50 Best Pubs near Cambridge

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“No better place in America to watch Liverpool F.C. Solid pub fare. Wonderful staff. Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. What's not to love?“

“Man! I made the huge mistake of going to a different bar, and I'm on my way to the one and only Joe Sent Me of Cambridge.

This bar is like Cheers. Everyone knows your name! Not just the bartenders, but even the regulars.

I stumbled into this bar about 6 months ago and have been coming 2-3 times a week. I usually get their quesadilla, wings, or anything on the sat brunch (can't go wrong on that menu).

I left for about 2 months on vacation and when I returned the Owmer, Sandy shook my hand and asked where I had been! I felt very appreciated and welcomed. Jen & Steph are great bartenders and will remember your drink after two visits or less!

I don't leave bad reviews, but I will definitely not be going back to that other bar.

Tell Joe, Cayes sent you!

Be there soon!

Oh, the fish and chips are great! Had it for the first time a couple days ago. It was so tasty I had to stop and take a picture!“

“Great local bar with solid drinks and great food.

Among the bars near Harvard Square, Abbey is my first pick for a laid-back drink on a patio. It’s just far enough from the noise, with reasonably priced drinks and, best of all, seriously good food. While the menu doesn’t push creative boundaries, they do the American bar comfort food done right.

Small bites like the Bacon Deviled Eggs and Pulled Pork Egg Rolls were tasty, but the entrée department was where Abbey excelled. Both the Salmon and Cod were outstanding—honestly, some of the best entrées I’ve had at a bar in recent memory. Each had an impeccable texture, almost as if delicately poached. The Salmon, paired with heirloom tomato risotto and a basil pesto vinaigrette, had a pleasant touch of acidity. Meanwhile, the Cod came with a potato scallion pancake, perfectly crisped and soaked in a shallot cream sauce, which added just the right crunch and salty punch to elevate the dish beautifully.

The crowd at The Abbey skews a bit older compared to some of the livelier Harvard Square bars, but it’s worth a visit f you’re after a more laid-back, cozy bar vibe. It’s popular among the locals, so if you’re hoping to snag a patio seat, I’d recommend going during off-peak hours.“

“everything was wonderful!“

“A great pub for the MIT community and their guests. Beer n wine at well beyond reasonable prices. The staff is friendly, there are games to play, the view of the Charles River is grand and it is housed in the iconic Walker Memorial building.“

“Voted best Dive Bar. Locals were very friendly! We had a great time.“

“Great service, great food, beautiful, cozy, friendly“

“Stopped into Biddy Earlys again recently, It is such a classic old time Boston pub. It’s hard to describe it, but you know the feeling if you’ve ever been to a place that serves good food cold beer. to Bostonians!! Highly recommend getting there before some corporate place sweeps that away. Thanks for a great time.! Staff is awesome?“

“This place was great! Lots of photo opportunities and the food and drinks are yummy!

Vegetarian options: We had the vegetarian panini sandwich and the Boston Breeze! Fries were nice and crisp. Yummy! Service was terrific!“

“Get here early to get a seat and enjoy a delicious meal. Went on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Fortunately my friend and I were walking in just as a cpl were leaving the bar. Conor our bartender was outstanding, never had to wait for anything. Ordered App of MB, Bolognese with rigatoni, and the skillet Mac n Cheese. Food was perfectly cooked and flavorful. We plan to come back and try other items from the menu. Also, we met some very nice locals to chat with, Cheers!“

“Easily my new favorite spot! The ambiance and Irish cuisine transport me back to Ireland!“

“Fast, unique food and beers, open late, serves late…“

“This is my local spot. Love The Sevens.“

“Again another great meal..corned beef and cabbage. .... Chocolate lava cake and the best Expresso ...and the excellent and knowledgeable server Jacklyn .... Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️ ☘️“

“Love the Town Tavern! The atmosphere is relaxing & comfortable! The staff is knowledgeable & attentive! The food is DELICIOUS! (And the portions are large). Highly recommend this restaurant!!!“

“Pizza, steak tips and CZB are top notch!“

“This place has been a staple for my girlfriend and I for many years. Great food and drink and a place you can just go in and unwind. Great staff who are very friendly and will ensure you are satisfied. Never gets old going there!!“

“Best wings and ribs I have ever tasted!!“

“Such a gem! Finally stopped by for cocktails and a light bite the other night and Porter Belly’s exceeded my expectations! Prices are extremely fair with generous portions and high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is so cozy and comfortable. Will definitely be back more often!

Vegetarian options: Tomato soup was delicious!“

“I visited the restaurant one night during my stay.
I found it to be a very nice and cozy place.

There are few options on the menu but the fish and chips and lobster roll we ordered were very good.

