Funk’s Pub

Had lunch here a few times including today. The food is good, service is usually good (was great today), and nice atmosphere both inside plus a small patio outside.
Typically, I get the Cubano sandwich or Buffalo Chicken Wrap, both are better than average compared to other restaurants. The rest of the menu is typical neighborhood bar food like Chili’s.
I also recommend the place for an after-​work beer, really good selection of beers on tap, usually a special of the day, and a nice place to catch a game on the TV at the bar.

We went to Funk’s on Saturday because we’ve been curious to go there since Byrd’s closed. I like the atmosphere with each table with a different design on it and all the eclectic art. I had the Cubano with fries. I liked the Cajun mustard and expertly roasted pork shoulder, the sandwich had really good flavors that married really well together (I have to say it’s my new favorite Cubano!). Babe had the cheeseburger and while it was very good (I always get a bite) the patty itself lacked seasoning, but it was done perfectly and was very juicey. That was really our only critique. We usually try places on Saturday for lunch, because places are hardly busy and we find we get the best service and food. We definitely plan on going back, I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!

Awful, just awful. Not very busy Saturday night and it took more than 30 minutes to get our food… which was lukewarm to cool when it arrived. The waitress apologized twice, but that did not help when we missed our movie. If I could give zero stars, I would. Do not eat here under any circumstances.

Funk’s is a pretty generic neighborhood bar.
This being said, it’s definitely on the upper side of that category.
It’s very friendly and has a huge bar, which runs nearly the entire length of the room.
It’s not really a sports bar, but always have the game on, and plenty of teevees, which is convenient.
The service is always great, and the prices are good too.
Haven’t had a lot of food at Funk’s, but the fried pickles are awesome. They’re slices, not wedges, and very well done. Additionally, the Cuban sandwich is really good. Never a huge fan of the cheesecurds here, but they’re not bad either.

Funk’s is close to my home but I often overlook it when thinking about places to go to. This may be due to the setup of the bar/​restaurant which is long and narrow and feels somewhat cold. Service has always been friendly and their tap list while not extensive has a few good craft brews. Menu consists of the typical standards-​Appetizers, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, etc. On the few occasions I have stopped in, I went the burger route and wasn’t thrilled but at the same time, wasn’t disappointed. And this pretty much sum up the place. Not great. Not terrible. Friendly service moves it from a 3 star to 4.

Stopped in for a beer and a quick bite. Had a delicious Kentucky Bourbon Ale and ghost pepper wings. My wife had an IPA and a half order of nachos. Staff was very friendly, and the food was good pub food. Wings were not as spicy as warned, but tasty! We’ll definitely be back.

Good food and great services. We had burgers, and chicken strips. Much like other bar food, it was excellent.

Okay place. Usually seating available for game watching. Can host private parties there without having to close whole business, which is great. They also did their best to accommodate to us to still get us a table.
Did not really enjoy california reuben wrap. Wad more bland, turkey reminded me of packaged lunchmeat. Sweet potato fries are alright, but i’m not a huge fry fan in general. Others enjoyed them.
Small forgetfullness from service such as necessary silverware, additional condiments, straws… similar to what i experienced at Namios.
Service was friendly, as well as clientele. No one for the soon-​to-​be private party area came in and seemed upset because we were still dining there.

Wow — what a transformation! This place has a great atmosphere. It is a long bar so you do not feel lost in the room.
I was really impressed with the quality of food. I like that I can get a soup and salad combo for under $ 10. There is something about this place that is so simple yet so delicious. I am always comfortable when I go there. I never really hand out there, instead I am always there to grab a quick bite to eat. Quick and quality are two great words to describe Funk’s.

The food was good overall. But this is not the place to go if you want to have a normal conversation, it’s too loud for that. I’m sure it’s mostly a construction issue. We sat all the way in the back but still had a lot of sound carry over from the bar.

Good solid menu for a bar ghost chilli wing good heat meaty wings bbq wings were good solid burger choices like the western Cuban sandwich solid like the homemade chips decent beer selection reasonable kids menu friendly quality service not a regular but enjoyed it the handful of times we been there

so hmm… I just realized I’ve never reviewed Funk’s even though I’ve come here off and on for quite some time. I’ve always enjoyed the place, eaten here a few times and the food was good. I’ve ALWAYS enjoyed the service from a couple of the regular bartenders… until I just went there and found out they’re gone. Dang!
It seems the service has been completely replaced by… well no one. They have a hiring sign on the door… and I’m guessing the owner and his family are filling in? We had terrible service… meaning NONE! We had to leave our table and go to the bar to order, while the young woman who was supposed to be our server played on her smart phone. After finally getting my drinks ordered… NOT by the older gentleman… he was too busy talking with his friends at the end of the bar to actually take orders from the multiple people waiting… anyway, I digress. After finally getting drinks for my table (younger bartender… was trying to do a good job but handling everything by himself)…someone comes over to ask if we need service… now having been sitting there for well over 10 minutes without being acknowledged. And no… it was not terribly busy… we were just being ignored.
I REALLY hope they get things sorted out. I tried coming here off and on over 10 years… this location struggled to find a business and it seemed Funk’s was really taking off and had a good thing figured out. I’ll be happy to give them a few more tries and update the rating if they can turn it around… best of luck!

Visited Funk’s Pub and ordered the California Turkey Reuben Wrap, Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Beef Nachos w/​Homemade Cheese Sauce for dessert. The food was absolutely delicious. We devoured these while watching The Crane Wives perform. Great hometown bar feel! Would definitely return to try out the rest of the menu.

