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Cantab Lounge

Dive Bar and Rock Club$$$$

Cambridge

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Cantab Lounge

7.5^/10

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Ranked #6 for live music in Cambridge
"back and enjoy some funk/blues from the Chicken Slacks"(4 Tips)
"Open mic poetry on Wednesday was amazing!"(2 Tips)
"live bluegrass night"(2 Tips)
"Fun place, fun music, cheap beer ."(3 Tips)

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Leah OtudaJuly 21, 2015
Live music here is awesome! Come on Thurday, Friday, and Saturday to get your groove on. The drinks are super cheap, and the staff is friendly. Only downfall is that it's a cash only bar.
Sandra RubinchikJuly 19, 2015
Chicken Slacks are still going strong on Thursday nights. Make sure to down some liquid courage and put on your dancing shoes before the second set.
Selena CraigNovember 9, 2013
Make sure you know where your friends are. Upstairs or down. They are more than happy to double charge you & DO NOT CARE about it! No excuses.
Spencer SchoebenApril 2, 2015
this place is very authentic. great place to chill with your friends. one of the last of it's kind in cambridge
Miles MasciSeptember 4, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Cash only bar. Good prices though. Don't miss out in the picking party Tue nights downstairs.
Brandon GregzOctober 20, 2015
Fun place, fun music, cheap beer . Give it a go
Alex Zito-WolfNovember 16, 2016
Head out on tuesdays, they have a live bluegrass night that is super awesome!
CityRover MediaJanuary 5, 2011
The impromptu dance area is likely to fill up with patrons spanning at least two generations, but do not be alarmed. Down a couple of beers and elbow your way into some hip-shaking space. Read more
KyleJune 13, 2011
Some really great local bluegrass bands play here. There is no cover charge but you should give a few bucks to the band. Read more
Lorie LinMarch 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Bring in your own food, buy a $5 draft, kick back and enjoy some funk/blues from the Chicken Slacks on Thursdays!
Jeremy KrantzDecember 18, 2014
A dive bar with live music? Yes please. Cash only.
SaraApril 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
There is only one reason to go to this place and it is the music. And that is typically reason enough.
Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianAugust 15, 2011
Cantab, short for Cantabrigian, is one of the most unique spots in the area. Head for a live show, open mic night or just a beer at this great divey spot!
Justin SnowSeptember 22, 2014
Friendly staff, good bands, but I'm not too sure about the sound guy...
Frank AnesDecember 7, 2014
Doesn't look like much but the live music is always great.
Fabio SanchezSeptember 29, 2016
Great live music and beer
Andrew Eldredge-MartinJanuary 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great live music! During the Winter holidays, beware the tinsel!
BU TodayJune 5, 2012
Come for cheap beer, and stay for Monday’s open-mic, Tuesday’s bluegrass jams, and Wednesday’s poetry slams. Read more
Steven AntonioJanuary 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Cash only always. $6 cover always.
Joe McAteerApril 6, 2011
Head downstairs around 11 on bluegrass night for a chance to see the performers jam together
Jeff KisselSeptember 18, 2013
Bluegrass Pickin' Party is phenomenal. Every Tuesday, starting at 8p
John ConnollyMarch 18, 2009
Went to the CanTab on Firday night to see Diana Blue ret down with her band. Great band, cool crowd and very big shots. Thumbs up.
Robin MccuskerNovember 17, 2011
The bluesJazz is there every Wednesday and Sunday.
Pete ReedJune 13, 2012
Great bluegrass, cheap beer.
Kristin McLeodMarch 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This place is amazing. Friday/Saturday nights come for Fatback bam
Roberta SantiagoMarch 24, 2019
Live music!
Julie T.January 5, 2012
Open mic poetry on Wednesday was amazing!
ColineAugust 30, 2012
Cash only, but there's an ATM in the back.
Nicolas WarrenAugust 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
It's always Christmas here.
Robin MccuskerMarch 17, 2013
old hangout and love it......
Robin MccuskerNovember 16, 2011
Head to the Cantab Wednesday night for the Blues at 9:00
Carla D'AvanzoMay 15, 2013
Awesome live music!
Beverly CadoretteOctober 18, 2014
Good music!
Jennifer ComstockMarch 8, 2011
Chicken Slacks on Thursday nights. Soul and funk!
DobermanBostonJuly 6, 2010
Last of a (sadly) dying breed in Cambridge.
David HealyOctober 24, 2009
live music 7 days a week so therefore go there on shrooms
Remy SMay 30, 2013
Get up and get on blues
Ani JohnsonDecember 17, 2011
Shot o' jameson does the trick!
HristoMarch 23, 2014
Баси гасито
Colleen GallahueJanuary 27, 2012
Great bathroom art
Tommy LeepJuly 18, 2009
Head to Cantab on a Tuesday night for a few hours of bluegrass. PBR is the way to get your feet movin'.
Shane Solar-DohertyJuly 8, 2010
Wednesday night jam sesh. So good.
Billy KoreckiMarch 25, 2011
Thursday night Chicken Slacks! Kick ass
Greg CapassoMarch 2, 2013
The scenery ain't so bad here.
Colleen GallahueJanuary 27, 2012
Smells like cat litter and porter potties.
Kimberly MonizSeptember 1, 2010
Bluegrass on Tuesday nights
Ethan DussaultMay 21, 2009
Greg Lyon solo tonight.
Jake SmithFebruary 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Live music almost every night. Grab a PBR and nod your head.
Melissa MattoonFebruary 26, 2012
Not worth the cover. Bai
Kraig M.December 24, 2011
Condoms at the bar. Take it or leave it.

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