The best bars & nightlife in Cambridge

Craft beers are made & poured at this taproom with cafelike coffee setup & bar snacks.

284 Broadway

20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.

1250 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Speakeasy-inspired eatery offering Italian small plates & custom cocktails with a whiskey emphasis.

230 Hanover St (Boston)

Casual bar for sake tastings, as well as small bites and Japanese whiskey, plus friendly service.

525 Western Ave #6 (Brighton)

Longtime garden-level pub serving Tex-Mex, sandwiches, plus beer & wine in cozy digs with a patio.

58 John F. Kennedy St

Shared plates & creative cocktails served in an intimate speakeasy that has an alley entrance.

5 Utica St (Boston)

Polished joint offering classic sandwiches & cocktails, plus a large selection of board games.

1478 Tremont St (Boston)

Casual brewhouse featuring a sprawling beer garden, plus pizza & samosa food trucks.

525 Western Ave (Brighton)

Swanky bar at the Ritz-Carlton serving up martinis & craft cocktails amid midcentury-modern decor.

10 Avery St (Boston)

New England plates pair with an extensive old-world wine list in intimate digs with limited seating.

89 Holland St (Somerville)

Stylish yet relaxed gastropub serving upscale comfort food, cocktails & a robust craft brew list.

59 John F. Kennedy St

Sandwiches, cocktails & craft beers served in an easygoing, plant-filled hangout with a terrace.

54 Salem St (Boston)

Casual pub for drinks and food with a selection of beers at affordable prices.

1812 Revere Beach Pkwy (Everett)

Stylish, intimate bar serving creative cocktails, snacks, and small dishes.

5 N Square (Boston)

Made-to-order Mexican food & Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.

21 Brattle St

Belgian-inspired brewery with a tap room offering a wide variety of craft beer in a casual space.

89 Commercial St (Malden)

Chef-driven spot with cool vibe serving international small plates, plus craft brews & cocktails.

505 Massachusetts Ave

Encore eatery for wines and cheese boards alongside meats and more.

1 Broadway (Everett)

Cafe by day, tapas bar by night, offering breakfast, coffee, and comfort food in a trendy space.

140 Pearl St #1 (Chelsea)

Refined, speakeasy-style pub known for its beer & whiskey options also serves elevated bistro eats.

255 Elm St (Somerville)

Mixologists star at this hidden cocktail joint with an array of creative drinks in a sleek space.

567 Massachusetts Ave

Laid-back restaurant serving Asian comfort food such as ramen, pho, and bao buns, plus cocktails.

285 Harvard St (Brookline)

Relaxed venue for craft beers on-tap, pizza and gourmet sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.

1 Lovejoy Wharf #101 (Boston)

Specialty cocktails, wines by the glass & unique pub snacks offered in a hip, retro setting.

1377 Boylston St (Boston)

Local craft brewery featuring a sprawling taproom with communal tables & a variety of beers.

87 Santilli Hwy (Everett)

Chic oyster bar and restaurant with seafood dishes, small plates, tacos and wine.

1164 Cambridge St

Colorful eatery (plus patio), serving small plates, including tapas and flan at lunch and dinner.

2067 Massachusetts Ave

Hip haunt serving eclectic bar snacks along with creative cocktails in a street art–adorned space.

7 Sanborn Ct (Somerville)

Casual eatery for natural wines and other drinks along with small plates and snacks.

1741 Massachusetts Ave

Neighborhood bar and brewpub offering beer, cocktails, and bites, plus live music and a backyard patio.

877 Cambridge St

Warm neighborhood spot offering draft beer, craft cocktails & elevated bar bites, including oysters.

75 Union Square (Somerville)

Wine bar specializing in desserts as well as other snacks, plus vinyl records.

204 Hampshire St

Buzzy brewery/taproom offering craft suds to beer fans, along with live music & board games.

14 Tyler St (Somerville)

Comfortable Mexican-Caribbean eatery featuring margaritas and guacamole, plus cocktails and beer.

331 Great River Rd (Somerville)

Casual, French-style eatery serving croissants, sandwiches and coffee, plus wine.

118 Beacon St (Somerville)

Trendy wine bar in Bow Market spotlighting natural wines and featuring a patio.

1 Bow Mkt Wy (Somerville)

Casual spot for craft cocktails and American bites like burgers, pasta, and steak.

70 Beacon St (Somerville)

New England and Asian fusion fare served alongside handcrafted tiki cocktails in a tropical setting.

112 Mt Auburn St

Family-friendly brewery featuring craft beers, gourmet pizzas, burgers and other classic pub eats.

142 Mystic Ave (Medford)

Puritan & Company leans modern American with classic New England vibes, from a legit brunch to the Puritan Oyster Bar for slurp-worthy…

1166 Cambridge St

Clerys is that easy yes when the group chat asks where to meet, a one stop destination in the historic South End for a quick bite, a quick…

113 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late-nights.

1700 Beacon St (Brookline)

Sophisticated outpost offering a range of seafood dishes, global wines & draft brews.

129 Columbus Ave First Floor (Boston)

A swanky 1920s-inspired setting, including a separate lounge, for upscale New England fare & drinks.

11 Beacon St (Boston)

Sleek restaurant offering spicy Sichuan dishes, as well as a bar with specialty cocktails.

295 Washington St (Brookline)

Creative wine program offering tastes to full bottles with small plates & entrees in a modern space.

581 Washington St (Boston)

Stylish, intimate wine bar with light menu of cheese, crudo & imported varieties of tinned fish.

45 Province St (Boston)

Romantic spot serving tapas including ceviche and tacos alongside craft cocktails and beer.

397A Chelsea St (Boston)

Cozy, colorful Spanish tapas restaurant & wine bar with a tiny shop in back selling books & music.

470 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Small production & natural wines served with elevated light fare in a buzzy, stylish setting.

186 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late nights.

525 Tremont St (Boston)

Comedy club offering drinks and live music in a casual space.

5 John F. Kennedy St

Casual restaurant featuring burgers and veggie plates, along with a wine list focused on natural varieties.

615 E Broadway (Boston)

Cool destination supplying contemporary Greek specialties & wines in industrial-chic surroundings.

48 Gloucester St (Boston)

Cozy eatery with charcuterie boards, small plates, and an extensive selection of wines.

401 W Broadway (South Boston)

Wine bar with Mediterranean eats, plus an on-site winery, retail shop & acclaimed live music space.

80 Beverly St (Boston)

Dimly lit, cozy speakeasy, specializing in imaginative cocktails and fresh seafood dishes.

103 Porter St (Boston)

Flights & pints of housemade beers, plus casual bites, in a vaulted room with a cozy, historic vibe.

35 Temple Pl (Boston)

Eatery specializing in innovative American comfort food, also serving beer, boozy shakes & drinks.

21 Temple Pl (Boston)