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Russell House Tavern
New American · Harvard Square · Since 2010
Opened 2010
Part of the Grafton Group's Harvard Square portfolio (alongside Grafton Street, Temple Bar, and PARK). Occupies the Read Block — a row of 1780–1820 townhouses unified behind a single façade in 1896.
$15–$30 per person
New American tavern in Harvard Square since 2010. Seasonally-changing menu, craft cocktails, weekend brunch. Steps from Harvard T station. Patio dining available.
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14 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Mon-Thu: 11AM-12AM, Fri: 11AM-1AM, Sat: 10AM-1AM, Sun: 10AM-12AM
1 min walk from Harvard
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