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18

Best bars in Central Square, Cambridge

bars within 1.5 miles of Central Square clear 4 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    WR

    Wusong Road Tiki Bar

    $ · Bar · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,699
    9.4× median
  2. TD

    The Druid

    $ · Irish pub · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    2.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,397
    4.9× median
  3. UA

    Urban Axes Boston - Axe Throwing

    $$ · Bar · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,312
    4.6× median
  4. LB

    Lamplighter Brewing Co. - Broadway

    $ · Brewery · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    991
    3.4× median
  5. A

    Audubon

    $ · Bar & grill · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    843
    2.9× median
  6. B

    Backbar

    $ · Cocktail bar · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    843
    2.9× median
  7. Hidden gem
    RB

    Remnant Brewing - Taproom, Cafe, and Smiles.

    $$ · Brewery · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    405
    1.4× median
  8. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    BB

    Bleacher Bar

    $$ · Sports bar · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,072
    7.2× median
  9. AB

    Aeronaut Brewing Company

    $ · Brewery · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    953
    3.3× median
  10. SP

    Shay's Pub & Wine Bar

    $ · Pub · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    562
    2× median
  11. Hidden gem
    TM

    The Muddy Charles Pub

    $ · Pub · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    302
    1× median
  12. V

    Vera's

    $ · Cocktail bar · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    641
    2.2× median
  13. BM

    Brick & Mortar

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    814
    2.8× median
  14. TC

    The Cantab Lounge

    $ · Bar · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    670
    2.3× median
  15. RA

    Roxy's Arcade

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    884
    3.1× median
  16. TP

    The Phoenix Landing

    $ · Pub · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,080
    3.8× median
  17. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    GO

    Game On!

    $ · Sports bar · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    12%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,841
    6.4× median
  18. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    CN

    Cask 'N Flagon

    $ · Sports bar · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    10.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.1
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,809
    6.3× median

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