26 Best Dive Bars near Cambridge

“Great place! Historical live music acts have played here for decades! great ownership! Great bartenders!“

“nice state park.lots of wild life to see.“

“Great local hot spot in Cambridge. Tucked on a side street. Parking is difficult as its paid meters but easy for bus/train commuters. Super busy, can get tight depending on how busy it is and can be hard to have a conversation. But it has a great vibe, free board games and pool & decent food. Great local hot spot if big crowds and louder spaces dont matter.“

“This place is great! The menu is perfect where you can add many different sides to combos for just a couple dollars and fulfill all your Chinese food fantasies haha. Some days better than others, but it's always very solid. Unbeatable prices, huge portions, and delicious food.

The veggie fried rice and lo mein are the best I've had. They get the perfect light char and a healthy amount of bean sprouts which is what makes lo mein good and so many spots miss. The beef teryikai is sometimes off but 90% of the time it's incredible especially if you don't get a full order. It gets more slow cooked and crispy haha.

The weekday lunch chef seems to never miss! I noticed you're down on doordash and hope to see you back soon.“

“Really great find in Boston! Super bar with bartenders who know how to generously pour. This was a return trip; my prior included dinner at a very reasonable price for some great Boston bar staples. Highly recommend Biddy's for anyone seeking a reasonably priced alternative in Boston. It's a dive bar, and one you will want to go back to.“

“This was my Daughter's birthday weekend and we wanted to Take her to one of the places that Guy Fieri Visited for DDD...making memories. What we got was so much more. Truthfully the Best dining experience we have EVER experienced. The hostess was super friendly and immediately made accommodations due to the fact that I am currently in a wheelchair. The atmosphere was astonishing!!! The food...we truly cannot say enough good things about an are planning when to take the trip from Vermont again to get more. We were blown away . However the highlight of our evening hands down was our Server Kevin!!! He made my Daughter's night ...focused on making her smile and gave her a piece of cheesecake to celebrate. We will remember this forever and simply cannot thank you enough“

“I found this bar on Reddit and oh my GOD. Visiting from out of town and this was exactly the vibe I wanted from a bar in Boston. You cannot get a better vibe from a bar. Owner was so nice!!! Workers??? Incredible. Patrons??? Made me feel at home. Literally best bar experience ever!!! Deserves all the stars in the world✨ Angelica was such an incredible bartender!!“

“A bar dedicated to my favorite poet? It was a no-brainer that I was gonna love this place. Might add, one of the best Guinness pours I’ve ever had. Perfect!“

“Everybody needs to have a great dive bar. THIS IS IT! Long bar with comfy stools. Lots of seating and standing room along the other side of the room. Limited (but too limited) selection of beers and alcohol which makes it easy to pick one without taking too much time. Bar staff have been around and seen some shit and they aren't going to put up with you're bullshit. They are very nice and super efficient, but they have people to serve. The prices are GREAT, incredible for downtown Boston. I love everything about this place.“

“Friendly staff, welcoming environment, great drinks!!!“

“Been here on a pinch between trains or busses several times. I never review shit. I came in today and just realized how much I appreciate this place. Always clean and friendly. Accessible beer selection. Buffalo Wings were my ideal Wings style. Sauce carried heat but full of flavor. Breaded and it works for that sauce.

Service was incredible. Was some locals and college kids present for sure. No blink of an eye, whole place was supreme.“

“The best bar in Dorchester! I was visiting the neighborhood on a Sat. night from out of town, and the bartender and clientele were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even brought in pizza from next door and shared it with everyone. :)

Thank you for your generosity!“

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“Great gathering spot or just a place to hang and enjoy“

“While the selection of alcohol is limited, the prices are STELLAR! Everyone was super friendly to me as a brand new person first time visiting. Steve at the bar was great and attentive. The regulars started chatting with me right away. I couldn't ask for a better corner neighborhood hang out. It ain't fancy, but it feels like hanging out at a friends rec room. LOVE IT.“

“One of my new favorites places and hidden gems in Quincy. Found this place by running into one of the bartenders at Sly Fox. Thanks Lisa! :) The owners Tony and Jodi (I think lol) are very friendly. Lisa is the friendliest bartender and nicest person in the world. The customers seem to all know each other.“

“A very cool dive bar of the highest order. Oldschool (Cash Only!), cool bartender (sorry I forgot your name, dude - 09/11), with a great jukebox for good measure. If you want to avoid the hipster joints, give them your money!“

“There’s always a line but the line goes pretty fast! Their food was fresh and delicious, I got Eggs Benedict that came with a side of potatoes. Potatoes were very salty to me but the eggs Benedict was perfect! Loved their hollandaise sauce.
All of their waiters were very nice and friendly, took our orders correctly.“

“Do NOT use the ATM there. The machine says it will charge $3 to make a withdrawal, turns out it charges $5.50 according to my bank statement. Otherwise it's a nice, divey spot that gives a generous amount of popcorn with your drink for free. It's got a room in the back that hosts DIY shows - nothing fancy, but in a charming way. Parking sucks, but that's Brighton for you.“

“THE MUSIC THE BAR AND THE PEOPLE.“

“The Best in Boston especially when a certain bartender you all know is working“

“We made reservations for this spot before a show at the Wilbur. Reservation was a bit early, but that was what was available. Our waitress was super attentive, and even slowed things down a bit so that we spaced out our food and drinks so we could get to the Wilbur closer to show time. All of the food we tried was amazing, and were really cool spins on some classic bar food, and the mixed drinks were outstanding as well. We finished off the meal with cinnamon rolls and a Blue Voodoo IPA. The place was busy, but not wall to wall people, and there was so much to look at, decoration-wise. We highly recommend this place!“

“This is a great neighborhood bar. While we didn't eat, we saw quite a few plates pass by and were very impressed. The drinks were great and the staff very friendly. Perfect spot to watch sports and especially the Detroit Lions as they have Lions watch parties for every game!“

“Beer and more beer and more beer. Good spot to skip classes or pregame for Red Sox. Go BU! Go Sox!“

“(Translated by Google) Very good, the music ? very good, and the attention, but hopefully we don't have to remind the waitresses of the returns.(Original)Muy bien, la música ? muy buena, y la atención, pero ojalá que no haya que recordarle a las meseras las devueltas.“

“The place to go for bruins and Celtics pre game“