The Seal Pub Cafe - Harwich

I was very disappointed in my experience at this bar last night. My boyfriend and I arrived around 9 or 9:30pm after finishing dinner at a nearby restaurant. We came into the bar and proceeded to order beers, but the bartender seemed to immediately have an issue with my boyfriend, despite us displaying no visible signs of intoxication. He claimed that my boyfriend had “stumbled in,” when we simply walked through the door. He asked where we had come from, and I said dinner, and he asked how many drinks my boyfriend had. I said “1 with dinner,” And the bartender scoffed, stating that he didn’t believe us and that he’d been “doing this a while” (which seemed difficult to believe as he looked all but 20 years old). When my boyfriend looked annoyed, he said in an aggressive tone, “I’m just looking out for you pal,” And then, even though a moment before seemed as though he was going to serve us, in an apparent display of power, since we dared to say that he was mistaken, he declared that he could not serve my boyfriend. So we left, without argument. Let me tell you, I’ve been a server before and I know the signs that you’re supposed to look for when cutting someone off at the bar. Well, the bar manager might want to have this bartender retake his TIPS certification course, because my boyfriend showed NONE of those signs. He literally just walked in and calmly ordered a beer, and the bartender decided to exercise his power just because he could. It’s really too bad, because I liked this bar before, but now I don’t think I’ll be going back.

Very friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food and cocktails. Homemade cheesecake! Homemade clam chowder is a MUST try. Super juicy burger is one of the best we've had.

The stuffed clams were AH-MAZING. So fresh, and they were perfectly seasoned and browned. Spouse loved the blackened swordfish salad. The blackened fish wasn’t drowned in spices, and it was clear the fish was fresh. Great atmosphere.

This was a fun little place. Good beer, nice patio, food was good too. Cupcakes were delicious!! Service was fast and friendly!

The atmosphere is fantastic, the crowd is vibrant, and the outdoor seating is delightful. I absolutely love this place!