central location, a social room rather than a formal chef-led reservation. It is better for dates, small groups, post-work plans than for diners chasing awards, tasting-menu structure, or a clearly documented cuisine specialty.
Hobgoblin is a Boston venue with verified daily hours that begin at 3 PM. The confirmed schedule runs to midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; to 1 AM on Thursday; and to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Because the available verified information is limited, plan around the confirmed basics rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, chef identity, price point, seating setup, or service style. For the latest details beyond hours and dress code, check Hobgoblin's official channels before making plans.
A Boston choice to evaluate by confirmed basics
Choose Hobgoblin when the verified hours and smart-casual dress code fit the night you are planning. Do not rely on unverified claims about awards, dishes, beverage programs, or a specific dining format. For a more structured restaurant decision in the city, compare against our full Boston restaurants guide; for a stay built around Boston dining, pair the search with our full Boston hotels guide.
For readers planning a larger Boston outing, Hobgoblin is best evaluated alongside other confirmed options once you know your preferred timing and occasion. If you are comparing venues by category, scan our full Boston bars guide and verify current details directly with each venue before committing.
Who should book it
Hobgoblin makes the most sense for guests whose plans align with a 3 PM opening, late closing hours, a smart-casual dress code. If the occasion depends on a specific menu, price range, seating arrangement, or accessibility detail, confirm those points with the venue before going.
For decision-making, compare Hobgoblin with other options such as Back Deck, Estella, Nova Restaurant, RUKA, or The Wig Shop, depending on what details matter most to your group. Keep the comparison practical: hours, dress expectations, availability, any current venue-published information should drive the choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Hobgoblin?
Verified menu details are not available here, so do not plan around a specific dish or drink without checking Hobgoblin's official channels. If you are comparing options, Back Deck is another venue to review directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Hobgoblin?
That detail is not verified here. The confirmed basics are that Hobgoblin is in Boston, opens at 3 PM daily, has a smart-casual dress code. Check the venue's current information for seating and service details.
Can Hobgoblin accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. For any group plan, contact Hobgoblin directly and compare current availability with other options such as Nova Restaurant or RUKA.
What should a first-timer know about Hobgoblin?
Plan around the verified hours: Hobgoblin opens at 3 PM daily, closes at midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, closes at 1 AM on Thursday, closes at 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Location
48 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111
Boston, United States
Compare Hobgoblin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Hobgoblin | Boston | , |
| Estella | Boston | , |
| The Wig Shop | Boston | , |
| Nova Restaurant | Boston | Central Asian and European (halal) |
| RUKA | Boston | , |
| Back Deck | Boston | , |
How Hobgoblin Boston compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Estella, Notable alternative
- The Wig Shop, Notable alternative
- Nova Restaurant, Central Asian and European (halal), Central Asian and European (halal)
- RUKA, Notable alternative
- Back Deck, Notable alternative
How Hobgoblin compares in Boston
Choose Hobgoblin when ease and downtown flexibility matter more than a defined cuisine brief. Estella is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more restaurant-forward evening, while The Wig Shop is the sharper pick when the night is bar-led and atmosphere is the main event.
Nova Restaurant has the clearest cuisine signal in this set, with Central Asian and European halal cooking, so it is the better choice for diners who need that specific direction. RUKA reads as the stronger choice for a more polished night out, while Hobgoblin is easier to justify when the plan is casual, central, timing-sensitive.
For value and low-friction group planning, Back Deck is the practical alternative to consider. Hobgoblin works better when the group wants Downtown Crossing energy and a later-night feel; Back Deck is the safer fallback when the priority is a relaxed meal with fewer variables.
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