The Cantab Lounge

738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
(617) 714-4278

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james galvin

Small bar that plays live music. Drinks are good and priced right. sound system was excellent. Bathrooms are newer and were clean at the beginning of the night. We would go back again.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Max Rosen

Best bar in central, best live music venue on the city. Staff rocks, and Lindsey’s playlists are GOATed

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Dj Abreu

Was out late night on a cold Sunday lookin for a joint that had a lively band tearing the house down.....walked in & was nahtttt disappointed. Great bartender, cold beers, one helluva crowd (not many ppl that night but the energy was there!) And the band was ripping it up. What more could you ask for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alan H. Greendale, Sr.

A Small live music venue with a bar. Great atmosphere. Fun. They do not serve food.

Atmosphere: 5

theo jones

Great drinks, great staff, great events, come by for a great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sue

Kylie sucks, UNPROFESSIONAL and rude. Never encountered such poor management in my life, simply wanted my drink remade and was berated for asking. I know the drinks are “the cheapest around” (as said by one bartender) but that doesn’t mean that the service should be cheap too.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Aman

The bartenders think they can just bully anyone. I think they just like certain kind of people and certain genders. Its not a nice atmosphere overall. They do have good bands playing but everyone is not welcome, thats all I can say.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ira Kittrell

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

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