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Opened 2001
Opened 2001 in a converted greenhouse off Mt Auburn Street. The three-level roof deck — one of very few in Harvard Square — was named to the Boston Globe's Best of the Best roundup in 2025.
$15–$30 per person
Harvard Square bar and bistro in a converted greenhouse, with one of the Square's best rooftop decks. New American menu with Irish influences, craft cocktails, and seasonal patio service.
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45 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Mon-Thu: 4PM-12AM, Fri: 4PM-1AM, Sat: 11:30AM-1AM, Sun: 11:30AM-12AM
3 min walk from Harvard
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