Boston's only Scottish pub looks to move a wee distance to bigger space

By adamg on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 9:43pm

Jason Waddleton is looking to move the Haven, the Scottish pub he's run in Jamaica Plain's Hyde Square since 2010, about a mile away to a larger space where Bella Luna used to be in the Brewery Complex on Amory Street.

Waddleton goes before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council's public-service committee at 7 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss his proposed move to the Brewery, where Bella Luna used to have 130 seats. He's also looking to use Bella Luna's existing 60-seat patio.

To go with the move, Waddleton would be seeking a license for a liquor license.

He has one at the current location - in 2016, he became the only liquor-license applicant in recent years to appear for a hearing in a kilt - but licenses are granted for specific addresses and do not automatically transfer. He would also be seeking a license for live entertainment - with up to seven performers - and karaoke. Under the city's current Covid-19 regulations, restaurants can have live indoor instrumental performances, but not singing.

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Good!!

By Snoofy on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 6:44am.

I liked the Haven but Bella Luna’s space is fantastic and with Ula up for sale we need an anchor for the Brewery complex.

Wonderful Idea

By Ah-Clem on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:59am.

Great Idea, I hope it works out. The Haven is a great place, but we stopped going because the place was too crowded and the wait was too long .. Maybe we will become regulars again.

Good Luck!

By JPMom on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 12:08pm.

I support the move and the expansion and wish them luck. The former Bella Luna space needs to be reoccupied by another local food establishment, watering hole and gathering spot. I know they're a Scottish-themed restaurant but maybe they might consider diversifying and expanding their menu along with the move to bring in even more customers.

I gotta be honest, I hope the menu doesn't change

By fungwah on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 12:11pm.

I feel like too many pubs in the area wind up with basically the same American-style pub grub menu. One of the nice things about The Haven has always been that they haven't fallen into that all-to-easy trap.

Exactly!

By markk on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 4:01pm.

We love the Haven and have always found enough variety in the menu for everyone in our party.