An absolutely wonderful little bar and restaurant. I can’t get enough of this place! Let’s start with the décor of Funk’s and a little history. If your from Fitchburg, you will know that there are not a lot of places that this location can sustain for some reason. It has been many businesses but all sort of the same style: A place to watch sports /​pub.
Funk’s is similar but adds a lot of its own flavor to make it unique. A whiff of New Orleans can be detected throughout the establishment with some unique artwork on the walls and photos. A pretty open layout is what you are welcomed with when walking into the «front» of Funk’s, which can be a bit confusing the way its laid out in a small strip mall. Lots of tables that can accommodate a large group or just the two of you and a great, long bar that runs pretty much 75% of the length of the entire place! They have lots of giant TV’s to watch whatever sporting event you need and a beer and liquor selection to match. Drinks are extremely well priced and plentiful! They even built a stage for live music with a lot of local talent to give you that night out you’ve always wanted. Next the food… and WOW THE FOOD!
I know what most of you are thinking… «Small sports bar type place in Fitchburg? It’s no Great Dane» but you would be so very wrong. I have never EVER had a bad meal here and expect I wouldn’t. Their menu sort of sticks to the basics but each one has its own unique twist that makes it a masterpiece. One of my favorites is the expertly crafted Cubano sandwich, which I of course have had multiple times. I’ve had assorted menu items in the past but just remember each one being spectacular. They also have a nice little patio to sit and enjoy your food or cocktails but it faces a bank but its still nice out there with the music playing.
The final piece and the biggest piece to why I gave this place 5 stars is the staff. These folks are some of the best people who I have ever had the pleasure of being served by. They are always so energetic, friendly, and extremely attentive. I’ve never been without water or drink any time I’ve been there. If it isn’t busy they’ll stop by where you are and just chat while always keeping an eye on other patrons and if someone else comes in. I absolutely love this place and hope this place lasts WAY longer than any of the other places the have come and gone here.

For a neighborhood pub, the food is definitely above average. The menu gives a ton of options, and you can even go healthy here if you want to.
One big plus is that every burger on their menu can also be substituted with grilled chicken as the base.
Beer list is very good for a local pub, lots of beer on tap and good variety in the flavors available.
I would definitely seek out the Greek Burger, that is probably my favorite thing on the menu. When dining there last night, I had the tilapia tacos. Good effort there, marinated in chili sauce for a good kick, great sriracha aioli.
Would definitely recommend this place if you are just looking for a better than average burger or sandwich.

Stopped by today for lunch. Nice sized place with a bar area, dining area, outside patio — even a little state for bands or open mic.
Friendly service, pretty good menu with choices ranging from burgers to wraps to sandwiches and salads. I tried the Cubano and my wife got the BLT. Both of us got homemade chips as well. My Cubano was good — I called it an amped up Cuban sandwich. Pork, ham, cheese, pickles and mustard — plus the added bacon and peppers. Messy but good. The pork had a strong seasoning that was almost over powering — the peppers were a great addition. Bacon was ok but didn’t have that yummy bacon taste I was expecting. Wife said the same thing about her BLT — it was good, but bacon could have been better. Best thing was the chips — super thin but cooked great and SO tasty!
Overall nice place. Posters said they had music many nights, definitely a place we will be back to.

If you haven’t had the fried pickles, their out of this world burgers and the Kentucky Bourbon Ale on tap here.. you haven’t lived! Ohhhhh… and the owners and ambiance are second to none!!! :)

Funk’s has a really chill atmosphere and a great menu– particularly for «bar food». They are hosting «Project M» right (for the radio station 105.5), and it was so great to see talented local artists perform.

This place used to be Namios. The menu hasn’t changed. The food is decent, but it’s nothing spectacular.
When Funks took over, they did some remodeling and added a stage. There is often live music which is fun. They seem to draw in a lot more people than Namios brought in.
There are lots of tables, and plenty of space for a big group. There is also a long bar with plenty of seating. TVs are everywhere, so you can watch whatever game is on.

I liked the VIBE of Funk’s.
Nothing pretentious, Nothing slacking. Nothing but good people trying to make it work. The owners hosted us well (Jenny — wife and Mr. Funk). I even liked that he drank from behind the bar with his patrons (it was pop folks).
My non-​alcoholic drink could take lessons from Heritage but I appreciate the effort.
I tried the Spicy margarita and it was flavorful not hot you can’t taste your tongue.
I tried the ghost wings and I have a sister-​in-​law that would still put Tabasco on top but she’s a real Cajun Creole — I’m not. Yet, the homemade blue cheese dressing made these wings work. They get hotter as you keep biting.
I like the video games.
The open bar concept with booths to the back with a handmade stage area.
I love the tall ceilings.
Location: In the mix with everything and you’ll guilty because two gyms are next door.
Pinnacle and Princeton Club XPress.
I’m going to try and bring our University Ave Lights fundraiser here and I believe it will work not just because the owners are cordial; the staff seems sincere in liking their jobs but also the atmosphere. I can see their regular patrons feeling inclined to just join in the party versus feeling ousted by a separate event taking place.
The bruschetta was nice
The rubens sans mayo mix (I’m allergic) was adorable.
The chicken satay was actually FYAH (meaning good) as they were seasoned well and robust in flavor. Yeah, IKR, chicken on a stick –ooooohhh la la but this can be done wrong as some folks overcook it often.
I don’t drink but I wanted to see how a spicy margarita faired. I forgot or never got around to trying their regular margarita to do a real taste test but I’m sure real drinkers can say more than my review will afford.
Beer and Drinks + New Menu Additions are listed on the chalkboards on the wall.
I will return for the Buffalo Chicken Soup.