They also have a good selection of cocktails.
The service was friendly and efficient.“

“Great food. Awesome service“

“Delicious salmon salad last night and outstanding service“

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

“The best local spot. Great food, great drinks, wonderful staff, friendly atmosphere. They do events mid week. It's always a good time.“

“Went to night shift brewery the night before thanksgiving with basically my whole family and I couldn’t have asked for a better night (despite losing at the casino) The entire experience was amazing. Vibes were incredible. Adam, the bartender, was the most fun and welcoming server I have ever had. We all agreed he deserves a raise.“

“Go on Karoke night. The is a woman who sings “green eyes lady” that blew me away.

Reminded me of the Hideout in Chicago and that bar in Starwars.

Great spot, great sign, great talent behind the stick.“

“Good food, great drinks, good ambiance and the prices are very low“

“Fantastic brunch! Great service.“

“I enjoy going to Costellos with my Fiancée“

“Great atmosphere. Fun place to have drink and meet nice people.“

“Such a nice and cozy bar! Great warm lighting, good drinks on tap and solid prices. I've come here for bar trivia on Tuesdays a couple of times and always have a blast!This bar makes me feel like I'm in the intro for How I Met Your Mother and that's everything to me.“

“Romantic atmosphere, stylish interior, rooftop“

“Good service and food, staff is polite and patient“

“Jemma and Ray handled my brother's passing perfectly...for such a difficult time in our lives they accommodated our family who loved the food and atmosphere.. they came from Florida, Georgia and Turkey..and your staff was the best! Thank you ! Mike “

“Place is great good staff ice cold beer pool table and jukebox always good selection playing fun atmosphere good for the games plenty good seats for viewing

Parking: Lot in rear of building off revere st

Wheelchair accessibility: Two large ADA compliant entries ground level“

“Get those awesome skins back…..“

“I go here to grab a quick breakfast while I'm in Boston twice a week. Morning glory is a simple eggs/hash/banger plate, well priced, and always comes out quick and perfect!!

All staff interactions have been awesome as well!

A while back I had sliders and they were great too.“

“I love going to this place, and we always enjoy the food, service, except today I request a glass of water with lemon, and the waitress brought me a plastic cup with water and lemon, sorry I don'tdrink water in a plastic cup, so nicely I ask her to change it to a glass , and she was polite, no problem, but next to us was sitting two elderly couple that since we walk in they were very upset because we sit in the next table, and as I was asking the young lady for a regular glass ,this older lady was talking trush about me, and the fellow who was sitting next to me though that because we are Spanish,we couldn't speak English, he respond the lady that Ibwas trush, I respect people, we are educated, and I didn't said what they deserve to be told ,because my parents educated me, I was raised here in Massachusetts, and probably have more manners than this old cauple, they show their true color, racist, think they own every space in the earth, shame on them, if they are so afraid of Spanish people they should not go out of their shell, I been living in Massachusetts for 55 yrs. I don't need to feel uncomfortable in any public place because of few pigeons that cannot leave at home their racism, they are ridiculous, we are in 2023 United State is not only for morons like them, the restaurant is nice, and service is great, probably this young girl is new, don't know what happen, she was nice , but like always there are people that shoyld mind there own business.

Parking: Plenty of parking..“

“This dark looking speakeasy has a deceptive entrance on the street. The bar tenders know what they are doing - they made me an excellent Old Fashioned, and everyone else enjoyed theirs drinks too. The heavy wood paneling gives it a sober and sophisticated atmosphere. A great place to enjoy a cocktail or two.“

“Chelsea Massachusetts is where the United States gave up...? trash city, trash buildings, but then I walked in for a beer....I forgot all about the mold growing in the department store door basement just 1 door down.....Awesome staff and cool vibes (deco)“

“Thank you for the lovely evening! A vibrant place in Bergamo Well done“

“We had a great mushroom pizza with pepperoni. Best part is they allowed us to have cheese on half of it and leave it cheeseless on the other half.
I’m giving 4 stars because I think the drinks are overpriced. I enjoyed the Jack’s Abby Copper Legend Oktoberfest, but $11 for a glass of beer? Come on.“

“This is a good go to spot for whatever occasion. First date, after work, catching up with friends, whatever. The same quality of food as when it was in Allston. Same great service. The tinned fish is new, and surprisingly good. The burger is a fantastic staple. The poutine is so good. Their deviled eggs are great. The service is awesome. Go once and you'll be back.“

“Great place, friendly barman, and live Irish music. I was planning on hittin’ other pubs tonight but decided to stay here because it was so awesome!“

“Great drinks! Relaxing atmosphere!“

“A chance walk by led to a beautiful experience. All Irish pubs in my future will now have this as a measuring stick. Two words Bangers & Mash…my gawd!!“

“Good music and drinks lol“

“Great food and great service“

“gr eat food grade service“