Characters Bar & Grill in Andover, MA, is the kind of local spot that brings people together for great food, cold drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Conveniently located at 123 Old River Rd, this casual restaurant offers the flexibility customers appreciate, with takeaway, dine-in, and delivery options that make it easy to enjoy a meal however it fits your day.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, settling in for lunch, meeting friends for dinner, or grabbing dessert after a long day, Characters delivers a comfortable experience built around good service, hearty comfort food, and a setting that feels easy to enjoy.
What makes Characters Bar & Grill especially appealing is its broad mix of offerings and amenities designed for both everyday dining and social gatherings. Guests can enjoy beer, cocktails, alcohol, and coffee alongside food served at the bar or at a table, with fast service that helps keep things moving.
It is also a popular choice for solo dining, sports fans looking for a lively place to watch the game, and anyone who values a strong beer selection or great cocktails.
With on-site bar service, Wi‑Fi, restroom access, and a focus on both convenience and comfort, it creates a dependable place to unwind, catch up, or celebrate without hassle.
Accessibility is also a clear priority here, making the restaurant more inviting to a wide range of guests. Characters Bar & Grill features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a smoother experience for everyone. Payments are simple and convenient too, with credit cards and debit cards accepted.
Backed by 34 reviews and a 3.40-star rating, the restaurant offers a steady neighborhood option for those seeking a casual bar and grill experience in Andover — a place where breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night food all come together with approachable service and a friendly, easygoing feel.
Call +1 978-975-3600 to learn more or plan your visit.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Plain, or with choice of sauces: New York Buffalo, Sweet Teriyaki, Tangy BBQ or Jerk dry rub
Plain, or with choice of sauces: New York Buffalo, Sweet Teriyaki, tangy BBQ or Jerk dry rub.
Ancho Chile Sauce for Dipping
Gooey mozzarella cheese sticks with warm marinara sauce to dip.
House salt & pepper potato chips with our French onion dip.
Crisp Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan cheese, tossed in Classic Caesar Dressing. Add chicken for $9, Salmon for $12 or Steak for $15.
Served with cucumber, carrots, tomatoes and choice of dressing. Add chicken for $9, Salmon for $12 or Steak for $15.
Mesclun greens with apples, mushrooms, goat cheese, sweet potato, mixed ancient grains, with a cider vinaigrette. Add chicken for $9, Salmon for $12 or Steak for $15.
Classic creamy chowder cup served with oyster crackers. Upgrade to a bowl +$2.
With cheddar cheese, onions and cilantro. Upgrade to a bowl for +$2.
12" with Fresh Tomato Sauce, basil mozzarella, tomato and balsamic glaze.
12" crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, ham, sausage and pepperoni.
Each served with our house cheese blend. Choose a base of marinara, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce or Garlic Parmesan. Add protein (+$2 each): Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, Chicken, Sausage Add veggies (+$1 each): Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Jalapeno, tomatoes, Pineapple, Olives, Spinach.
Half-Pound Custom Blend Beef Patty topped with American Cheese, Roasted Garlic Aioli, pickle, lettuce, onion, and tomato, on a Brioche Bun. Served with a side of French fries. Add Bacon +$3 Add Egg +$2
Grilled Chicken Breast Topped with Fresh Avocado Guac, Bacon, Greens, Tomato and Roasted Garlic Mayo on a Brioche Bun. Includes French Fries.
Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic Aioli on Sourdough Bread. Includes French Fries.
Marinated in a Jim Beam glaze. Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Garden Vegetables.
With Natural Jus. Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Garden Vegetables
with Citrus-Butter pan sauce. Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Garden Vegetables
4oz Burger patty topped with American Cheese on a Local Potato bun.
Chef’s Choice of Seasonal Cheesecake Accompanied by Fruit and Whipped Topping.
Hear from our valued guests
Good food and great service
Enjoyed all the staff, food is good and they have a good selection of drinks!
Went here for a wedding after-party at roughly 11:30PM and they were very accommodating to everyone who showed up sporadically until last call for the bar. Darlene and Alex took really good care of everyone despite them being on the tipsy side. Good people here, and while I can't speak on the food since we didn't have any, highly recommend coming for the bar, they'll treat you well
Great dining experience last night, it was busy with a hockey group but staff took care of us promptly and checked in on us several times. Food was very good, burger came out a perfect medium, onion rings & fries were great.
Staff was polite very comfortable and food was great. Drinks weren't to.bad really enjoyed my stay I would definitely come back.
Didn't feel like going out so I hit the hotel bar. Was pleasantly surprised. Beer was ice cold and the chicken sandwich was actually pretty decent. Not bad for a quick bite if you don't want to leave the hotel.
I've been there a few times thought.It was great Alex the bartender was the best he made a great drink. Kept us happy the whole time. I'm also a bartender and he asked if he could do anything better.I said absolutely not. Good time
Common questions about Characters Bar & Grill
Characters Bar & Grill is located at 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810, United States, Andover, MA, United States.
You can reach Characters Bar & Grill by calling +1 978-975-3600.
Characters Bar & Grill has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 34 customer reviews.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sport.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Characters Bar & Grill features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
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