Grendel’s Den

  • 89 Winthrop St., Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • (617) 491-1160
  • Amazing interiors; good selection on tap (though not extensive); WHOLE menu on half price 5pm~7.30pm every day or 9pm~11.30pm Sun~Thurs; crowd mostly students and young professionals.

Russell House Tavern

  • 14 JFK St., Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • (617) 500-3055
  • New American-style; good selection on tap, extensive menu for appetizers; crowd mostly young professionals and older individuals.

The Cambridge Queen’s Head

  • 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA, 02138/li>
  • (617) 495-5107
  • College bar; located in the basement of Memorial Hall; pool and darts; good selection on tap (check out 1636 brew!); crowd mostly graduate students.

Cambridge Common

  • 1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • (617) 547-1228
  • Amazing selection on tap; great curly fries.

Toad

  • 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • (617) 497-4950
  • Live music every night; no cover; solid beer selections.