Great music..great and responsive staff.. great location..iconic .. inexpensive beverages.. central square..no brainier
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Karen Smith
Loved coming here when I lived in Cambridge before the pandemic but it’s seemed to take a massive turn downhill since then. Still love the dive bar atmosphere, the bartender was nice enough and the music was… okay 🤷🏽♀️ honestly just felt like something had changed, the staff seemed sorta lifeless and the bouncers seemed uptight. Just felt like everyone here hated there job, especially the manager, she just seemed like she had a stick up her “you know what”. She came out to the bartender complaining about some other employee, then complaining about how long her commute was, then complaining about the band playing later that night, literally every statement more miserable than the last. Really turned me off so I finished my beer and walked down to Phoenix Landing. Word of advice, get a new job and stop bringing down the vibe if you hate it so much some of us used to really love it!!
Ky C
Awesome dive bar and best place for cheap music and beer in Central Square! The staff is awesome, super friendly and welcoming, and remember your name! Best neighborhood bar around.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Horizon Horizon
Smooth and straightforward. Amazing service from start to finish.
Julio Martinez Jr.
Great vibes choose your events wisely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Arnetta Shepherd
It's an old pub still going despite some of the newer things ( pop ups) othere events and restaurants more trendy to this Cambridge culture. It's the only Niche patrons are people of color. If you like live bands, old blues, jazz music 🎶, then this place is for you. Lastly, it's affordable
Atmosphere: 3
Bernice McGuire
We had so much fun here. Drinks were on point, Bartenders super fast and efficient. Twice a Day band delivered as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt Pietrzykowski
Great dive. Has Malort available
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mahesh
One of the lynchpins holding the nightlife of Cambridge together. Been going there for over 20 years and it never fails to lift my spirits. Absolutely genuine staff, band and patrons. It's like Zuzu with live music. How can you go wrong, spending an evening with the Chicken Slacks Band?
Open mic night is great but drinks are overpriced and small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Medi Mirnasiri
Great food and fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus O'Hara
A fun spot with a variety of regular events like open mic nights, poetry nights, dance nights with the chicken slacks etc. They also often have bookings of local bands which may play upstairs or downstairs. My personal favorite is the rnb jam night, where there is a band that allows anyone to come up and sing or play a few songs with them. If you like live music odds are there is something for you in the cantab's regularly scheduled events
Atmosphere: 5
Doribel
We stopped by on Friday, October 4th, and had a great time. There was live music in both the basement (rock) and on the first floor (R&B). The crowd was diverse, welcoming, and had a festive vibe. It’s a place where you can comfortably attend solo, grab a seat at the bar, and enjoy the music. People were dancing and respectful, creating a relaxed yet lively atmosphere. Drinks were reasonably priced. Overall, it was a wonderful experience in Central Square!
Great music..great and responsive staff.. great location..iconic .. inexpensive beverages.. central square..no brainier
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Loved coming here when I lived in Cambridge before the pandemic but it’s seemed to take a massive turn downhill since then. Still love the dive bar atmosphere, the bartender was nice enough and the music was… okay 🤷🏽♀️ honestly just felt like something had changed, the staff seemed sorta lifeless and the bouncers seemed uptight. Just felt like everyone here hated there job, especially the manager, she just seemed like she had a stick up her “you know what”. She came out to the bartender complaining about some other employee, then complaining about how long her commute was, then complaining about the band playing later that night, literally every statement more miserable than the last. Really turned me off so I finished my beer and walked down to Phoenix Landing. Word of advice, get a new job and stop bringing down the vibe if you hate it so much some of us used to really love it!!
Awesome dive bar and best place for cheap music and beer in Central Square! The staff is awesome, super friendly and welcoming, and remember your name! Best neighborhood bar around.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Smooth and straightforward. Amazing service from start to finish.
Great vibes choose your events wisely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It's an old pub still going despite some of the newer things ( pop ups) othere events and restaurants more trendy to this Cambridge culture. It's the only Niche patrons are people of color. If you like live bands, old blues, jazz music 🎶, then this place is for you. Lastly, it's affordable
Atmosphere: 3
We had so much fun here. Drinks were on point, Bartenders super fast and efficient. Twice a Day band delivered as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great dive. Has Malort available
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the lynchpins holding the nightlife of Cambridge together. Been going there for over 20 years and it never fails to lift my spirits. Absolutely genuine staff, band and patrons. It's like Zuzu with live music. How can you go wrong, spending an evening with the Chicken Slacks Band?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Guinness 👌the band Autumn Drive 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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music!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Open mic night is great but drinks are overpriced and small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fun spot with a variety of regular events like open mic nights, poetry nights, dance nights with the chicken slacks etc. They also often have bookings of local bands which may play upstairs or downstairs. My personal favorite is the rnb jam night, where there is a band that allows anyone to come up and sing or play a few songs with them. If you like live music odds are there is something for you in the cantab's regularly scheduled events
Atmosphere: 5
We stopped by on Friday, October 4th, and had a great time. There was live music in both the basement (rock) and on the first floor (R&B). The crowd was diverse, welcoming, and had a festive vibe. It’s a place where you can comfortably attend solo, grab a seat at the bar, and enjoy the music. People were dancing and respectful, creating a relaxed yet lively atmosphere. Drinks were reasonably priced. Overall, it was a wonderful experience in Central Square!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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