25 Best Dive Bars near Cambridge

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

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

“My boyfriend and I love this place. The drinks and food are always great, and so is the staff. Want to eavesdrop on a stranger's conversation? This is the place. Want to talk with strangers? This is the place too! Want to talk to staff while you drink 3-4 IPAs? This is somehow the place for that too! If you don’t want to talk to anyone and want to drink, get yourself a table, some nachos, and enjoy yourself! But if you’re looking for traditional American customer service, this is not the place for that. You’re at a dive bar.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, fresh, and the portions were incredibly generous. We ordered a combination plate, and there was so much food that we could barely finish it. Everything—from the chicken and beef to the vegetables, fried rice, and wings—was flavorful and satisfying.

As a Korean and Chinese couple, we both really enjoyed the flavors and felt that the food suited our tastes very well. It was comforting, flavorful, and exactly the kind of Chinese food we were hoping for around Harvard Square.

What made the experience even better was how friendly and welcoming the staff were. The service was kind and attentive, and we felt very comfortable throughout our meal. Considering the generous portions, good food, and convenient Harvard Square location, we thought it was a great value as well.

Definitely one of the most satisfying meals we’ve had around Harvard Square. We left completely full and happy! We’ll absolutely be coming back and would happily recommend Hong Kong Restaurant to friends, students, and anyone looking for a generous and delicious meal in the area. 😊🥢❤“

“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“

“For a guy who loves his bar to have good beer at a good price served by good people, this was like walking into Shangri-La. You can waltz in and grab a seat at the bar and enjoy yourself a pint of Guinness and enjoy some friendly conversation. After a day spent touristing, this was exactly the place I was looking for to unwind and actually relax. Made me think of all the pubs I frequented when I was a younger man hanging out with his buddies.“

“I came to town for a conference near the harbor but chose to stay in South Boston. This bar was a block away from where I stayed. The regulars were friendly and good company. I spent four nights in a row at this bar while staying in Boston!“

“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!“

“You develop a powerful thirst walking around Boston in the summertime. This is an excellent spot to quench that thirst with a frosty beverage like I did for the first time in 1993 and again today waiting for a delayed flight while watching France defeat Paraguay. The surrounding area is much different than it was in the 90s, but the bar has not changed and is still a swell place to wet your whistle on a hot day.“

“Really impressed with the food, drinks, and service here. The menu has a great selection with plenty of options, and the local beer selection is excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fresh and hot. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the visit. It’s obvious they care about making customers feel welcome. A great pub for a casual meal, drinks, and a relaxing evening. We would definitely return.
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“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!“

“Great menu, atmosphere, staff, and drinks! Excited to see some life back in the place.“

“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!“

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“If you are looking for a TRUE dive bar, this is it. Likely one of the last REAL ones left in Boston. Congrats, you found it.

If you are reading through the negative reviews here and thinking maybe this isn’t the right place for you, you’re probably right. All of the negative reviews are likely true.“

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

“Since the new mangement take-over Michaels is now a more welcoming bar with Tv' s playing all the best sports great drinks at a reasonable prices pool table darts lottery machine to buy scratch tickets keno. Its def a place were strangers become friends. I enjoy stopping in and hanging out with family and friends since my younger years. All the bartenders are happy and quick with drink amd a smile. I like when I go in and they already know my drink. Dog friemdly LGBT friendly as well. Thanks to Steve and the crew. Love you guys“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“THE MUSIC THE BAR AND THE PEOPLE.“

“My friends and I had a blast at ghost light tavern! The staff were beyond friendly, especially Molly! She was extremely kind and sweet towards us. We will be coming back for sure! I 100% recommend this place especially if you are celebrating your 21st!“

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

“(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“