Bars in Harvard Square
Border Cafe in Harvard Square
"Authentic Tex-Mex and Cajun cookin'" The Harvard Square Border Cafe was the first of several successful restaurants of the same name. Decently priced food with an interesting mix of offerings. Full bar and excellent margartitas.
Cambridge Common in Harvard Square
In the shadow of Harvard Law School, this dimly lit restaurant is favored by students and young professionals. The bar offers more than two dozen draft beers, all at reasonable prices, plus a standard wine list. Many patrons come for a pre- or post-show drink, as the building also houses the Lizard Lounge music club.
Grafton Street Pub & Grille in Harvard Square
Cozy up to the bar or choose various nooks and crannies to enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness amidst soft art deco lighting, slate and wood. A combination of a traditional Irish pub and contemporary European restaurant, the menu includes Fish and Chips and traditional Irish breakfast on Sundays, Roast Pheasant and Mussels Marinara - plus over a dozen beers on tap, house specialty drinks, fine single malt scotch, and the best martini in Harvard Square!
Harvest in Harvard Square
Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest celebrates the modern American table. Executive Chef Keith Pooler presents inspired American cuisine showcasing the region's freshest ingredients and seasonal product. Lunch 12:00pm to 2:30pm, MondayñSaturday Dinner 5:30pm to 10:30pm, MondayñThursday / 5:30pm to 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday Sunday Brunch 11:30amñ2:30pm Bar opens at 12:00pm and serves through close of dinner
John Harvard's Brew House in Harvard Square
At John Harvard's, you'll find our famous selection of ales and lagers, brewed fresh on the premises according to the recipes of William Shakespeare (we believe). The recipes were brought to America in 1637 by John Harvard, after whom Harvard University is named. Here you'll also find a menu of honest food, prepared from the freshest ingredients and with the same care and thoughtfulness as our beers.
Hoffa's Swiss Alps Restaurant Bar and Lounge in Harvard Square
[Purportedly no longer exists] The Imhof Family's Swiss Alps restaurant was a Harvard Square favorite from 1971-1988. Now, a family-owned and operated restaurant, Hoffa's Swiss Alps, has opened its doors in the same location and offers an eclectic fusion of American and European cuisines with the value Cambridge has come to expect from the Imhof Family.
Grendel's Den in Harvard Square
"Resisting the Tide of Corporate Homogenization" since 1971. Step down into Grendel's Den and enjoy this popular student hangout that has become a hallmark of Harvard Square. Happy Hours 5 -7 pm offer half-price food with drink orders.