Guidebook for Cambridge
Drinks & Nightlife
Brick & Mortar
567 Massachusetts AveMy favorite cocktail bar. Unmarked door, above Central Kitchen
One of my favorite bars in Boston. Low key but classy. Food is pretty good too
13 locals recommend
Silvertone Bar & Grill
69 Bromfield StOne of my favorite bars in Boston. Low key but classy. Food is pretty good too
This is a pretty happening lounge. A lot more diverse and chill than your regular club
44 locals recommend
Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts AveThis is a pretty happening lounge. A lot more diverse and chill than your regular club
Fun local cidery. A little more sophisticated and smaller than Downeast Cider
18 locals recommend
Bantam Cider Company
40 Merriam StFun local cidery. A little more sophisticated and smaller than Downeast Cider
Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal StFun local cidery
Happening happy hour and party spot. Both good food and drinks. Trendy and popular
90 locals recommend
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth StHappening happy hour and party spot. Both good food and drinks. Trendy and popular
The Sinclair
52 Church StLots of good music comes through here. Fun place
Never been but friends that like a more business casual type of place really like it. Multiple bars on different levels. Converted prison I think
71 locals recommend
Recycle Studio South End
18 Union Park StNever been but friends that like a more business casual type of place really like it. Multiple bars on different levels. Converted prison I think
Low key resto / music venue that has americana/bluegrass music pretty much every night
56 locals recommend
Atwood's Tavern
877 Cambridge StLow key resto / music venue that has americana/bluegrass music pretty much every night
This place is 4 music venues in one. Always something going on and all types of music. Lots of college students though
150 locals recommend
Wok N Roll Restaurant
1908 Massachusetts AveThis place is 4 music venues in one. Always something going on and all types of music. Lots of college students though
Sightseeing
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StGreat way to see some history and several parts of the city
Most charming neighborhood in Boston. This is where all the postcards are shot... espeically down Acorn St.
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Most charming neighborhood in Boston. This is where all the postcards are shot... espeically down Acorn St.
Brookline
Boston' most liveable neighborhood. Lots of cafes and restaurants
North End
Touristy but charming 'little italy' of Boston
Harvard University
3 Oxford Street"I went to school in Cambridge"
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StWatch a Red Sox game
Food Scene
Punjabi Dhaba
225 Hampshire StGood cheap indian
Clover Food Lab
1075 Cambridge StGood local veggie mediterranean chain
Tahaza Hummus Kitchen
1 Canal ParkBest lunch place nearby
Blaze Pizza
1282 Boylston StBuild your own pizza - simple and quick and pretty good
Casual bar and grill. Only open weekdays and weeknights. Great outdoor seating, views of the river and the bridges. Very affordable for the area
Lingo Cafe + Bar
2 Education CirCasual bar and grill. Only open weekdays and weeknights. Great outdoor seating, views of the river and the bridges. Very affordable for the area
My favorite restaurant in Boston. Warning: no reservations and long waits
168 locals recommend
Toro Boston
1704 Washington StMy favorite restaurant in Boston. Warning: no reservations and long waits
Render Coffee
563 Columbus AveMy favorite cafe
Oleana
134 Hampshire StMy favorite restaurant in Cambridge
Not much good Asian food in Boston but this place does Viet and Thai very well. Also healthy-friendly
22 locals recommend
Pho Basil
177 Massachusetts AveNot much good Asian food in Boston but this place does Viet and Thai very well. Also healthy-friendly
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIf you need a bigger market for food
Parks & Nature
Boston Common
139 Boylston StThis park is really the heart of central Boston
Nearby park along the river to lay out and watch the duck boats go by
18 locals recommend
North Point Park
6 Museum WayNearby park along the river to lay out and watch the duck boats go by
Shopping
CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlNearby mall if you need something
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak and go into the Charles River towards MIT/Harvard, going by the sailing teams practicing. One of the nicest things you can do! Open seasonally
83 locals recommend
Charles River Canoe & Kayak Cambridge at Kendall Square
15 Broad Canal WayRent a kayak and go into the Charles River towards MIT/Harvard, going by the sailing teams practicing. One of the nicest things you can do! Open seasonally
Boston has some of the best classical music in the country. Many different places to enjoy, including BSO
111 locals recommend
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveBoston has some of the best classical music in the country. Many different places to enjoy, including BSO