Cambridge (ish) Bar Suggestions

[just]

One of my friends from Ireland is in Boston this Saturday night and we're hanging out together. We've only made it into Boston from Worcester a handful of times since moving, so don't really know where to go. 

We're staying in Sommerville, they're staying in Cambridge. We'd like to find somewhere cool to grab a couple of drinks in a bar type atmosphere, but have the option to order food too. Somewhere we can sit over food/drinks. It'd be awesome if it was also in an area that if afterward we wanted to barhop/try another bar or two that would be an option without an uber, but are willing to walk upto a mile or so. Fairly open on types of food and not crazy expensive (hefty apps/entrees mostly less than $20).

Any suggestions?

ETA: And I'll yelp, just like to know your thoughts.

[liveintheville]

God it's been forever since I've bar hopped but Harvard square is a fair bet.

[scm1011]

Harvard is good suggestion, although its gotten a bit uninspired/Disneyland-esque. The Boathouse fits what you're looking for: bar with a cozy atmosphere and good reasonably priced food. If you want to bar hop you can hit up Russell House, Park, or Noir bar if you're looking for fancier/trendier options, or Shay's or Charlie's (the bar upstairs) if you're looking for something more chill/divey.

There's also a ton of bars/restaurants in Inman Sq on the Cambridge/Somerville line (which I prefer to Harvard, but is not as easily accessible by the T). If you go there I'd start at Bukowski's or Trina's and go from there.

Have fun!

[bugmeetsworld]

Go to Beat Hotel in Harvard Square! (It's not actually a hotel.) It has a cool atmosphere, delicious food & drinks, and live music.

[magdala]

We had fabulous margaritas and tacos at the Painted Burro in Davis Square. Friends also held a birthday dinner at the Rosebud Diner (also at Davis Square)...we had ten of us there from 7 to about 11 with great drinks and nibbles. I got an alcoholic lemonade that night that was phenomenal.

[scm1011]

Feb 5, 2016 13:39:24 GMT -5 bugmeetsworld said:

Go to Beat Hotel in Harvard Square! (It's not actually a hotel.) It has a cool atmosphere, delicious food & drinks, and live music.

I always forget about this place! This is a good suggestion.