The Thoughtful Splurge — worth every penny
Authentic Irish pub in Cambridge's oldest wooden mercantile building. Known for perfect Guinness, excellent food, and live Irish music sessions three times weekly.
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1357 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Daily: 11AM-2AM
15 min walk from Central
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