Easy to get to, one block from redline. Don’t need an Uber. Cheapest drinks I’ve seen around, solid beer selection and two floors of entertainment. I’m coming back no doubt. Btw - They only have snacks but Nbd bc they let you BYOF! Lastly, staff were good people ?
Joseph Nowd
Amazing place to catch some music any night of the week you can’t really miss. ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samuel Adams
Anna Meier
So much fun!We visited the Cantab Lounge for the Stand-Up Comedy event on Saturday and it was such a funny evening. The Bartender was very nice the drinks delicious and the Comedy was eeally good. All workers there have been so lovley very courteous and we had overall a lovley evening and will be back!Furthermore I unfortunately lost my hat and gloves at this Lounge said evening and they found it and kept it safe until I picked it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel L
I just went to the comedy club in the basement (which I think is getting a new location in Feb '24). It was neat, especially for $15.
Bob Bertolino
The music is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jason Rivera
No food is served here, but you can bring food in. The best dive bar I went during my stay! And the comedy show was killer too!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Eileen Dunne
I was recently back in Central Square for the first time in years. Was delighted to find that the Cantab Lounge hasn't changed a bit! Great vibe, live music, cheap beers, a tinge of diveiness (in a good way). Keep on rockin ⚡
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Owen Bean
Great bar. It has kind of an old-school vibe that's very welcome, especially in a city as expensive as Cambridge. The prices are super reasonable, and the music and performances are usually solid. Depending on the night it can be very crowded or very chill, but it's always worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anne M.
Yall need a new booking manager. My band played here tonight and were immediately cut off after one song because the comedy show upstairs couldnt hear themselves. Set our whole night back way later than we were told. They booked one sound guy for all 3 simultaneous events so the next band didn't even have vocals til I walked over and ran the pa myself. I heard they even sent someone downstairs to complain about the other bands bad review so if u see this- send a freakin sound guy down here instead!!!
Arbin Shrestha
What a fun place to drink, dance and listen to live music. Highly recommended.
I did not eat at this location, but the bar was very friendly. LGBTQ+ friendly, poetry night was incredibly fun, environment was very inviting. Bathroom could be slightly cleaner.4.5/5 (I did not eat here.)Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps and crosswalks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Johnny DuBose
Super fun vibes and atmosphere here. Danced with a lovely old lady, Litty, and she taught me how to be a man. Love her and the cherished memories we made at the Cantab Lounge. Would highly recommend coming here and getting very drunk while enjoying the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B R (BAR)
Service was great. The music was awesome. Definitely want to go back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Valadez
Home to Your Official Gateway to the Weekend Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B Dance Party. CHECK OUT THE THURSDAY NIGHT RESIDENCY with The Chicken Slacks!!!(And, yes. That's Peter Wolf from The J. Geils Band)PARKING UPDATE:FREE street parking after 8pm.The parking lots behind the club are FREE after 10pm.Parking: Free street parking after 8pm.Free parking lot behind the clubs after 10pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Ken Saville
Comedy in the basement was fun. Music upstairs after was awesome.
Easy to get to, one block from redline. Don’t need an Uber. Cheapest drinks I’ve seen around, solid beer selection and two floors of entertainment. I’m coming back no doubt. Btw - They only have snacks but Nbd bc they let you BYOF! Lastly, staff were good people ?
Amazing place to catch some music any night of the week you can’t really miss. ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samuel Adams
So much fun!We visited the Cantab Lounge for the Stand-Up Comedy event on Saturday and it was such a funny evening. The Bartender was very nice the drinks delicious and the Comedy was eeally good. All workers there have been so lovley very courteous and we had overall a lovley evening and will be back!Furthermore I unfortunately lost my hat and gloves at this Lounge said evening and they found it and kept it safe until I picked it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just went to the comedy club in the basement (which I think is getting a new location in Feb '24). It was neat, especially for $15.
The music is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
No food is served here, but you can bring food in. The best dive bar I went during my stay! And the comedy show was killer too!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was recently back in Central Square for the first time in years. Was delighted to find that the Cantab Lounge hasn't changed a bit! Great vibe, live music, cheap beers, a tinge of diveiness (in a good way). Keep on rockin ⚡
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar. It has kind of an old-school vibe that's very welcome, especially in a city as expensive as Cambridge. The prices are super reasonable, and the music and performances are usually solid. Depending on the night it can be very crowded or very chill, but it's always worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Yall need a new booking manager. My band played here tonight and were immediately cut off after one song because the comedy show upstairs couldnt hear themselves. Set our whole night back way later than we were told. They booked one sound guy for all 3 simultaneous events so the next band didn't even have vocals til I walked over and ran the pa myself. I heard they even sent someone downstairs to complain about the other bands bad review so if u see this- send a freakin sound guy down here instead!!!
What a fun place to drink, dance and listen to live music. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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I did not eat at this location, but the bar was very friendly. LGBTQ+ friendly, poetry night was incredibly fun, environment was very inviting. Bathroom could be slightly cleaner.4.5/5 (I did not eat here.)Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps and crosswalks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Super fun vibes and atmosphere here. Danced with a lovely old lady, Litty, and she taught me how to be a man. Love her and the cherished memories we made at the Cantab Lounge. Would highly recommend coming here and getting very drunk while enjoying the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great. The music was awesome. Definitely want to go back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Home to Your Official Gateway to the Weekend Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B Dance Party. CHECK OUT THE THURSDAY NIGHT RESIDENCY with The Chicken Slacks!!!(And, yes. That's Peter Wolf from The J. Geils Band)PARKING UPDATE:FREE street parking after 8pm.The parking lots behind the club are FREE after 10pm.Parking: Free street parking after 8pm.Free parking lot behind the clubs after 10pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Comedy in the basement was fun. Music upstairs after was awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5