Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Bars & Cocktails in Kendall Square
The 2 bars & cocktails restaurants in Kendall Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Cambridge's bar scene is more varied than most people expect. Beyond the classic college bars of Harvard Square, you'll find speakeasy-style cocktail lounges with house-made bitters, natural wine bars with curated European imports, local craft breweries, and neighborhood Irish pubs that have anchored their blocks for generations.
Insider TipCambridge bars close at 1 AM (some at 2 AM on weekends). For the best cocktail experience, visit earlier in the evening when bartenders have time to craft custom drinks.
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
Brewery · 284 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Local brewery with taproom and outdoor seating. Rotating beer selection, food trucks, community vibe.
The Muddy Charles Pub
Irish Pub · 142 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
MIT graduate student pub in Walker Memorial on the Charles River. Nobel laureates, grad students, and guests of MIT affiliates welcome; general public cannot enter without an MIT ID. Cash only. Open only during the academic year.