Cambridge Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

1. Cambridge Brewing Company

7.9
1 Kendall Square, Building 100 (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave & Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Brewery · Kendall Square · 118 tips and reviews

rebecca b.rebecca b: go to the CBC and try the "spring training IPA". so refreshing, you won't regret it

Al S.Al S: Sit outside on the patio, enjoy a delicious "Audacity of Hops Belgian IPA." Please

Phil V.Phil Vicario: Order the flower child ipa if they have it. Place is pretty chill and has outside seating.

Lord Hobo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

2. Lord Hobo

8.4
92 Hampshire St (at Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · 120 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Very impressive beer/tap selection, with many quality IPAs and other overly "hoppy" brews. Can't go wrong with a Victory Hop Devil draft.

Cristina R.Cristina Ruiz: Lots of beers! Lots of IPAs. Just ok food.

Peter H.Peter Howland: Had the Box lunch for brunch, sandwich and a their Glorious pale ale - delicious. Staff was warm and friendly. No wait just stepped in and had a great meal.

Cambridge Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

3. Cambridge Common

8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Davies: Go with the Daily IPA. It is always a hoppy revelation. The satanic chicken fingers are awesome, too.

DrinkCraftBeerDrinkCraftBeer: Fried pickles and a great craft beer selection! Get an IPA and the fried pickles... use the chipotle dipping sauce.

Caitlin f.Caitlin from Slumbrew: Slumbrew Flagraiser IPA is fresh & local!

Miracle of Science Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

4. Miracle of Science Bar & Grill

7.4
321 Massachusetts Ave (at Blanche St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

Jeremy G.Jeremy Goldberg: try a Fishermans IPA and a Ronie Burger. perfection

Arturo P.Arturo Pizano: This is why I love it here. I'm sipping a tasty IPA, listening to Michael Jackson, and watching the Lakers game. Oh...and a Nobel Laureate is sitting 2 seats down from me at the bar. No biggie.

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Vegetarian burger and mayflower IPA was solid. Beef skewers with mango chutney looked bangin

Toad is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

5. Toad

7.4
1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Porter Square · 23 tips and reviews

John H.John Hayes: Harpoon IPA $5. Great bartender great band.

Brian M.Brian Manning: Love this place. Great beer selection and lots of local music.

Nate F.Nate Field: First bathroom on the left: now has chalkboard walls. Come prepared with you pearls of wisdom/witty graffiti.

Trina's Starlite Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

6. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.6
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

Sam C.Sam C: Try the Berkshire Brewing Company "Shabbadoo"--a black & tan of their pale ale & one of their porters. Amazing.

The FeastThe Feast: Here's our go-to order: the skinny onion strings, the bbq sweet potato chips and the pepperoni roll. Give us a can of Carling Black Label or a terrific cocktail and we're happy campers. Read more.

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.

The Muddy Charles is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

7. The Muddy Charles

7.8
142 Memorial Dr (at Ames St), Cambridge, MA
Pub · MIT · 18 tips and reviews

Jordi L.Jordi Llobet: It's not easy to find a "2-beers for $8 bar" in the area. Small but perfect for an informal occasion.

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.

Jake S.Jake Strawn: Bring cash...

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

8. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Sit outside and enjoy a drink after work from their selection of local beers. Backlash declaration IPA and Slumbrew Hefeweizen both solid choices.

Brian P.Brian Park: The Not Pepperoni with fresh rucola will make you rethink what you know about pizza. Also the Pecorino & Gremolata Garlic Knots are some of the best you'll ever have on the western hemisphere.

Boston.comBoston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.

The Sinclair is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

9. The Sinclair

8.8
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

John R.John Ruggiero: For a Concert Hall-- it's got some great beer...Smuttynose IPA, Rogue Dead Guy, Notch Session etc. I'll be back.

Ronald T.Ronald Thompson: Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar. I'd go back again for sure!

Boston.comBoston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

10. Charlie's Kitchen

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

Sereia C.Sereia C.: OMG this menu will most likely kill u...beer battered deep fried double stuffed mushroom Swiss cheeseburger on the menu! GAW! What's a vegan to do? I guess I'll stick to their organic IPA-

Kat M.Kat Moss: Get the upper classic if you want a fantastic burger that has bacon on it. Otherwise, their double cheeseburger is also the bomb.

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sit down, get a shot and a beer, order the famous Charlie's double cheeseburger, and shoot the shit with your buddies. Read more.

Atwood’s Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

11. Atwood’s Tavern

8.6
877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Diana B.Diana Brody: Killer burgers, cozy patio with excellent heat lamps, fabulous waitstaff. This place is great.

Lynne V.Lynne Viera: One of the nicest outdoor patios in the city, built by the owner Patrick's brother

Kelley W.Kelley W.: Wild.Boar.Sausage. w/carrot salad. Yeah, this.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

12. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Matt K.Matt Kiley: French fries are great! And having 21st Amendment IPA all the time isn't bs either. But the one thing you need to try is the Salt & Pepper Shrimp appetizer.

JariJari: Great house burger. Tasty patty with English muffin. Ask fries and salad half and half.

ThrillistThrillist: Your Hangover aid: The Quickening. A Collins glass filled w/ Meletti Amaro, chartreuse green, & Rogue Dead Guy Ale, before being chased by a shot of Fernet & a plate of bacon (yes, PLATE...OF...BACON) Read more.

Puritan & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

13. Puritan & Co.

8.8
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Philippe S.Philippe Schenk: Try the lamb (if you like lamb) it's perfectly cooked and so nicely prepared.

EaterEater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.

EaterEater: Chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world. [Eater 38]

Joe Sent Me is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

14. Joe Sent Me

7.3
2388 Massachusetts Ave (Alberta Terr), Cambridge, MA
Bar · North Cambridge · 18 tips and reviews

Peter D.Peter D: Pulled pork sliders, tasty as fuck. Wash it down with a Dale's Pale Ale.

DorotheaDorothea: Pulled pork sliders are heavenly!

Peter D.Peter D: Wifi password is jsmwifi2388

City Girl Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

15. City Girl Cafe

8.0
204 Hampshire St (at Cambridge St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Square · 34 tips and reviews

Dan R.Dan Roberts: Small but excellent Italian restaurant in Inman square. Get the pasta special, the bottle of wine special, and any of the salads.

Molly S.Molly Simpson: Get the Rosemary lemonade

Jordan S.Jordan Sellers: Brunch! This goat cheese and caramelized onions (and of course bacon) sandwich is amazing.