The Thoughtful Splurge — worth every penny
Harvard Square institution since 1984. Cozy basement pub with curated wines, craft beers, and great burgers. Heated outdoor patio. Eclectic crowd of locals, professors, students.
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58 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Daily: 12PM-1AM
2 min walk from Harvard
RedThe academic palate demands both substance and style.
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— Herman Blume, on Cambridge dining