Suggestions for Dive Bar near Cambridge

Jeremy K. • December 18, 2014A dive bar with live music? Yes please. Cash only.

mattl • February 14, 2020Local bar, cash only, wide variety of beer, spirits, seltzer and soft drinks

Sara S. • September 15, 2018Teeny little patio and always have tasty specials. Great service too! 🍷🥘🍞

Secret B. • November 9, 2010Have you heard any music from another continent lately? If no, here comes a great chance! If yes, then you'll probably dig this!

Martín C. • February 18, 2018Simply one of Cambridge/Somerville’s best Irish pubs. Fantastic food (Shepard’s Pie, stellar Fish and Chips and one of the best burgers in town, to name a few). Great staff and perfect Guinness pours

Kevin H. • July 17, 2011Awesome beer selection (and great staff who knows all about it & can help novices like me) + great burgers. Oh, and fried pickles. Get fried pickles.

Aslı Ş. • June 30, 2016Try this appetizer: chilled poached arctic char with picked burdock and pine ice cream

Chadwick K. • March 23, 2014Enjoy the space, the beer, and the amazing "periodic table" of food to order from...the fried potatoes are to die for! Cooked in a cast iron skillet to perfection!

Brooke H. • June 17, 2011amazingly great pub fare, down to the fries. eclectic neighborhood regulars and great staff. free wifi

Jarrett G. • February 20, 2013I never leave here without meeting someone really interesting.

Michelle L. • March 28, 2018Probably one of the best spots to catch live music in Cambridge/Boston. Get the fried chicken meal! So good!

KC S. • December 16, 2017Really fun atmosphere. Between the puzzles on the board and all the games, it’s easy to spend a few hours nibbling and sipping.

Dan R. • July 4, 2016Best beer bar in Cambridge. Amazing selection and all that, but really the reason to come here is that the food is excellent. Perfect truffle fries and also get the chicken lollipops.

Jake S. • April 6, 2014With a Sandwich Menu that offers a diverse selection of wraps and sandwiches, it is tough to go wrong. Try the Grendel or take advantage of the toppings combos they offer for Chicken Sandwiches.

Ashley M. • February 26, 2010Summer: go for the outdoor patio. Winter: go for the hot spiked cider.

Jim G. • October 27, 2015Wellfleet oysters, buttermilk biscuits and cured ham board were awesome. Restaurant quality food in a dive bar atmosphere...great combo with really friendly staff.

Jon K. • August 6, 2013Small & cozy. Cash only. Knowledgable friendly bartender. Unique appeitizers. Great place to start or finish your night.

Curtis A. • January 9, 2012A very cool looking bar that has a massive oval copper table. Try the Sentimental Gentleman cocktail.

Stacey F. • December 12, 2016Best nachos in Greater Boston. Awesome veggie burger. Great tap list. Adorable patio. Live music every night. What more could you want?

Nick H. • July 11, 2016$5 personal pizzas are great, and the calzones are some of the best I've had. Great local bar vibes.

Ryan G. • May 31, 2018Cool dive bar with real good food.

Erica F. • March 15, 2014Truffle fries are amazing. Great atmosphere, awesome music.

Jeff B. • March 23, 2019A fantastic addition to Harvard Square, with inventive, balanced cocktails.

Margot M. • September 13, 2015Wow. Might be my new favorite bar in Cambridge. Not crowded for NFL, super nice and lively. Really feels like a home bar.

Alexa S. • August 12, 2017This is my FAVORITE restaurant in harvard square. Everything is amazing. If you get there early you have a shot at snagging one of the burgers (not overrated). I like to get a bunch of plates to share

Matt O. • April 9, 2017The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.

Jake F. • February 6, 2017Long lines at this point but once inside a fun time filled with grilled cheese and old school arcade games.

Boston.com • December 13, 2012An extraordinarily experimental local brew pub. Short rib poutine and a pizza topped with local foraged mushrooms are different from the usual pub fare, and an outdoor patio offers coveted seats.