The Muddy Charles is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

1. The Muddy Charles

7.9
142 Memorial Dr (at Ames St), Cambridge, MA
Pub · MIT · 18 tips and reviews

Owen M.Owen Macindoe: Drink incredibly cheap beer. Hang out with MIT kids. Eat free wings on Wednesdays and play poker on Thursdays. Check out the signed photos of astronauts.

DanaDana: The Muddy is a wings joint? Maybe on Wednesdays for the two minutes the wings last. More like a wicked chill spot to grab a cheap beer with your peeps.

Fritz C.Fritz Ceriales: Only allowed with an MIT ID or someone with an MIT ID ( my wife works here). Chill place with cheap beer!

Cantab Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

2. Cantab Lounge

7.5
738 Massachusetts Ave (at Pleasant St.), Cambridge, MA
Dive Bar · 50 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Come for cheap beer, and stay for Monday’s open-mic, Tuesday’s bluegrass jams, and Wednesday’s poetry slams. Read more.

Pete R.Pete Reed: Great bluegrass, cheap beer.

Brandon G.Brandon Gregz: Fun place, fun music, cheap beer . Give it a go

People's Republik is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

3. People's Republik

878 Massachusetts Ave (at Lee St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Mid-Cambridge · 42 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is the beer of choice at this Cold War-themed dive bar that features darts, cheap beer and all-night $2.50 hotdogs. You're welcome, comrades.

Kat C.Kat Chen: Cash only, but cheap drinks and a legit beer selection!

Peep C.Peep Clarp: Cool, badass soviet-themed decor and cheap beer. What's not to like?

Paddy's Lunch is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

4. Paddy's Lunch

7.7
260 Walden St (at Sherman St.), Cambridge, MA
Dive Bar · Neighborhood Nine · 7 tips and reviews

Martin H.Martin Hannigan: Come here for no frills cheap beer and sports.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Cheap beers, friendly folks and sports. This bar is the bare minimum. That's it.

Beau L.Beau Levering: Be a friend and friends you will find!

Green Street is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

5. Green Street

280 Green St (btwn Magazine & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 100 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grab a cheap beer and enjoy the atmosphere of this classically styled cocktail bar that looks like a dive bar from the outside.

Kerstin Y.Kerstin Yocis: Cheap beers. $3.50 naggy and high lifes

Farrell M.Farrell Mcclernon: Farro and kale salad is amazing!

Border Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

6. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 257 tips and reviews

Linda S.Linda Song: Great portions, solid solid and delicious cajun dishes. Great strong and cheap drinks. I can see why they have such a following and lines!

Karthik R.Karthik Raman: Reviews didn't lie - catfish New Orleans can't be beat. Crispy, spicy, creamy. So good. Get it with the jambalaya.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

7. Charlie's Kitchen

7.8
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 168 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Charlie's Kitchen is part old-fashioned diner, part old-fashioned dive bar. They've got one of the best juke boxes in town and their famous meatloaf pairs nicely with a cold, cheap beer. - IFC Staff

The FeastThe Feast: Go to this retro-cool dive/diner on Monday nights for great local music. Cheap beer, mixed crowd, and in the summer, they've even got a beer garden.

ThrillistThrillist: Charlie's Kitchen has the best jukebox in town. It's upstairs, though incidentally, they also rock a solid patio upon which to drink and eat double-lobster-roll-for-$12 specials during the day. Read more.

Boston Burger Company is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

8. Boston Burger Company

7.3
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Mid-Cambridge · 20 tips and reviews

Andrew P.Andrew Pucci: Come for the burgers, stay for the cheap drinks.

Kurtis S.Kurtis Sherry: Come for the burgers. Stay for the Freak Frappes

Brenden C.Brenden Chandler: Very rich and pure I love the Mac attack burger featured on Diners Drive ins and dives.

Sonia is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

9. Sonia

7.5
10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA
Night Club · 2 tips and reviews

mattlmattl: Live music and cheap drinks

Lauren S.Lauren Siegert: As of May 13 they still don't have a liquor license but they do check ID?

Newtowne Grille is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

10. Newtowne Grille

6.9
1945 Massachusetts Ave (at Allen St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Porter Square · 30 tips and reviews

Brendan S.Brendan Sullivan: Cheap beer. Wormtown and Lagunitas pints $4.75. Regulars can get drunk and chatty, so be ready for that divey atmosphere.

James S.James Scheffler: The pitcher and pie special is really excellent - during a game the place is swamped, but if there's no game on, it's a great place to relax.

Ryan H.Ryan Harnedy: Pizza and a Pitcher. Always.

Trina's Starlite Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

11. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.4
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

Martín C.Martín Caballero: Cheap beer and poor lighting FTW. Get a dog and a bucket of Hi-Lifes

IrinaIrina: Favourite local bar with great music, friendly bartenders, good food & cocktails (they are all seriously tasty)! Def try crispy sweet potato chips👌🏻

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the "Vicious Circle", a classic craft cocktail with a twist. Based on the algonquin cocktail, pineapple is added to the mix to give this strong drink a hint of summer. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

12. Shake Shack

8.1
92 Winthrop St (btwn Eliot & JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews

Sofia U.Sofia Uz: Best $5 burger you can get! Don't forget about cheap wine too

Ari J.Ari Jones: Lovely service. Perfect burgers. Try the concrete ice cream blends.

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: No lines during snow emergencies.

The Middle East Downstairs is one of The 13 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in Cambridge.

13. The Middle East Downstairs

7.3
480 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 69 tips and reviews

Louise C.Louise Connolly: I sang there!! Awesome place! Great bands! Cheap beer!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: As renowned for its Middle Eastern cuisine as it is for putting on some of the best shows in town, this is a sure bet for a prime pumpkin kibbeh or mjudra (lentil stew) during lunch.

Matthew T.Matthew Tilleard: See a band