Grendel's Den
Classic comfort elevated to its highest expression
The Thoughtful Splurge — worth every penny
Harvard Square institution since 1971. The happy hour deal is legendary: half-price food with $3 drink purchase, 5-7:30pm daily. Eclectic menu, great beer selection, basement vibes. Named after the Beowulf monster. Every Harvard student has eaten here. Now you should too.
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89 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Daily: 11:30AM-1AM
3 min walk from Harvard
RedIn Cambridge, even casual dining involves a thesis statement.
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— Herman Blume, on Cambridge dining