7 Best Beer Bars near Cambridge

“This weekend we stumbled upon Lamplighter Brewing Company in Cambridge. It has a welcoming and hipster vibe. Really enjoyed seeing the pride flag at the bar— felt like a safe space for all.

The Cambridge location is busy around the time we went, which was around noon on a Saturday. There is lots of seating in the front but also in the back which is a little more quiet.

The setup is a little confusing for ordering though. There's one big line for food and coffee, but you don’t need to wait in that line to order beers. I wish we knew that because we didn’t see any signage to indicate where to order what. We also saw a lot of people sitting at the bar eating and drinking coffee, so it took a little bit to find a spot at the bar just to have a drink. I think the bar should be reserved for those looking to have a beer.

A positive though is that the beer tasty— light and refreshing. I thought some of the flavors were really creative. For example, I tried the Chrysalis which I believe had notes of jasmine and honey.

Overall would definitely come here again and try their food and coffee next time!“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“Great open space with a patio area and a rooftop area. The craft brews are great and the charcuterie options were spot on.“

“This place is delicious! Unlike some taco places which have the same toppings, but just switch out the meat, Naco Taco has different flavor profiles for the different tacos you order! Would recommend trying all of them. My favorite is the fish and shrimp.
Wait staff are friendly too. Happy that Naco Taco gives such a good taco option in Central Square.“

“I just Love the New Republic great atmosphere amazing food great drinks beautiful vibe“

“Great place for drinks after work. Great selection of cocktails. Or even better for a huge salad at lunch. But our most recent visit featured the chicken Milanese and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked. And this place has a terrific vibe in the evenings.“

“If you are looking for authentic Indian food in and around Cambridge, Passage to India is an ideal option.

Nestled under the metro station, this place is smartly located enabling easy access.

As soon as you enter this place, you see all transparent glass walled restaurant. Staff is super polite, vibe is fresh and neat.

They have a fully stocked bar with scrumptious food (veg and non veg options).

They serve good cocktails and other drink options.

They have good array of tandoor, friend and traditional Indian entrees.

Must try.

Dietary restrictions: They offer to customize the food as per dietary preference.“