The Briar Group
RestaurantsMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Briar Group is a mid-sized restaurant group based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1989. It operates a portfolio of dining concepts in the Boston area and Cambridge, including The Harp, MJ O'Connors, Ned Devines Boston, Glasshouse Cambridge, Hurricanes Boston, Six String Foxborough, Broken Records Beer Hall, and The Beth Hingham. The company emphasizes high-quality ingredients and aims to provide dining and event experiences that are comfortable and accessible, supported by attentive service. Within the restaurants industry, The Briar Group positions itself around core values such as quality across people, products, services, facilities and systems, and a foundation built on honesty, integrity, and respect. It also highlights a commitment to growing its people, teamwork, and a culture that values collaboration and enjoyment in the workplace. A recent development is a partnership with Lilac Club Casino announced in March 2025 to create Lucky Oak Bar & Grill.