East Boston Cunard Tavern Will Close September 27
The popular restaurant at 24 Orleans St. plans to shut its doors following a multi-year run in the neighborhood.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Cunard Tavern, an East Boston staple located at 24 Orleans St., has announced it will close on September 27, 2026. The establishment, which includes a rooftop bar called The Layover, is encouraging patrons to visit before its final date of service.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a presence in the local Jeffries Point area that has spanned nearly a decade. Its departure changes the landscape for dining in this part of East Boston.
Cunard Tavern originally opened in 2017 and is operated by the Filmark Hospitality Group. The venue, which includes the rooftop space known as The Layover, occupies 24 Orleans St. in the Jeffries Point section of East Boston.
The players
Philip Frattaroli
He is the owner of the Cunard Tavern restaurant.
Filmark Hospitality Group
This organization manages and operates the Cunard Tavern.
Tony Messina
He served as a consulting chef-partner for the tavern starting in 2024.
The details
The restaurant shared news of the upcoming shuttering through an official Instagram post. Since the fall of 2024, the kitchen has operated with consulting chef-partner Tony Messina overseeing menu initiatives.
Timeline
Cunard Tavern first opened its doors in 2017.
Tony Messina joined the team as a consulting chef-partner in fall 2024.
The restaurant will hold its final day of service on September 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
This closure reflects broader patterns in the local restaurant sector where long-standing establishments are adjusting to new market realities. It signals a shift in the dining landscape of Jeffries Point as established brands make way for new hospitality ventures.
Residents and regular patrons have until September 27 to visit the tavern for a final meal or to utilize the rooftop bar. Following this date, diners will need to seek out alternative options within the East Boston culinary scene.
The takeaway
Patrons interested in experiencing the venue one last time are encouraged to plan their visit before the end of the month. Monitoring the restaurant’s official social media channels may provide additional guidance on final-week operations.
Further reading
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