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Best bars in Kendall Square, Cambridge

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

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  1. TD

    The Druid

    $ · Irish pub · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    2.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,397
    4.9× median
  2. UA

    Urban Axes Boston - Axe Throwing

    $$ · Bar · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,312
    4.6× median
  3. TA

    Tavern at the End of the World

    $ · Bar · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,007
    3.5× median
  4. LB

    Lamplighter Brewing Co. - Broadway

    $ · Brewery · 0.5 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 · 1.3 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 · 1.2 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 · 1.3 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 · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,072
    7.2× median
  9. Hidden gem
    TM

    The Muddy Charles Pub

    $ · Pub · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    302
    1× median
  10. V

    Vera's

    $ · Cocktail bar · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    641
    2.2× median
  11. BM

    Brick & Mortar

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    814
    2.8× median
  12. A

    Alibi

    $ · Lounge bar · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    891
    3.1× median
  13. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    BT

    Bukowski Tavern

    $ · Bar · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,467
    5.1× median
  14. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    C

    Cheers

    $ · Pub · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.4
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,944
    34.5× median
  15. TC

    The Cantab Lounge

    $ · Bar · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    6.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    670
    2.3× median
  16. TS

    The Sevens Ale House

    $ · Pub · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    7.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    717
    2.5× median
  17. RA

    Roxy's Arcade

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    884
    3.1× median
  18. TP

    The Phoenix Landing

    $ · Pub · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,080
    3.8× median
  19. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    GO

    Game On!

    $ · Sports bar · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    12%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.3
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,841
    6.4× median
  20. TH

    The Hill Tavern

    $ · Bar · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    9.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.2
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    629
    2.2× median
  21. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    CN

    Cask 'N Flagon

    $ · Sports bar · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    10.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.1
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,809
    6.3× median
  22. H

    Hecate

    $ · Bar · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    20.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.0
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    468
    1.6× median

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